Plug-in Reference
Cristina Bachmann, Heiko Bischoff, Christina Kaboth, Insa Mingers, Matthias Obrecht, Sabine Pfeifer, Kevin Quarshie, Benjamin Schütte This PDF provides improved access for vision-impaired users. Please note that due to the complexity and number of images in this document, it is not possible to include text descriptions of images. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
Table of Contents 4 4 10 37 63 75 84 85 102 104 109 127 141 153 Included Effect Plug-ins Delay Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins Filter Plug-ins Mastering Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Other Plug-ins Pitch Shift Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins Tools Plug-ins 162 162 164 167 168 176 181 181 184 184 184 187 187 188 189 190 191 195 198 MIDI Effects Arpache 5 Arpache SX Auto LFO Beat Designer Chorder Compressor Context Gate Density MIDI Control MI
Included Effect Plug-ins The included plug-in effects are arranged according to their categories. This chapter is arranged in the same fashion, with the plug-ins listed in separate sections for each effect category. NOTE Most of the included effects are compatible with VST 3. For more information, see the Operation Manual. Delay Plug-ins ModMachine ModMachine combines delay modulation and filter frequency/resonance modulation and can provide many interesting modulation effects.
Included Effect Plug-ins Delay Plug-ins Delay If tempo sync is activated, this sets the base note value for the delay. If tempo sync is deactivated, the delay time can be set freely in milliseconds. Delay – Sync Activates/Deactivates tempo sync for the Delay parameter. Rate If tempo sync is activated, this is where you specify the base note value for tempo-syncing the effect (1/1 to 1/32, straight, triplet, or dotted). If tempo sync is deactivated, the modulation speed can be set freely with the Rate knob.
Included Effect Plug-ins Delay Plug-ins Mix Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal. If the effect is used as a send effect, set this parameter to the maximum value as you can control the dry/effect balance with the send. Nudge Clicking this button once momentarily speeds up the audio coming into the plug-in, simulating the nudge command of analog tape machines.
Included Effect Plug-ins Delay Plug-ins Filter Resonance LFO Modulation Q-Factor Sets the resonance of the filter. It is only available if filter resonance LFO tempo sync is deactivated and the Speed parameter is set to 0. If tempo sync is activated, the resonance is controlled by the Speed and Range parameters. Speed Sets the speed of the filter resonance LFO modulation. If tempo sync is activated, this parameter sets the base note value for tempo syncing the modulation.
Included Effect Plug-ins Delay Plug-ins Delay If tempo sync is activated, this sets the base note value for the delay. If tempo sync is deactivated, the delay time can be set freely in milliseconds. Sync Activates/Deactivates tempo sync. Feedback Sets the number of repeats for the delay. Filter Lo Affects the feedback loop of the effect signal and allows you to roll off low frequencies. The button below the knob activates/deactivates the filter.
Included Effect Plug-ins Delay Plug-ins Delay If tempo sync is activated, this sets the base note value for the delay. If tempo sync is deactivated, the delay time can be set freely in milliseconds. Sync Activates/Deactivates tempo sync. Feedback Sets the number of repeats for the delay. Filter Lo Affects the feedback loop of the effect signal and allows you to roll off low frequencies. The button below the knob activates/deactivates the filter.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Delay If tempo sync is activated, this sets the base note value for the delay. If tempo sync is deactivated, the delay time can be set freely in milliseconds. Sync Activates/Deactivates tempo sync for the corresponding delay. Feedback Set the number of repeats for each delay. Filter Lo Affects the feedback loop of the effect signal and allows you to roll off low frequencies. The button below the knob activates/deactivates the filter.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Amplifier pop-up menu Click the amplifier name shown at the top of the amp section to open this pop-up menu. It allows you to select an amplifier model. This section can be bypassed by selecting No Amp. Drive Controls the amount of amp overdrive. Bass Tone control for the low frequencies. Middle Tone control for the mid frequencies. Treble Tone control for the high frequencies. Presence Boosts or dampens the higher frequencies.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins BitCrusher If you are into lo-fi sound, BitCrusher is the effect for you. It offers the possibility of decimating and truncating the input audio signal by bit reduction, to get a noisy, distorted sound. For example, you can make a 24-bit audio signal sound like an 8 or 4-bit signal, or even render it completely garbled and unrecognizable.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Drive Sets the pre-gain of the amplifier. Use high values if you want an overdriven sound just on the verge of distortion. Balance Sets the balance between the signal processed by the Drive parameter and the dry input signal. For maximum drive effect, set this to its highest value. Output Adjusts the post-gain, or output level, of the amplifier. Distortion Distortion adds crunch to your tracks.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Grungelizer Grungelizer adds noise and static to your recordings – like listening to a radio with bad reception, or a worn and scratched vinyl record. Cubase LE Included with X Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist X X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – Crackle Adds crackle to create that old vinyl record sound. RPM When emulating the sound of a vinyl record, this switch lets you set the speed of the record in RPM (revolutions per minute).
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Magneto II This effect simulates the saturation and compression of recording on analog tape machines. Cubase LE Included with Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – – X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – Saturation Determines the amount of saturation and the generation of overtones. This leads to a small increase in input gain. Saturation On/Off Activates/Deactivates the saturation effect. Dual Mode Simulates the use of two machines.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins VU Input/Output The buttons determine whether the VU meter shows the level of the input or of the output signal. To set the input/output level, use the knob or enter a value in the value field. Quadrafuzz v2 Quadrafuzz v2 is a multi-band distortion and multi-effect plug-in for processing drums and loops but also for treatment of vocals, for example. You can distort up to 4 bands. 5 different distortion modes with several sub-modes are available.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Frequency Band Editor The frequency band editor in the upper half of the panel is where you set the width of the frequency bands as well as the output level. The vertical value scale to the left shows the gain level of each frequency band. The horizontal scale shows the available frequency range. • To define the frequency range of the different frequency bands, use the handles at the sides of each frequency band.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins In/Out meter Display the input and output level. Gate Determines the level at which the gate is activated. Signal levels above the set threshold trigger the gate to open, and signal levels below the set threshold close the gate. Tape This band mode simulates the saturation and compression of recording on analog tape machines. Drive Controls the amount of tape saturation. Tape Mode Dual Simulates the use of two machines.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Amp Types You can select the following types of guitar amps: • Amp Clean • Amp Crunch • Amp Lead Dec This band mode allows you to decimate and truncate the input audio signal to create a noisy, distorted sound. Decimator Controls the resulting bit-resolution. The lower the resolution, the higher the distortion effect. Mode Allows you to select one of the four operating modes. In each mode, the plug-in sounds differently.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Mode If this option is activated, the delay signal is routed back into the distortion unit to create a feedback with distortion. NOTE High FBK values and low Duck values in combination with activated Mode can lead to unwanted noise. Slider Width Sets the stereo width for the corresponding band. Out Sets the output gain for the corresponding band. Pan Sets the stereo position for the corresponding band.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Output Sets the output level. VST Amp Rack VST Amp Rack is a powerful guitar amp simulator. It offers a choice of amplifiers and speaker cabinets that can be combined with stomp box effects. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – At the top of the plug-in panel, there are six buttons, arranged according to the position of the corresponding elements in the signal chain.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Each effect features an On/Off button known from stompbox effects, as well as individual parameters. Wah Wah Pedal – Controls the filter frequency sweep. Volume Pedal – Controls the level of the signal passing through the effect. Compressor Intensity – Sets the amount by which an input signal is being compressed. Limiter Threshold – Determines the maximum output level. Signal levels above the set threshold are cut off.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Octave 1 – Adjusts the level of the signal that is generated one octave below the original pitch. A setting of 0 means that the voice is muted. Octave 2 – Adjusts the level of the signal that is generated two octaves below the original pitch. A setting of 0 means that the voice is muted. Delay Delay – Sets the delay time in milliseconds. This parameter can be synchronized to the project tempo. Feedback – Sets the number of repeats for the delay.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Equalizer Low – Changes the level of the low-frequency portion of the incoming signal. Middle – Changes the level of the mid-frequency portion of the incoming signal. High – Changes the level of the high-frequency portion of the incoming signal. Reverb Type – A convolution-based reverb effect. This parameter allows you to switch between different reverb types (Studio, Hall, Plate, and Room). Mix – Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Amplifiers The amps available on the Amplifiers page are modeled on real-life amplifiers. Each amp features settings typical for guitar recording, such as gain, equalizers, and master volume. The sound-related parameters Bass, Middle, Treble, and Presence have a significant impact on the overall character and sound of the corresponding amp. Plexi Classic British rock tone; extremely transparent sound, very responsive.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Microphones On the Microphones page, you can choose between different microphone positions. These positions result from two different angles (center and edge) and three different distances from the speaker, as well as an additional center position at an even greater distance from the speaker. You can choose between two microphone types: a large-diaphragm condenser microphone and a dynamic microphone.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Configuration On the Configuration page, you can specify whether you want to use VST Amp Rack in stereo or in mono mode. • To process the pre-effects, the amplifier, and the cabinets in full stereo mode, make sure that the plug-in is inserted on a stereo track, and activate the Stereo button. • To use the effect in mono-mode, make sure that the plug-in is inserted on a mono track, and activate the Mono button.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Previewing Effect Settings In both views, you can show a preview of the pre- and post-effects that you selected on the corresponding pages: • Click and hold the Show Pre-Effects or Show Post-Effects button at the bottom left or right of the plug-in frame. VST Bass Amp VST Bass Amp is a bass amp simulator. It offers a choice of amplifiers and speaker cabinets that can be combined with stomp box effects.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Below the display section, the selected bass amplifier is displayed. The color and texture of the area below the bass amp indicate the selected cabinet. Pre/Post-Effects On the Pre-Effects and Post-Effects pages, you can select up to six common bass effects. On both pages, the same effects are available, the only difference being the position in the signal chain (before or after the bass amplifier). On each page, every effect can be used once.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Release – Sets the time after which the gain returns to the original level. Maximizer Amount – Determines the loudness of the signal. Chorus Rate – Allows you to set the sweep rate. This parameter can be synchronized to the project tempo. Width – Determines the depth of the chorus effect. Higher settings produce a more pronounced effect. Tone – Allows you to attenuate low frequencies. Mix – Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Octaver Direct – Adjusts the level of the original signal. A value of 0 means only the generated and transposed signal is heard. By raising this value, more of the original signal is heard. Octave 1 – Adjusts the level of the signal that is generated one octave below the original pitch. A setting of 0 means that the voice is muted. Tone – Changes the sound character of the generated signal. Delay Delay – Sets the delay time in milliseconds.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins Middle – Changes the level of the mid-frequency portion of the incoming signal. High – Changes the level of the high-frequency portion of the incoming signal. Graphical EQ Display – Consists of 8 sliders that set the level of each frequency band. Allows you to draw response curves by clicking and dragging with the mouse. Reset Sliders – At the lower right of the Display. Flattens all values to 0 dB. Output Slider – Allows you to control the frequency response.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins • Using quick controls you can set up an external MIDI device, such as a foot controller, to control the VST Bass Amp effects. For more information about quick controls, see the Operation Manual. Amplifiers The amps available on the Amplifiers page are modeled on real-life amplifiers. Each amp features settings typical for bass recording, such as gain, equalizers, and master volume.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins The following cabinets are available: 4x10" 10" speakers provide a punchy clear sound that is suitable for “Slap” bass and regular playing styles. 10" speakers have a cleaner sound and more punch than 15" speakers. 8x10" Compared to 4x10", double the amount of speakers. 4x12" 12" speakers provide a mellow and full sound, making them a good choice between 10" and 15" speakers. 1x15" 15" speakers provide more low frequencies compared to the other cabinets.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins 87 Condenser microphone with omni directional pattern. You can choose between different microphone positions. These positions result from two different angles (on axis and off axis) and three different distances from the cabinet. You can crossfade between the characteristics of the two microphones. • To select one of the microphone types or blend between the two types, turn the Mix control between the two microphones.
