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Example: Let’s assume that you have recorded some modulation for the Cutoff parameter of
a Filter Plug-in in order to create a filter sweep. Since modulation is defined relative to the
non-modulated value, by manually adjusting the Cutoff parameter you can shift the entire
sweep across frequencies. By assigning this Cutoff parameter to a MIDI control or an auto-
mation ID (see section ↑8.2.2, Controlling Parameters via MIDI and Host Automation to
know how to do this) you can create a filter sweep that automatically moves across frequen-
cies!
7.5.1 Which Parameters can be Modulated?
All parameters that can be modulated are found in Plug-ins or Channel properties (e.g., you
cannot modulate the Pattern Length or the Step Grid resolution). This means that all parame-
ters that can be modulated are found in a Parameter page of the Control area (when the soft-
ware is in Arrange view).
In order to modulate, the parameters of Plug-ins and Channel properties have to meet follow-
ing requirements:
▪ The parameter must be controlled by a knob or a button in the software. Most parameters
controlled by selectors (e.g., for selecting an operating mode or a filter type) cannot be
modulated — however there are a few exceptions.
▪ The parameter must be at the Group or Sound level. Parameters at the Master level cannot
be modulated.
This second rule is also true for Plug-ins: if a Plug-in is loaded at the Master level, its pa-
rameters can not be modulated — but the same Plug-in loaded at the Group or Sound level
can be modulated.
Almost all parameters meeting these requirements can be modulated, the only exceptions be-
ing:
▪ Plug-ins:
◦ Saturator: in Tube mode, the Bass Overload button (MAIN section) and Bypass button
(EQ section).
◦ Percussion (Drumsynth): in Fractal mode, the Tune Hold button in the Main page.
▪ Channel properties:
◦ Sound’s and Group’s Output properties: the Cue button in the Audio page.
Working with Patterns
Recording and Editing Modulation
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