Steinberg Hypersonic User Manual

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Filter ADSFR envelope
These five controls set the Filter Envelope times and levels:
•Attack Time: When you hit a key, the envelope level increases from zero to 
maximum over the time set by the Attack Time parameter.
•Decay Time: This sets the time for the envelope to decay from maximum to the 
Sustain Level (see next).
•Sustain Level: Sets the level at which the envelope remains during key-down.
•Fade Time: If set to the midpoint, the envelope stays at the Sustain Level...

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Sample Element [S]
Sample Selector Display
From this drop-down list you can choose any sample you like from nu-
merous categories in the complete Hypersonic sample content. This 
feature is especially handy for customizing or creating drum and per-
cussion kits:
1.Load a Hypersonic patch that uses sample elements. 
A drum kit would be an easy first choice.
2.Click Edit.
3.Choose a sample [S] element from the elements list on the left of the 
Hyper Display or from the list shown when...

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Rand (Random)
Depending on the value set here, all note ons play from a random 
position in the multisample.
Formant/Zone Shift 
Offset
This parameter shifts the multisample’s keyrange up or down in semi-
tone steps to produce a tonal variation without effecting pitch.
The effectiveness of this control depends on the selected multisample.
Vel
Allows you to control the formant offset via keyboard velocity.
Rand
The formant is moved randomly within the range set by this...

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Random
Adds a random element to the selection of velocity layers. Set to ma-
ximum, each note will randomly select from any of the available veloc-
ity layers.
The patch or element must be set to a monophonic mode for these 
parameters to have any effect.
Mono Legato Offsets
The following parameters are available for you to tweak the transition 
of monophonic notes when played legato. 
Sample Start
Sets the playback start position in a multisample for monophonic legato 
notes, this...

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Analog Element [A]
Analog Osc 1 & 2
Oscillators 1 and 2 are the two main oscillators, they have identical 
controls and are able to produce the most varied wave shapes.
Mode Menu & Wave knob
The mode menu and the wave knob are very closely related. The mode 
menu selects the basic waveform and the wave knob varies this se-
lected waveform.
1.Let’s turn the mix knob for oscillator 2 all the way to the left, so we 
can’t hear it. 
2.Click in the mode menu for oscillator 1....

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List of selectable waveforms
•Saw Sync: When the wave knob is turned all the way to the left a sawtooth 
wave is produced. Turning the knob to the right adjusts the sync frequency. 
•Square Sync: When the wave knob is turned all the way to the left a square 
wave is produced. Turning the wave knob to the right adjusts the sync fre-
quency.
•Pulse Width: When the wave knob is centered a square wave is produced. 
Turning the wave knob to the right reduces the pulse width, turning it...

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As you move the oscillator 1 wave knob you’ll notice that the waveta-
bles in the Single Cycles bank are 64 very different sounding wave-
forms. 
Now let’s try a different wavetable, VoSim Vowels for example, which 
is much more subtle and consistent. 
Let’s try another, Classic Bell for example, which evolves gently from a 
soft to bright bell sound.
The 45 wavetables are varied and versatile and allow totally different 
waveform colors to be produced by oscillator 1 & 2 in...

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HPF – High Pass Filter
A High Pass Filter for the three oscillators.
PWM Limit – Pulse Width Modulation Limit
Sets the smallest pulse wave width that can be produced by the pulse 
waveform.
WT Alias – Wavetable Aliasing
Adds bright distortion to wavetable oscillators.
Wavetable Element [W]
The wavetables are the same as those available in the Analog element. 
The wavetable element has a reduced set of features and so is more 
efficient.
Wavetable selection menu
Click the “Wavetable”...

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Index
Wavetables consist of 64 different (although usually similar) wave-
forms. The Index parameter chooses which of these you will hear. 
Wavetables are generally modulated to produce sounds that change 
their texture through time.
Key -> Index
Allows you to control which wave in the wavetable is selected via key-
board position.
Vel -> Index
Allows you to control which wave in the wavetable is selected via key-
board velocity.
Rand -> Index
Waves within a wavetable are...

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Osc 2
Oscillator 2 is a basic oscillator provided to fatten up wavetable ele-
ments. Select a waveform from the drop-down menu and use “Mix” to 
adjust the relative level of the wavetables and “osc 2” waveforms.
FM Element [F]
The Hypersonic FM element is a classic single carrier, two modulator 
frequency modulation synthesizer. 
Carrier
Let’s start with the carrier which is a simple sine wave oscillator.
Master Depth
Controls the combined modulation depths of the two modulators,...