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Operation Manual
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English 

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Matthias Klag, Michael Ruf
Revision and quality control: Cristina Bachmann, Heiko Bischoff, Christina Kaboth, Insa Mingers, 
Sabine Pfeifer, Benjamin Schütte
This PDF provides improved access for vision-impaired users. Please note that due to the complexity 
and number of images in this document, it is not possible to include text descriptions of images.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a 
commitment on the part of Steinberg Media Technologies...

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Table of Contents
7Installation and Setup
7Welcome
8Key Command Conventions
8How You Can Reach Us
8Installation
10Setting Up
12The HALion Control Panel
12Introduction
12Configuring the Control Panel
14Setting the Focus
15Working with Multiple Windows
15Screen Sets
16Overview of the Available Editors
18Macro Pages
19Managing Your Sounds
19The Slot Rack
22Managing Multis
24Managing Files via the MediaBay
29Content Files and Folder Structure
29Loading HALion 3 Programs
30Working with General MIDI Files...

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97Editing Zones in the Sound Editor
97Introduction
97Global Zone Settings
98Editing Selected Zones or All Zones
98Absolute and Relative Editing
98HALion 3 compatibility
98Managing Sections
99The Voice Control Section
102The Pitch Section
103The Oscillator Section
107The Sample Oscillator Section
108Organ Oscillator Section
110The AudioWarp Section
113The Filter Section
117The Amplifier Section
119The Envelope Section
124The LFO Section
127The Step Modulator Section
129The Modulation Matrix Section...

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211World Instruments
211Introduction
211The Filter Section
212The Amp Section
213The Pitch/LFO/MW Sections
213The Oriental Scale Section
214The Arp Page
215World Percussion
215Introduction
219Effects Reference
219Introduction
219Reverb and Delay Effects
223EQ Effects
225Filter effects
229Distortion Effects
233Modulation Effects
240Dynamics Effects
244Panner and Routing Effects
246HALion 3 Legacy Effects
254MIDI Modules Reference
254Introduction
254The FlexPhraser
259The Trigger Pads
261The MIDI Player...

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Installation and Setup
Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing Steinberg’s HALion 5.
In response to the requirements of professional sound designers, HALion 5 was 
carefully refined during the engineering process, resulting in the ultimate tool for 
discerning sound designers and bound to find the appreciation of musicians, 
producers and composers.
HALion combines a premium sample engine with up-to-date virtual analog and 
granular synthesis that opens the door to new sonic spheres. The integrated...

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Installation and SetupKey Command Conventions
Key Command Conventions
Many of the default key commands in HALion use modifier keys, some of which are 
different depending on the operating system. For example, the default key command 
for Undo is [Ctrl]-[Z] on Windows and [Command]-[Z] on Mac OS X systems.
When key commands with modifier keys are described in this manual, they are shown 
with the Windows modifier key first:
[Win modifier key]/[Mac modifier key]-[key]
For example, [Ctrl]/[Command]-[Z]...

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Installation and SetupInstallation
The product package of HALion contains an activation code, which is found on the 
Essential Product License Information card within the product package. To make 
unlimited use of your version of HALion, you must manually download a license to an 
USB-eLicenser connected to your computer, and activate your permanent license 
using the activation code.
In the eLicenser Control Center you can activate new licenses and check which 
licenses are installed on your...

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Installation and SetupSetting Up
If you do not want to install HALion via the interactive Start Center, follow the 
instructions below:
Windows
1.Double-click the file called “Setup.exe”.
2.Follow the instructions on screen.
Macintosh
1.Double-click the file called “HALion.mpkg”.
2.Follow the instructions on screen.
Register Your Software
We encourage you to register your software! By doing so you are entitled to technical 
support and kept aware of updates and other news regarding HALion.
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