The envelopes and LFOs are incredibly detailed and versatile.
Modulation sources are assigned in a straightforward mod matrix, and comprise three envelopes, two LFOs, and Note, Velocity, Pitchbend, Aftertouch and Mod Wheel MIDI signals. The dual filter can be set up for serial, parallel or split routing (Osc 1 to Filter 1, Osc 2 to Filter 2, Sub to both), and incorporates all the fabulous analogue filter models introduced in Live 9.5. Up to eight unison voices are on tap as well, with six diverse modes for randomising, phase sync and more. As well as movement and modulation of the wavetable index, other oscillator-related options include FM, PWM, sync and wave folding. Wavetable’s sizeable library of wavetables is divided into 11 categories (Basics, Distortion, Formant, Vintage, etc), and viewed in linear top-to- bottom mode or polar mode, the second representing the wavetable as a loop, with time running clockwise. Wavetable is Ableton’s most ambitious synthesizer yet, featuring two wavetable oscillators, a sub oscillator, two filters, all the expected LFOs and envelopes, and the ability to expand its UI into the main window for close-up editing, á la Sampler. The morphable noise-generating algorithm is particularly tasty. Gate and Ducking gate the wet signal with up to 3s of Release time and duck it when the dry input is present, while Noise and Wobble emulate the background noise and hum, and timing fluctuations of old analogue delay units. The Character tab contains four further processors. The Echo Tunnel graphic gives at-a-glance visualisation of delay timings and feedback amount in totally intuitive style.ĭelay time and filter cutoff frequency are modulated by a stereo LFO (six waveforms 0.01- 40Hz, plus a x4 option) with phase offset, and/or an envelope follower.
Featuring Stereo, Ping Pong and Mid/Side modes, it offers independent offset of its two channels by up to 33% either way (ideal for stereo widening), low- and high-pass filters, optional distortion, an onboard reverb (positionable Pre-delay, Post- delay or in the Feedback circuit), and stereo widening.
Live 10’s headline new device might be the Wavetable synth (see ’Tabling motions), but the Echo effect is an instant classic.
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