Included Effect Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins • To change the volume of the output signal, use the Level control on the Master page. NOTE Master EQ functions only when a cabinet is selected. Configuration On the Configuration page, you can specify whether you want to use VST Bass Amp in stereo or in mono mode. • To process the pre-effects, the amplifier, and the cabinets in full stereo mode, make sure that the plug-in is inserted on a stereo track, and activate the Stereo button.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins • To lock the amplifier and cabinet combination, activate the Link/Unlink Amplifier & Cabinet Choice button. If you now select another amp model, the cabinet selection follows. However, if you select a different cabinet model, the lock is deactivated.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Due to its fast attack time, Brickwall Limiter can reduce even short audio level peaks without creating audible artifacts. However, this plug-in creates a latency of 1ms. Brickwall Limiter features separate meters for input, output, and the amount of limiting. Position this plug-in at the end of the signal chain, before dithering. Threshold (-20 to 0 dB) Determines the level where the limiter kicks in. Only signal levels above the set threshold are processed.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Compressor features a separate display that graphically illustrates the compressor curve shaped according to the Threshold and Ratio parameter settings. Compressor also features a Gain Reduction meter that shows the amount of gain reduction in dB, Soft knee/Hard knee compression modes, and a program-dependent auto feature for the Release parameter. Threshold (-60 to 0 dB) Determines the level where the compressor kicks in.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Live If this button is activated, the look-ahead feature of the effect is deactivated. Look-ahead produces more accurate processing, but adds a certain amount of latency as a trade-off. If Live mode is activated, there is no latency, which is better for live processing. DeEsser This effect reduces excessive sibilance, primarily for vocal recordings. It is a special type of compressor that is tuned to be sensitive to the frequencies produced by the s-sound.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Display Shows the spectrum of the input signal. • To adjust the frequency band, drag the border lines or click in the middle of the band and drag. • To change the width of the frequency band, hold [Shift] and drag to the left or right. Filter Lo/Hi Sets the left and right border of the frequency band. You can set the frequency either in Hz or as a note value. If you enter a note value, the frequency is automatically displayed in Hz accordingly.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Sidechain Freq (25 Hz to 20 kHz) If the Side-Chain button is activated, this sets the frequency of the filter. You can set the frequency either in Hz or as a note value. If you enter a note value, the frequency is automatically displayed in Hz accordingly. For example, a note value of A3 sets the frequency to 440 Hz. When you enter a note value, you can also enter a cent offset. For example, enter A5 -23 or C4 +49.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins You can use the knobs or drag the breakpoints in the graphical display to change parameter values. Be careful with levels when boosting the gain and if needed reduce the output level to avoid clipping. Attack (-20 to 20 dB) Sets the gain of the attack phase of the signal. Length (5 to 200 ms) Sets the length of the attack phase. Release (-20 to 20 dB) Sets the gain of the release phase of the signal. Output Sets the output level.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Threshold (-60 to 0 dB) Determines the level where the expansion kicks in. Only signal levels below the set threshold are processed. Ratio Sets the amount of gain boost applied to signals below the threshold. Soft Knee If this button is deactivated, signals below the threshold are expanded instantly according to the set ratio (hard knee). If Soft Knee is activated, the onset of expansion is more gradual, producing less drastic results. Fall (0.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins NOTE If side-chaining is supported, the expansion can also be controlled from another signal source via the side-chain input. If the side-chain signal exceeds the threshold, the expansion is triggered. For a description of how to set up side-chain routing, see the Operation Manual. Gate Gating, or noise gating, silences audio signals below a set threshold. As soon as the signal level exceeds the threshold, the gate opens to let the signal through.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Q-Factor If the Side-Chain button is activated, this sets the resonance or width of the filter. Monitor Allows you to monitor the filtered signal. Attack (0.1 to 1000 ms) Sets the time after which the gate opens when it is triggered. NOTE Deactivate the Live button to make sure that the gate is already open when a signal above the threshold is played back.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Limiter This plug-in is designed to ensure that the output level never exceeds a set output level, to avoid clipping in following devices. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist X X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – Limiter can adjust and optimize the Release parameter automatically according to the audio material, or it can be set manually.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Maximizer This plug-in raises the loudness of audio material without the risk of clipping. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – Output (-24 to 6 dB) Sets the maximum output level. Optimize Determines the loudness of the signal. Soft Clip If this button is activated, Maximizer starts limiting or clipping the signal softly.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Gating, in its fundamental form, silences audio signals below a set threshold. If a signal rises above the set level, the gate opens to let the signal through. Signals below the set level are silenced. MIDI Gate, however, is not triggered by threshold levels, but MIDI notes. Therefore, it needs both audio and MIDI data to function. Attack (0 to 500 ms) Sets the time after which the gate opens when it is triggered.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Setting Up MIDI Gate To use MIDI Gate for your audio, you need an audio track and a MIDI track. PROCEDURE 1. Select the audio track to which you want to apply MIDI Gate. This can be recorded or realtime audio material from any audio track. 2. Select MIDI Gate as an insert effect for the audio track. 3. Select a MIDI track to control the MIDI Gate effect. You can either play notes on a connected MIDI keyboard or use recorded MIDI notes. 4.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Frequency Band Editor The frequency band editor in the upper half of the panel is where you set the width of the frequency bands as well as their level after compression. The vertical value scale to the left shows the gain level of each frequency band. The horizontal scale shows the available frequency range. • To define the frequency range of the different frequency bands, use the handles at the sides of each frequency band.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Output (-24 to 24 dB) Sets the output level. Compressor Section You can specify the Threshold and Ratio by moving breakpoints or using the corresponding knobs. The threshold is marked by the first breakpoint where the line deviates from the straight diagonal. Threshold (-60 to 0 dB) Determines the level where the compressor kicks in. Only signal levels above the set threshold are processed.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Q-Factor If the Side-Chain button is activated, this sets the resonance or width of the filter. Side-Chain Activates the internal side-chain filter. The input signal can then be shaped according to the filter parameters. Internal side-chaining is useful for tailoring how the gate operates. Side-Chain Activates the internal side-chain filter. The side-chain signal can then be shaped according to the filter parameter.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Frequency Band Editor The frequency band editor in the upper half of the panel is where you set the width of the frequency bands as well as their level. The vertical value scale to the left shows the gain level of each frequency band. The horizontal scale shows the available frequency range. • To define the frequency range of the different frequency bands, use the handles at the sides of each frequency band.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins MultibandExpander This plug-in allows a signal to be split into four frequency bands. You can reduce the output level in relation to the input level for signals below the set threshold for each band. This is useful if you want to enhance the dynamic range or reduce the noise in quiet passages.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Live If this button is activated, the look-ahead feature of the effect is deactivated. Look-ahead produces more accurate processing, but adds a certain amount of latency as a trade-off. If Live mode is activated, there is no latency, which is better for live processing. Bypassing Frequency Bands To bypass each frequency band, activate the Bypass Band button section. in each Soloing Frequency Bands To solo a frequency band, activate the S button in each section.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Side-Chain Section Frequency If the Side-Chain button is activated, this sets the frequency of the side-chain filter. Q-Factor If the Side-Chain button is activated, this sets the resonance or width of the filter. Side-Chain Activates the internal side-chain filter. The input signal can then be shaped according to the filter parameters. Internal side-chaining is useful for tailoring how the gate operates. Side-Chain Activates the internal side-chain filter.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Drive (1.0 to 6.0) Controls the amount of tube saturation. Input Determines the compression amount. The higher the input gain, the more compression is applied. Limit Increases the ratio of the compressor for a limiting effect. Output (-12 to 12 dB) Sets the output gain. Attack (0.1 to 100 ms) Determines how fast the compressor responds. If the attack time is long, more of the initial part of the signal passes through unprocessed.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins VintageCompressor VintageCompressor is modeled after vintage type compressors. Cubase LE Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK Included with – – X X X X – Side-chain support – – – X X X – This compressor features separate controls for Input and Output gain, Attack, and Release.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins VSTDynamics VSTDynamics is an advanced dynamics processor. It combines three separate processors: Gate, Compressor, and Limiter, covering a variety of dynamic processing functions. Cubase LE Included with X Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist X X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – The window is divided into three sections, containing controls and meters for each processor.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Center (50 to 20000 Hz) If the Side-Chain button is activated, this sets the center frequency of the filter. Q-Factor If the Side-Chain button is activated, this sets the resonance or width of the filter. Monitor Allows you to monitor the filtered signal. Attack (0.1 to 100 ms) Determines how fast the compressor responds to signals above the set threshold. If the attack time is long, more of the early part of the signal passes through unprocessed.
Included Effect Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins Make-up (0 to 24 dB or Auto mode) Compensates for output gain loss, caused by compression. If the Auto button is activated, the knob becomes dark and the output is automatically adjusted for gain loss. Attack (0.1 to 100 ms) Determines how fast the compressor responds to signals above the set threshold. If the attack time is long, more of the early part of the signal (attack) passes through unprocessed.
Included Effect Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins Module Configuration Button Using the Module Configuration button in the bottom right corner of the plug-in panel, you can set the signal flow order for the three processors. Changing the order of the processors can produce different results, and the available options allow you to quickly compare what works best for a given situation. Simply click the Module Configuration button to change to a different configuration.
Included Effect Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins Main Layout Title Bar Plug-in instance name This text box allows you to name the current plug-in instance. Bypass Use this button to compare the sound of the unprocessed signal to that of the processed signal. The Bypass button does not reduce the plug-in’s CPU load when switched on. General Control Bar Presets selector Allows you to store and restore custom settings. Undo Allows you to undo changes.
Included Effect Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins History Opens a change log that lists up to 32 changes in the order you have made them. Parameter changes are logged with the group name in parentheses, for example, Gain (Ls) change. Redo Allows you to redo changes that were undone. A/B By pressing the A/B button, you can switch between two plug-in states (A and B). A>B (B>A) Copies the current plug-in state to the other state (A or B). This is useful to copy programs between Session Bank slots.
Included Effect Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins EQ Top Control Bar Equalizer dB gain range Lets you change the maximum boost/decrease of frequencies per band. MIN-Phase Enables minimum-phase filtering instead of linear-phase filtering. Minimum-phase filtering sounds better at steeper EQ slopes because it lacks pre-ringing artifacts present in linear-phase filters. Furthermore, it does not add a considerable processing latency.
Included Effect Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins The readouts show the mouse cursor position within the display, the musical note and detune in cents that correspond to the frequency position, and the mouse cursor position within the spectrum power range. If two or three curves are displayed, a white curve shows the summary frequency response of all currently enabled filters.
Included Effect Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins Equalizer - Spectrum The equalizer control surface can display the Fourier spectrum analysis plot. The spectrum analysis and the display of parameters can be selected via the Mode selector. The Spectrum Mode Editor can be used to customize these parameters further. You can also click the control surface anywhere to reset the spectrum analysis display. A red vertical line is displayed if the visible frequency range is wide.
