Sunvox assign button series#

Used to recreate the sound after the release of the mechanism. Key Off - the Element will only sound when the Key is released or the sustain pedal is released. This allows more natural phrasing when attempting to play fluid woodwind or horn sounds, and can be used to great effect on lead sounds like electric guitar and solo string sounds, as well. The synth engine will 'knit' this waveform into the sounding phrase. The Legato XA Control feature allows the legato performing gesture to recall an entirely different flute Waveform, one that is without the attack portion of the wave (the sampled data is 'offset' so the player's attack is not included). Typically, a flute sample is recorded with the player attacking the note, making playing a legato phrase impossible with samples. When this Element's Waveform excludes the attack portion of the instrument, you can get a more natural legato phrasing result. If a new key is pressed before the original is released then, and only then, will this Element be called upon to sound.

Legato - the Element will only sound when the Part is set to mono and a legato gesture is used on the keyboard. Normal - the Element will sound when the Note Limit, Velocity Limit and other programmed requirements are met. This control is deep within the sound engine and directly affects the behavior of sounds produced and is an integral part of the dynamic performance capability of this technology. Each Element can specifically use the Assign Switch 1 and/or Assign Switch 2 to setup conditions under which this particular Element will reproduce sound. The XA CONTROL is found within the individual Element of an AWM2 PART (not with the other Control Assign settings).

Sunvox assign button series#

(Please note: The Live Set that is used in the Mastering MODX series is located here): These functions are assigned on a per AWM2 Element basis include: Normal, Legato, Key Off, Cycle, Random, Assign Switch Off, Assign Switch 1 On, Assign Switch 2 On. It is the way that different articulations can be recalled instantaneously and smoothly 'knitted' into the sound you are performing. The XA CONTROL is designed to be musically invisible. but also can be used as a musical tool to expand your performance palette. They can be used within the PART setup to flip/switch any available parameter - bring in an effect, change speed of an effect parameter, etc., etc. When studying the Preset PERFORMANCES, knowing what to look for, and where to find it, concerning the Assign Switches is going to be important. The 'latch' setting would be more appropriate for extended play. A good example of 'latch' would be the String Orchestra Performance 'MediumLargeSection' where engaging 'Assign Switch 1' changes the Element set that is playing from the bowed orchestra to a pizzicato articulation. Press > “Common” in blue, lower left corner > “General':Ī good example would be some of the acoustic guitar Performances ('Steel Twin Gallery'), where the Assign Switch 1 is used as a 'momentary' switch to bring in a harmonic, and Assign Switch 2 is used to articulate a muted note. This is programmed on the following screen: You decide based on how you wish to perform the articulation. This momentary or latch behavior is programmable on a per PERFORMANCE basis so that each can react as you expect. The switch can be momentary (works like a sustain pedal, you must hold it for it to take affect) or the switch can be latch (works like typical light switch, it stays on until pressed again). They can be used to send an ON or OFF message (typical switch). If you see a Part with a name including 'AF1', 'AF2' or 'AF1&2', it will be referring to these two switches located just to the right of your Modulation Wheel. In MODX, these are now referred to as Assign Switch 1 and Assign Switch 2. Available within the Control Set to act as either a momentary or latching switch for those parameters requiring this type of control, but also a new performance enhancing role where they controlled the XA CONTROL (Expanded Articulation Control) functions. The and buttons had a dual role, if you will.

These were introduced back in 2007 when the Motif ES evolved into the Motif XS. Bad Mister wraps up this 'deep dive' into the functionality of the MODX with Assign Switches.Ĭlosing out this introduction into programming basics and Mastering MODX, we'd like to make mention of the Assignable Function buttons.