tempo synced LFOs

peoplethought@yahoo.com's icon

Anyone know how to make one? I've found plenty of examples of LFOs but can't find anyway of synchronizing one to a tempo.

seejayjames's icon

cycle~ is the most straightforward, use different waveforms like tri~ or wave~ to make different LFO styles:

tempo in bpm --> divide by 60 --> frequency of cycle or wave you're using.

this signal should go through a gainfader~ to allow adjustment of overall level of LFO effect. then use a *~ to apply it to (i.e., multiply by) the main signal that you want to LFO. you can then add it to the unaltered signal if you want, or send through another LFO, etc...etc... :)

don't forget the Phase inlet of the cycle~ -- send this another cycle~ and crank it up... some wacky stuff possible this way.

--CJ