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7.5.1 Which Parameters Are Modulatable?
All the modulatable parameters are found in Plug-ins or Channel properties (e.g., you cannot
modulate the Pattern Length or the Step Grid resolution). This means that all modulatable pa-
rameters are found in a Parameter page of the Control area (when the software is in Arrange
view).
In order to be modulatable, parameters of Plug-ins and Channel properties have to meet fol-
lowing requirements:
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The parameter must be controlled by a knob or a button in the software. Most parameters
controlled by selectors (e.g., for selecting an operating mode or a filter type) cannot be
modulated — however there are a few exceptions.
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The parameter must be at the Group or Sound level. Parameters at the Master level cannot
be modulated.
This second rule is also true for Plug-ins: if a Plug-in is loaded at the Master level, its
parameters will not be modulatable — but the same Plug-in loaded at the Group or
Sound level will have its parameters modulatable.
Almost all parameters meeting these requirements can be modulated, the only exceptions be-
ing:
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Plug-ins:
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Saturator: in Tube mode, the Bass Overload button ( MAIN section) and Bypass button
( EQ section).
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Percussion (Drumsynth): in Fractal mode, the Tune Hold button in the Main page.
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Channel properties:
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Sound’s and Group’s Output properties: the Cue button in the Audio page.
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Group’s Input properties: the Root Note knob in the MIDI page.
At the Sound and Group level the same parameters are both automatable and modulata-
ble. For more information on automation please refer to section
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8.2.3, Controlling Pa-
rameters via MIDI and Host Automation .
Working with Patterns
Recording and Editing Modulation
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