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Getting Started
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The Controllers
VL1 Controller Parameters
Any of the physical controllers listed above can be assigned to control any of the
VL1’s controller parameters:
The amount of breath pressure applied to a reed or mouthpiece, or
the speed of the bow applied to a string. Pressure variations affect
both volume and timbre.
The tightness of the lips against the reed or against each other. In a
string instrument voice Embouchure corresponds to how strongly the
bow is pressed against the string. Affects both pitch and timbre.
Changes the length of the air column, and thereby the pitch of the
sound. The PITCH wheel is usually assigned to this parameter.
A standard vibrato (pitch modulation) effect. An extensive range of
parameters makes it possible to achieve extremely natural vibrato
effects. The amounts of vibrato applied via pitch and embouchure, for
example, are independently programmable.
Simulates the half-tonguing technique used by saxophone players by
changing the “slit” of the reed. The slit is the space between the tip of
the reed and the mouthpiece.
Unlike Pressure, this parameter simply controls the volume of the
sound without varying timbre.
Drives the entire system into chaotic oscillation, creating effects that
can only be achieved with physical modeling technology.
Adds breath noise. The sound of the breath noise itself can be varied
over a wide range using the EDIT mode “Breath Noise” parameters
— Feature Reference manual page 73.
A periodic pressure modulation which produces the “growl” effect
often heard in wind instruments. Like vibrato, an extensive range of
parameters allow remarkably realistic effects.
Controls the characteristics of the simulated player’s lungs, trachea,
and oral cavity. Can add a realistic “roughness” to the sound.
Similar to the dynamic filters found in many conventional synthesiz-
ers. The VL1 filter has selectable high-pass, bandpass, band elimina-
tion, and low-pass modes.
The Harmonic Enhancer can vary the harmonic structure of the sound
over a wide range. The Harmonic Enhancer also includes parameters
that affect breath noise and several reed characteristics.
Simulates the effect of damping at the end of the air column or string.
Affects both pitch and timbre.
Similar to the above, but simulating the effect of absorption at the end
of the air column or string. In the case of a wind instrument, the
Damping and Absorption parameters control the diameter and shape
of the bell.
Pressure
Embouchure
Pitch
Vibrato
Tonguing
Amplitude
Scream
Breath Noise
Growl
Throat Formant
Dynamic Filter
Harmonic Enhancer
Damping
Absorption
Summary of Contents for VL-1
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