Apple MainStage 3 Instruments - MainStage 3 Instruments

Vintage Clav Pitch parameters
The Pitch parameters affect the tuning of the selected model.
Pitch parameters
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Tune slider: Drag to adjust tuning in one-cent intervals. A value of 0 equals concert pitch A
440 Hz.
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Stretch Tuning slider: Vintage Clav is tuned to an equal-tempered scale. You can deviate from
this standard tuning by using Stretch to alter the tuning in the bass and treble ends of the
sound. This simulates the way stringed keyboard instruments such as pianos are tuned (see
information below).
Note: Use of both Warmth and Stretch may result in a detuned sound that is quite similar to a
heavy chorus effect. In some instances, this effect may be so extreme that Vintage Clav sounds
out of tune with your project or concert.
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Warmth slider: Drag to set the amount of random deviation from an equal-tempered scale.
High values add life to sounds. The Warmth parameter can be useful when you are emulating
an instrument that has not been tuned for a while, or for slightly thickening a sound. When
you are playing chords, the Warmth parameter creates a slight detuning or beating effect
between notes.
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Pitch Wheel slider: Drag to determine the pitch bend range in semitone steps. You can use your
keyboard’s pitch bend wheel/stick to control pitch bends.
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Pitch Pressure slider: On an original D6, applying pressure (aftertouch) to a depressed key raises
the pitch slightly. Pitch pressure emulates this behavior. Pitch Pressure parameter values to the
left of the center position lower the pitch slightly with aftertouch messages. Values to the right
raise pitch.
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