Attack
Operation Manual
10
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MIDI Functions
The MIDI interface of the Attack is identical in its most aspects to the interface of most
common synthesizers. When the MIDI connection is set up, the Attack can be played
over the key range from C1 to G9 if required. The 24 sounds can be played through
MIDI notes C1 to B2, thus affording 1 sound per key. This is a common layout for a
drum and percussion synthesiser, making it possible to play the sounds on the keyboard
next to each other.
Additionally, the upper 12 sounds of the Attack can be played melodically and po-
lyphonically on the keyboard on MIDI Channels 1 through 12. This is because the At-
tack is capable of producing other sounds such as basses or leads with its synthesis
functions. These sounds call for playing over a greater key range than 1 key. For these
12 sounds, the key range from C3 to G9 is available for melodic playing.
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Please note that playing sounds melodically is only possible for the upper 12
sounds on MIDI channels 1 to 12.
Playing the Attack Polyphonically
The Attack offers a 5 octave keyboard. If you choose one of the upper 12 sounds with
the sound select button, the Attack’s keyboard and pitch bender appears on-screen, al-
lowing you to play the selected sound melodically with your mouse on that keyboard
or via a connected MIDI keyboard. As soon as you select one of the lower 12 sounds,
the keyboard becomes invisible.
MIDI Control of the Attack
All functions of the Attack can be controlled by MIDI controller data. The sounds 1
through 12 receive MIDI controllers from #12 to #59, while sounds 13 through 24 re-
ceive #72 to #119. This is only possible when transmitting on channels 1 through 12.
Channel 16 is reserved for controlling both delays with controllers. As an addendum to
this manual, you’ll find a table showing all the controller assignments.
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Example: You want to distort a snare drum on Sound 2 dynamically. Therefore,
you create controller data on MIDI channel 2 (= Sound 2) for the Drive parameter
(MIDI controller #39). At the same time you want to bring up ring modulation for
a bass on Sound 16. To do this you create a MIDI controller #89 on MIDI channel
4 (= Sound 16). If you want to change the parameter of Delay 1, use the cor-
responding MIDI controller on MIDI channel 16.
You can control the knobs of the Attack with an external MIDI controller unit (a hard-
ware fader or knob box) or a MIDI master keyboard. Additional MIDI controller data
can be created graphically or numerically on an editor (e.g. the List or Controller Editor
of Cubase VST). The corresponding MIDI controllers and their assignments can be
found in the table on page xx in this manual.
Please note that control changes edit the sound instantly, just like automation that uses
system exclusive data.
Special Function Modulation Wheel
The modulation wheel of your master keyboard (MIDI controller 1) is only available for
sounds 13 through 24 on the MIDI Channels 1 through 12. It controls Cutoff, in a ran-
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