switching. If however, you overlap the two samples' velocities (for example,
sample 1 is triggered in the 1 to 80 velocity range while sample 2 is
triggered in the 50 to 100 velocity range) you create what is known as a
velocity crossfade. In the crossover region (50 to 80) the volume of one
sample is successively reduced, while the volume of the other sample is
successively increased until only one sample is heard.
The Vol (Volume) setting adjusts the volume of samples. This parameter is
useful when the samples used in a multisampled instrument have different
volume levels. Adjusting the Vol setting enables multisamples to be
matched to each other thereby producing a more realistic Instrument. The
Vol setting can also be used to adjust the volume of individual samples
within layered Instruments in order to make them sound smoother.
The Octave, Semitone and Cent controls are used to set the Generator's
pitch. Octave sets the Generator pitch in octaves. A range of -3 to +3
octaves is available. Semitone sets the Generator pitch in semitones. A
range of -11 to +11 semitones is available. Cent sets the oscillator pitch in
cents (a semitone is equal to 100 cents). A range of -100 to +100 cents is
available.
The Smooth (“Smoothing”) setting determines the degree of loop-
smoothing when loop points are used. The maximum setting is 99.9%. A
setting of 50% means that half of the loop's length is used for smoothing.
Depending on the loop length, a typical setting is between 5 and 20%. It's
best to use higher smoothing settings for shorter loops. Smoothing cannot
be applied when the loop start point is the same as the sample start point.
Range: 0.1...99.9.
Waveform Window
The Waveform window is used to load a sample as well as to control the
sample’s playback parameters. It contains the following controls: Waveform
Display Selector, Sample, Snap, Reverse, Root, Waveform Display, View
Slider and Magnification.
The Waveform Display Selector consists of a vertical series of triangular
arrows pointing to the right. It is located to the left of the Waveform display.
Each arrow displays the waveform for the corresponding sample slot.
The Sample control is used for loading and unloading samples. The Load
button (folder symbol) opens a dialog that lets you select a file for loading.
The Previous and Next buttons allow you to traverse a list of samples. Once
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