Steinberg VST Sampler HALION 4 Operation Manual

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MIDI Modules Reference
3.Select the Alternation Mode and start playback.
ÖLayer Alternate always switches the playback between 
layers. For switching between single zones, use Variation 
Groups instead, see 
“The Variation Groups Section” on 
page 71.
ÖTo play back a specific expression, turn off the Enable 
button to stop any automatic alternation and select the ex
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pression in the Alternation list.
Expression Pool
This list shows the available layers that can be alternated.
Alternation List
To...

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MIDI Modules Reference
To alternate the playback between different key switches, 
proceed as follows:
1.Insert the Key Switch Alternate module above the lay-
ers that contain the MegaTrig modules with key switch 
settings.
2.Open the module editor and drag and drop the key 
switches from the Available Key Switches list to the Alter
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nation List in the order you want them to alternate.
You can rearrange the order of the list using drag and drop.
3.Select the Alternation Mode and start playback.
ÖThis...

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Key Switch Mode
Here you can define if you want to use the original key 
switches as set in the MegaTrig modules, remap them to 
other keys, or to use a MIDI controller instead.
ÖNo matter which mode you select, the original key 
switch assignments still work. This is important for 
phrases for the FlexPhraser module that make use of the 
original key switches. The last key switch that is received 
always has priority.
Key Switch
When Key Switch is selected, the original key...

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MIDI Modules Reference
True Pedaling
This MIDI module produces a modulation signal from the 
sustain pedal, which you can use to simulate true pedaling 
of grand pianos. Instead of switching between two layers, 
this module allows you to crossfade between layers when 
you press or lift the sustain pedal, which produces a more 
realistic sound.
To set up a crossfade between two layers, proceed as 
follows:
1.Set the Level parameter of the zones with the note-on 
samples to the default level (0
 dB)....

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Controller
This column lists the available destination controllers.
Bypass
Click the bypass button for a controller to deactivate the 
remapping for it.
Min
This defines the minimum value to be sent.
Max
This defines the maximum value to be sent.
Using the Curve and Range Editor
You can set up a curve and range for each remapped 
source. The curve and range editor displays the settings 
of the selected source controller, marked by an orange 
frame. To select a different source,...

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Switch
In this mode, the velocity curve is only applied when the 
side-chain controller sends a value higher than 64. This al
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lows you to use a foot switch to activate or deactivate the 
influence of the velocity curve, for example. 
Continuous
In this mode, the incoming side-chain controller value is 
used to scale the influence of the velocity curve. When set 
to 0, the curve has no effect, when set to 127, the curve is 
applied at 100
 %.
Side-Chain Controller
Here, you...

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Key Commands Reference 

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Key Commands Reference
The Default Key Commands
Below, the default key commands are listed according to 
category:
Edit
Global
Media 
Navigate
Zoom
OptionKey command
AutoVisibility[V]
Copy[Ctrl]/[Command]-[C]
Cut[Ctrl]/[Command]-[X]
Delete[Delete] or [Backspace]
Hide Non-Selected[Ctrl]/[Command]-[Shift]-[H]
Hide Selected[Ctrl]/[Command]-[H]
Move Down[Shift]-[Down Arrow]
Move Hi Key Left[Alt]/[Option]-[Left Arrow]
Move Hi Key Right[Alt]/[Option]-[Right Arrow]
Move Hi Velocity Down[Alt]/[Option]-[Down...

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Using the HALion Standalone Version 

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Using the HALion Standalone Version
Introduction
When you use HALion as a standalone application, an ad-
ditional section is added at the top of the control panel. 
Here, you can define key commands, set up audio and 
MIDI interface routings, adjust the master volume and ac
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cess the integrated MIDI scratch pad, which allows you to 
record your musical ideas without having to start a MIDI 
sequencer application. It can also be used to play multi
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track arrangements that trigger the different...