Included Effect Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins EQ Bottom Control Bar Hide Points Hides the control points, which allows you to evaluate the EQ curve more precisely. Freeform Enables freeform mode, in which you can draw the EQ curve manually by drawing on the control surface with the left mouse button. Note that switching to freeform mode and back can be destructive and some EQ curve features can be lost. Curve 1/2/3 You can define up to 3 equalizer curves for every channel group.
Included Effect Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins DJ-EQ This plug-in is an easy-to-use 3-band parametric equalizer that resembles the EQs found on typical DJ mixers. This plug-in is designed for quick sound fixes. Cubase LE Included with Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist X X X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – • To set the Low, Mid, and Hi frequency bands, click and drag the EQ points. • To fine-adjust the Low, Mid, and Hi frequency bands, press [Shift] and drag the EQ points.
Included Effect Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins GEQ-10/GEQ-30 These graphic equalizers are identical, except for the number of available frequency bands (10 and 30). Cubase LE Included with –/– Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist –/– –/– X/– Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X/X X/X –/– Each band can be attenuated or boosted by up to 12 dB, allowing for fine control of the frequency response. In addition, there are several preset modes available that can add color to the sound of GEQ-10/GEQ-30.
Included Effect Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins EQ Modes The Mode pop-up menu in the lower right corner allows you to select an EQ mode, which add color or character to the equalized output in various ways. True Response Applies serial filters with an accurate frequency response. Digi Standard In this mode, the resonance of the last band depends on the sample rate. Classic Applies a classic parallel filter structure where the response does not follow the set gain values accurately.
Included Effect Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins StudioEQ Studio EQ is a high-quality 4-band parametric stereo equalizer with two fully parametric mid-range bands. The low and high bands can act as either shelving filters (three types), or as peak filter (band-pass), or as cut filter (low-pass/high-pass). Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X X – – X Gain (-20 to +24 dB) Sets the amount of attenuation/boost for the corresponding band.
Included Effect Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins Filter mode For the low and high band, you can choose between three types of shelving filters, a peak filter (band-pass), and a cut filter (lowpass/high-pass). If Cut mode is selected, the Gain parameter is fixed. • Shelf I adds resonance in the opposite gain direction slightly above the set frequency. • Shelf II adds resonance in the gain direction at the set frequency. • Shelf III is a combination of Shelf I and II.
Included Effect Plug-ins Filter Plug-ins [Alt]/[Option] If you keep [Alt]/[Option] pressed and drag the mouse, the frequency of the corresponding EQ band is modified. [Ctrl]/[Command] If you keep [Ctrl]/[Command] pressed and drag the mouse, the gain value of the corresponding EQ band is modified. Filter Plug-ins DualFilter This plug-in filters out certain frequencies while allowing others to pass through.
Included Effect Plug-ins Filter Plug-ins 1) High Pass (6, 12, 18, 24 dB per decade) Eliminates low-frequency signal components. Several filter slopes are available. 2) Band Rejection (12, 24 dB/per decade) Lets all frequencies pass, except those in the stop band. Several filter slopes are available. 3) Resonance Factor Changes the resonance value of the filters. 4) x/y control Adjusts the Morph Factor and the Frequency parameters simultaneously.
Included Effect Plug-ins Filter Plug-ins 9) Low Pass (6, 12, 18, 24 dB per decade) Eliminates high-frequency signal components. Several filter slopes are available. PostFilter This effect allows quick and easy filtering of unwanted frequencies, creating room for the important sounds in your mix. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – – Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK – X – The PostFilter plug-in combines a low-cut filter, a notch filter, and a high-cut filter.
Included Effect Plug-ins Filter Plug-ins Low Cut Slope Allows you to choose a slope value for the low-cut filter. Low Cut Preview Use this button between the Low Cut Freq button and the graphical display to switch the filter to a complementary high-cut filter. This deactivates any other filters, allowing you to listen only to the frequencies that you want to filter out. Notch Freq Sets the frequency of the notch filter. You can set the frequency either in Hz or as a note value.
Included Effect Plug-ins Filter Plug-ins High Cut Freq (3 Hz to 20 kHz, or Off) This high-cut filter allows you to remove high-frequency noise. The filter is inactive if the curve point is located all the way to the right. You can set the frequency either in Hz or as a note value. If you enter a note value, the frequency is automatically changed to Hz. For example, a note value of A3 sets the frequency to 440 Hz. When you enter a note value, you can also enter a cent offset.
Included Effect Plug-ins Filter Plug-ins General Operation StepFilter can produce two simultaneous 16-step patterns for the filter cutoff and resonance parameters, synchronized to the sequencer tempo. The horizontal axis shows the pattern steps 1 to 16 from left to right, and the vertical axis determines the (relative) filter cutoff frequency and resonance settings. The higher up on the vertical axis a step value is entered, the higher the relative filter cutoff frequency or filter resonance setting.
Included Effect Plug-ins Filter Plug-ins Filter mode Use this slider to select a filter mode: low-pass, band-pass, or high-pass (from left to right). Sync If the Sync button to the right of the Sync pop-up menu is activated (yellow), the pattern playback is synchronized to the project tempo. Use the pop-up menu to set the pattern beat resolution, that is, the note values the pattern plays in relation to the tempo (1/1 to 1/32, straight, triplet, or dotted). Output Sets the output level.
Included Effect Plug-ins Filter Plug-ins ToneBooster ToneBooster is a filter that allows you to raise the gain in a selected frequency range. It is particularly useful if it is inserted before AmpSimulator in the plug-in chain, greatly enhancing the tonal varieties available. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist X X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – Tone Sets the center filter frequency. Gain Adjusts the gain of the selected frequency range by up to 24 dB.
Included Effect Plug-ins Filter Plug-ins You can independently specify the frequency, width, and the gain for the Lo and Hi Pedal positions. The crossover point between the Lo and Hi Pedal positions lies at 50. WahWah Parameters Pedal Controls the filter frequency sweep. Pedal Control (MIDI) Allows you to choose the MIDI controller that controls the plug-in. Set this to Automation if you do not want to use MIDI realtime control. Freq Lo/Hi Set the frequency of the filter for the Lo and Hi pedal positions.
Included Effect Plug-ins Mastering Plug-ins Mastering Plug-ins UV22HR This is an advanced version of Apogee's renowned UV22 dithering algorithm, capable of dithering to 8, 16, 20, or 24 bits. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – 8, 16, 20, 24 bit These buttons allow you to select the intended bit resolution for the final audio. As when using the internal dithering, it is important to set this to the correct resolution.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins AutoPan This plug-in is a simple auto-pan effect. It can use different waveforms to modulate the left-right stereo position (pan), using manual modulation speed settings. Cubase LE Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK Included with X X X X X X – Side-chain support – – – X X X – Rate Sets the auto-pan speed. Sync Activates/Deactivates tempo sync.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Chopper This effect allows you to create a tremolo with or without an additional panning effect. Cubase LE Included with X Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist X X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – Waveform Allows you to select the modulation waveform. Depth Sets the intensity of the effect. This can also be set by clicking and dragging in the graphical display. Sync The button above the Speed knob activates/deactivates tempo sync.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Chorus This plug-in is a single-stage chorus effect. It works by doubling the audio that is sent into it with a slightly detuned version. Cubase LE Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK Included with X X X X X X – Side-chain support – – – X X X – Rate If tempo sync is deactivated, this sets the sweep rate. Sync Activates/Deactivates tempo sync. Width Sets the depth of the chorus effect.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins NOTE If side-chaining is supported, the modulation can also be controlled from another signal source via the side-chain input. If the side-chain signal exceeds the threshold, the modulation is controlled by the side-chain signal’s envelope. For a description of how to set up side-chain routing, see the Operation Manual. Cloner This plug-in adds up to 4 detuned and delayed voices to the signal, for rich modulation and chorus effects.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Natural Changes the pitch algorithm. Detune – Humanize Controls the amount of detune variation if Static Detune is deactivated. With Humanize, the detune is continuously modulated for a more natural effect. Static Detune Activate this button to use a static detune amount. Delay Governs the overall depth of the delay for all voices. If set to zero, no delay takes place regardless of the Delay slider settings.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Sync Activates/Deactivates tempo sync. Range Lo/Hi Set the frequency boundaries for the flanger sweep. Feedback Determines the character of the flanger effect. Higher settings produce a more metallic sounding sweep. Spatial Sets the stereo width of the effect. Turn clockwise for a wider stereo effect. Mix Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Metalizer This plug-in feeds the audio signal through a variable frequency filter, with tempo sync or time modulation and feedback control. Cubase LE Included with Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – X X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – Feedback Determines the character of the metal effect. Higher settings produce a more metallic sound. Sharpness Governs the character of the filter effect.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Mix Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal. If the effect is used as a send effect, set this parameter to the maximum value as you can control the dry/effect balance with the send. Phaser This plug-in produces the well-known swooshing phasing effect with additional stereo enhancement.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Mix Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal. If the effect is used as a send effect, set this parameter to the maximum value as you can control the dry/effect balance with the send. Manual If this option is activated, the flanger sweep is static, that is, no modulation takes place. If the Manual button is deactivated, a knob is available, allowing you to change the sweep position manually.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Oscillator LFO Amount Controls how much the oscillator frequency is affected by the LFO. Env. Amount Controls how much the oscillator frequency is affected by the envelope that is triggered by the input signal. Left of center, a loud input signal decreases the oscillator pitch, whereas right of center the oscillator pitch increases if it is fed a loud input. Waveform buttons Allow you to select the oscillator waveform: square, sine, saw, or triangle.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Decay Controls how fast the envelope output level falls in response to a falling input signal. Lock L
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Speed Mod If the Speed Change Mode setting is set to the right side, this knob allows you to modulate the rotary speed. Speed Mod Control (MIDI) This pop-up menu allows you to select the MIDI controller that controls the Rotary speed. If you do not want to use MIDI realtime control, set this to Automation. If you select Pitchbend as MIDI controller, the speed changes with an up or down flick of the bender.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Amp Mod Adjusts the modulation depth of the amplitude. Level Adjusts the overall bass level. Microphones Phase Adjusts the phasing amount in the sound of the high rotor. Angle Sets the simulated microphone angle. 0 = mono, 180 = a mic on each side. Distance Sets the simulated microphone distance from the speaker in inches. Final Settings Output Sets the output level. Mix Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Rate If tempo sync is deactivated, this sets the sweep rate. Sync Activates/Deactivates tempo sync. Width Sets the depth of the chorus effect. Higher settings produce a more pronounced effect. Spatial Sets the stereo width of the effect. Turn clockwise for a wider stereo effect. Mix Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Tranceformer In this ring modulator effect, the incoming audio is ring modulated by an internal, variable frequency oscillator, producing new harmonics. A second oscillator can be used to modulate the frequency of the first oscillator, in sync with the Song tempo if needed. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist X X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – Waveform These buttons allow you to select a pitch modulation waveform.
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Output Sets the output level. Mix Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal. Tremolo Tremolo produces amplitude modulation. Cubase LE Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK Included with X X X X X X – Side-chain support – – – X X X – Rate If tempo sync is activated, this is where you specify the base note value for tempo-syncing the effect (1/1 to 1/32, straight, triplet, or dotted).
