hello everyone, and let me just thank you right here and right now for looking under my folder!! woo!!! :D   

Now this is a readme file designed to help ya get the most out of my patches, since they're a bit strange, but kept simple for on the fly tweaking.

Any other info or custom requests contact me at:
          
             zeroslug@aol.com

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ABOUT ME
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I've been programming the Ms2000 for about 4 years now, it was my first synth that i learned to program, and well it isn't how expensive the synth that you have, but more of how well you can program it that ultimately decides the fate of your custom patches.

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1.Basic Programming
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My patches are for the most part very simple, but they're kept that way on purpose. The patches can be used as a basis for editing or even the base for adding a second timbre onto it. I wanted to keep it very simple so that small things like a slight change of PWM or LFO settings would drasticly change the sound, as well as tweaking other knobs for good results. 

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2. Using them
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These patches aren't exactly usable in every sense, but serve more as a simple test of a different type of sound by the Ms2000. Sure i can make countless fuzzy strings, tech basses, or even S/H pads....but they're no fun.

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3. Tips for programming
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Subtractive
Cross Modulation (FM)
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
Noise

Now this may sound redundant or even stupid but, when programmnig try to keep an open mind. Save frequently on different locations to access a specific sound in case you screw something up. Try to not use any FX, aside from a basic delay, that way you'll know if the base sound is good then the sound with the FX will be even better (also listen to your Mother, too much of sumthing isn't always good).

STARTING FROM SCRATCH
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Usually i do start from scratch, usually with a PWM wave, no Osc2, and try to see what kinds of animation i can get from it by using the LFO's. Then build up the sound's structure, defining it to be either a Mono, Poly, Unison, Pad, Lead, FX, ect... Doing this will usually lead you in the right direction, but always keep an open mind and try out crazy things to get those "WHAT THE!!!" sounds. 

MOD SEQ FUN
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I've had the most fun using the Noise paramter under the MOD SEQ to program a lil noise beat to accompany my sequences. Try to get down a base beat ( pretend the buttons are a 16step drum machine) then vary the noise level on the steps between each beat to get a kind of Nintendo-like sound.

Tweaking Presets
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Sometimes it's easier to just change a few parameters of a preset or custom patch thst you've saved. This is great for those "bleh" days, heh and can help newbies learn the feel of the Ms2000. Heh remember if the sound sucked, try to change it to make it better....heh and if it ends up sucking more....well then move on.

MORE LATER
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I'll add other things in this folder, including some in depth PWM programming guides to help get that "ARCADE" sound out of the blue beast. Just remember the Ms2000 is capable of a huge array of sounds, the presets do not serve this machine any good.

