Filtered Lead
Filtered Lead
The mod wheel IS the performance control -- at zero the sound is dark and subdued, pushed up it becomes bright, singing, and resonant. Velocity also opens the filter (Velocity = 45). Apply aftertouch for vibrato. This lead responds to your playing style more than any other patch.
Key Parameters
Oscillators
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Osc 1 Shape | Saw |
| Osc 1 Level | 50 |
| Osc 2 Shape | Saw |
| Osc 2 Level | 45 |
| Osc 2 Fine | +5 |
| Osc 3 Shape | 3 |
| Osc 3 Level | 20 |
| Osc 4 Level | 0 |
| Osc Slop | 3 |
Filter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LPF Frequency | 55 |
| Resonance | 55 |
| 4-Pole | ON |
| Env Amount | 65 |
| Key Amount | 72 |
| Filter Velocity | 45 |
Envelopes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| ENV 1 Attack | 5 |
| ENV 1 Decay | 60 |
| ENV 1 Sustain | 35 |
| ENV 1 Release | 30 |
| ENV 2 Attack | 5 |
| ENV 2 Decay | 0 |
| ENV 2 Sustain | 100 |
| ENV 2 Release | 35 |
Expression
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mod Wheel Destination | FiL |
| Mod Wheel Amount | 70 |
| Pressure Destination | LF1A |
| Pressure Amount | 25 |
| LFO 1 Shape | Tri |
| LFO 1 Frequency | 48 |
| LFO 1 Amount | 0 |
| LFO 1 Destination | OAF |
Effects
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Delay 1 Time | 2 Steps |
| Delay 1 Level | 30 |
| Feedback 1 | 25 |
This is the classic subtractive lead approach: two detuned analog saws (Fine +5) with a digital layer (Osc 3 Shape 3) for shimmer, sculpted by a resonant filter. The mod wheel opens the filter dramatically (Amount 70), transforming the sound from dark and muted to bright and singing. Osc Slop at 3 adds vintage analog drift. The subtle delay adds space without cluttering the sound. The key to this patch is the mod wheel -- it should be constantly in motion during performance.