SynthPad is an instrument inspired by the interface of the Korg Kaossilator family of devices. Instead relying on piano keys to register notes, SynthPad uses a dedicated touch surface to control the sounds. Additionally the Y-Axis on the touch surface can be used to control different parameters, like filter cutoff and LFO values, making it an extremely expressive little toy.
Its sound engine is a fully programmable monophonic virtual analog synthesizer. Among its parameters one can find:
- 2 oscillators with different wave shapes
- Fine tuning of the second oscillator
- Volume Envelope
- LFO modulation
- A Low-Pass filter
- Filter Envelope
- Arpeggio
Additionally, the scale and the key on the touch surface can also be configured, making this instrument ideal for live improvisation.
SAVING PATCHES:
It is possible to save patches after you have modified them by following these steps:
- Modify a patch parameter
- Notice that the bank letter for that patch turns red
- Touch the red bank letter to save the modification
- Your patch has now been saved. (Notice the red status on the bank letter is gone)
ENABLING THE LOOPER
The looper is just a special setting on the DELAY feature. To activate it, do the following:
- Go to the delay settings page
- Turn the DELAY ON
- Set the TIME to 100%
- Set the FEEDBACK to about 75%
- Set the MIX to about 75%