What Happens When Slew Limiter Parameters Are Modulated?

Using Slew Limiters as Generative Sound-Shaping Tools

Slew limiters are often viewed as utility modules.

Yet they can become surprisingly expressive modulation targets.

What Does a Slew Limiter Do?

A slew limiter controls how quickly a voltage can change.

Sharp transitions become smoother.

Rapid changes become gradual.

Modulating the Slope

The chapter focuses on modulating the slew rate itself.

Changing the slope changes the character of voltage movement throughout the patch.

Creating Sonic Accents

Occasional modulation of the slew amount can introduce noticeable changes in timbre and behaviour.

When the changes occur only from time to time, they act like accents within a larger evolving texture.

Less Can Be More

Strong slew modulation is not necessarily required.

Even moderate changes can introduce additional colour and variation.

Conclusion

A slew limiter is more than a utility module. When its parameters become modulation targets, it can contribute subtle but effective movement to a generative patch.

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