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A Maths ramp/saw LFO differs from the triangle only by setting RISE full counter-clockwise

The Maths triangle LFO patch becomes a sawtooth/ramp LFO with a single parameter change: set the RISE control to full CCW (minimum), while FALL stays at noon or longer. This creates a fast rise and slow fall producing an asymmetric ramp shape. All other patch connections remain identical to the triangle LFO. This illustrates how RISE/FALL ratio — not additional patching — determines LFO shape on function-generator style modules.

Examples

Start with the triangle LFO patch (CH.1 cycling, SUM → Both IN). Turn CH.1 RISE to full CCW, FALL to noon. Output now ramps up quickly and falls slowly.

Assessment

Describe the single parameter change that converts a Maths triangle LFO into a sawtooth LFO, and explain why it works.

“Same as above, only the RISE parameter is set FULL CCW, FALL parameter is set to at least NOON.”
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