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5.3 The Modules folder
The modules (green cell icon) are the elementary building blocks used
to construct synths in the Builder (more on modules in Chapter 3 and 6.
Expanding the modules folder reveals the following module categories:
• Effects - delay, stereo chorus, compressor, etc.
• Envelopes - ADSR, portamento, VCA, etc.
• Filters - low-pass, band-pass, high-pass, etc.
• Generators - VCO, VCS, mallet, etc.
• In/Out - Audio outs, MIDI ins, sub-patch inlets and outlets, etc.
• Logic - AND, OR, XOR, etc.
• Mixers - basic 2 to 5 signal mixers.
• Resonators - string, bowed string, membrane, etc.
• Routing - selectors (chicken heads!), and switches.
• Sequencers - Gate, CV and pitch sequencers.
5.4 The Sub-Patches folder
Finally the sub-patches folder organizes the various sub-patch (mini-
jack icon) into similar categories as found in the modules folder. This
is an excellent place to start when building a synth. Many basic module
configurations have been saved as sub-patches.
5.5 The Import folder
The Import and Export commands, found in the File drop down menu,
allow one to easily exchange synths with other Tassman users, or decrease the number of synths in
your Browser by archiving older or rarely used instruments elsewhere, on CD-R, or a second hard
disk for example.
While one can export sub-patches or presets individually, exporting an instrument extracts all
of the associated files including sub-patches and presets, and places them in a single *.txf file, in
the specified export folder on the computer. An instrument containing several sub-patches and 20
to 30 presets is equivalent in size to short text file, making it easy to send constructions to other
users via email.
Importing instruments from the archive or from other users is just as easy. Simply click on
the Import command from the File drop down menu, and select the file to import. A new folder
will then appear under the “Imports” directory in the browser, containing all of the files contained