Steinberg Halion 3 Manual

Editing Layers
Insert Effects 
61Expression Maps
For more realistic performances, many instrument layers use key switches to switch
between different expressions, that is, between different articulations and playing styles of
the same instrument. These key switches are set to low keys to maximize the playable range
and they cannot be changed internally to ensure that performances played by FlexPhrasers
always sound the same.
However, in some cases you need to shift the key switches into the playable...

Editing Layers
Step Modulator 
62assign to the program affect all layers. Typically, you assign effects like EQ or distortion to
separate layers, but effects like delay or reverb to the entire program.
Each layer and the program have four slots for assigning insert effects. The handling is the
same for all slots and corresponds to the global effect handling.
To the right of the insert slots, you find faders for adjusting the output levels of the program
and layers.
RELATED LINKS
Using the Insert Effect...

Editing Layers
Step Modulator 
63Note
If Sync Mode is set to one of the Tempo settings, this adjusts the length of the
steps in fractions of beats. You can also select triplet values.
Triplet
Activate this button to use triplet note values.
Retrigger Mode
Determines whether the sequence restarts when you play a note. This parameter
is only available if Sync Mode is set to Off or Tempo + Retrig.
•If this parameter is set to Off, the sequence is not restarted. Instead, it
resumes playback at the position...

Editing Layers
Modulation Matrix 
64Editing Steps
•To set the level of a step, click at the corresponding position in the graphical editor.
•To change the value of a step, drag the step up or down or enter a new value in the
Level value field.
•To reset the level of a step to 0 %, Ctrl/Cmd-click the step.
•To reset all steps, hold Shift-Ctrl/Cmd and click in the graphical editor.
•To adjust all steps at the same time, Shift-click and drag a step.
•To draw a ramp with steps, hold down Alt and draw a...

Editing Layers
Modulation Matrix 
65switched between unipolar and bipolar. An additional modifier and user-definable curves and
ranges give you further control over the modulation.
The modulation matrix is divided into two sections. On the left, you can assign modulation
sources to destinations and adjust the modulation depth. The section on the right contains
settings for the curve and range editor, where you can make further settings for the selected
modulation source.
Creating Modulations
PROCEDURE...

Editing Layers
Modulation Matrix 
66NOTE
You can copy modulation rows between different programs and between different
plug-in instances.
Insert Modulation
Inserts an empty modulation slot.
Remove Modulation
Removes the modulation slot.
Name of the Assigned Source/Modulator/Destination
Depending on where you click, the assigned modulation source, the modulator, or
the modulation destination is shown on the context menu.
Assign to New Automation
Assigns this modulation source as automation parameter....

Editing Layers
Modulation Matrix 
67•Relative remote-controls the parameter values continuously.
Relative mode changes the values of the assigned parameters without
losing their relative settings, that is, parameter changes can still be heard.
•Switch Absolute switches between the minimum and maximum value.
Parameter changes are overwritten.
•Switch Relative switches between the minimum and maximum value.
Parameter changes can still be heard.
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Setting Up Automation on page 100
Modulation...

Editing Layers
Modulation Matrix 
68Key Follow
This produces an exponential modulation signal derived from the MIDI note
number. Exponential means this source works with destinations such as Pitch or
Cutoff. This modulation source is bipolar.
Note-on Velocity
Note-on velocity can be used as modulation signal. This modulation source is
unipolar.
Note-on Vel Squared
The squared version of Note-on Velocity. The harder you press the key, the higher
the modulation values.
Note-on Vel Normalized
The note-on...

Editing Layers
Modulation Matrix 
69Note Expression
This submenu lists the eight Note Expression parameters that can be used as
modulation signals.
Noise
Produces a random modulation signal. This modulation source is bipolar.
Output
The audio output of the layer can be used as modulation signal. This modulation
source is unipolar.
Bus 1–16
Modulations that are sent to one of the 16 busses can be reused as sources. This
way, you can combine several modulations to produce more complex signals.
Modulation...

Editing Layers
Modulation Matrix 
70Unipolar vs. Bipolar Sources
The polarity of a modulation source specifies the value range that it produces. Unipolar
sources modulate between 0 and +1. Bipolar sources modulate between -1 and +1.
•To change the polarity of a modulation source, click its Polarity  button.
Modulation Depth
The horizontal fader below the destination adjusts the modulation depth.
Bypass Modulation
Click the Bypass button in front of the depth fader to bypass the modulation.
Modulation...