Steinberg Halion Sonic 2 Manual

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The Performance SectionThe Quick Controls
To set the behavior on the control itself, proceed as follows:
1.Right-click the control on which you want to set the behavior.
2.Select the behavior you want to use from the menu.
To set the behavior on the quick control page, proceed as follows:
1.Go to the quick control page of the respective program or layer. 
2.From the list to the left, select the quick control you want to edit.
3.In the Parameter section to the right, click in the Mode pop-up menu and...

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•To achieve a unipolar behavior of quick control in Relative mode, set the range 
from 0
 % to +100 % (or -100 %).
Trimming the Range
The Trim Range function allows you to optimize the quick control range depending on 
the current parameter value.
To trim the range on the quick control page, proceed as follows:
1.Go to the quick control page of the respective program or layer.
2.Right-click the assignment entry.
3.Select “Trim Range”.
4.The minimum and...

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Bypassing Quick Controls
To hear a sound without quick control assignments, you can bypass them temporarily. 
You can bypass all quick control assignments belonging to the same program or layer, 
all assignments on one quick control, or just a single quick control assignment.
To bypass the quick control assignments of a program or layer, proceed as follows:
1.Go to the left of the quick controls, and select the program or layer for which you 
want to bypass...

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The Performance SectionThe Trigger Pads
The Trigger Pads
You can use HALion Sonic’s trigger pads to remotely trigger single notes or whole 
chords and for switching between variations, for example for the FlexPhraser. Many of 
the programs that come with HALion Sonic make use of the trigger pads:
•Blue pads have single notes or whole chords assigned.
•The line above the pad turns orange when the pad switches between FlexPhraser 
variations. 
•To trigger a pad with your mouse, simply click the...

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The Performance SectionThe Trigger Pads
Naming a Pad
To indicate the functionality of a pad, you can enter a name. Proceed as follows:
1.Right-click the pad, and from the context menu, select “Rename Pad”.
2.Enter the name.
For example KeySw1, KeySw2, …, Amin7, Gmaj.
3.Press [Enter] on your computer keyboard to confirm the name.
Triggering Chords or Single Notes
To trigger a chord or a single note with a pad, you first need to define the chord or 
note:
1.Right-click the pad.
2.From the context menu,...

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The Performance SectionThe Trigger Pads
3.When you trigger the pad, it switches to the variations that were selected when 
you made the snapshot. 
For FlexPhraser variations, this includes the FlexPhrasers of all four layers and the 
program.
ÖThe trigger pad stores which variations were selected when you made the snapshot. 
This allows you to change settings of variations even after you made the snapshot.
ÖWhen layers are replaced or added, you must create a new variation snapshot. 
Otherwise, the...

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Note Expression
Introduction
Cubase’s Note Expression technology is essential for creating realistic instrument 
performances. Note Expression allows you to create automated modulations for each 
note. In general, HALion Sonic supports Note Expression for volume, pan and tuning. 
This means that for any of HALion Sonic‘s programs you can automate these 
parameters in Cubase per note. But, HALion Sonic can do more. In programs that 
give you access to the modulation matrix, you can assign up to eight...

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Note ExpressionIntroduction
Bypassing the Note Expression Controller
The bypass switch of each Note Expression modulation row allows you to switch off 
the effect of the Note Expression controller.
ÖThe bypass switch is linked to the modulation bypass switch in the corresponding 
modulation assignment of the modulation matrix.
Changing the Modulation Depth
The depth slider adjusts the intensity of the Note Expression modulation. This allows 
you to change the modulation without having to go to the...

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Global Functions and Settings
Introduction
This chapter describes global settings and functions of the program.
The Plug-in Functions Section
At the top of the HALion Sonic window you find the plug-in functions section. The 
plug-in functions section gives you access to global functions, affecting both the 
currently loaded programs, and the general working of the plug-in. The section is 
divided into three smaller sections: program slot section, master section and 
performance displays.
The Program...

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Global Functions and SettingsThe Plug-in Functions Section
Mute
Enable the Mute button to turn off this program. The program remains loaded and can 
therefore be turned on again smoothly.
Level
Use the level fader to adjust the output level of the slot.
Pan
Use the pan fader to adjust the position of the slot in the stereo panorama.
Output
Use the output selector to define the output destination of the slot signal. By default 
all signals are sent to the Main output.
Polyphony
This parameter allows...