Meteorite v2.0
3 oscillator virtual analog performance synthesizer

part of the NeuroSynthPack

Designed by Jack Resweber using SynthEdit





Meteorite consists of three oscillators which can be routed together in various ways including FM, sync and ring mod

1. Oscillator Waveforms: Selects saw, ramp, sine, pulse & triangle waves
   
2. Octave Selector: Ranges from -2 trhough +2 octaves
   
3. Oscillator Level: Volume control for each oscillator
   
4. Sync: Syncs the pitch of oscillators 1&2 or 2&3
   
5. Fine Tune: Fine tunes the oscillators
   
6. Ring Modulation: Combines all three waveforms and outputs the sum and difference between them, creating a metalic or bell-like sound
   
7. Pulse Width Modulation: Creates a chorus-like effect, works only on pulse waveforms
   
8. FM Level: Adjusts the level of frequency modulation occuring in oscillator 2
   
9. FM Target: Routes oscillator 1 or 3 to modulate oscillator 2
   
10. Unison Detune: Detunes the layered voices in unison
    
11. Unison Activation switch: Activates unison mode, layering three voices over each oscillator
    

The D-Stabilizer gives the effect of unstable pitch using subtle random modulation, giving the signal an analogue character

1. D-Stabilizer Activation Switch
   
2. Level: Adjusts the level of d-stabilization
   
3. Glide: Glides between the steps as the pitch is modulated randomly up and down
   
4. Rate: The rate of the pitch modulation
   
   
   
   

The filter section has it's own envelope with velocity control, and can go up to 8-poles with gain compensation.
The filter can also be bypassed.

1. Filter activation switch
   
2. Filter Type: Selects LowPass, HighPass, BandPass1, BandPass2 & Notch
   
3. Filter Stages(1-4): The results of this setting are the same as you would get if you were to cascade the same number of 2-pole resonant filters in series.
   Safety Warning- Multiple filter stages with high Q or resonance levels can create extreme gain levels!
   I cannot be held responsible for any form of damage resulting from failure to protect yourself or your equiptment against high db levels by using multiple filter stages at a setting that creates extreme resonance.
4. Cuttoff Frequency
   
5. Resonance
   
6. Gain Compensation: maintains the filters total gain at a steady level at any combination of resonance level and number of stages. For use with LP, HP and BP1(BP2 and notch have constnt 0db peak gain)
   
7. Keyboard Tracking: Allows tracking the filter up and down the keyboard, causing high octave notes to open up the filter and low octave notes to close the filter
   
8. Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain & Release
   
9. Envelope Inversion: Inverts the envelope, fliping the ADSR settings opposite of what they are set at
   
10. Envelope Level: Increases the effect of the filter envelope
    
11. Velocity: Filter envelope level depends on how fast you hit a key
    
12. Aftertouch: If your keyboard supports it, this will allow filter response to applied pressure of the keys
    
    
    
    

Standard amp envelope with velocity and aftertouch

1. Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain & Release
   
2. Velocity: Amplitude level depends on how fast you hit a key
   
3. Aftertouch: If your keyboard supports it, this will allow volume response to applied pressure of the keys
   
   
   
   

The modulation envelope can modulate a variety of parameters.

1. Envelope Activation Switch
   
2. Envelope Target: Selects the target to be modulated by the envelope
   
3. Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain & Release
   
4. Envelope Inversion: Inverts the envelope, fliping the ADSR settings opposite of what they are set at
   
5. Envelope Level: Increases the effect of the modulation envelope
   
6. Velocity: Envelope level depends on how fast you hit a key
   
   
   
   

The LFO section consists of three LFOs, each with it's own editing page.

1. LFO Page Selector: Selects the display page of LFO 1, 2 or 3
   
2. LFO Activation Switch
   
3. LFO Target: Selects the target to be modulated by the LFO
   
4. LFO Shape: Selects the waveform of the LFO
   
5. LFO Rate: Selects the rate of the LFO(BPM Synced)
   
6. LFO Level: Increases the effect of the LFO
   
7. Fade Depth: Fades into the level setting of the LFO, similar to an attack envelope
   
8. High Level: Adjusts the high level of the LFO, reducing limits the top half (high point) of the LFO waveform
   
9. Low Level: Adjusts the low level of the LFO, reducing limits the bottom half (low point) of the LFO waveform
   
   
   
   

Onboard dual delay section with stereo spread controls.

1. Activation Switch
   
2. Left Delay Level
   
3. Right Delay Level
   
4. Left Delay Rate(BPM Synced)
   
5. Right Delay Rate(BPM Synced)
   
6. Left Delay Panning
   
7. Right Delay Panning
   
8. Left Delay Feedback
   
9. Right Delay Feedback
   
   
   
   

Master volume section with onboard limiter and signal display.

1. Scope:
   
2. Volume Control: Adjusts the overall volume
   
3. Panning Control: Adjusts the overall panning, left to right
   
4. Limiter Activation Switch: Turns the limiter on/off
   
5. Limiter Controls: Adjusts the high and low limit as displayed in the scope
   
   
   
   

1. Mono: Switches mono mode on/off
   
2. Legato: Switches legato mode on/off
   
3. Hold: When activated, any initial keys pressed will be held until another key is pressed
   
4. Reset: Resets MIDI notes, can be used especially for stuck notes or as a panic button
   
5. Velocity Mode: Original, last note on, last note off, constant(first note)
   
6. Memory Mode: Lowest or highest note
   
7. Portamento Time: The time it takes the pitch to slide to a new note
   
   
   
   

Modulation section with modwheel and pitchbend controls.

1. Modwheel Target: Selects the target to be modulated by the modwheel
   
2. Modwheel Control
   
3. Modwheel Range: Adjusts the range of the modwheel
   
4. Pitchbend Wheel
   
5. Pitchbend Range: Adjusts the range of the pitchbend wheel
   
   
   
   

Credits
Chris Kerry - Unison Modules
David Haupt - Filter Modules
Jeff McClintock - SynthEdit
Steinberg - VST Plugin Technology