Apple MainStage 3 Instruments - MainStage 3 Instruments

Crossfade (Xfade) parameters
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Amount field: Expands the velocity range of all zones by applying an identical value to each
layered zone. The crossfade takes place in the extended velocity range area. When the Amount
parameter is set to 0, EXS24 mkII switches from one zone to another.
Note: You can also set other modulation sources, such as the modulation wheel of your MIDI
keyboard, to modulate the Amount parameter. If you do this, the Amount parameter still
functions in the same way, but the crossfade is triggered by the modulation wheel rather than
by velocity.
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Type pop-up menu: Choose the curve type for your velocity crossfade:
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dB lin (dB linear): A logarithmic curve that evenly crossfades between zones
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linear (gain linear): A convex crossfade curve with a rapid volume fade toward the end
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Eq. Pow (equal power): A nonlinear curve with a rapid level increase at the beginning of the
fade. This is useful if your crossfade seems to drop in volume part way through.
EXS24 mkII pitch parameters
The EXS24 mkII pitch parameters enable you to adjust the tuning and transposition of the
loaded sampler instrument.
Pitch parameters
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Tune knob: Rotate to raise or lower the pitch of the sampler instrument in semitone
increments. At the centered position—click the small 0 at the top—no pitch change occurs.
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Transpose field: Transpose EXS24 mkII in semitone increments. This not only affects the pitch
but also moves the zones by the specified value.
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Random knob: Rotate to set the amount of random detuning applied to each voice. Use this
parameter to simulate the tuning drift of analog synthesizers or to thicken the sound. Random
is also effective when you are emulating various stringed instruments.
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Fine knob: Rotate to tune the sampler instrument in cent increments—1/100th of a semitone.
Use this parameter to correct samples that are slightly out of tune or to create a thick
chorus-like effect.
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Pitch Bend Up and Down pop-up menus: Set the upper and lower limit of pitch bends—in
semitones—that can be introduced by moving your keyboard’s pitch bend wheel. A value of 0
disables pitch bends.
Note: When you choose Linked in the Pitch Bend Down pop-up menu, the bend range is
identical in both directions—for example, if you assign an upward bend of 4 semitones, the
downward bend is also set to 4 semitones, resulting in a combined bend range of 8 semitones
(9, if you include the standard pitch, or “no bend” position).
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