Getting to Know the ES M Interface
Before you take a look at the individual parameters of the ES M, this section will familiarize you with the various elements in the ES M graphical interface.
Oscillator parameters: The oscillator Mix and Octave parameters are shown in the area to the left. The oscillator generates the basic waveforms that form the basis of your sound. See Using the ES M Oscillator. Filter and Filter Envelope parameters: The section to the right of the Oscillator parameters includes the (Cutoff) Frequency and Resonance knobs. The filter is used to contour the waveforms sent from the oscillators. The Filter Envelope parameters are found towards the upper right. These control the filter cutoff over time. See Using the ES M Filter and Filter Envelope. Output parameters: The angle-shaped area to the lower right contains the Level Envelope and Output parameters, which control the level of the sound over time. The Overdrive knob is located near the right edge of the interface, halfway up. The Overdrive can be used to color or add bite to the sound. See Using the ES M Level Envelope and Output Controls. Extended parameters: Not shown in the image, the extended parameters are accessed by clicking the triangle at the lower left of the interface. These parameters include bend and tuning functions. See Extended ES M Parameters.