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To circumvent this problem, piano tuners use a technique known as stretch tuning, where
the high and low registers of the piano are tuned higher and lower, respectively. This
results in the harmonics of the low strings being in tune with the fundamental tones of the
upper strings. In essence, pianos are intentionally “out of tune” (from equal temperament),
so that the lower and upper registers sound in tune.
Because the original D6 is a stringed instrument, this inharmonic relationship also applies
to Vintage Clav and the instruments it emulates. The stretch feature, however, was
primarily included for situations where you want to use Vintage Clav alongside an acoustic
piano recording or performance.
MainStage Vintage Clav Misc parameters
The Misc(ellaneous) parameters affect the entire Vintage Clav instrument, rather than an
individual model.
MIDI controller assignments allow you to control Vintage Clav with an external MIDI
controller.
Misc parameters
• Voices pop-up menu: Choose the maximum number of voices that can be played
simultaneously. Lowering the value of this parameter limits the polyphony and
processing requirements of Vintage Clav. There are two monophonic settings:mono and
legato. Each setting provides a single voice when playing Vintage Clav.
• Mono: Vintage Clav voice is triggered each time a key is pressed.
• Legato: Vintage Clav sound-shaping processes are not triggered if the notes are
played legato—only the pitch changes. If the notes are played staccato, a Vintage
Clav voice with all sound-shaping processes is triggered.