3.5

385MainStage Instruments
Use via sources in the Sampler Mod Matrix
You can set a fixed modulation intensity by horizontally dragging the Amount slider handle
in a basic modulation routing—consisting of a target and source. The Amount slider value
always defines a constant modulation intensity.
For further control, you can modulate the amount of modulation by using the Via pop-up
menu to define a further modulation source that controls the modulation intensity.
If you choose a value other than None from the Via pop-up menu, the Amount slider
displays two handles.
• The left Amount slider handle defines the minimum modulation intensity, when the via
controller—the modulation wheel, for example—is set to its minimum value.
• The right Amount slider handle defines the maximum modulation intensity when the via
controller is set to its maximum value.
• The area between the two Amount slider handles defines the modulation range of the
via controller.
Create a modulation routing that includes a via source
1. In the MainStage Sampler Mod Matrix pane, click the + button to create a new
modulation routing.
2. Choose the target parameter you want to modulate from the Target pop-up menu.
3. Choose a modulation source from the Source pop-up menu.
Note: Sampler will automatically create a corresponding Envelope or LFO if it does not
exist in the Modulators pane. For example, choosing LFO 3 from the Source or Target
pop-up menu will create LFO 3 in the Modulators pane.
4. Choose the modulation source that you want to use for control of modulation intensity
from the Via pop-up menu.
A second slider handle is created and is placed on top of the Amount slider handle.
5. Move the pointer to the right of the overlapped slider handles, then drag toward the
right to set the maximum modulation intensity.
You will see the second Amount slider handle and a range appear as you drag.
6. Drag the left Amount slider handle to set the minimum modulation intensity.
Move the entire modulation range
• In the MainStage Sampler Mod Matrix pane, horizontally drag the area between the
Amount slider handles (the range) in a modulation routing that contains an active via
source.
Both handles move simultaneously.
Tip: If the area between the handles is too small to grab, adjust the Amount and Via
Amount slider value fields by the same number to move the area.