Sampler modulation Via sources in MainStage
The table outlines sources you can choose in the Via pop-up menus of the Mod Matrix pane that can be used to control the modulation intensity. Also see Sampler modulation Sources and Sampler modulation Targets.
Via Source | Comments | ||||||||||
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None | Disables the via source. | ||||||||||
Side Chain | Uses the side-chain signal as a modulation signal. Choose the side-chain source from the Side Chain pop-up menu in the plug-in window header. It is fed to the internal envelope follower, which creates a modulation value based on the current side-chain input signal level. | ||||||||||
Maximum | Sets the value of this via source to +1 (an internal value that indicates the maximum possible amount for this source). This offers interesting options for controlling the modulation intensity with all possible via values. | ||||||||||
Random | A random value is used as a via source. | ||||||||||
LFO 1 - 4 | Choose the LFO you want to use as a via source. | ||||||||||
Envelope 1 - 5 | Choose the Envelope Generator you want to use as a via source. | ||||||||||
Key | Outputs the keyboard position (the MIDI note number). The default center point is C3. A value of -100 indicates five octaves below C3. A value of +100 indicates five octaves above. Modulate the Cutoff target with the Key source to control the cutoff frequencies of the filter with the keyboard position—as you play up and down the keyboard, the cutoff frequencies change. A modulation Amount value of 50 proportionately scales cutoff frequencies (by half) with keyboard note pitches. | ||||||||||
Velocity | Velocity serves as a via modulation source. | ||||||||||
Release Velocity | The via modulation occurs when you release a key (this requires a keyboard that sends release velocity information). | ||||||||||
Pitch Bend | The pitch bend wheel is used as a via modulation source. | ||||||||||
Aftertouch | Aftertouch (also known as keyboard pressure) serves as a via modulation source. Sampler reacts to mono and poly aftertouch. Note: If you set the target to Cutoff, the cutoff frequencies rise and fall, depending on how firmly you press a key on your touch-sensitive MIDI keyboard—after the initial keystrike. | ||||||||||
Mod Wheel | Your keyboard Modulation Wheel controller is used as a via modulation source. | ||||||||||
MIDI Controllers 2–119 | The MIDI controller you choose serves as a via modulation source. Controllers 7 and 10 are used for volume and pan control of channel strips. Controller 11 is marked Expression. It has a fixed connection to this function, but it can also be used to control other modulation sources. | ||||||||||