Operation Manual

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Does one of the included instruments contain some of the elements of the idea you have in
mind?
You can easily duplicate groups of modules used in one synth in another using the Copy and Paste
menu commands. If there is a group of modules you find you’re using quite frequently in your
constructions, copy and paste it to a new instrument, add the necessary inlets and outlets from the
In/Out folder of the browser, and save it as a new sub-patch.
Have you checked the sub-patch folder for elements you want to include in your synth?
The Tassman comes with a large collection of sub-patches ranging from various oscillator and filter
configurations, common output setups, and effects chains. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel
every time you sit down to build a new instrument. Save time, use a sub-patch. Is this synth going
to be used as a plug-in?
If you plan to use your synth as plug-in, a well thought out, efficient design will provide better
performance when it’s running along side several other audio and MIDI tracks. Even if you’re
using a top of the line system with the fastest processor on the market, efficient patch design means
your instruments will run more smoothly in plug-in mode, and take less of your system’s resources.
Does your patch really need 16 reverbs !?
For detailed instructions on building your first synths, please refer to the Tutorials section of
the manual. A detailed description of each module’s functionalities is also provided in chapter 6.
1.4.1 Using Tassman as a Plug-in
The Tassman integrates seamlessly into the industry’s most popular multi-track recording and se-
quencing environments as a virtual instrument plug-in. The Tassman works as any other plug-in in
these environments so we recommend that you refer to your sequencer documentation in case you
have problems running the Tassman as a plug-in.
1.5 Getting help
Applied Acoustics Systems technical support representatives are on hand from Monday to Friday,
9am to 6pm EST. Whether you’ve got a question regarding a new synth you are building, or need
a hand getting the Tassman up and running as a plug-in in your favorite sequencer, we’re here to
help. Contact us by phone, fax, or email at:
• North America Toll Free:1 888 441 8277
• Worldwide: 1 514 871 8100
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]