Playback Offset lets you define where in the slice playback starts. Playback Offset can be continuously modulated by the LFOs. The effect of the Playback Offset will vary depending on the selected Playback Mode.
The Offset Range references a “Start” and “End” offset value that is set using the Range controls.
If Playback mode is set to Standard, Spin, or Stab, Playback Offset determines where within a slice playback should start. A slice normally starts playback at the very first sample of the slice. However, Synchronic lets you start playback of the slice at a point that is offset by some percentage into a slice, thus creating some very interesting effects. The Playback Offset can range from 0% (the start of the slice) to 100% (the end of the slice).
If Playback Mode is set to Stretch, Playback Offset determines that amount of granular recycling that occurs. Higher Offset percentages result in increased resonance as the beginning of the slice is recycled more and more to fill the duration of the slice.
If Playback Mode is set to Smear, Playback Offset determines the amount of smearing that occurs between adjacent slices.
Applies the LFO according to the selected duration.