No idea for melodies? The audio input helps!
Patchwork # 6:
Actually, we just wanted to add an FM synthesis to our filter preset to explain the principle of it, but as is the case with modular... suddenly it degenerated and in no time an awesome patch for sparkling, pearly sounds was created.
Connect audio input
As in the previous example, we again use the “Xils 4 Init” preset as a basis and display the BOTH section above the lower matrix. On the left we patch the filter to the REVERB and the REVERB to OUT 1 and 2. We take the ENV.SIGNAL away from the outputs.
Tip: To test whether your audio signal is being received, temporarily route IN FX 1 and 2 to OUT 1 and 2, and route an audio track from a DAW to the Xils instead of to the master out.
Envelope Follower
We now want to use the audio input via the right matrix. On the one hand, with the envelope follower (ENV.FOLLOW), which controls the OSC FREQ 1 and 2, but with different intensity. It‘s time to experiment here once we‘re done. The FILTER can also be controlled with it.
Tip: You can configure all types of audio input usage via the INPUT section.
Experimenting
We use the PITCH TRACK(ing) to modulate the pulse width modulation (PWM) of OSC 2 as well as the REVERB. The effects will of course vary depending on the input signal, but we strongly recommend starting with a drum signal or a loop of your track. These have a rhythm and repeat themselves after a short time, so that the modulation is embedded in the existing groove and is not too experimental.
Tip: In the audio demo you can hear the effects clearly and the beat that is looped in is still in the background.