Steinberg Halion 5 Manual

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MIDI Modules ReferenceThe MIDI Player Module
Bypassing the Trigger Pads
You can bypass the whole Trigger Pads editor. This deactivates any functionality 
assigned to the trigger pads.
•To bypass the Trigger Pads editor, click the Bypass Pads button to the right of the 
trigger pads.
The bypass button lights up to indicate that the trigger pads are deactivated.
Using Pad Presets
Presets for the trigger pads can be managed via the controls in the top left corner of 
the Trigger Pads editor.
Pad presets...

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MIDI Modules ReferenceThe MIDI Player Module
Playing Back MIDI Phrases
•Click the play button next to the phrase field to play back the MIDI phrase.
Click again to stop playback.
Parameters
Several of the MIDI Player parameters are the same as for the FlexPhraser. These are 
not described in the following sections. For a description of these parameters, see 
“The FlexPhraser” on page 254.
Trigger Mode
The Trigger Mode determines at which moment the MIDI Player changes the phrase 
when you select...

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MIDI Modules ReferenceThe Drum Player Module
Start
This parameter allows you to shift the start of the loop in steps of 1/4 notes. The 
length of the loop is shortened accordingly.
Length
This parameter allows you to shorten the length of the loop in steps of 1/4 notes.
ÖThe control range of the parameters Start and Length varies with the original length of 
the loop.
Transpose
Allows you to transpose the original MIDI phrase, according to the played key.
The following options are available:
Center...

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MIDI Modules ReferenceThe Drum Player Module
Parameters
Several of the Drum Player parameters have the same functions as the corresponding 
FlexPhraser parameters. For a description of these parameters, see 
“The FlexPhraser” 
on page 254. 
Trigger Mode
The Trigger Mode determines at which moment the Drum Player changes the pattern 
when you select another variation. The following options are available:
Restart Mode
Determines whether the Drum Player is restarted when a note is triggered. The...

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Length
This determines the length of the pattern, that is, the number of steps. The maximum 
value is 64.
Gate Scale
This parameter allows you to shorten or lengthen the notes of the pattern. At a value of 
100
 %, the notes play with their original gate length.
ÖWhen the triggered samples are in One-shot mode, this parameter has no effect.
Working with Drum Player Variations
The parameters and functions are identical with the corresponding FlexPhraser...

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MIDI Modules ReferenceThe Drum Player Module
Layer
The Layer section to the right of the Out Note field lets you limit the track output to a 
specific layer. For this to work, the layer must be on the same level as the drum player 
module.
Activity LED
The activity LED on the right in the editor lights up when an instrument is triggered, 
either by the playing track, the trigger button, or an incoming MIDI Note.
Activating Instrument Lanes
Click the button to the left of the mute button to...

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MIDI Modules ReferenceMono Envelope
Mono Envelope
This MIDI module triggers a monophonic multi-segment envelope, which you can use 
as a modulation source in the modulation matrix of a zone. In this context, monophonic 
means that the envelope is not played back per zone. Instead, it is played back only 
once for each program or layer it belongs to. You can set up a condition for triggering 
and releasing the envelope. By default, this envelope is bipolar.
ÖFor a complete description on how to edit...

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MIDI Modules ReferenceMono Envelope
Release Mode
On the Release pop-up menu below the envelope display, you can set the condition 
for releasing the envelope.
Level Velocity
Use this parameter to adjust how velocity affects the level of the envelope. The level of 
the envelope depends on two factors: the setting of this parameter and how hard you 
hit a key. Positive values increase and negative values decrease the level of the 
envelope the harder you hit a key.
Level Velocity Curve
You can select...

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MIDI Modules ReferenceMono LFO
Mono LFO
HALion allows you to add monophonic LFOs as MIDI modules to the program. An LFO 
module can be used for an entire program, or for specific layers. In this context, 
monophonic means that these LFOs are only calculated once and feed multiple voices 
at the same time. A pitch modulation controlled by the modulation wheel is a typical 
example where one LFO controls the vibrato for all voices. Monophonic LFOs appear as 
sources in the modulation matrix of the...

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MIDI Modules ReferenceMono LFO
Phase
Sets the initial phase of the waveform when the LFO is retriggered.
Rnd (Random)
When this button is activated, each note starts with a randomized start phase. The 
Phase control is deactivated. 
Sync Mode
You can sync the LFO either to the tempo of the host application or to HALion’s Step 
Modulator. The behavior of the Frequency parameter depends on the selected option:
Retrigger Mode
Determines whether the LFO is restarted when a note is triggered. When...