User's Manual

Keyswitches 9
B0-D1: Sustains: (Hold-Keyswitches, except „C1 Sustain“)
The sustains are among the most frequently used articulations of the
Arabic Oud, Sustain (C1) being the base articulation.
Sustains with real vibrato were recorded at two
speeds: Vibrato Fast (D1) and Vibrato Slow. The
latter is the only articulation that doesn't have a
Keyswitch and can only be switched with the
Modwheel (CC1) if no other Keyswitch is held.
Note: Sustain (C1) is not a Hold-Keyswitch and
remains activated even after the Keyswitch key
has been released.
G0 - A#0: Strums
Strums played in four variations. Strum Tremolo
works in the same way as the Tremolo 2
articulation (see page 8).
F#0: Harmonics
D0-F0: Trills - recorded performances
Unlike the Trills (RR), these are trill performances
recorded over several seconds. The number
corresponds to the semitones between the two
trill notes played.
C0-C#0: Slide Up/Down
Slides always start from the note played and are
good for decorating melodies or for transitions.
A-2 - B-1: FX and Glissando
The last group contains two FX Keyswitches
(note: limited playing range) and long Glissandis (up to 12
semitones upwards and 3 semitones downwards, depending on the
note played). The length can vary depending on the velocity played
(the louder the shorter).