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WELCOME! Thank you for downloading or purchasing Plektron Guitar Amp This guide explains how to use GA quickly and easily.
DETAILS Plektron GA is only compatible with Microsoft Windows systems. The stand-alone version requires the use of an ASIO driver while the plugin version requires the use of a sequencer compatible with VST plugins. Microsoft Windows OS: Windows® XP Vista® (32/64 Bit) Windows 7® (32/64 Bit) Minimum required: Pentium4® or AMD, 2GHz or higher (multicore reccomended) 512MB RAM ASIO® board for standalone use VST host for vst plugin use Midi controller (reccomended)
INSTALLATION After downloading from plektronfx.com GA site: extract the zip file and copy /move the folder in your folder VstPlugIns Install the GA.TTF font click with the right mouse button on "guitar amp 2.0.exe" then "send to" then "desktop shortcut"
PREVIEW
GA is divided into three main areas:: RACK TOOLS MANAGER Rack: this section includes the different modules (amplifiers, cabinets, effects, etc) Tools: this section categorizes all the modules included in GA. The categories are as follows: Amps, Cabs and dist, Modulation, Filter and Eq, Reverb and Delay and finally Utility. To change category click on the left or right arrow to move to the next or previous category.
Manager: in this section you can manage the various presets.
SETUP Before starting to use GA some settings are required. To open the SETUP panel click “SETUP” in the manager section. Attention: Some settings are only available in stand-alone mode.
Quality: it adjusts the refresh rate, set to "normal" in case more resources to the system are required. Aspect: GA look can be changed in different colours. Zoom Level: the window size can be changed (only in stand alone mode) Audio device: set the ASIO driver to use, in case you don’t have a sound card with ASIO driver , install alternative drivers as asio4all www.asio4all.com. (only in stand alone mode) Audio settings: open the settings panel of the sound card selected Input: it select the audio input of your soundcard and assign to input A or B of GA Midi in device: set up to two MIDI controller (only in stand alone mode) To confirm and save the settings, click OK or CANCEL.
ACTIVATION When you start GA the demo mode is active, it has all the features but every 10 seconds the signal is interrupted. If you have purchased a license, it’s enough entering the serial number.
Open the Setup panel, enter the serial number you received by email in the blank field, double-click on SAVE-OK. If the serial number is correct and the operation is successful, you will get the following screen.
RACK
Now you can start using Plektron Guitar Amp! GA uses inputs 1 and 2 of your audio card, so connect your instrument guitar / bass. From the Tool bar to the right, choose one of the available modules, then click on the thumbnail and drag to the rack so that a red bar appears, release and the module will be loaded into the rack. If some modules are already present in the rack, drag a new module in the rack and then move up or down, the module will be placed in the point shown by the red bar. In GA the audio signal is sequential, then the module INPUT immediately goes to the form in which it will process the signal up to the MASTER module, then the order of the modules influence the effect on the final sound. To move a module, it is enough placing the pointer over the module right edge, the pointer changes from an arrow to a hand, now drag the mouse at the point where you want to move the module. The red bar indicates where the modules is going to be placed. To remove a module, press the CLOSE button on each form. When the rack area is full, you can scroll the view by using the sidebar.
PRESET MANAGER prev.
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bank presets save/load
GA includes already many presets divided into preset bank. To load a preset bank click on “preset bank window” and choose one, click on the + o – button to move to the next or previous preset. Every bank contains 32 editable presets. It is also possible to directly change a preset using the key CTRL (-) and ALT (+). To open the preset panel, click on the “Preset name window” and then choose the desired preset. Thanks to the preset manager, it is also possible to modifying the already existing presets/banks or creating new ones. Clicking on the SAVE/LOAD button, it shows a submenu with the following functions: SAVE: the current preset/bank is overwritten SAVE AS: this saves the bank with a new different name CREATE A NEW BANK: creates a new empty bank IMPORT SINGLE PRESET: this load at the current position a single preset (.gap) EXPORT SNGLE PRESET: this saves the current preset as single preset (.gap) EDIT NAME: it renames the current preset and after you can save the bank or export as single preset. GA2.2 offer a quick preset change and with the preset manager and bank, you can manage your own presets as you want.
