Steinberg Halion 5 Manual
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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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4 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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5 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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6 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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7 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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8 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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9 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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10 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. •To...