FXpansion DCAM Synth Squad Operation Manual - Manual (Page 68)

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8: Fusor
8:1 What is Fusor?
Fusor is a layering and performance environment for any combination of 3 DCAM synth instances. Although it provides
a full effects suite, mixer and step-sequencer, it should be considered as an super-instrument or ‘synth rig’ rather than a
complete host. It is intended for layered ‘super-patches’, not for full songs or as a conventional multi-timbral sound module.
Fusor hosts 3 synths, features 4 additional LFOs, 4 envelope followers, an effects suite and a complex four-engined step
sequencer/arpeggiator called Animator. It is inspired by multi-section instruments like the Korg Trident and ARP Quadra
– some of the most versatile instruments of their time. It is also influenced by the large, wraparound synth rigs employed
by jazz fusion and progressive rock artists like George Duke, Joe Zawinul and Keith Emerson. These would typically
comprise several analogue polys, monos and maybe even an analogue sequencer or a modular like an ARP 2600,
alongside other keyboards and various FX units.
FuseMod
FuseMod is Fusor’s modulation system, which is essential for using many Fusor devices. It operates in a very similar way
to the synths’ TransMod system, and effectively gives most parts of Fusor (including the hosted synths) a wide array of
control signal inputs and outputs, allowing you to modulate one device with control signals from another. See section 8:8
for a full guide to the FuseMod system.
8:2 Interface Overview
Edit page
buttons
Edit
workspace
Edit page
buttons
Fusor LCD
Keyboard &
performance
controls
Macro controls
Fusor LCD
Tools Preset name Prev/Next preset
Tempo Play Preferences
Audio stream indicator
MIDI indicator
The Fusor LCD contains the main preset picker (which loads and saves presets for the entire state of Fusor) and a
number of additional controls. See section 1:3 for a guide to the standard preset picker controls (
Preset name, Prev/Next
preset, Browse..., Tools, Preferences and audio/MIDI indicators).