Included Effect Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Vibrato This effect creates pitch modulation. Cubase LE Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK Included with X X X X X X – Side-chain support – – – X X X – Rate If tempo sync is activated, this is where you specify the base note value for tempo-syncing the effect (1/1 to 1/32, straight, triplet, or dotted). If tempo sync is deactivated, the modulation speed can be set freely with the Rate knob.
Included Effect Plug-ins Other Plug-ins Other Plug-ins LoopMash FX LoopMash FX is a live performance effect offering DJ effects that can be controlled by a MIDI keyboard. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – Quantize Note Sets the note value on which the quantize grid of the effects is based. Performance Controls By clicking these buttons during playback, you can apply effects to your overall performance.
Included Effect Plug-ins Other Plug-ins Tapestart Simulates a tapestart, that is, speeds the slice up. Scratch Plays the slice as if scratched. Slowdown Applies a slowdown. Tapestop 1 Simulates a tapestop, that is, slows the slice down, first lightly then abruptly. Tapestop 2 Simulates a tapestop, that is, slows the slice down, smoothly. Stutter Plays only the initial portion of a slice and repeats it 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 times during one slice length. Slur Stretches the slice over 2 or 4 slice lengths.
Included Effect Plug-ins Pitch Shift Plug-ins 5. On the Output Routing pop-up menu for the MIDI track, select LoopMash FX. RESULT You can trigger the different LoopMash FX performance effects with a MIDI keyboard. VST Connect CUE Mix Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – – Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – This plug-in is described in detail in the separate PDF document VST Connect SE.
Included Effect Plug-ins Pitch Shift Plug-ins Direct Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal. A value of 0 means that only the generated and transposed signal is heard. By raising this value, more of the original signal is heard. Octave 1 Adjusts the level of the generated signal one octave below the original pitch. A setting of 0 means that the voice is muted. Octave 2 Adjusts the level of the generated signal two octaves below the original pitch.
Included Effect Plug-ins Pitch Shift Plug-ins Correction Speed Determines the smoothness of the pitch change. Higher values cause the pitch shift to occur immediately. 100 is a very drastic setting that is designed mainly for special effects. Tolerance Determines the sensitivity of analysis. A low Tolerance value lets Pitch Correct find pitch changes quickly. If the Tolerance value is high, pitch variations in the audio (for example, vibrato) are not immediately interpreted as note changes.
Included Effect Plug-ins Pitch Shift Plug-ins Chord Track – Chords Select this option if you want the audio to be shifted to target chords, using the chord information from the Chord track. NOTE You have to add a MIDI track in addition to the Chord track and assign Pitch Correct as output of the MIDI track. Chord Track – Scale Select this option if you want the audio to be shifted to a scale of target pitches, using the scale information from the Chord track.
Included Effect Plug-ins Pitch Shift Plug-ins PitchDriver This effect allows for sound design in postproduction. It can be used for extreme up or down pitching of voices or effect samples (for example, to create eerie monster sounds). Shifting the pitch with this plug-in does not keep the formants. Cubase LE Included with Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – – – Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK – X – Detune Lets you detune the pitch of the incoming audio.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins REVelation This effect produces a high-quality algorithmic reverb with early reflections and reverb tail. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – X Cubase Nuendo NEK X X – The early reflections are responsible for the spatial impression in the first milliseconds of the reverb. For emulating different rooms, you can choose between different early reflections patterns and adjust their size.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins ER/Tail Mix Sets the level balance between the early reflections and the reverb tail. At a setting of 50 %, early reflections and tail have the same volume. Settings below 50 % raise the early reflections and lower the tail, as a result the sound source moves towards the front of the room. Settings above 50 % raise the tail and lower the early reflections, as a result the sound source moves towards the back of the room.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Low Freq Sets the cross-over frequency between the low and the mid band of the reverb tail. The reverb time for frequencies below this value can be offset from the main reverb time with the Low Time parameter. Shape Controls the attack of the reverb tail. At a setting of 0 %, the attack is more immediate, which is a good setting for drums. The higher this value, the less immediate the attack. Density Adjusts the echo density of the reverb tail.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins REVerence REVerence is a convolution tool that allows you to apply room characteristics (reverb) to the audio. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – – Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – This is done by processing the audio signal according to an impulse response – a recording of an impulse in a room or another location that recreates the characteristics of the room.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Program Matrix A program is the combination of an impulse response and its settings. These include reverb settings, EQ settings, pictures, and output settings. The program matrix allows you to load programs or to view the name of the impulse response. Program name In the upper left corner of the plug-in panel, either the name of the loaded impulse response file or the name of the program is shown.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Programs vs. Presets You can save your REVerence settings as VST plug-in presets or programs. Both presets and programs use the file extension .vstpreset and appear in the same category in the MediaBay, but they are represented by different icons. Preset A REVerence preset contains all settings and parameters for the plug-in, that is, all loaded impulse responses along with their parameter settings and positions in the program matrix.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Setting up Programs PROCEDURE 1. In the program matrix, click on a program slot to select it. A blinking white frame indicates that this program slot is selected. 2. Click the Browse button or click the empty slot again to load one of the included programs. You can also import a new impulse response file. 3. In the browser, select the program containing the impulse response that you want to use and click OK.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Pre-Delay Determines how much time passes before the reverb is applied. This allows you to simulate larger rooms by increasing the time it takes for the first reflections to reach the listener. Time Scaling Controls the reverb time. Size Determines the size of the simulated room. Level A level control for the impulse response. This governs the volume of the reverb.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Spectrogram This display shows the analyzed spectrum of the impulse response. Time is displayed along the horizontal axis, frequency along the vertical axis, and volume is represented by the color. Information This display shows additional information, such as the name of the program and the loaded impulse response, the number of channels, the length, and Broadcast Wave File information.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Low Shelf On Activates the low shelf filter that boosts or attenuates frequencies below the cutoff frequency by the specified amount. Low Freq (20 to 500) Sets the frequency of the low band. Low Gain (-24 to +24) Sets the amount of attenuation/boost for the low band. Mid Peak On Activates the mid peak filter that creates a peak or notch in the frequency response. Mid Freq (100 to 10000) Sets the center frequency of the mid band.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Add Opens a file dialog where you can navigate to the graphics file that you want to import. JPG, GIF, and PNG file formats are supported. Next If several pictures are loaded, you can click this button to display the next image. Remove Deletes the active picture. NOTE This does not remove the graphics file from your hard disk. Output Settings In the output section, you can control the overall level and determine the dry/wet mix.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Custom Impulse Responses In addition to working with the impulse responses included with REVerence, you can import your own impulse responses and save them as programs or presets. WAVE and AIFF files with a mono, stereo, true-stereo, or multi-channel (up to 5.0) configuration are supported. If a multi-channel file contains an LFE channel, this channel is ignored. REVerence uses the same channel width as the track it is inserted on.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Reading Order of Input Channels REVerence reads input channels in the following order. Number of input channels Channel order in REVerence 1 L 2 L/R 3 L/R/C 4 L/R/LS/RS (if inserted on a track with a 4.0 channel configuration) 4 LL/LR/RL/RR (if inserted on a track with a stereo configuration) 5 L/R/C/LS/RS 6 L/R/C/LFE/LS/RS (LFE is being ignored.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins So how can you prevent REVerence from unintentionally processing surround files in true-stereo mode? The answer is a Recording Method attribute that can be written to the iXML chunk of the corresponding impulse response file. Whenever you load an impulse response with a 4-channel configuration on a stereo track, REVerence searches the iXML chunk of the file.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins RESULT REVerence is now able to access all the impulse responses stored in this location. IIMPORTANT MPORTANT The new path to these audio files has not been saved yet. To make the files permanently available without having to use the locate dialog, you need to save your programs or presets under a different name. RoomWorks RoomWorks is a highly adjustable reverb plug-in for creating realistic room ambience and reverb effects in stereo and surround formats.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Reverb Character Pre-Delay Determines how much time passes before the reverb is applied. This allows you to simulate larger rooms by increasing the time it takes for the first reflections to reach the listener. Reverb Time Allows you to set the reverb time in seconds. Size Alters the delay times of the early reflections to simulate larger or smaller spaces. Diffusion Affects the character of the reverb tail.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins Hi Level Affects the decay time of the high frequencies. Normal room reverb decays quicker in the high- and low-frequency range than in the mid-range. Lowering the level percentage causes high frequencies to decay quicker. Values above 100 % cause high frequencies to decay more slowly than the mid-range frequencies. Envelope Amount Determines how much the envelope attack and release controls affect the reverb itself.
Included Effect Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins RoomWorks SE RoomWorks SE is a smaller version of the RoomWorks plug-in. This plug-in delivers high quality reverberation, but has fewer parameters and is less CPU demanding than the full version. Cubase LE Included with X Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist X X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – Pre-Delay Determines how much time passes before the reverb is applied.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins Anymix Pro Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – – Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK – X – The Anymix Pro plug-in from IOSONO is a sophisticated surround panner and a powerful upmix/downmix processor that converts any given audio material into output formats ranging from mono to 8.1.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins NOTE Channels that are missing in the output configuration are automatically skipped. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Track configuration: 6.1 Cine L R C LFE LS RS CS Plug-in output configuration: 7.0 Music L R C LS RS LSS RSS Result OK 8 9 Mismatch Latency Compensation Anymix Pro causes a processing delay. The amount of latency depends on the buffer size of the audio card and the processing mode of the plug-in, that is, panning or upmix.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins Panning Mode In the stage view, input channels are represented by red icons, output channels by gray speakers in the background. Moving the input channels outside the loudspeaker setup results in panning between the two nearest output speakers. The input channels that are placed at smaller distances are distributed to several output speakers.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins Position Section In addition to using the stage view, the input channels can also be moved using the controls at the top right of the plug-in panel. Rotation Rotates the input group around its center point. Link Angle & Rotation Changes the rotation of the input group from self-centered to stage-centered. Depth Scales the input group vertically. Width Scales the input group horizontally.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins Spread Distributes the audio from the selected input channel to more than two output channels. • At 0 % the audio source is rendered where the channel icon is placed. • At 100 % the audio is evenly distributed to all speakers of the output configuration. Manual Delay Adds a delay to the selected input channel. Link Activate these buttons to link the corresponding parameters in the current plug-in instance.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins EQ Dampens the high frequencies of objects that are further away. For both of the filters, you can select one the following options from the corresponding pop-up menu: • Off Deactivates the distance-dependent filter. • Linear The filtering starts right from the center point and is applied linearly. Select this curve type if even tiny movements should have an impact on the distance-dependent filter.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins IIMPORTANT MPORTANT Lossy compression, such as in MP3 files, or other deficiencies of the incoming audio cannot be remedied using the upmix mode. For example, compression artifacts can easily be misinterpreted and redistributed to the ambient sound stream. Switching to Upmix Mode • To switch to upmix mode, activate the Enable option in the Upmix section to the right of the stage view.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins NOTE The position parameters for the input group and any created automation are preserved when the upmix is enabled. In upmix mode, the sound image created by the upmix algorithm can be moved around the stage and is also fully automatable. The parameters that you have adjusted for a single channel have no influence on the upmix, but they are kept and are automatically reloaded when the upmix is disabled.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins Direct Sound Stream Parameters Divergence Controls the strength of the center signal. • At 0 % the mono components of the direct sound stream are distributed to the center channel. • At 100 % the mono components of the direct sound stream are distributed to the front left and right channels. Stage Width Controls the position of the front channels to adjust the stereo base.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins If you use the Proximity format as input or output configuration, you can select one of the following patterns from the In and Out pop-up menus: Variable Input, Proximity Output Converts incoming signals to the Proximity format. This allows you to balance the incoming signals between a standard 5.1 setup and two additional Proximity channels. Proximity Input, Proximity Output Allows you to adjust the FX Level in the Proximity signal.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins Proximity FX Level Provides the Proximity effect settings. Maximum Allows you to set the maximum Proximity effect level that is applied to the input sources. Distance Control Allows you to select how the position of the input channels affects the effect level. You can select an attenuation curve from the pop-up menu: • Off Provides a constant effect level. • Linear The attenuation starts right from the center position and is applied linearly.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins Advanced Options The advanced options can be opened using the top left button in the main plug-in panel. These options can be set for the plug-in instance by adjusting the values as needed. Distance Dependent Parameters Loudness Allows you to select whether the volume change that is to be applied depends on the position of the center point, or if the volume change is calculated for each input channel separately.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins LFE Parameters LFE Gain Sets a separate gain level for the LFE channel that is applied to the plug-in output. LP Enable Enables a low-pass filter that is applied to the LFE output channel after summing the signals from the input channels. LP Cutoff Sets the cutoff frequency for the generated LFE channel. LP Order Allows you to select the order, or slope, of the low-pass filter.
