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In this tutorial, I demonstrate a trick using the Polymer synthesizer in Bitwig Studio, focusing on creating feedback modulation to generate unique sounds. I explain how to use an audio rate modulator to feed the output of the Polymer synthesizer back into its input, which allows for dynamic modulation.

Key Points:

Polymer Synthesizer Basics: Using a sine partial as the base waveform.

Audio Rate Modulator: Attach it to the Polymer synthesizer and feed the output back into the input.

Modulation Techniques:

Phase modulation using the sub-oscillator.

Filtering the audio output to manage overtones.

Rectifying the modulation to make it unipolar.

Adding effects like reverb and chorus to influence modulation.

Feedback Loop Concept: The modulation and output continuously influence each other, creating evolving sounds.

Practical Tips:

Use key tracking to adjust modulation intensity based on note pitch.

Experiment with different oscillator settings and modulation targets.

Utilize unison for richer, more complex sounds.

Creative Applications: Sample the generated sounds for further use in samplers or granular synthesis.

This technique is a powerful way to create unique textures and tones within Bitwig Studio, offering a wide range of sonic possibilities.