MIDI Most of GA knobs and buttons can be quickly and easily controlled via MIDI. Make sure a midi device has been setup in the standalone version panel or that a MIDI input has been assigned to the VST plugin (refer to the manual of your host in use).
To control a knob or button via midi: click with the right mouse button on the desired knob or button, then select the MIDI LEARN from the drop-down menu, move a command of your MIDI controller. Now the knob or button is controlled by your MIDI controller. To deselect a command, click with the right mouse button on the knob or button and choose the voice NONE. Guitar amp also contains a synthesizer module, the input assigned to midi GA will also be used for the synth module. WARNING: the commands sent from the MIDI controller must be "CC" type for knobs and "NOTE ON / OFF" type for buttons.
MODULES Plektron Guitar Amp contains a wide range of modules including: amplifiers, cabinets, effects of distortion, modulation effects, equalizers, filters, environment, etc.. Here below a table with the operation of each module: Module: the module name Type: it identifies the module type Input: it indicates whether the input signal is monophonic or stereophonic* Output: it indicates whether the output signal is monophonic or stereophonic*
* If a stereophonic module is placed before a monophonic module, the sound will loose stereo. -- All amps do not refer to physical models and simulate the typical behavior of valves and transistors.
Modules Module: British Type: Guitar Amplifier Input: Mono Output: Mono
British amp is a vintage style amplifier that fits multiple sounds, it can be used in clean or overdrive mode. British amp also includes an equalizer with four already set curves and a tone control for high frequencies. CONTROLS: ON / OFF: Enable / disable the amplifier DRIVE: it adjusts the gain / distortion input EQ: selects one of the four EQ curves already set TONE: it adjusts the high frequency gain OVERDRIVE / CLEAN: select the operation mode LEVEL: it adjusts the audio output level
Modules Module: HighWatt Type: Guitar Amplifier Input: Mono Output: Mono
HighWatt amp is an amplifier with a very high input gain. A second preamplifier stage allows to reach a very rough distortion ideal for rock/heavy sound. CONTROLS: ON / OFF: Enable / disable the amplifier HP: it enables high-pass filter to remove the body to the sound GAIN: it adjusts the input gain DRIVE: it adjusts the distortion level TONE: it adjusts the high frequency gain VOLUME: it adjusts the audio output level
Modules Module: HighWatt MK2 Type: Guitar Amplifier Input: Mono Output: Mono
HighWatt MK2 amp has the same characteristics of the HighWatt amp. It is less aggressive but more precise, very suitable for solo parts but also for defined rhythmic. HWMK2 also has a three band equalizing section. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the amplifier HI/LOW: it selects high / low impedance input GAIN: it adjusts the gain / distortion input BASS:it adjusts the low frequency gain MIDDLE: it adjusts the mid-frequency gain TREBLE: it adjusts the high frequency gain VOLUME: it adjusts the audio output level
Modules Module: ComboVox Type: Guitar Amplifier Input: Mono Output: Mono
ComboVox amp is an amp that combines two preamp channels, one with low gain but with a discrete saturation for clean sounds, while the other channel has a very high gain to get a good distortion. To complete the flexibility of ComboVox, there is a control section of the frequency response, with the knob "Body" its sensitivity can be chosen at a certain frequency. With this amplifier you can get a variety of sounds suitable for any style of music. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the amplifier OVERDRIVE GAIN: it adjusts the input gain for both channels OVERDRIVE GAIN: it adjusts the input gain for the overdrive channel OVERDRIVE LEVEL: it adjusts the output volume of the overdrive channel CLEAN LEVEL: it adjusts the output volume of the clean channel BODY MID/LOW:it adjusts the frequency response / sensitivity PRESENCE: it adjusts the high frequency gain
Modules Module: Krain Type: Guitar Amplifier Input: Mono Output: Mono
Krain amp is a four-stage preamplifier which allows to obtain rough sounds and scratching. Krain amp also has a high-gain EQ section to create your own sound. Krain amp is ideal for rock/punk sound and more! CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the amplifier GAIN: it adjusts the imput gain BASS: it adjusts low frequency gain MIDDLE: it adjusts medium frequency gain HIGH: it adjusts high frequency gain DRIVE: it adjusts the distorsion level LEVEL: it adjusts the audio output level
Modules Module: AudioSonic Type: Guitar Amplifier Input: Mono Output: Mono
