ARTURIA – Matrix-12 V – USER MANUAL
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USER INTERFACE
In this chapter we will give an overview of the features available to you with Matrix-
12 V. As with every Arturia product, we have gone to great lengths to make the use
of this software instrument as simple and as much fun as possible, while also striving
to make sure you never run out of new things to do with it as your knowledge
expands. After reading this chapter you should be ready to delve as deeply into the
workings of Matrix-12 V as you would like.
3.1
The virtual keyboard
The virtual keyboard lets you play a sound without connecting an external MIDI
device; just click a key to hear the active Voice. Drag the cursor across the keys to
hear a glissando.
The Matrix-12 V virtual keyboard and Levers
Note also the Levers to the left of the virtual keys. Lever 1 is available as a modulation
source, while spring-loaded Lever 2 is usually dedicated to pitch bend purposes.
Either can be routed to other destinations on the Modulation Page, though.
3.2
Toolbar
The toolbar that runs along the top edge of the instrument both in standalone and
plug-in mode provides access to many useful features. Let’s look at them in detail.
The first seven of these options can be found by clicking on the Matrix-12 V section
at the very top left hand corner of the instrument window.
3.2.1
Save Preset
The first option lets you save a preset. If you select this, you are presented with a
window where you can enter information about the preset. In addition to naming it
you can enter the author name, select a bank and type and select some tags that
describe the sound. This information can be read by the preset browser and is useful
for searching the preset banks later. You can also enter freeform text comments in
the Comments field, which is handy for providing a more detailed description.
