Export Kit (7)
: Will export the current drumkit as a file. You can specify a name for this file, and it will open your OS browser to let
you choose the location on your HDs
Import Kit (7)
: Will open a dialog box allowing you to browse your HDs and load a previously saved DrumKit.
Please note that StiX Drumkits have their own file format. They are very useful to port DrumKits between systems running under
different OS on different computers, or for Workgroups to exchange data.
DrumPads Area
There are 10 drumpads, with familiar names, though you can create or load any sound in any pad if you wish so.
( So you can load a second snare drum sound in the Low Tom slot for example )
The 10 Drumpads are located at the top of StiX GUI, and are always visible. (1)
Select ing Drumpads : Left Click on a pad
: When you left click on a drumpad,
you select it
, and therefore can edit it’s settings in
the Eazy or Advanced synthesis pages. The selected Drumpad will also be the one edited in the Advanced Sequencer Tab
Playing Drumpads : Right Click on a drumpad
: By Right Clicking on the pads you’ll trigger the drum sounds associated to each
drum pad. You can also play the drumpads on your Midi Keyboard ( C1 Octave range ), or by clicking on the virtual keyboard located
at the bottom left of StiX GUI.
Copy Drumpad
: Will copy the drum sound currently loaded in the selected DrumPad (2)
Paste Drumpad
: Will paste the previously copied drum sound in the selected DrumPad. (2)
Editing Drum Sounds
Each Drum Pad has its own synthesis engine, and you can save and recall any Drum Pad as a preset
Drumpads can be edited in two ways : The Easy Page, and the Advanced Synthesis Page.
To select the drumpad you want to edit, just click on it in the Drumpad area. The Easy or Advanced synthesis editor will immediately
reflect the synthesis parameters for this drumpad.
Note :
Alternative methods to select a drumpad for edition : Click on its name in the Sequencer
The Easy Edit Synthesis Page
The Easy Page is populated with a few Magic Buttons (Macro Commands) that let you edit your drum sounds in a very fast,
convenient and efficient way :
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