Modulation Overview¶

MAGDA provides two complementary modulation systems: Modulators and Macros. Both allow you to dynamically control device parameters without manual automation.

Modulation Overview

Modulators¶

Modulators are signal generators that continuously vary a target parameter over time. MAGDA includes:

LFO — Low-frequency oscillator with multiple waveforms (sine, triangle, sawtooth, square, random)
Bezier Curve Shape — Freely editable modulation shape drawn with bezier curves for complex custom patterns

See Modulators for details.

Macros¶

Macros are user-defined knobs that can control multiple parameters at once. Each track has 16 macro knobs (across 2 pages) that provide quick access to the most important parameters.

See Macros for details.

Hierarchical Scope¶

Modulators and macros are scoped to their parent track. A modulator on Track 1 can target any parameter within Track 1's device chain, but not parameters on other tracks.

Multi-Target and Multi-Source¶

A single modulator can drive multiple target parameters simultaneously
A single parameter can be driven by multiple modulation sources, with their effects combined

Linking¶

Parameters are connected to modulation sources using MAGDA's link mode. See Linking Parameters for the workflow.