Steinberg Halion 3 Manual
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Editing Layers Modulation Matrix 71Resonance Offset Modulates the resonance offset of the second filter in Dual Filter Serial or Dual Filter Parallel mode. For example, to lower or raise the resonance of the second filter while you play, assign the modulation wheel. Level This modulation adds to the level setting. It can be used to create level offsets using the mod wheel, for example. Volume 1 Modulates the gain. The volume modulation multiplies with the level. This modulation is ideal for crossfades between layers. Volume 2 As Volume 1. Volume 1 is multiplied with Volume 2. This way, you can build more complex modulations. Pan Modulates the position of the layer in the panorama. For example, to move the layer around freely, assign the User Envelope. Sample Start Modulates the start position of the sample playback. For example, assign Note- on Velocity to play back more of the attack of a sample the harder you hit a key. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The parameter is updated only when you hit a key. Speed Factor Modulates the speed factor of the sample. Formant Shift Modulates the formant shifting. Osc 1/2/3 Pitch Modulates the pitch of the corresponding oscillator. For example, to detune an oscillator cyclically, assign one of the LFOs. Osc 1/2/3 Level Modulates the level of the corresponding oscillator. For example, to fade an oscillator in and out while you play, assign the modulation wheel. Osc 1/2/3 Waveform Modulates the shape and character of the corresponding oscillator. For example, to change the character of an oscillator over time, assign one of the envelopes.
Editing Layers Modulation Matrix 72Osc 1/2/3 Multi Detune Modulates the Detune parameter of the individual oscillator voices that are produced by multi-oscillator mode. Osc 1/2/3 Multi Pan Modulates the pan position of the individual oscillator voices that are produced by multi-oscillator mode. Osc 1/2/3 Multi Voices Modulates the number of oscillator voices that are produced by multi-oscillator mode. Sub Osc Level Modulates the level of the sub oscillator. For example, to fade in the oscillator while you play, assign the modulation wheel. Ring Mod Level Modulates the level of the ring modulation effect. For example, to fade in the ring modulation while you play, assign the modulation wheel. Noise Level Modulates the level of the noise generator. For example, to fade in the noise generator while you play, assign the modulation wheel. LFO 1/2 Frequency Modulates the speed of the corresponding LFO. For example, to control the speed of a vibrato effect while you play, assign Aftertouch. LFO 1/2 Shape Modulates the waveform of the corresponding LFO. For example, to vary the waveform with the playing position on the keyboard, assign Key Follow. Step Mod Frequency Modulates the speed of the step modulator. For example, assign an LFO to increase or decrease the speed cyclically. Step Mod Slope Modulates the shape of the edges of the step modulator if the Slope parameter is active. For example, assign the modulation wheel to blend from hard to smooth edges. Amp Env Attack Time Modulates the attack time of the amplitude envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the segment starts.
Editing Layers Modulation Matrix 73Amp Env Decay Time Modulates the decay time of the amplitude envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the segment starts. Amp Env Sustain Level Modulates the sustain level of the amplitude envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The level is updated only when the segment starts. Amp Env Release Time Modulates the release time of the amplitude envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the segment starts. Filter Env Attack Time Modulates the attack time of the filter envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the segment starts. Filter Env Decay Time Modulates the decay time of the filter envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the segment starts. Filter Env Sustain Level Modulates the sustain level of the filter envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The level is updated only when the segment starts. Filter Env Release Time Modulates the release time of the filter envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the segment starts. Pitch Env Start Level Modulates the level of the first pitch envelope node. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The level is updated only when the segment starts. Pitch Env Attack Time Modulates the attack time of the pitch envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the segment starts. Pitch Env Attack Level Modulates the level of the second pitch envelope node. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The level is updated only when the segment starts.
Editing Layers Modulation Matrix 74Pitch Env Decay Time Modulates the decay time of the pitch envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the segment starts. Pitch Env Sustain Level Modulates the sustain level of the pitch envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The level is updated only when the segment starts. Pitch Env Release Time Modulates the release time of the pitch envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the segment starts. Pitch Env Release Level Modulates the level of the last pitch envelope node. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The level is updated only when the segment starts. User Env Start Level Modulates the level of the first user envelope node. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The level is updated only when the segment starts. User Env Attack Time Modulates the attack time of the user envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the segment starts. User Env Attack Level Modulates the level of the second user envelope node. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The level is updated only when the segment starts. User Env Decay Time Modulates the decay time of the user envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the segment starts. User Env Sustain Level Modulates the sustain level of the user envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The level is updated only when the segment starts. User Env Release Time Modulates the release time of the user envelope. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The time is updated only when the segment starts.