AudioSonic amp is a vintage style amplifier with two separate channels, one low-gain (clean) and the other high gain (overdrive) with equalizer and independent output level for each channel. The main feature of AudioSonic is the high versatility in handling and mixing the sound to create sounds of every type. The clean channel is very suitable to amplify acoustic guitars or electric, for funky, jazz, blues and arpeggios sounds. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the amplifier BASS (clean channel): it adjusts low frequency gain MIDDLE (clean channel): it adjusts medium frequency gain HIGH (clean channel): it adjusts high frequency gain LEVEL (clean channel): it adjusts the clean channel audio output BASS (od channel): it adjusts low frequency gain MIDDLE (od channel): it adjusts medium frequency gain HIGH (od channel): it adjusts high frequency gain LEVEL (od channel): it adjusts the audio output level of the channel overdrive
Modules Module: BluesMan Type: Guitar Amplifier Input: Mono Output: Mono
Bluesman amp reproduces a low power amplifier but with an extremely hot and rich sound in harmonics. From its name, it is ideal for blues / rock and jazz sound. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the amplifier GAIN: it adjusts the input gain BASS: it adjusts low frequency gain MIDDLE: t adjusts medium frequency gain HIGH: it adjusts high frequency gain VOLUME: it adjusts the audio output level
Modules Module: Epic Type: Guitar Amplifier Input: Mono Output: Mono
Epic amp is an amplifier with a simple and unique sound. Its sound is very hot, to use clean or with distortion by the gain control. Epic amp is suitable for all kind of sounds but also for slightly dirty and full of harmonics sounds typical of valvular distortion. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the amplifier GAIN: it adjusts the input gain TONE: it adjusts high frequency gain VOLUME: it adjusts the audio output level
Modules Module: BassVox Type: Bass Amplifier Input: Mono Output: Mono
BassVox is an amplifier for bass guitar, it already contains all that a bass player needs, including an equalization section, compression and cabinet simulation. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the amplifier LOW/MID/HIGH GAIN: it adjusts the gain of the EQ band LOW/MID/HIGH FREQ: It adjusts the frequency band equalizer COMP: it adjusts the compression of the input signal LEVEL: it adjusts the audio output level CABINET: it selects the cabinet model
Modules Module: Cabinet Type: Cabinet simulator Input: Mono Output: Stereo
Cabinet is a Cabinet simulator that makes the amplifier sound realistic. Each type of cabinet preset has its own characteristic in response of frequency and dynamic. The available cabinets are the respective of each amplifier but it is possibile to combine amp and cabinet to your own taste to get different sounds.. It is recommended putting the Cabinet in the effect chain after an amplifier. CONTROLS: EDIT: it shows/hide controls CABINET TYPE: it selects a cabinet model PRESENCE: it extends the stereophonic base in order to depth the sound EFFICENCY: it adjusts the simulation efficiency of the selected cabinet
Modules Module: Mics & Cabs Type: Cabinets and mics simulator Input: Mono Output: Stereo
Mics & Cabs is a cabinet and microphone simulator with advanced controls to allow selectiong the cabinet type, distance, positioning, etc. Moreover, with this module, it is possible to obtain different types of sounds, thanks to two different channnels and the mixer section (level/pan). It is recommended putting the Mics & Cabs in the effect chain after an amplifier. CONTROLS: CABINET TYPE: it selects a cabinet model MICROPHONE TYPE: it selects a microphone model LEVEL: it adjusts the audio output level PAN: it adjusts the left/right output level HIGH CUT: it cut the high frequency GAIN: it adjust the microphone input level NEAR/FAR: it adjust the distance of the microphone relative to the cabinet AXIS: it adjusts the position of the microphone relative to the speaker
Modules Module: Metal Scream Type: Distorsion Input: Mono Output: Mono
Metal Scream is a distortion / rectifier with a high pass and low pass filter section. With this, you can get a typical metal sound genre, sharp and rich in harmonics. It is recommended putting the Metal Scream in the effect chain before an amplifier. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the distorsion DISTORTION: it adjust the gain/distortion HIGH PASS: it cut the low frequecy LOW PASS: it cut the high frequecy LEVEL: it adjust the output level
Modules Module: Fuzz Type: Distorsion Input: Mono Output: Mono
Fuzz is a classic distortion effect, compared to the typical overdrive distorsion, Fuzz is very sharp because you get almost a square wave output. This kind of distortion is suitable for metal and hard rock genres but featured solo parts. It is recommended putting the Fuzz in the effect chain before an amplifier. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the distorsion Fuzz: it adjust the gain/distortion of rectifier LEVEL: it adjust the output level
Modules Module: Tube Gain Type: Compressor/tube simulator Input: Mono Output: Mono
Tube Gain is a compressor with typical valve preamp saturation. With this effect you can increase the sound level (gain) by compressing the signal dynamics with a saturation effect, warm and colorful. It is recommended to put the Tube Gain in the chain effects before any reverb or delay effects. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the compressor GAIN: it adjusts the gain input and therefore the compression level COLOR: it adjusts the level of the low and high frequencies while maintaining the dynamics.