Included Effect Plug-ins Spatial + Panner Plug-ins Width Controls the width or depth of the stereo enhancement. Turn clockwise to increase the enhancement. Delay Increases the amount of differences between the left and right channels to further increase the stereo effect. Color Generates additional differences between the channels to increase the stereo enhancement.
Included Effect Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins SurroundPanner V5 Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – – Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – For a description of SurroundPanner V5, see the Operation Manual. NOTE In Cubase, SurroundPanner V5 is only available as a channel panner, but not as an insert effect.
Included Effect Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins Input/Output Level Meters Level In Shows the level of the input signal. Level Out Shows the level of the output signal. Mains Subwoofer If this is activated, the low part of the main speakers is routed to the subwoofer. Freq Sets the crossover frequency. Frequencies below this value are routed to the subwoofer. Gain Sets the amount of attenuation/boost of the signal that is routed to the subwoofer.
Included Effect Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins Low Cut Additional low-cut filter for the subwoofer. High Cut Additional high-cut filter for the subwoofer. +10 dB Boosts the level of the subwoofer signal by 10 dB. NOTE You can also use the graphical displays to set the parameters or enter the parameter values manually in the value fields. MatrixDecoder The MatrixDecoder reverses the encoder process performed by the MatrixEncoder.
Included Effect Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins MatrixEncoder Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – – Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK – X – The MatrixEncoder is intended for the Pro Logic compatible encoding of multi-channel files. This is a process where a 4-channel surround mix is packed into two channels for broadcasting or a two-channel version for DVDs, for example.
Included Effect Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins Using the MatrixEncoder/Decoder PROCEDURE 1. Set up the mix roughly the way you want it. Use the SurroundPanner V5 to place channels in the surround mix, or assign channels to the individual LRCS outputs. 2. Activate the MatrixEncoder. What you now hear is the encoded stereo mix, the way it sounds when it is played back on a normal stereo reproducer. On the MatrixEncoder control panel, you can adjust the Gain of the Lt/Rt output by using the fader. 3.
Included Effect Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins RESULT The resulting encoded stereo mix is compatible with common home systems that use the Pro Logic standard. Using the MatrixEncoder with the 5.0 Surround Format There are situations where you may want to mix for several surround formats. For example, you might need to mix the same material for 5.1 and LRCS. 5.1 is similar to LRCS. Omitting the LFE channel is easy, but more of a problem is that LRCS only has one surround channel whereas 5.1 has two.
Included Effect Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins Mix6to2 This plug-in lets you quickly mix down your surround mix format to stereo. You can control the levels of up to six surround channels and decide for each channel up to which level it is included in the resulting mix.
Included Effect Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins Mix8to2 This plug-in lets you quickly mix down your surround mix format to stereo. You can control the levels of up to eight surround channels and decide for each channel up to which level it is included in the resulting mix.
Included Effect Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins MixConvert V6 The MixConvert V6 plug-in can be used to quickly convert a multi-channel mix to a format with a different channel configuration, for example, to mix down a 7.1 cinema surround format to a 5.1 home theater format. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – – Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – MixConvert V6 can be used as an insert effect like other plug-ins but it also has special functions.
Included Effect Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins Parameters The plug-in panel is divided into three sections: By default, only the center section is visible, the input and output channel displays can be shown to the left and right of the center section. • To show/hide the input or output channel configuration, click the corresponding arrow button. The center section contains the main plug-in parameters as well as buttons for soloing several speakers in one go.
Included Effect Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins Soloing Channels in the Channel Displays • To solo a channel, click the corresponding speaker icon. You can solo several channels at the same time. All other channels are muted. • To deactivate the solo state of a channel, click the corresponding speaker icon again. • To solo a channel exclusively, [Ctrl]/[Command]-click the corresponding speaker icon. • To solo the LFE channel, click the corresponding cross-hair icon in the center of the channel display.
Included Effect Plug-ins Surround Plug-ins Delay Allows you to delay individual speaker channels. The delay times are shown in milliseconds and centimeters, making this feature very useful for distance compensation when playing back surround mixes on different speaker setups, etc. Level Allows you to fine-tune the volume balance between the surround channels. Volume Shows the level of the input signal. Routing Lets you select/switch the outputs for the channels quickly.
Included Effect Plug-ins Tools Plug-ins Tools Plug-ins MultiScope MultiScope can be used for viewing the waveform, phase linearity, or frequency content of a signal. Cubase LE Included with Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – – – Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – There are three different modes: • Oscilloscope (Ampl.) • Phase Correlator (Scope) • Frequency Spectrum Analyzer (Freq.) Oscilloscope Mode (Ampl.) If Ampl. is activated, the display shows signal waveform.
Included Effect Plug-ins Tools Plug-ins Amplitude Allows you to increase/decrease the vertical size of the waveform. Frequency Allows you to select the frequency area for viewing. Frequency Spectrum Analyzer Mode (Freq.) If Freq. is activated, MultiScope divides the frequency spectrum into separate vertical bands, which allows you to get a visual overview of the different frequencies’ relative amplitude. The frequency bands are shown from left to right, starting with the lower frequencies.
Included Effect Plug-ins Tools Plug-ins Frequency Allows you to divide the frequency spectrum into 8, 15, or 31 bands, or you set it to Spectrum, which gives you a high-resolution view. Phase Correlator Mode (Scope) If Scope is activated, the phase correlator indicates the phase and amplitude relationship between channels in a stereo pair or a surround configuration.
Included Effect Plug-ins Tools Plug-ins Mode A/Mode B If the channel mode Surround is selected, these buttons allow you to switch between different view modes. Amplitude Allows you to increase/decrease the vertical size of the waveform. Frequency Allows you to select the frequency area for viewing. SMPTEGenerator This plug-in is not a real audio effect.
Included Effect Plug-ins Tools Plug-ins Offset timecode display This display is only available if Link to Transport is activated. It allows you to set an offset with regard to the timecode used by your host application. The offset affects the generated SMPTE signal, the current cursor position remains unaffected. For example, use this when playing back video using an external device, where the video starts at a different timecode position than in your host.
Included Effect Plug-ins Tools Plug-ins 3. Optional: Adjust the level of the timecode, either in your host application or in the receiving device. Activate the Generate Code button (make the device send the SMPTE timecode in free run mode) to test the level. 4. Make sure that the frame rate in the receiving device matches the frame rate set in the SMPTE Generator. 5. Activate the Link to Transport button.
Included Effect Plug-ins Tools Plug-ins Waveforms and noise section Allows you to set the basis for the signal generated by the waveform generator. You can choose between four basic waveforms (sine, triangle, square, and sawtooth) and three types of noise (white, pink, and brownian). Frequency section Allows you to set the frequency of the generated signal. You can set the frequency either in Hz or as a note value. If you enter a note value, the frequency is automatically changed to Hz.
Included Effect Plug-ins Tools Plug-ins Analog View When you play a note, the pitch is shown in the middle of the display. The frequency in Hz is shown in the bottom left corner and the octave range in the bottom right corner. The two arrows indicate any deviation in pitch. If the pitch is flat, they are positioned in the left half of the display, if the pitch is sharp they are in the right half. The deviation is also shown in the upper area of the display.
Included Effect Plug-ins Tools Plug-ins When you play a note in Classic mode, the pitch is shown in the middle of the display. When you play the correct pitch, the middle of the indicator turns gray. Base Displays the frequency of the base note A. Its default value is 440 Hz. You can adjust Base by ± 15 Hz. Octave Displays the octave.
MIDI Effects This chapter describes the included MIDI realtime effects and their parameters. How to apply and handle MIDI effects is described in the Operation Manual. Arpache 5 A typical arpeggiator accepts a chord as input, and plays back each note in the chord separately, with the playback order and speed set by the user.
MIDI Effects Arpache 5 Length Sets the length of the arpeggio notes, as a note value related to the project tempo. • To create staccato arpeggios, set a smaller value for Length than for Step Size. • To create arpeggio notes that overlap each other, set a greater value for Length than for Step Size. Key Range Determines the arpeggiated note range, in semitones counted from the lowest key you play.
MIDI Effects Arpache SX 2. Select the arpeggiator as an insert effect for the track. 3. Activate the arpeggiator. 4. On the arpeggiator panel, use the Step Size setting to set the arpeggio speed. 5. Use the Length setting to set the length of the arpeggio notes. 6. Set the Key Range parameter to 12. This makes the notes arpeggiate within an octave. 7. Play a chord on your MIDI instrument. Now, instead of hearing the chord, you hear the notes of the chord played one by one, in an arpeggio. 8.
MIDI Effects Arpache SX Classic Mode Direction Allows you to choose how the notes in the played chord should be arpeggiated. One Shot Mode Activate this option if you want the phrase to be played only once. If this option is deactivated, the phrase is looped. Transpose With a setting other than Off, the arpeggio is expanded upwards, downwards, or both (depending on the mode). This is done by adding transposed repeats of the basic arpeggio pattern. Repeats Sets the number of transposed repeats.
MIDI Effects Arpache SX Sequence Mode In Sequence mode, you can import a MIDI part into Arpache SX by dragging it from the Project window onto the Drop MIDI Sequence field on the right of the Arpache SX panel. The notes in the dropped MIDI part are sorted internally, either according to their pitch if the MIDI Seq. sort by pitch checkbox is activated or according to their play order in the part. This results in a list of numbers.
MIDI Effects Auto LFO NOTE You can choose to keep the original note timing, note length, and note velocities from the dropped MIDI part, by selecting from sequence for the Step Size, Length, and Velocity options. Auto LFO This effect works like an LFO in a synthesizer, allowing you to send out continuously changing MIDI controller messages. One typical use for this is automatic MIDI panning, but you can select any MIDI continuous controller event type.
MIDI Effects Beat Designer Value Range These sliders determine the range of controller values that are sent out, in other words, the bottom and top of the controller curves. Beat Designer Beat Designer is a MIDI pattern sequencer that allows you to create your own drum parts or patterns for a project. With the Beat Designer, you can quickly and easily set up the drums for a project, by experimenting and creating new drum sequences from scratch.
