Steinberg Halion 5 Manual

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Using the BrowserThe Location Tree
The Location Tree
This section allows you to navigate through the programs, layers, or zones in any 
folder. You can even access files contained in VST Sound containers, HSB files, and 
ISO files. When you select an entry in the tree, the results list on the right shows the 
corresponding content.
•Use the “Refresh Views” command on the context menu to update the tree.
This is useful if you added a new disk to your setup or created a new folder on the 
hard disk....

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Using the BrowserThe Results List
The Results List
The results list shows the files found in the selected folder. It displays all files that 
HALion can read, such as VST presets, samples, or third-party sampler programs. 
Next to information like file name and path, the columns in the results list can be 
configured to show several attributes, see 
“Configuring the Results List” on page 83. 
The results list also shows any subfolders of the selected folder, but does not include 
the files contained...

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Using the BrowserThe Results List
Searching for Files on Your System
Instead of searching the current results list, you can also use the text search to look for 
files on your hard disks or in VST Sound archives.
Proceed as follows:
1.Select the location that you want to use as the starting point for the search.
2.In the top left corner of the results list, click the “Search Location Content” button 
(the magnifying glass icon) and enter the search text in the text field.
3.To start the search, press...

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Using the BrowserThe Preview and File Info Section
The Preview and File Info Section
You can listen to the samples using the controls in the Preview section. These are the 
same as in the Import dialog, see 
“Listening to Samples before Import” on page 70.
The info display provides the following information about the focused sample: length, 
channels, bit depth, and sample rate. If available, root key, key, and velocity range are 
also shown.
Specifying a Destination Folder
When programs are imported,...

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Using the BrowserLoading Files
Protected programs and layers are shown with a lock icon to indicate that you cannot 
extract single zones or samples. However, you can load the programs as a whole. 
Protected 
content
ÖThese icons only appear after selecting the programs.
Loading files from HALion 3
HALion allows you to load the FXB and FXP files from HALion 3. These files can either 
be located in a directory on the file system or inside an HSB container file. HSB 
container files have to be...

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Using the BrowserLoading Files
- When you drop the multi or bank on the Slot Rack, new slots are created and the 
corresponding programs are added to the Program Table. If a multi or bank 
contains more programs than slots are available, the remaining programs are 
added to the Program Table only. The current multi is not replaced.
- When you drop the multi or bank on the Program Table, the additional programs 
are added to the Program Table. The current multi is not replaced. 
ÖIf the ISO image or...

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Editing Programs and Layers in the 
Sound
 Editor
Introduction
The Sound editor for programs and layers lets you access parameters that are set 
globally for the whole program or individual layers. For example, you can transpose the 
pitch, adjust level and pan, and limit the playback to a certain area on the keyboard. 
Programs and layers share the same set of parameters because they are nearly 
identical.
The Main Section
The Main section contains basic settings for programs and layers.
Octave...

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Editing Programs and Layers in the Sound EditorThe Trigger Section
Low Vel
Defines the lowest velocity on which the program or layer is triggered.
High Vel
Defines the highest velocity on which the program or layer is triggered.
Sus, FCtrl, FSw, PB, MW, and AT
The Filter options allow you to filter incoming MIDI controllers.
Level
Adjusts the level of the layer. This parameter works as an offset to the zone settings.
Pan
Defines the position of the layer in the stereo panorama. This parameter works as...

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Editing Programs and Layers in the Sound EditorThe Trigger Section
Filter Ctrls in Release
Filters out MIDI controllers in the release phase. Modulation destinations that are 
using controllers keep their value after the note-off message. The following settings 
are available:
Repedaling
On an acoustic piano, you can repedal the sustain after releasing the sustain pedal for 
as long as the strings vibrate. The effect is that the strings play on. You can achieve a 
similar effect with the Repedaling...

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Editing Programs and Layers in the Sound EditorThe Voice Management Section
Controller
Here, you select the controller that is used when the velocity Mode option is set to 
Controller or Continuous.
•For the most realistic playback of instruments that use crossfade techniques, 
activate “Velocity Fade” and set “Velocity Mode” to Continuous.
•To save voices during playback of instruments that use crossfade techniques, 
deactivate “Velocity Fade” and set “Velocity Mode” to Note-on.
•Generally, setting...