Noise as a modulation source - AK/A4

Elektron Gear Analog Keys/Four
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Hi, while I’m in the wait for my analog keys to come, just wanted to know, is there a way to accomplish this type of raw sound texture using noise generator as a modulation source. Hope that makes sense. Example in the vid (11:20):


Haven’t heard of it in any of the demos of the machine, but nonetheless. Thanks in advance.

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There’s no noise source for that purpose, but you can make noisy-ish modulation sources from random fast lfos

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you can try the following:

  • setup an LFO with high speed and a random waveform
  • assign this LFO to oscillator 1 Pitch Mod
  • activate Oscillator 2 AM and turn OSC 1 Volume down
  • turn up Oscillator 2
  • play with the Depth of the LFO to adjust it to taste

It can work - but im not sure, as i dont have the A4 in front of me right now. I achieved something like this by accident a couple of days ago and if i remember right, the Oscillator AM was a key in that. I also have the KARP Odyssey and i know what you mean. This distinct Sound when you turn in the Noise Mod is just amazing on the ARP, generally that ARP Odyssey rocks like hell man!!! Although i must admit that switching Noise to Ring Mod on the ARP makes this sound even more crunchy :slight_smile: Dont think you will get the sound exactly like that on the A4. With the above however you might come close.

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You can also modulate OSC WAV type to obtain weird noisy sounds.

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yeah, your method was actually my plan B, except for the AM part. thanks!

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