MIDI Effects Beat Designer Patterns and Subbanks Beat Designer patterns are saved as pattern banks. One pattern bank contains 4 subbanks which in turn contain 12 patterns each. In the pattern display in the lower part of the Beat Designer, subbanks and patterns are displayed graphically. To select a subbank, click a number (1 to 4) at the top of the display. To select a pattern within this subbank, click a key in the keyboard display below.
MIDI Effects Beat Designer Entering Drum Steps PREREQUISITE When working on drum patterns, it is a good idea to play back a section of the project in a loop while inserting the drum sounds. This allows you to hear the result immediately. PROCEDURE • Enter a drum step by clicking on the step field where you want to add a beat. For example, add a snare drum on each downbeat for a lane and a bass drum on a second lane. NOTE You can also click and drag to enter a continuous range of drum steps.
MIDI Effects Beat Designer • To create a crescendo or decrescendo for an existing range of drum steps, hold down [Alt]/[Option], click on the first step, drag up or down, and then drag to the left or right. Editing Operations • To move all drum steps on a lane, hold down [Shift], click on the lane, and drag to the left or right. • To invert a lane, that is, add drum sounds for all steps that were empty while removing all existing drum steps, hold down [Alt]/[Option] and drag the mouse over the lane.
MIDI Effects Beat Designer Shift Left Moves all steps of the current pattern on all lanes to the left. Shift Right Moves all steps of the current pattern on all lanes to the right. Reverse Reverses the pattern, so that it plays backwards. Copy Pattern Copies the pattern to the clipboard. Copied patterns can be pasted into another pattern subbank and even directly into the project.
MIDI Effects Beat Designer Swing Setting This parameter can be used to create a swing or shuffle rhythm. This adds a more human feel to drum patterns that might otherwise be too static. Swing offsets every second drum step for a lane. If a triplet step resolution is used, every third drum step is offset instead. In the lower right section of the Beat Designer panel, you can find two Swing sliders. You can set up two swing settings with these sliders and then quickly switch between these during playback.
MIDI Effects Beat Designer 2. Click again to add the second and third flam. 3. In the lower left section of the Beat Designer panel, make settings for the flams that you created. • To add the flams before or after the drum step, drag a position slider to the left or right. If you add flams before the first drum step in a pattern, this is indicated in the display by a small arrow in the top left corner of this step.
MIDI Effects Beat Designer • If you drag the pattern or subbank to an empty area in the Project window, a new MIDI track is created. This is an exact copy of the original track for which you opened the Beat Designer. • If you drag a single pattern into the Project window, one MIDI part is created containing the drum sounds of the pattern.
MIDI Effects Chorder PROCEDURE 1. Open Beat Designer for a track. 2. Click the Jump field to activate Jump mode. In this mode, a MIDI note-on event triggers a new pattern. 3. • To trigger the patterns using a MIDI part containing trigger events, you can specify whether the pattern is switched directly (at the moment the event is received) or at the next bar: Activate the Now button to switch patterns immediately.
MIDI Effects Chorder Operating Modes In the lower left section of the Chorder window, you can choose an option from the Chords pop-up menu to decide which keys in the keyboard display are used to record your chords. All Keys In this mode, you can assign chords to each key on the keyboard display. If you play any of these keys, you hear the assigned chords instead.
MIDI Effects Chorder Entering Chords PROCEDURE 1. Activate the Learn button at the top of the Chorder window to activate Learn mode. The chord indicator lane is now tinted red, indicating that it is active. The keyboard display in Learn mode The second layer in Learn mode 2. Select the key to which you want to assign a chord by clicking on it on the keyboard display or by pressing the key on a connected MIDI keyboard.
MIDI Effects Chorder Using Layers The Layers pop-up menu at the bottom right of the window allows you to set up chord variations in the layer display above the keyboard. This works with all three modes and provides up to 8 variations for each assignable key, that is, a maximum of 8 different chords in Global Key mode, 12 x 8 chords in One Octave mode and 128 x 8 chords in All Keys mode. The different layers can be triggered by velocity or interval. PROCEDURE 1.
MIDI Effects Chorder Empty Layers If you enter fewer chords than layers are available for a key, these layers are filled automatically when you deactivate the Learn mode. The following applies: • Empty layers are filled from bottom to top. • If there are empty layers below the first layer with a chord, these are filled from top to bottom.
MIDI Effects Compressor fast random In this mode, the notes are played back in a rapidly changing random order. slow random Similar to fast random, but the note changes occur more slowly. Compressor This MIDI compressor is used for evening out or expanding differences in velocity. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – Threshold Only notes with velocities above this value are affected by the compression/expansion.
MIDI Effects Context Gate This effect features two modes: in Poly Mode the Context Gate recognizes certain chords that are played and in Mono Mode only certain MIDI notes are let through. Poly Mode Polyphony Gate Allows you to filter MIDI according to the number of pressed keys within a given key range. This can be used independently or in conjunction with the Chord Gate function. • The Key Range Limit sliders set the key range. Only notes within this range are let through.
MIDI Effects Context Gate Velocity Gate This can be used independently or in conjunction with the Channel Gate function. Notes are played back until another note within the set range is played. • The Key Range Limit sliders set the key range. Only notes within this range are let through. • Notes below the Minimum Velocity threshold value are gated. Auto Gate Time If there is no input activity, you can specify the time, after which note-off messages are sent for the notes that are playing.
MIDI Effects Density Density Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – This generic control panel affects the density of the notes being played from or through the track. If this is set to 100 %, the notes are not affected. Density settings below 100 % randomly filter out or mute notes. Settings above 100 % randomly add notes that were played before.
MIDI Effects MIDI Echo Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – The effect does not echo the actual audio, but the MIDI notes which eventually produce the sound in the synthesizer. Velocity Offset Allows you to raise or lower the velocity values for each repeat so that the echo fades away or increases in volume (provided that the sound you use is velocity sensitive).
MIDI Effects MIDI Echo Delay The echoed notes are repeated according to this value. You can either set this to rhythmically exact values or activate the PPQ button and choose a PPQ value. This makes it easy to find rhythmically relevant delay values, but still allows for experimental settings in between. Delay Decay Adjusts how the echo time changes with each successive repeat. The value is set as a percentage. • If this is set to 100 % the echo time is the same for all repeats.
MIDI Effects MIDI Modifiers MIDI Modifiers This plug-in is essentially a duplicate of the MIDI Modifiers section in the Inspector. This can be useful, for example, if you need extra Random or Range settings. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – The MIDI Modifiers effect also includes the Scale Transpose function that is not available among the track parameters.
MIDI Effects Micro Tuner You can choose whether to analyze live or playback events and which types of MIDI data are to be monitored. Use this, for example, to analyze which MIDI events are generated by a MIDI track, or to find suspicious events, such as notes with velocity 0 that certain MIDI devices might fail to interpreted as note-off events. Inputs Section In this section, you can choose whether to monitor live events or playback events.
MIDI Effects Note to CC Micro Tuner lets you set up a different microtuning scheme for the instrument, by detuning each key. • Each detune slider corresponds to a key in an octave (as indicated by the keyboard display). Adjust a detune field to raise or lower the tuning of that key, in cents (hundreds of a semitone). • You can adjust all keys by the same amount by keeping [Alt]/[Option] pressed. Micro Tuner comes with a number of presets, including both classical and experimental microtuning scales.
MIDI Effects Quantizer Quantizer This effect allows you to apply quantizing in realtime. This makes it easier to try out different settings when creating grooves and rhythms. Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – Quantizing is a function that changes the timing of notes by moving them towards a quantize grid. For example, this grid may consist of straight sixteenth notes, in which case the notes all get perfect sixteenth note timing.
MIDI Effects StepDesigner StepDesigner StepDesigner is a MIDI pattern sequencer that sends out MIDI notes and additional controller data according to the defined pattern. It does not make use of the incoming MIDI, other than automation data (such as recorded pattern changes).
MIDI Effects StepDesigner 4. Click in the note display to insert notes. You can insert notes on any of the 32 steps, but StepDesigner only plays back the number of steps set with the Step size parameter. • The display spans one octave (as indicated by the pitch list to the left). You can scroll the displayed octave up or down by clicking in the pitch list and dragging up or down. This way you can insert notes at any pitch. • To remove a note from the pattern, click on it again.
MIDI Effects StepDesigner Setting Up the Controller Menu You can specify which two controller types (filter cutoff, resonance, volume, etc.) should be available on the Controller pop-up menu. PROCEDURE 1. Click Setup. 2. Select the controllers that you want to have available in the Controller pop-up menu and click OK. This selection is global, that is, it applies to all patterns.
MIDI Effects StepDesigner Swing Offsets every second step, creating a swing or shuffle feel. The value is a percentage – the higher you set this, the farther to the right every even step is moved. Presets Allows you to load/save presets for the effect. NOTE A stored preset contains all 200 patterns in the StepDesigner. Automating Pattern Changes You can create up to 200 different patterns in each StepDesigner instance. Typically, you want the pattern selection to change during the project.
MIDI Effects Track Control Track Control Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X X – The Track Control effect contains three control panels for adjusting parameters on a GS or XG compatible MIDI device. The Roland GS and Yamaha XG protocols are extensions of the General MIDI standard, allowing for more sounds and better control of various instrument settings.
MIDI Effects Track Control About the Reset and Off Buttons You find two buttons labeled Off and Reset at the top of the control panel: • Clicking the Off button sets all controls to their lowest value, without sending out any MIDI messages. • Clicking the Reset button resets all parameters to their default values, and sends out the corresponding MIDI messages. GS 1 The following controls are available if the GS 1 Controls mode is selected: Send 1 Send level for the reverb effect.
MIDI Effects Track Control Breath Allows you to send breath control messages on the track’s MIDI channel. Modul. Allows you to send modulation messages on the track’s MIDI channel. XG 1 The following controls are available if the XG 1 mode is selected. Send 1 Send level for the reverb effect. Send 2 Send level for the chorus effect. Send 3 Send level for the variation effect. Attack Adjusts the attack time of the sound.
MIDI Effects Transformer Eff. 2 Allows you to select which type of chorus effect should be used: No effect (chorus deactivated), Chorus 1–3, Celeste 1–3, or Flanger 1–2. Eff. 3 Allows you to select one of a large number of variation effect types. Select No Effect to deactivate the variation effect. Reset Sends an XG reset message. MastVol Controls the Master Volume of an instrument.
Included VST Instruments This chapter contains descriptions of the included VST instruments and their parameters. NOTE Most of the included instruments are compatible with VST 3. For further information, see the Operation Manual. Groove Agent SE Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – X X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X – X This VST instrument is described in detail in the separate PDF document Groove Agent SE.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash LoopMash is a powerful tool for slicing and instant re-assembling of any kind of rhythmic audio material. With LoopMash, you can preserve the rhythmic pattern of one audio loop, but you can replace all sounds of this loop with the sounds from up to seven other loops. LoopMash provides dozens of possibilities to influence the way the slices are re-assembled, thus giving you full control over the results of your performance.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash The selected track holds the master loop. The rhythmic pattern of the LoopMash output is governed by the master loop – that is, what you hear is the rhythmic pattern of this loop. On the left of each track, you find the similarity gain sliders. The further to the right you move the similarity gain slider of a track, the more slices are played back from this track. Getting Started To give you a first impression of what you can do with LoopMash, open the tutorial preset.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash How Does LoopMash Work? Whenever you import a loop into LoopMash, the plug-in analyzes the audio material. It generates perceptual descriptors (information on tempo, rhythm, spectrum, timbre, etc.) and then slices the loop into eighth-note segments. This means that after you have imported several loops, LoopMash knows the rhythmic pattern of each loop and the location of various sounds that make up this pattern within each loop.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash 1) Master track slices for playback steps 1 to 4. 2) Slices 1 to 4 selected for playback. For best performance, use audio files that have the same sample rate as your project (to avoid sample rate conversion when loading presets or storing scenes).
