Global modulation, meanwhile, is provided by three ADSR envelopes and three LFOs, each of which can be assigned to a broad range of destinations via the 12-slot patchbay.

Ring Mod, on the other hand, works by multiplying the carrier and modulator signals to produce a new frequency, creating results that are often weirder and more metallic than FM. There are five varieties here: standard FM, Ring Mod, Filter, Filter FM and Wavefolder.Īs with classic FM synths, in standard FM mode, the modulators are used to vary the pitch of the carrier operators.

The highlight here though is opsix’s range of operator modes that alter the relationship between carrier and modulator, and go well beyond the standard pitch modulation of straightforward FM synths. While opsix is hardly the first synth to do this – plugins such as Ableton Operator go further with additive wave editors – it still expands the sonic scope considerably. Even when you're not playing the piano, you can use the B2 as a home speaker system for enjoying music.Additionally, whereas classic DX7-style FM uses simple sine waves for each operator, opsix offers a range of 21 shapes including classic virtual analogue waves with 12-bit, 8-bit and HD variations, several additive waves and two noise sources. *USB cable sold separately for connection to your PC, and a USB cable + Lightning-USB camera adaptor (both sold separately) for connection to your iPhone or iPad.ĪUDIO INBy connecting your smartphone's headphone jack or your music player, you can output your favorite music through the speakers of the B2 and enjoy playing along. Your performance on the B2 can be recorded as music data on your smartphone, and sound from your smartphone can be heard through the speakers of the B2.

USB MIDI/AUDIOYou can use a USB cable* to connect this instrument's USB port to your smartphone, tablet, or computer, and use the B2 as a MIDI keyboard to play an external sound module. This opens new possibilities for enjoying a digital piano that helps users create great music. Equipped with versatile i/o for a range of connectivity.The B2 provides connectors that allow using the instrument in conjunction with a variety of software and music hardware.

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