Amount Knobs
: The amount of modulation is set by these three knobs located just above each source label. Please note that these
knobs are unipolar.
Activating Modulations (3)
: Clicking on each modulation node will activate the modulation set by the amount knob(s). Modulations
can be positive, negative or deactivated. A green diode indicates a positive modulation. A red diode a negative modulation. When the
node is greyed, no modulation is engaged. Clicking on the controls follows the following cycle : Positive mod activated
Negative
mod activated
Neutral state (no modulation)
Positive modulation activated aso.
The Macro Modulation Matrix Area
The Macro Area works in a very similar way to the Matrix Area, except that, this
time, the modulations sources and targets are not fixed, and that you can freely define
them by selecting up to 2 sources (1) , and 8 targets (4) among more than one
hundred parameters.
The Macro Modulations knobs are also replicated in the Eazy Page, so its a good way
for sound designers to build some more/less crazy modulations that less advanced
users can benefit of when playing the drumkits (or just to program your own macros
and have quick access to them in the Eazy Synthesis Page)
To program a Macro :
1/ Just select the source parameter ( named Modulator ) by clicking in the Source Name Control located under the amount knob. (1)
2/ Select up to 4 targets ( Destinations ) in the drop-down list displayed when you click in one of the 4 target zone names.(4)
3/ Once the source and at least one destination have been selected, don't forget to specificity the intensity of the modulation with the
amount knob (2) .
4/ Activate the modulation by clicking on the Activation Diodes (3) . A green diode indicates positive modulation, and a red diode
negative modulation. A grey diode indicates that the modulation is not active. You can cycle thru the 3 states of the Activation Diode
(Positive, Negative, deactivated) by repeatedly clicking on it.
List of Modulation Sources
: The 3 Envelopes, the 2 LFOs, Fixed, Sequencer line parameters (Velocity etc), the three oscillators
( Whatever they status )
List of Modulation Targets
: Oscillators ( Frequency, level, waveform), Envelopes levels and Segments values (ADSR), LFOs :
(Rate, waveforms, Level) Filter ( Cut-Off, Resonance, Drive ), Some effects parameters
Note : LFO Waveform refers to the symettry of the waveform ( similar to PWM in case of the Pulse wf) Please note that modulating
the LFO width has no effect when the Sine Waveform is selected.
FM synthesis
: The Macro Modulation Matrix is the place where you can perform FM synthesis between all oscillators. Just select
one oscillator as a source, and up to 3 oscillators as destination(s).
Tip : Midi Automation : Please note that most parameters can also be assigned to a Midi Controller to be automatized. To know more
about this, please consult the Midi Cc assignation part of this manual
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Pattern Management
StiX offers 12 (Twelve) Patterns where you can store different sequences & rhythms. These Patterns can be organized and combined
in the Song Mode (Next Chapter of this manual) to build complex, sophisticated drum tracks. They can also be chained Live by
triggering them via your Midi Keyboard or device.
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