Included VST Instruments LoopMash The Track Section The track section contains the track display with the track controls for setting the track volume and a transposition value to the right of each track. To the left of the track display you find the similarity gain sliders. With the button between the similarity gain slider and the track, you can define the master track that serves as the reference for rhythm and timbre.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash 2. Drag the loop file onto a track in LoopMash. Dragging a loop to a track already occupied replaces the original loop. RESULT LoopMash separates the loop into slices, analyzes them, and displays them as a waveform on the track. One track can hold up to 32 slices. If a long loop contains more than 32 slices, LoopMash imports only the first 32. Ideally, you would use a loop file cut at bar boundaries.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash Setting a Loop Range At the top of the track display, a ruler showing bars and beats (using the project’s time signature) is displayed. In the ruler, you also find the loop range selector (the bracket) that defines the play length. PROCEDURE 1. To shorten the play length, click and drag the handles of the loop range selector (the bracket) at the top of the track display.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash Setting the Similarity With the similarity gain slider (to the left of each track), you determine how important a particular track is for the mashing up of the master loop. By moving the slider, you specify that a track is more/less similar to the master track, thus overruling the result of the LoopMash analysis. As a result, more/less slices from this track are included in the current mash. PROCEDURE 1.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash You can use this feature in a very versatile way: • You can assemble a combination of sounds that you like most on one track. • You can define a certain rhythmic pattern by combining slices from different loops on a composite track and making this track the master loop. • You can use a composite track as a clipboard, allowing you to include sounds from more than eight loops into your mash.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash Staccato Shortens the slice. Scratch A, B Plays the slice as if scratched. Backspin 4 Simulates a turntable backspin lasting over 4 slices. Slowdown Applies a slowdown. Tapestart Simulates a tapestart, that is, speeds the slice up. Tapestop 1, 2 Simulates a tapestop, that is, slows the slice down. Slur 4 Stretches the slice over 4 slice lengths. Slur 2 Stretches the slice over 2 slice lengths.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash Step left/right Clicking the Step left/right button steps backwards/forwards through the timeline, playing one slice at a time. Setting the LoopMash Tempo During playback, LoopMash can be synchronized to the tempo set in your host application, or can follow its own tempo setting. • Activate the sync button (to the right of the Play button) to synchronize LoopMash to the project tempo set in your host application.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash Storing Your Configuration as Scenes On the Slice Selection and the Audio Parameters pages, you find a row of 24 pads. For each of these pads, you can save one scene, that is, a combination of up to eight tracks with all parameter settings. By triggering the pads, you can quickly change between different scenes during your performance.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash RESULT NOTE The option e: End means that the current loop is played to the end before switching scenes. When you set up a short loop range, you may need to set the interval to e: End to ensure that the jump point is reached. Triggering Scene Pads with Your MIDI Keyboard The scene pads are arranged according to the keys on a MIDI keyboard. You can trigger the 24 scene pads with a connected MIDI keyboard starting from C0 and ending with B1.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash Similarity Method Here, you can modify the criteria that LoopMash considers when comparing the slices for similarity. There are three similarity methods: • Standard – This is the standard method, where all slices on all tracks are compared and various characteristics regarding rhythm, tempo, spectrum, etc. are taken into account.
Included VST Instruments LoopMash Slice Quantize Move this slider to the right to apply quantizing to the slices, that is, the slices are aligned to an eighth-note grid. If the slider is all the way to the left, the slices follow the rhythmic pattern defined by the original master loop.
Included VST Instruments Mystic Cycle 4, 2, 1 Sets up a short cycle over 4, 2, and 1 slices, respectively. This short cycle is always set up within the loop range that is set in the ruler. Setting up a cycle over 1 slice means that this slice is repeated until you release the button. Continue Plays back the tracks of the selected slices continuously until you release the button. NOTE You cannot save global effects in scenes. To apply effects and save them in scenes, use slice effects.
Included VST Instruments Mystic The synthesis method used by Mystic is based on three parallel comb filters with feedback. A comb filter is a filter with a number of notches in its frequency response, with the notch frequencies harmonically related to the frequency of the fundamental (lowest) notch. A typical example of comb filtering occurs if you are using a flanger effect or a delay effect with very short delay time.
Included VST Instruments Mystic • The level of the feedback signal is governed by a feedback control. This determines the decay of the feedback tone. Setting this to a negative value simulates the traveling wave in a tube with one open end and one closed end. The result is a more hollow, square wave-like sound, pitched one octave lower. • A detune control offsets the fundamental frequencies of the three comb filters, for chorus-like sounds or drastic special effects.
Included VST Instruments Mystic • To set up the contour, click in one of the displays and drag the mouse to draw a curve. This produces the inverse contour in the other display, for maximum sonic versatility. To set up the contour independently for the two filters, hold down [Shift] and click and drag the mouse in either display. • Use the Preset pop-up menu to select a preset contour.
Included VST Instruments Mystic Comb Filter Sound Parameters Damping This is a 6 dB/oct low-pass filter that affects the sound being fed back into the comb filters. This means the sound becomes gradually softer when decaying, that is, high harmonics decay faster than the lower harmonics (as when plucking a string on a guitar, for example). • The lower the Damping, the more pronounced this effect.
Included VST Instruments Mystic Detune Offsets the notch frequencies of the three parallel comb filters, effectively changing the pitches of their feedback tones. At low settings, this creates a chorus-like detune effect. Higher settings detunes the three tones in wider intervals. Pitch and Fine Overall pitch adjustment of the final sound. This changes the pitch of both the impulse sound and the final comb filter sound. Key Tracking Determines whether the impulse sound should track the keyboard.
Included VST Instruments Mystic • The ENV page contains the four envelope generators that can be assigned to control parameters. • The Event page contains the common MIDI controllers (Mod wheel, Aftertouch, etc.) and their assignments. • The EFX page offers three separate effect types: Distortion, Delay, and Modulation.
Included VST Instruments Mystic About the Sync Modes The Sync modes determine how the LFO cycle affects the notes you play. Part In this mode, the LFO cycle is free running and affects all the voices in sync. Free running means that the LFO cycles continuously, and does not reset when a note is played. MIDI In this mode, the LFO rate is synced in various beat increments to MIDI clock. Voice In this mode, each voice in the Part has its own independent LFO cycle (the LFO is polyphonic).
Included VST Instruments Mystic 2. Select a destination, for example, Cut. The selected modulation destination is now shown in the list. Beside the destination, a default value (50) has been set. The value represents the modulation amount. • You can set positive and negative modulation values by clicking on the value in the list, typing in a new value, and pressing [Enter]. To enter negative values, type a minus sign followed by the value. 3.
Included VST Instruments Mystic Envelope Page The Envelope page is opened by clicking the ENV button at the top of the lower half of the control panel. The page contains all parameters and the modulation and velocity destinations for the four independent envelope generators. Envelope generators govern how a parameter value changes when a key is pressed, when a key is held and finally when a key is released. On the Envelope page, the parameters for one of the four envelope generators is shown at a time.
Included VST Instruments Mystic Sustain Determines the level for the envelope after the Decay phase. Note that Sustain represents a level, whereas the other envelope parameters represent times. Release Determines the time it takes for the value to fall back to zero after releasing the key. Range is from 0.0 milliseconds to 91.1 seconds.
Included VST Instruments Mystic Assigning Envelope Velocity Destinations You can also assign velocity-controlled envelope modulation, that is, the modulation is governed by how hard or soft you strike a key. PROCEDURE 1. Click in the Vel Dest box for one of the envelopes. A pop-up menu appears in which all possible velocity destinations are shown. 2. Select a destination. The selected velocity destination is now shown in the list. Beside the destination, a default value (50) has been set.
Included VST Instruments Mystic Modulation Wheel The modulation wheel on your keyboard can be used to modulate parameters. Velocity Controls parameters according to how hard or soft you play notes on your keyboard. A common application of velocity is to make sounds brighter and louder if you strike the key harder. Aftertouch Aftertouch, or channel pressure, is MIDI data sent when pressure is applied to a keyboard after the key has been struck, and while it is being held down or sustained.
Included VST Instruments Mystic • Each separate effect section is laid out with a row of buttons that determine the effect type or characteristic and a row of sliders for making parameter settings. • To activate an effect, click the Active button so that a dot appears. Clicking again deactivates the effect. Distortion You can choose between 4 basic distortion characteristics: • Distortion provides hard clipping distortion. • Soft Distortion provides soft clipping distortion.
Included VST Instruments Mystic Delay 1 Sets the delay time ranging from 0 ms to 728 ms. If MIDI sync is activated, the range is from 1/32 to 1/1; straight, triplet or dotted. Delay 2 Same as Delay 1. Feedback Controls the decay of the delays. With higher settings, the echoes repeat longer. Filter A low-pass filter is built into the feedback loop of the delay. This parameter controls the cutoff frequency of this feedback filter. Low settings result in successive echoes sounding darker.
Included VST Instruments Padshop SR Parameters With these buttons, you can change the sample rate. Lower sample rates basically reduce the high frequency content and sound quality, but the pitch is not altered. This is useful to emulate the lo-fi sounds of older digital synths. • If the F button is active, the program of the selected part plays back with the sample rate set in the host application.
Included VST Instruments Prologue Prologue is modelled on subtractive synthesis, the method used in classic analog synthesizers. It has the following basic features: • Multimode filter Variable slope low-pass and high-pass, plus band-pass and notch filter modes. • Three oscillators, each with 4 standard waveforms plus an assortment of specialized waveforms. • Frequency modulation. • Ring Modulation. • Built-in effects. • Prologue receives MIDI on all MIDI channels.
Included VST Instruments Prologue Sound Parameters Oscillator Section This section contains parameters affecting the 3 oscillators. These are located in upper half of the instrument panel. Selecting Waveforms Each oscillator has a number of waveforms that can be selected by clicking on the waveform name in the box located in each oscillator section. Sawtooth This waveform contains all harmonics and produces a bright and rich sound.
Included VST Instruments Prologue Triangle The triangle waveform generates only a few harmonics, spaced at odd harmonic numbers, which produces a slightly hollow sound. Sine The sine wave is the simplest possible waveform, with no harmonics (overtones). The sine wave produces a neutral, soft timbre. Formant 1–12 Formant waveforms emphasizes certain frequency bands.
Included VST Instruments Prologue Fine (±50 cent) Fine-tunes the oscillator pitch in cent increments (100th of a semitone). This also affects all oscillators. Wave Mod (±50) This parameter is only active if the Wave Mod button is activated beside the waveform selection box. Wave modulation works by adding a phase-shifted copy of the oscillator output to itself, which produces waveform variations. For example if a sawtooth waveform is used, activating WM produces a pulse waveform.