Modules Module: Fracture Type: Advanced distorsion Input: Mono Output: Mono
Fracture is an advanced distortion. that includes three different types of distortion (saturation, modulated frequency and rectifier ) a section filter (hp, lp, bp) and a mix section. The state variable filter included can be placed before or after the distortion through the PRE/POST button, the mix controls allows you to mix the signal with the original one accurately. With these tools you can get multiple modern and impact sounds. It is recommended putting the Fracture in the effect chain before an amplifier. CONTROLS: FILTER CUTOFF: sets the cutoff filter frequency FILTER Q: it adjusts the filter resonance FILTER LP/HP/BP: it selects the filter type (low pass/high pass/band pass) PRE/POST FILTER: filter routing change, before or after the distortion TUBE/FM/RECTIFIER: it selects the distortion type TUBE OVERDRIVE: it adjusts the input gain FM AMPLITUDE: it adjusts the width of the fm synthesizer RECTIFIER AMOUNT: rectifier threeshold MIX: mixes the original with the processed sound FX LEVEL: it adjusts the processed sound level only
Modules Module: WSU Type: Warm Saturation Unit Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
WSU is analogue emulation of +/-12dB gain/overdrive control. It contains a multi-band filter section for guitar, bass or every frequencies optimization. You can use it as a gain or soft overdrive control or to put warm at your sound. It is recommended putting the Fracture in the effect chain before an amplifier. CONTROLS: GAIN: it adjusts the gain/ovedrive input OPTIMIZATION: it selects the filter band for guitar, bass or all frequencies.
Modules Module: Phaser Type: Phaser Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Phaser is a modulation effect. It reproduces the classic phaser effect with some advanced controls as the time delay control and panning. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the phaser RATE: it adjusts the phaser osc speed FEEDBACK: it adjusts the signal feedback of comb filter TIME: it adjusts the delay signal between the various stages PAN: it adjusts the stereo panorama MIX: mixes the original with the processed sound
Modules Module: Chorus Type: Chorus Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Chorus is a classic modulation effect that simulates the presence of multiple sound sources of the same type. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the chorus RATE: it adjusts the chorus osc speed FEEDBACK: it adjusts the signal feedback of comb filter DEPTH: it adjusts the width f the pitch variation PRE-DELAY: it adds a delay to the signal source MIX: mixes the original with the processed sound
Modules Module: Tremolo Type: Tremolo Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Tremolo is a classic modulation effect capable of varying the intensity of sound periodically. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the tremolo RATE: it adjusts the osc speed in hz or measure PAN: it adjusts the stereo panorama MIX: mixes the original with the processed sound SYNC: syncronize the oscillator with master tempo STEREO: it simulate the rotary speaker
Modules Module: Flanger Type: Flanger Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Flanger is a modulation effect. It reproduces the classic flanger effect with frequency band control. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the flanger RATE: it adjusts the flanger osc speed FEEDBACK: it adjusts the signal feedback of comb filter DEPTH: it adjusts the width of delay variation FREQUENCY: it adjusts the band pass frequency MIX: mixes the original with the processed sound
Modules Module: Voices Type: Chorus/Unison Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Voices is an effect very similar to chorus. It adds up four cloned voices to the original sound to obtain an unison effect. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the voices DETUNE: it adjusts the timbre difference between the various voices VOICES: set the number of cloned voices SPATIAL: enlarges and distributes voices in the stereo panorama MIX: mixes the original with the processed sound
Modules Module: 2Pitch Type: Pitch shifter Input: Mono Output: Stereo
2Pitch is a real time pitch shifting, with the particularity of having a transition control between two pitch set.
CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the pitch shifter PITCH 1: set the pitch 1 (in semitones) PITCH 2: set the pitch 2 (in semitones) TRANSITION ↔ : transit from pitch 1 to pitch 2 MIX: mixes the original with the processed sound
Modules Module: Vibrato Type: Vibrato Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Vibrato is a classic effect that reproduces a periodic variation of pitch .
CONTROLS: ON/OFF: attiva/disattiva il vibrato RATE: it adjusts the speed of pitch variation DEPTH: it adjusts the width of pitch variation
Modules Module: Equalizer Type: Parametric equalizer Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Equalizer is a 3 band parametric equalizer with input gain control and a filter section.
CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the equalizer INPUT: it adjusts the input signal gain ON (led): it enables/disables the respective band GAIN: it adjusts the gain of respective band FREQ: it adjusts the frequency of respective band Q: it adjusts the frequency resonance of respective band LOWCUT: it cut the low frequencies HICUT: it cut the high frequencies
Modules Module: Compressor Type: Dynamic compressor Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Compressor is a classic dynamic compressor/limiter. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the compressor GAIN: it adjusts the gain input THRESHOLD: it adjusts the compressor threshold RATIO: it adjusts the compressor ratio ATTACK: it adjusts the attack time RELEASE: it adjusts thr release time SOFT CLIP: it eneble the soft clip to limit the signal to 0db OUT LEVEL: it adjusts the output level VU REDUCTION: it show the copression level VU OUT LEVEL: it show the output level signal
Modules Module: Contol Type: Level control Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Volume control is a tool for monitoring and modify the audio level and stereo panorama. Volume control is useful in advanced routing or submix. CONTROLS: VOLUME: it adjusts the output level, it transit from minimum to maximum volume set. MIN: set the minimum volume MAX: set the maximum volume PAN: it adjusts the left/right balance OUT LEVEL: it show the output level signal
Modules Module: Wah Wah Type: Filter Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Wah wah is a classic guitar effect that alters the tone of the signal to create a distinctive effect, mimicking the human voice. Wah-Wah can operate in manual mode by moving the wah-pedal control or automatically following the sound dynamics. Try using the Wah-Wah by assigning the wah-pedal to an oscillator. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the Wah Wah WAH PEDAL: cut/re-insert the high frequency in manual mode ATTACK THRESHOLD: it adjusts the attack threshold in automatic mode RELEASE: it adjusts the filter release time in automatic mode MAN/AUTO: it selects the manual/automatic operation mode
Modules Module: Modern Wah Type: Filter Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Moder Wah is an advanced wah-wah effect. With Modern-Wah you can adjust the filter resonance, the frequency and gain independently in closed and open pedal for a precise control.
CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the effect PEDAL: it adjusts the filter cutoff FREQUENCY CLOSE: it adjusts the minimum filter frequency (pedal close) FREQUENCY OPEN: it adjusts the maximum filter frequency (pedal open) RESONANCE: it adjusts the filter resonance GAIN CLOSE: it adjusts the minimum gain input (pedal close) GAIN OPEN: it adjusts the maximum gain input (pedal open)
Modules Module: Multi Filter Type: Filter Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Multi Filter is a state variable filter. It works as follows: lowpass, highpass, bandpass, peak and notch.
CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the filter CUTOFF: it adjusts the filter cutoff RES: it adjusts the filter resonance TYPE: it selects the filter type DISPLAY: it show the filter type selected
Modules Module: Vocalizer Type: Filter Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Vocalizer is a filter that simulates the human voice. Its operation is very simple, it is sufficient to set two vowels (vowel 1 and 2) and with the transition knob you switch from vowels 1 to vowels 2 setted. A very fun effect! Try using the Vocalizer by assigning the transition knob to an oscillator. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the vocalizer VOWEL 1: it sets the vowels 1 VOWEL 2: it sets the vowels 2 TRANSITION: it transit from vowels 1 to vowels 2 setted SHIFT: it adjusts the gender timbre (male/female) DEPTH: it adjusts the filter efficiency LEVEL: it adjusts the output level
Modules Module: RadioSim Type: Filter Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
RadioSim is a fun effect that simulate a tipical radio sound. It is ideal for intro or otro parts on guitar or voice and other instruments. Try using the RadioSim by assigning the tuning knob to an oscillator. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the simulator TUNING: it sets the age of the simulated radio INTERFERENCE: it adjust the level of interference (noise)
Modules Module: Ambience Type: Reverb and Delay Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Ambience is a module that combine a reverb, delay and filter effects. The Ambience structure is shown below:
CONTROLS: BYPASS: it enables/disables the effect MIX REVERB: mixes the original with the reverb processed sound MIX DELAY: mixes the original with the processed delay sound REVERB TIME: it adjusts the reverb time REVERB WIDTH: it adjusts the reverb width room REVERB DAMPING: it attenuates the reverberated sound DELAY TIME: it adjusts the delay time in measure DELAY FEEDBACK: it adjusts the delay feeedback signal DELAY ROOM: it adjusts the stereo width FILTER CUTOFF: it adjusts the filter frequency FILTER LED SELECTOR: it selects the filter type
Modules Module: WeirDelay Type: Delay Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
WeirDelay is a delay module but unlike the classic delay effect, the processed sound is played backwards. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the effect FEEDBACK: it adjusts the delay feeedback signal MIX: mixes the original with the processed sound TIME: it adjusts the delay time in measure
Modules Module: Vintage Delay Type: Delay Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Vintage Delay is a classic delay effect. Indispensable to all kinds of sounds. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the effect MIX: mixes the original with the processed sound TIME: it adjusts the delay time in measure FEEDBACK: it adjusts the delay feeedback signal ROOM WIDTH: it adjusts the stereo width
Modules Module: Vintage Reverb Type: Reverb Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Vintage Reverb is a classic reverb effect. Indispensable to all kinds of sounds. CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the effect MIX: mixes the original with the processed sound PRE-DELAY: it adds a delay to precessed signal ROOM SIZE: it adjusts the room size simulated ROOM WIDTH: it adjusts the room width simulated
Modules Module: Reel Delay Type: Delay Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Reel Delay is a delay effect that simulates a loop tape recorder. With this module you can obtain multiple effects, for example: stereo expander, chorus, delay, phase cancellations etc.
CONTROLS: ON/OFF: it enables/disables the effect DELAY TIME: it adjusts the delay time from 0 to 1500ms DELAY LEVEL: it adjusts the delay ouput level DELAY PAN: it adjusts the left/right balance of delay signal DRY LEVEL: it adjusts the original ouput level DRY PAN: it adjusts the left/right balance of original signal FEEDBACK: it adjusts the delay feeedback signal TAPE SPEED: it adjusts the simulated tape speed TAPE FLOAT: it simulates a floating tape effect
Modules Module: Synthetizer Type: Analog Synth Input: Mono Output: Mono
Synthetizer is an analog synthesizer with two oscillators, variable-state filter and amplification. Is it possible to use this module playing on virtual keyboard, with MIDI input (see MIDI section) or transforming the audio input of your guitar into midi data (Warning: the recognition occurs only on monophonic parts, not poly). CONTROLS: OSC1/2 OCT: it sets the pitch in octaves OSC1/2 SEMI: it sets the pitch in semitones OSC1/2 LEVEL: it adjusts the oscillator sound level OSC1/2 WAVEFORM: it selects the waveform type FILTER LP/HP/BP: it selects the filter type FILTER CUTOFF: it adjusts the filter cutoff FILTER RESONANCE:it adjusts the filter resonance FILTER ADSR: it adjusts the filter attack, decay, sustain and realese time AUDIO TO MIDI: it enables the AUDIO-to-MIDI convesion OSC SYNC: it synchronizes the two oscillators MONO LEGATO: it disables the polyphony AMP ADSR: it adjusts the audio level attack, decay, sustain and realese time AMP OUT: it adjusts the output level
Modules Module: Submix Type: Utility Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
Submix is a module that allows you to get two independent effects chains. For example, if you want to amplify a guitar and a bass at same time or if you want obtain complex effects. Where Submix is placed, the chain is interrupted and the signal is sent to the master out. The modules putted after submix take the input signal from Submix input and the sound is processed in a parallel audio chain. Here is an example of how you can amplify a guitar (linked to input 1 of your sound card) and guitar bass (input 2) independently. You notice that the selected input on Submix is setted to B.