Editing Layers Modulation Matrix 75User Env Release Level Modulates the level of the last user envelope node. This modulation destination cannot be modulated continuously. The level is updated only when the segment starts. Bus 1-16 You can send any modulation to one of the 16 busses, for example, to produce more complex modulation signals. Select the bus that you want to send the signals to as a destination. To use the modulation that was sent to a bus, assign the corresponding bus as a modulation source. Curve and Range Editor You can set up a curve and range for each modulation source. •The curve editor allows you to change the characteristics of a modulation. The displayed curve is superimposed on the modulation source. This way, you can change the modulation from linear to exponential or logarithmic, for example. •By setting the minimum and maximum values, you limit the modulation to a specific range only. In addition, you can specify an offset and a range for the modulation. For example, with an offset and range of +50 %, only the second half of the displayed curve is superimposed on the modulation. •If a MIDI or Note Expression controller is selected as modulation source, the Smoothing parameter is available. This allows for parameter changes to occur more gradually. Set this to Default to use the global Smoothing parameter set up on the Options page or enter a value in the value field. The curve editor offers different presets that you can select from the Shape pop-up menu above the curve. To set up your own curve, select the Custom preset. You can edit the custom curve in the following way: •Double-click in the editor to insert a new node. •Double-click on a node to delete it. •Drag the nodes to new positions to adjust the basic shape of the curve. •Drag the lines between the nodes up or down to change the curvature.
FlexPhraser 76The FlexPhraser is an arpeggio and phrase player. Each program features up to five FlexPhrasers: one for each layer and one for the program. While the program FlexPhrasers always work with phrases, the functionality of layer FlexPhrasers changes with the layer type. For synth, sample, instrument, or drum layers, a FlexPhraser can play back anything from basic synth arpeggios over dynamic drum phrases to realistic accompaniment phrases for guitar, bass, piano, etc. You can select from a great variety of phrases that suit a wide range of musical instruments and styles. Depending on the selected phrase, the FlexPhraser uses your live playing to modify the phrase in real-time. This allows you to re-harmonize phrases by playing different chords, for example. If you are working with loop layers, the FlexPhraser triggers the slices of the loop with their original timing and order. You can trigger a transposed version of the loop, playing higher or lower in pitch. In addition, you can vary the order with a random function and export the slice sequence to your host sequencer via drag and drop. NOTE You can play the individual slices or the entire loop. The lower half of the key range triggers the loop and the upper half is used to play single slices. The loop keys are displayed in green on the keyboard. Presets FlexPhraser presets contain the selected phrase, as well as the performance settings of the FlexPhraser, such as Tempo, Tempo Scale, Loop, Swing, etc. NOTE Presets can only be saved and loaded for phrases, not for sliced loops. RELATED LINKS Handling Section and Module Presets on page 13
FlexPhraser Loading Phrases 77Loading Phrases Phrases are sorted into subfolders, according to the type of instrument. Each instrument subfolder contains phrases of different musical styles. NOTE Some FlexPhrases make extensive use of key switches to switch between multiple playing styles of an instrument while playing. These phrases can be found on the Construction Sets submenu. They work best with the corresponding instrument layers. PROCEDURE 1.At the top of the FlexPhraser, click in the Phrase field. 2.On the pop-up menu, open the submenu for the instrument, and select the phrase that you want to load. In general, you can apply any phrase to any type of instrument. However, a phrase for guitar might not be suitable for use with a piano, for example. FlexPhraser Parameters Act Activates the FlexPhraser. User Activates the user phrase. If this button is activated, the Show Editor Page button becomes available. Click it to open the user phrase editor. Phrase Allows you to select a phrase. KSOff (Key Switches Off) Construction set phrases that make use of key switches and noises, such as fret noises for guitar phrases, for example, usually work only with programs for the same type of instrument. Programs without key switches and noises interpret these events as regular notes and includes them during playback, which yields unexpected results. To avoid the playback of key switches and noises, activate KSOff.
