Analog Synth - VC 0 Usage

[DM60]

I have been working with the Behringer UBX-A desktop. Lots of knobs and settings. There is one setting for VC 0. Which has no sound. Is there a reason you would want the VC at 0? It does have to Ocalators. I have searched and having a difficult time finding information on the reason. Trying to figure this machine out, it has a lot of potential.

 

[Eric V]

I have been working with the Behringer UBX-A desktop. Lots of knobs and settings. There is one setting for VC 0. Which has no sound. Is there a reason you would want the VC at 0? It does have to Ocalators. I have searched and having a difficult time finding information on the reason. Trying to figure this machine out, it has a lot of potential.

I found this by using CoPilot:

Setting VC (Voice Count) to zero on the Behringer UBX-A disables sound output because no voices are allocated to play. This can be intentional for sound design or troubleshooting.

Here's a deeper look at why VC = 0 might be used:

What VC = 0 Means​

• VC (Voice Count) refers to the number of voices assigned to a patch or part.
• Setting VC to 0 effectively mutes that part, as no voices are available to generate sound.

Why You Might Use VC = 0​

• Silencing a layer or part: In multi-timbral setups, you might want to temporarily disable a layer without deleting it.
• Troubleshooting signal flow: Muting voices can help isolate issues in the synth’s routing or effects chain.
• Performance optimization: Reducing voice count can conserve CPU or DSP resources, especially in complex patches.
• Creative modulation: Some users experiment with VC settings to trigger specific behaviors or transitions.

 

[DM60]

Thanks, I saw that, but I have an option that turned the VC off, so I was confused. Thought there might be another reason I was missing, like a type of side chaining for VC2.

Thanks for the reply.