balma
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One of the most interesting features on the EMU romplers on the patch edit section, is the cords function.
Cords function allows you to link certain patch parameters, to create interesting combinations, and control those links
with the programmable knobs. I present the most simple ideas trying to be creative with the patch cord programming, these are just a few of several routes I tried to explore...others are a headache to write here for a non english speaker
The cords work with the SOURCE/DESTINATION concept. On the EMU romplers, If I want to control the volume of the sound with the key sensivity, I have to link the VELOCITY parameter (source) with the AMP VOLUME (destination), so, the cord could look like this:
VEL+/- ----> AMP VOL + 127.
Creating a wide of phat effect using 4 layers with the same instrument:
On the patch programming section, you can specify the start point of the patch, from a range of 0~127.
You can assign the sample start point to a knob.
But the interesting point is to assign a different start point for each one of the layers, using the same instrument on the 4 layers...
Assign a lead sound to the layer 1, and with the copy layer function, copy it to the locations layer2, layer3 and layer4.
Then, go to the cords screen, and create this cord:
Layer 1
MIDI A -----> Start Point + 5
Layer 2
MIDI A -----> Start Point + 10
Layer 3
MIDI A -----> Start Point +15
Layer 4
MIDI A -----> Start Point +20
Try moving the Knob A, and listen carefully the effect that produces when the four layers loop and start at different times each one.
A similar effect can be produced, using the knob B to control the fine pitch:
Layer 1
MIDI B -----> Fine tune +1
layer 2
MIDI B -----> Fine tune -1
Layer 3
MIDI B -----> Fine tune +2
Layer 4
MIDI B -----> Fine tune -2
Now, activate the chorus function , assigning the same parameter to each one of the layers, program the third cord with these parameters:
Layer 1
MIDI C ------> chrsamount +20
Layer 2
MIDI C ------> chrsamount +40
Layer 3
MIDI C ------> chrsamount +60
Layer 4
MIDI C ------> chrsamount +80
A weird sample loop effect with the GAIN4X parameter,
GAIN4X can be source or destination. It's at both sides. GAIN4X amplifies, if you can program it correctly.
CORD 4: (For all the layers)
GAIN4x -----> Sloop +127
CORD 5: (for all the layers)
QUantize ----> GAIN4X +0
CORD 6 (fo all the layers)
MIDI D -----> CORD5Amount + 127
With these three cords, you will link the gain4x to the sloop. But this will only be activated, when you link something to it from the source and put GAIN4X again but as a destination . You leave this cord in 0, and then, you have to assign a MIDI controller to this 2nd cord, in order to control the amount of both cord programmations.
Creating a soft RANDOM effect for alive sounds.
On this cord, we'll play with the LFOS, and link it to the ampvolume of the instruments. You can use parameters a little bit different for each one of the layers to create a more unpredictable effect.
this is useful for pads:
Program on each one of the layers, on the LFO screen, a LFO1: RANDOM effect. Running free
Then, go to the CORDS section:
CORD 1:
LFO1 +/- ----> Lag0IN +100
CORD 2
LAG0 ----> QUantize +50
CORD 3
Quantize ----> AMPVOL +25
If you want to control the random effect instead assign a frozen parameter on the CORD 3, you can put the CORD 3 on 0, and then, using fourth CORD to assign a MIDI KNOB to control the CORD 3 on a specified range.
There are several ways to create this effect, and using a different one for each layer, will enhance the variety of the patch.
CORD 1
WHITE(or pink) ----> Quantize + 127
CORD 2
Quantize ----> AmpVelo + 0
CORD 3
MIDI F ----> CORD2Amount + 127
Instead AMPVelo, you can use the filterfrequency.
These are just a few and simple tips. Just to give the idea, if you need help with this, let me know...
BALMA
Cords function allows you to link certain patch parameters, to create interesting combinations, and control those links
with the programmable knobs. I present the most simple ideas trying to be creative with the patch cord programming, these are just a few of several routes I tried to explore...others are a headache to write here for a non english speaker
The cords work with the SOURCE/DESTINATION concept. On the EMU romplers, If I want to control the volume of the sound with the key sensivity, I have to link the VELOCITY parameter (source) with the AMP VOLUME (destination), so, the cord could look like this:
VEL+/- ----> AMP VOL + 127.
Creating a wide of phat effect using 4 layers with the same instrument:
On the patch programming section, you can specify the start point of the patch, from a range of 0~127.
You can assign the sample start point to a knob.
But the interesting point is to assign a different start point for each one of the layers, using the same instrument on the 4 layers...
Assign a lead sound to the layer 1, and with the copy layer function, copy it to the locations layer2, layer3 and layer4.
Then, go to the cords screen, and create this cord:
Layer 1
MIDI A -----> Start Point + 5
Layer 2
MIDI A -----> Start Point + 10
Layer 3
MIDI A -----> Start Point +15
Layer 4
MIDI A -----> Start Point +20
Try moving the Knob A, and listen carefully the effect that produces when the four layers loop and start at different times each one.
A similar effect can be produced, using the knob B to control the fine pitch:
Layer 1
MIDI B -----> Fine tune +1
layer 2
MIDI B -----> Fine tune -1
Layer 3
MIDI B -----> Fine tune +2
Layer 4
MIDI B -----> Fine tune -2
Now, activate the chorus function , assigning the same parameter to each one of the layers, program the third cord with these parameters:
Layer 1
MIDI C ------> chrsamount +20
Layer 2
MIDI C ------> chrsamount +40
Layer 3
MIDI C ------> chrsamount +60
Layer 4
MIDI C ------> chrsamount +80
A weird sample loop effect with the GAIN4X parameter,
GAIN4X can be source or destination. It's at both sides. GAIN4X amplifies, if you can program it correctly.
CORD 4: (For all the layers)
GAIN4x -----> Sloop +127
CORD 5: (for all the layers)
QUantize ----> GAIN4X +0
CORD 6 (fo all the layers)
MIDI D -----> CORD5Amount + 127
With these three cords, you will link the gain4x to the sloop. But this will only be activated, when you link something to it from the source and put GAIN4X again but as a destination . You leave this cord in 0, and then, you have to assign a MIDI controller to this 2nd cord, in order to control the amount of both cord programmations.
Creating a soft RANDOM effect for alive sounds.
On this cord, we'll play with the LFOS, and link it to the ampvolume of the instruments. You can use parameters a little bit different for each one of the layers to create a more unpredictable effect.
this is useful for pads:
Program on each one of the layers, on the LFO screen, a LFO1: RANDOM effect. Running free
Then, go to the CORDS section:
CORD 1:
LFO1 +/- ----> Lag0IN +100
CORD 2
LAG0 ----> QUantize +50
CORD 3
Quantize ----> AMPVOL +25
If you want to control the random effect instead assign a frozen parameter on the CORD 3, you can put the CORD 3 on 0, and then, using fourth CORD to assign a MIDI KNOB to control the CORD 3 on a specified range.
There are several ways to create this effect, and using a different one for each layer, will enhance the variety of the patch.
CORD 1
WHITE(or pink) ----> Quantize + 127
CORD 2
Quantize ----> AmpVelo + 0
CORD 3
MIDI F ----> CORD2Amount + 127
Instead AMPVelo, you can use the filterfrequency.
These are just a few and simple tips. Just to give the idea, if you need help with this, let me know...
BALMA