The Ultra Analog VA - 3 is an amazing two - voice, two - oscillator, bi - filter analog synthesizer. It comes with onboard effects and advanced editing options, striking the perfect balance between familiarity and flexibility. With over 1000 presets, it fully utilizes its top - notch analog components. Key features include a distraction - free Home View for easy browsing and tweaking, two - voice multitimbral capabilities for rich and spacious sounds, four performance macros per layer that respond to user - defined MIDI controls, a brand - new enhanced browser for efficient sound selection, a massive factory library with 560 new sounds and refined VA - 2 presets, and a new ladder - type filter for a great low - pass response.
Using the Ultra Analog VA - 3 is a breeze. First, turn it on and get familiar with the Home View. It's a great place to start browsing and tweaking sounds without any distractions. For creating more complex sounds, use the two - voice multitimbral feature. You can stack or split the two independent timbres to add richness and space to your performance. When it comes to customizing, make use of the four performance macros per layer. You can assign them to user - defined MIDI controls and play with modulation, timbre, envelope settings, and effect morphing in real - time. To find the right sounds quickly, use the brand - new enhanced browser. As for the factory library, it has a ton of great sounds, both new and refined from the VA - 2. Just browse through it and find what suits your needs. When using the ladder - type filter, you'll notice a nice low - pass response, which can add a musical touch to your sounds. In terms of maintenance, keep it in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you need to clean it, use a soft, dry cloth. And always turn it off properly when you're done using it to ensure its long - term performance.
