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Rhythm · Manual p. 14–15
VCA tremolo chop
LFO to VCA for amplitude pulsing — dub and synth-pop classic.
Load preset in playgroundWhy it works
Tremolo is amplitude modulation — the listener feels groove even on one held note.
Combining LFO → VCA with LFO → VCF gives timbre and level motion together.
On the SH-01A
LFO RATE ~5 Hz for chop, ~0.5 Hz for sway.
Manual p. 15
Enable LFO → VCA switch.
Manual p. 15
Sustain-friendly ENV for held chords.
Manual p. 14
A lead or pad that breathes in volume — obvious on headphones.