User`s manual

ARTURIA – HIPHOP PRODUCER – USER’S MANUAL

4.4.2. The Piano Module

The Piano module is used to select the type of piano which will be played. A

selection of 4 different instruments is available, three Rhodes-like pianos and

a Wurlitzer-like piano. Switching from one instrument to the other is achieved

by changing the position of the selector knob.

The reference pitch of the keyboard can be adjusted with the Tune knob.

When in its center position (green LED on), the reference note of the

keyboard is A4 set at 440 Hz. Turning this knob counter-clockwise will lower

the pitch of this reference note while turning it to the clockwise will increase

it. Note that the pitch knob can be set directly to its center position by clicking on the green LED.

4.4.3. The Tremolo Module

The Tremolo module, introduces low frequency amplitude modulation, or tremolo,

in the sound. This is an effect extensively used with electric pianos. The effect is

switched on or off by clicking on the green LED in the upper right corner of the

module.

The stereo button is used to determine if the tremolo is mono or stereo. When the

button is depressed, the tremolo is on and in stereo mode. In this mode, the

sound bounces with a 180 degrees phase from left to right. When the button is its

off position, the tremolo is in mono mode and is the same on the left and right

channels.

The Depth is used to set the amount of modulation in the amplitude of the signal. In its leftmost

position, the amplitude is not modulated and turning the knob clockwise gradually increases the

amplitude of the modulation.

The Speed knob controls the frequency of the modulation. Turning the knob clockwise increases

this frequency and results in a faster modulation rate.

4.4.4. Damper

Although it is not visible on its interface, the Lounge Lizard Session engine includes a damper

module which simulates the production of noise when dampers are raised from or applied on the

fork when a key is depressed or released. This gives a more realistic and lively sound. This

Damper module responds to the sustain pedal signal via the Damper MIDI Control Change

message (CC#64). In order for Lounge Lizard Session to respond to a sustain pedal, simply set

your synth or MIDI controller to send its sustain pedal signal via this MIDI Control Change

message.

4.4.5. The Drive Module

The Drive module implements a simple distortion or overdrive effect such as that found

in distortion pedals for example.

The Amount knob is a gain control used to adjust the level of distortion applied to the

the signal. In its leftmost position, almost no distortion is applied to the signal and

turning the knob clockwise increased the amount of distortion applied to the signal. The

effect is switched on or off by clicking on the green LED in the upper right corner of the

module.

4.4.6. The Effect Module

Lounge Lizard Session is equipped with a conﬁgurable Effect module. Effects are

selected using the drop-down menu. The effect list includes chorus, ﬂanger,

vibrato, digital delay, ping pong delay, tape delay, phaser, auto wah and wah