Included VST Instruments Prologue Wave Mod (±50) This parameter is only active if the Wave Mod button next to the waveform selector is activated. Wave modulation works by adding a phase-shifted copy of the oscillator output to itself, which produces waveform variations. For example, if a sawtooth waveform is used, activating WM produces a pulse waveform. By modulating the WM parameter with an LFO, classic PWM (pulse width modulation) is produced. Wave modulation can be applied to any waveform.
Included VST Instruments Prologue Ratio (1–16) This parameter is only active if the Freq Mod button is activated. It adjusts the amount of frequency modulation applied to oscillator 3. It is normally referred to as “FM index”. Sync button (On/Off) If Sync is activated, Osc 3 is slaved to Osc 1. This means that every time Osc 1 completes its cycle, Osc 3 is forced to start its cycle from the beginning. This produces a characteristic sound, suitable for lead playing.
Included VST Instruments Prologue Portamento This parameter makes the pitch glide between the notes you play. The parameter setting determines the time it takes for the pitch to glide from one note to the next. Turn the knob clockwise for longer glide time. The Mode switch allows you to apply glide only if you play a legato note. Legato mode only works with monophonic parts. Ring Modulation Ring modulators multiply two audio signals.
Included VST Instruments Prologue The circle in the middle contains the filter parameters. The central control sets the filter cutoff and the outer ring the filter type. Filter type Sets the filter type to low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, or notch. Cutoff Controls the filter frequency or cutoff. If a low-pass filter is used, it can control the opening and closing of the filter, producing the classic sweeping synthesizer sound. How this parameter operates is governed by the filter type.
Included VST Instruments Prologue 18 dB LP This low-pass filter also has a cascade design, attenuating frequencies above the cutoff frequency with a 18 dB/octave slope, as used in the classic TB 303 synth. 24 dB LP This filter type attenuates frequencies above the cutoff frequency with a 24 dB/octave slope that produces a warm and fat sound.
Included VST Instruments Prologue The following pages are available: • The LFO page has two low frequency oscillators (LFOs) for modulating parameters. • The ENV page contains the four envelope generators that can be assigned to control parameters. • The Event page contains the common MIDI controllers (Mod wheel, Aftertouch, etc.) and their assignments. • The EFX page offers three separate effect types: Distortion, Delay, and Modulation.
Included VST Instruments Prologue Sync mode (Part/MIDI/Voice/Key) Sets the sync mode for the LFO. RELATED LINKS Assigning LFO Modulation Destinations on page 222 About the Sync Modes The Sync modes determine how the LFO cycle affects the notes you play. Part In this mode, the LFO cycle is free running and affects all the voices in sync. Free running means that the LFO cycles continuously, and does not reset when a note is played.
Included VST Instruments Prologue Assigning LFO Modulation Destinations You can assign a modulation destination for an LFO. PROCEDURE 1. Click in the Mod Dest box for one of the LFOs. A pop-up menu appears in which all possible modulation destinations are shown. All Sound parameters as well as most LFO and Envelope parameters are available as destinations. 2. Select a destination, for example, Cut. The selected modulation destination is now shown in the list.
Included VST Instruments Prologue 3. Using the same basic method, you can add any number of velocity destinations for the LFO. They are all listed in the Vel Dest box. • To remove a velocity destination, click on its name in the list and select Off from the pop-up menu. LFO modulation velocity control If you follow the steps above and select the Cut parameter as a Velocity destination, the following happens: • The harder you strike the key, the more the Cut parameter is modulated by the LFO.
Included VST Instruments Prologue • By default, Envelope 1 is assigned to the master volume, and therefore acts as an amplitude envelope. The amplitude envelope adjusts how the volume of the sound changes from the time you press a key until the key is released. If no amplitude envelope is assigned, there is no output. • Envelope 2 is by default assigned to the Level parameter. The Envelope parameters are as follows: Attack The attack phase is the time it takes from zero to the maximum value.
Included VST Instruments Prologue Assigning Envelope Modulation Destinations You can assign a modulation destination for an envelope. PROCEDURE 1. Click in the Mod Dest box for one of the envelopes. A pop-up menu appears in which all possible modulation destinations are shown. All Sound parameters as well as most LFO and Envelope parameters are available as destinations. 2. Select a destination, for example, Cut. The selected modulation destination is now shown in the list.
Included VST Instruments Prologue Envelope modulation velocity control If you follow the steps above and select the Cut parameter as a Velocity destination, the following happens: • The harder you strike the key, the more the parameter is modulated by the envelope. • If you enter a negative value for the velocity modulation amount, the opposite happens; the harder you play the less the Cut parameter is modulated by the Envelope.
Included VST Instruments Prologue 2. Select a destination. The selected modulation destination is now shown in the list. Beside the destination, a default value (50) has been set. The value represents the modulation amount when the controller is at its full range. • You can set positive and negative modulation values by clicking on the value in the list, typing in a new value, and pressing [Enter]. To enter negative values, type a minus sign followed by the value. 3.
Included VST Instruments Prologue Filter Sets the crossover frequency of the distortion filter. The distortion filter consists of a low-pass filter and a high-pass filter with a cutoff frequency equal to the crossover frequency. Tone Controls the relative amount of low-pass and high-pass filtered signal. Level Controls the output level of the effect. Delay You can choose between 3 basic delay characteristics: • Stereo Delay has two separate delay lines panned left and right.
Included VST Instruments Prologue • Flanger is composed of two independent delay lines with feedback for the left and the right channel. The delay time of both delays is modulated by one LFO with adjustable frequency. • Chorus produces a rich chorus effect with 4 delays modulated by four independent LFOs. Song Sync Activates/Deactivates tempo sync of the Rate parameter. Rate Sets the rate of the LFOs modulating the delay time.
Included VST Instruments Retrologue Retrologue Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X – X Retrologue is described in detail in a separate PDF document, which can be accessed via the ? button on the plug-in interface. Spector Cubase LE Included with – Cubase Cubase Cubase AI Elements Artist – – X Cubase Pro Nuendo NEK X – X The synthesis is based around a spectrum filter.
Included VST Instruments Spector • Each oscillator produces two basic waveforms, labeled A and B. You can choose between six different waveforms, independently selected for A and B. • The two waveforms pass through separate spectrum filters (A and B). You can draw different spectrum contours for the two filters, or select a contour from the included presets. • The Cut 1 & 2 parameters allow you to shift the frequency range of the spectrum filter.
Included VST Instruments Spector Coarse and Fine These parameters provide overall transposition and tuning of the oscillators (common for all oscillators, A and B waveforms). Oscillator Pop-up Menu This pop-up menu is opened by clicking on the arrow below the central section (which illustrates the selected oscillator configuration). 6 Osc 6 oscillators with the same pitch. 6 Osc 1:2 3 oscillators with base pitch and 3 pitched one octave down.
Included VST Instruments Spector Detune Detunes the oscillators. Low values give gentle chorus-like detuning. Raising the control detunes the oscillators by several semitones for special effects. Raster Reduces the number of harmonics present in the oscillator waveforms in the following manner: • If 0 is selected, all harmonics are present. • If 1 is selected, only every second harmonic is present. • If 2 is selected, only every third harmonic is present. And so on.
Included VST Instruments Spector Cut I and II These parameters work like cutoff frequency controls on a conventional filter: With the Cut controls at the maximum setting, the full frequency range is used for the spectrum filter. Lowering the Cut controls gradually moves the entire contour down in frequency, closing the filter. NOTE • If a 2 oscillator configuration is used, you can set different cutoffs for the two oscillators.
Included VST Instruments Spector The following pages are available: • The LFO page has two low frequency oscillators (LFOs) for modulating parameters. • The ENV page contains the four envelope generators that can be assigned to control parameters. • The Event page contains the common MIDI controllers (Mod wheel, Aftertouch, etc.) and their assignments. • The EFX page offers three separate effect types: Distortion, Delay, and Modulation.
Included VST Instruments Spector Sync mode (Part/MIDI/Voice/Key) Sets the sync mode for the LFO. RELATED LINKS Assigning LFO Modulation Destinations on page 222 About the Sync Modes The Sync modes determine how the LFO cycle affects the notes you play. Part In this mode, the LFO cycle is free running and affects all the voices in sync. Free running means that the LFO cycles continuously, and does not reset when a note is played.
Included VST Instruments Spector Assigning LFO Modulation Destinations You can assign a modulation destination for an LFO. PROCEDURE 1. Click in the Mod Dest box for one of the LFOs. A pop-up menu appears in which all possible modulation destinations are shown. All Sound parameters as well as most LFO and Envelope parameters are available as destinations. 2. Select a destination, for example, Cut. The selected modulation destination is now shown in the list.
Included VST Instruments Spector 3. Using the same basic method, you can add any number of velocity destinations for the LFO. They are all listed in the Vel Dest box. • To remove a velocity destination, click on its name in the list and select Off from the pop-up menu. LFO modulation velocity control If you follow the steps above and select the Cut parameter as a Velocity destination, the following happens: • The harder you strike the key, the more the Cut parameter is modulated by the LFO.
Included VST Instruments Spector • By default, Envelope 1 is assigned to the master volume, and therefore acts as an amplitude envelope. The amplitude envelope adjusts how the volume of the sound changes from the time you press a key until the key is released. If no amplitude envelope is assigned, there is no output. • Envelope 2 is by default assigned to the Level parameter. The Envelope parameters are as follows: Attack The attack phase is the time it takes from zero to the maximum value.
Included VST Instruments Spector Assigning Envelope Modulation Destinations You can assign a modulation destination for an envelope. PROCEDURE 1. Click in the Mod Dest box for one of the envelopes. A pop-up menu appears in which all possible modulation destinations are shown. All Sound parameters as well as most LFO and Envelope parameters are available as destinations. 2. Select a destination, for example, Cut. The selected modulation destination is now shown in the list.
Included VST Instruments Spector Envelope modulation velocity control If you follow the steps above and select the Cut parameter as a Velocity destination, the following happens: • The harder you strike the key, the more the parameter is modulated by the envelope. • If you enter a negative value for the velocity modulation amount, the opposite happens; the harder you play the less the Cut parameter is modulated by the Envelope.
Included VST Instruments Spector 2. Select a destination. The selected modulation destination is now shown in the list. Beside the destination, a default value (50) has been set. The value represents the modulation amount when the controller is at its full range. • You can set positive and negative modulation values by clicking on the value in the list, typing in a new value, and pressing [Enter]. To enter negative values, type a minus sign followed by the value. 3.
Included VST Instruments Spector Filter Sets the crossover frequency of the distortion filter. The distortion filter consists of a low-pass filter and a high-pass filter with a cutoff frequency equal to the crossover frequency. Tone Controls the relative amount of low-pass and high-pass filtered signal. Level Controls the output level of the effect. Delay You can choose between 3 basic delay characteristics: • Stereo Delay has two separate delay lines panned left and right.
Included VST Instruments Spector • Flanger is composed of two independent delay lines with feedback for the left and the right channel. The delay time of both delays is modulated by one LFO with adjustable frequency. • Chorus produces a rich chorus effect with 4 delays modulated by four independent LFOs. Song Sync Activates/Deactivates tempo sync of the Rate parameter. Rate Sets the rate of the LFOs modulating the delay time.
Included VST Instruments Diagrams Diagrams Prologue 265
Included VST Instruments Diagrams Mystic Spector 266
