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ARTURIA – JUPITER-8V – USER’S MANUAL
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The filter settings of the Jupiter-8V
8.1.4 The amplifier or VCA
The amplifier (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) receives the audio signal coming from the
filter (or directly from the oscillator if it is not being filtered) to be adjusted before the
volume is sent to the speakers.
Jupiter-8V VCA
In conclusion, here is a diagram that should help you to understand the composition of a
basic sound:
8.2 O
THER MODULES
8.2.1 The keyboard
To start and stop the sound at a specific pitch, we most often use a keyboard that is
connected to the ADSR through a gate and separately to the frequency control of the
oscillators. This will “play” the sound as soon as a key is pressed and end it when
released, as well as tune the oscillator to the selected key.