3. Playing the Lightpad Block
3.1 Five Dimensional Touch or 5D Touch
The Lightpad Block is a multidimensional instrument that lets you modulate sound through
five dimensions of touch. NOISE is optimised to respond to these dimensions of touch.
Through simple movements and gestures, you can shape sound easily and discover new
modes of expression. The icons below depict the Five
Dimensions of Touch
on the
Lightpad Block. The
Five Dimensions of Touch
are:
Strike
: The velocity and force with which a finger makes contact with the
Lightpad Surface
.
This dimension of touch corresponds to MIDI velocity on a standard keyboard.
Press
: The pressure applied to the Lightpad Surface after the initial
Strike
. The
Lightpad
Surface
responds to each moment of continuous touch, transmitting minute variations of
pressure to sound. This continuous pressure-sensitivity allows for swells, fades, and other
detailed expressions.
Glide
: Horizontal left and right movements on the playing surface.
Glide
movements bend
and adjust pitch as naturally as on a string instrument, allowing effects such as vibrato and
glissando, all on a polyphonic basis.
Glide
is typically assigned to pitch, but it can be
assigned to other sound parameters.
Lift
: The release velocity or speed of liftoff from the play. You can assign
Lift
to most sound
parameters in
Equator
and other compatible synths. For example, a rapid
lift
can create a
lingering resonance or a hard pluck.
The Five MIDI messages of the four Dimensions of Touch:
Strike
sends note-on messages in addition to velocity 0-127.
Press
sends poly or channel pressure (aftertouch).
Glide
sends pitch bend.
Slide
sends MIDI CC 74
Lift
sends note-off and release velocity 0-127.