FlexPhraser FlexPhraser Parameters 78NOTE KSOff filters out any note events that do not transpose with your playing. Therefore, it is not recommended for the use with drum phrases. MIDI Record Allows you to record the MIDI output of the FlexPhraser. Variation buttons Allow you to create up to eight variations of your phrase. Loop If this option is activated, the phrase plays in a loop. Sync Synchronizes the phrase to the tempo of your host application. NOTE In addition, you can set Restart Mode to Sync to Host. This aligns the phrase with the beats and measures of your host application. Mute Mutes the FlexPhraser. The phrase still plays in the background. If you deactivate Mute, playback resumes immediately. Hold Allows you to prevent the phrase from stopping or changing when the keys are released. •If Off is selected, the phrase changes as soon as you release a key. The phrase stops immediately when you release all keys. •If On is selected, the phrase plays to the end, even if the keys are released. If Loop is activated, the phrase repeats continuously. •If Gated is selected, the phrase starts to play when the first key is played. It plays silently in the background, even if the keys are released, and resumes playback at the current position when you press any of the keys again. This way, you can gate the playback of the phrase. Trigger Mode Determines at which moment the FlexPhraser scans for new notes that you play on the keyboard. •If this is set to Immediately, the FlexPhraser scans for new notes all the time. The phrase changes immediately in reaction to your playing. •If this is set to Next Beat, the FlexPhraser scans for new notes at every new beat. The phrase changes in reaction to your playing on each new beat. •If this is set to Next Measure, the FlexPhraser scans for new notes at the start of new measures. The phrase changes in reaction to your playing on each new measure.
FlexPhraser FlexPhraser Parameters 79Restart Mode •If this is set to Off, the phrase runs continuously and does not restart at chord or note changes. •New Chord restarts the phrase on new chords. NOTE The phrase does not restart upon notes that are played legato. •New Note restarts the phrase with each new note that you play. •Sync to Host aligns the phrase with the beats and measures of your host application each time that you start the transport. RstVar (Restart on Variation Change) This option is available for new chords and new notes. If this button is activated, changing a variation restarts the FlexPhraser, even if no new notes or chords were triggered. Key Mode Defines whether the order in which the notes are played on the keyboard affects the playback of the phrase. •If Sort is selected, the notes are played in the order of the selected pattern. The chronological order does not have any influence. •If As Played is selected, the notes are played in the order in which you play them on the keyboard. •If Direct is selected, the phrase creates controller events instead of notes. You hear the notes that you play plus any controller events of the phrase, such as pitch bend, volume, pan, etc. Vel Mode •If Original is selected, the notes of the phrase play with the velocity that is saved in the phrase. •If Vel Controller is selected, you can choose a velocity controller that is used to generate or modulate the velocities of the notes. •If Original + Vel Controller is selected, the phrase velocity is determined by the combination of the velocity saved in the phrase and the velocity derived from the velocity controller. Vel Controller If the Vel Mode pop-up menu is set to Vel Controller or Original + Vel Ctrl., the Vel Controller pop-up menu is available. It allows you to generate or modulate the velocities of the notes using the incoming controller values. •If Velocity is selected, the triggered notes get the velocity of the note that you play. •Select Controller to open a submenu where you can select a MIDI controller. The value of this MIDI controller is used as velocity for the triggered notes.
FlexPhraser FlexPhraser Parameters 80•If Aftertouch is selected, the triggered notes get their velocity from the aftertouch controller. •If Poly Pressure is selected, the triggered notes get their velocity from the poly pressure controller. This allows you to control the velocity per key. Fetch If the Vel Controller pop-up menu is set to Aftertouch, Poly Pressure, or a MIDI controller, the Fetch option can be used to change the way that the notes are generated. •If Fetch is activated, the first note that you play defines the initial velocity. As soon as the controller value exceeds this velocity, new notes get their velocity from the controller. •If Fetch is deactivated, the generated notes get their velocity from the current controller value. NOTE Fetch is not available if the Vel Controller pop-up menu is set to Velocity. Tempo If Sync is deactivated, you can use the Tempo control to set the internal playback speed of the FlexPhraser. The playback speed of the phrase is specified in BPM. If Sync is activated, the Tempo parameter is not available. Tempo Scale Defines the rate at which notes are triggered, that is, the speed at which the phrase is running. In addition to the Tempo parameter, this gives you further control over the playback speed. You can specify a value in fractions of beats. You can also set dotted and triplet note values. For example, if you change the Tempo Scale setting from 1/16 to 1/8, the speed is cut in half. If you set it to 1/32, the speed is doubled. Other values increase or decrease the speed accordingly. Swing Shifts the timing of notes on even-numbered beats. This way, the phrase gets a swing feeling. Negative values shift the timing backward, and the notes are played earlier. Positive values shift the timing forward, and the notes are played later. Gate Scale Allows you to shorten or lengthen the notes of the phrase. At a value of 100 %, the notes play with their original gate length. Vel Scale Allows you to raise or lower the note-on velocities of the phrase. At a value of 100 %, the notes are played with their original velocity.