CONTROLS: INPUT: it selects the input signal for a parallel audio chain GAIN: it adjusts the audio level selected
Modules Module: Multi OSC Type: Utility
Multi OSC is an utility modul that includes: WAVE OSC, low frequency oscillator with two waveforms (sine or ramp) STEP OSC, a little step sequencer oscillator ENVELOPE OSC, it is not a real osc, it follows the audio input envelope To automate a knob with an OSC: click with the right mouse button on the desired knob, then select the OSC 1 / 2 / 3 from the drop-down menu. Now the knob is controlled by the selected OSC. To deselect an automation, click with the right mouse button on the knob and choose the voice NONE. CONTROLS: WAVE – OSC 1 ON: it enables the oscillator WAVE – OSC 1 WAVEFORM: it selects the waveform type WAVE – OSC 1 SYNC: it selects the speed operation mode, free in HZ or in measure WAVE – OSC 1 SPEED: it adjusts the oscillator speed WAVE – OSC 1 MIN: it adjusts the range minimum value WAVE – OSC 1 MAX: it adjusts the range maximum value STEP – OSC 2 ON: it enables the oscillator STEP – OSC 2 DISPLAY: draw a sequence STEP – OSC 2 SPEED: it adjust the speed in measure STEP – OSC 2 SMOOTH: it adjusts the step smoothness ENVELOPE – OSC 3 ON: it enables the oscillator ENVELOPE – OSC 3 MIN: it adjusts the range minimum value ENVELOPE – OSC 3 MAX: it adjusts the range maximum value ENVELOPE – OSC 3 RELEASE: it adjusts the envelope release time
Modules Module: Tuner Type: Utility
Tuner is a chromatic tuner that can tune all the 12 notes of the scale. NOTE: tuner works only with input A
CONTROLS: ON: it enables the tuner
Modules Module: Deck A Type: Player/Recorder Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
DeckA is a wave files player/recorder (only in stand alone mode). CONTROLS: PLAY: it starts playback STOP: it stops the playback REC: it starts recording REC TIME: it selects the record length LOOP: it enables loop playback LOAD: load a wave file START: sets the start/loop point END: sets the end/loop point REC LEVEL: it adjust the record level OUT LEVEL: it adjusts the output level
Modules Module: Deck B Type: Player Input: Stereo Output: Stereo
DeckB is a wave files player (only in stand alone mode). CONTROLS: PLAY: it starts playback STOP: it stops the playback PAUSE: it pauses playback LOOP: it enables loop playback LOAD: load a wave file START: sets the start/loop point END: sets the end/loop point PLAYBACK SPEED: it adjust the playback speed OUT LEVEL: it adjusts the output level
Fixed Modules Module: Input Input: Mono/Stereo Output: Stereo
This module is not replaceable and allows you to select the input source. CONTROLS: INPUT: it selects the audio input: A (input1/left), B (input2/right) or A+B. GAIN: it adjusts the input level GATE: it adjusts the threeshold of the noise gate (at minimum the noise gate is always open) SIGNAL: it indicates when there is an audio signal
Fixed Modules Module: Master Input: Mono/Stereo Output: Stereo
This module is not replaceable and allows you to monitor the audio output. CONTROLS: PAN: it adjusts the left/right balance MASTER OUT: it adjusts the master level TEMPO: it shows the host tempo in vst, it shows/sets the master tempo in stand alone. MUTE: it mutes the signal LEVEL METER: it shows the output signal level
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