Steinberg Halion 3 Manual

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201The modulation matrix offers you up to 16 freely assignable modulations, each with a source,
a modifier, and a destination with adjustable depth. The polarity of each source and each
modifier can be switched between unipolar and bipolar.
Creating Modulations
You create modulations by selecting a source, a modifier, and a destination from the pop-up
menus in the modulation matrix.
PROCEDURE
1.Click the modulation Source field and select the modulation source....

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202Pitchbend
The position of the pitchbend wheel can be used as modulation signal.
Modulation Wheel
The position of the modulation wheel can be used as modulation signal.
Aftertouch
Aftertouch can be used as modulation signal. Some MIDI keyboards cannot send
aftertouch messages. However, most sequencer software is able to produce such
messages.
Arp Controller 1–3
The 3 controllers available on this submenu correspond to the three controller
lanes on the Arp page.
Bus...

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203Level
This modulation adds to the level setting. It can be used to create level offsets
using the mod wheel, for example.
Volume
Modulates the gain. The volume modulation multiplies with the level.
Pan
Modulates the position of the sound in the panorama.
Amp Env Attack
Modulates the attack time of the amplitude envelope. This modulation
destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the
segment starts.
Amp Env Decay
Modulates the decay...

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204Env 3 Start Level
Modulates the start level of the user-definable envelope 3, that is, the level
of the first envelope node. This modulation destination cannot be modulated
continuously. The level is updated only when the segment starts.
Env 3 Attack
Modulates the attack time of the user-definable envelope 3. This modulation
destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the
segment starts.
Env 3 Attack Level
Modulates the attack level...

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205Voice Page
Polyphony
If Mono mode is deactivated, you can use this parameter to specify how many
notes can be played simultaneously.
Mono
Activates monophonic playback.
Retrigger
This option is only available in Mono mode. If Retrigger is activated, a note that
was stolen by another note is retriggered if you still hold the stolen note when
you release the new one.
This way, you can play trills by holding one note and quickly and repeatedly
pressing and releasing...

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206Glide
Allows you to bend the pitch between notes that follow each other. You achieve
the best results in Mono mode.
Fingered
Activate this parameter to glide the pitch only between notes that are played
legato.
Glide Time
Sets the glide time, that is, the time it takes to bend the pitch from one note to
the next.
Start Range
Activate Start Range to use a shorter sample attack for notes that are played
legato in Mono mode. This allows for a more realistic transition...

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207•HP12+LP6 and HP18+LP6 are combinations of a high-pass filter with 12
and 18 dB/oct and a low-pass filter with 6 dB/oct (asymmetric band-pass
filter). Frequencies below and above the cutoff are attenuated. Attenuation
is more pronounced for the frequencies below the cutoff.
•HP24, 18, 12, and 6 are high-pass filters with 24, 18, 12, and 6 dB/oct.
Frequencies below the cutoff are attenuated.
•BR12 and BR24 are band-reject filters with 12 and 24 dB/oct. Frequencies...

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208Cutoff Key Follow
Adjusts the cutoff modulation using the note number. Increase this parameter
to raise the cutoff with higher notes. At 100 %, the cutoff follows the played pitch
exactly.
Filter Envelope
On the left on the Env F/A tab, you can set up the filter envelope.
Attack
Controls the attack time of the filter envelope.
Decay
Controls the decay time of the filter envelope.
Sustain
Controls the sustain level of the filter envelope.
Release
Controls the...

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209Amplifier Envelope Parameters
Attack
Controls the attack time of the amplifier envelope.
Decay
Controls the decay time of the amplifier envelope.
Sustain
Controls the sustain level of the amplifier envelope.
Release
Controls the release time of the amplifier envelope.
Arp Page
This page contains the same parameters as the FlexPhraser.
RELATED LINKS
FlexPhraser on page 76 

Effects Reference
210
Reverb Effects
REVerence
REVerence is a convolution tool that allows you to apply room characteristics (reverb) to the
audio.
By recording an impulse in a room, you capture the characteristics of this room. Convolution
superimposes these characteristics to the sound. The result is a very natural sounding
reverb. Included with this effect is a collection of high-quality reverb impulse responses.
Impulse Response
Allows you to select an impulse response. This determines the basic...