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Note : The remaining modules, Joy-Stick, Chorus, Master, are global and affect both layers.
When the Lower or Upper switch is engaged ( Highlighted ), the Graphic Interface accordingly
displays the state of the Lower or the Upper layer.
7.1 Layer Modes : Single, Split and Double
The two synthesizer engines ( Upper & Lower ) can be combined in three ways : Single, Split
and Double
Single Mode : In the SINGLE MODE, only the selected layer is active ( Upper or Lower ) and
you will only hear the selected layer. Please note that the SINGLE mode is determined by the
status of the Double and Split button : If none of these two buttons are ON, you're in the
SINGLE mode.
In the Split and Double modes, both layers ( upper and lower ) are active and can be heard
The editable layer displayed in the Split and Double mode is the one selected. You can easily
switch from the Lower or the Upper sound, by clicking on the Upper or the Lower switch.
Double Mode : In Double mode, when the Double switch is engaged, the two layers, Upper
and Lower, are played simultaneously. Therefore this mode will be preferred to create fat or
wide layered sounds, with sounds in each Layer that can be identical ( to get a wider stereo
scene ), Similar ( to get thicker sounds ), or completely different ( Like some keys + some
strings, or a pad and some special FX )
Split Mode : In Split mode, when the Split switch is engaged, the lower part of the keyboard
will play the Lower layer while the the upper part of the Keyboard will play the Upper layer. In
this mode, a triangle appears above the keyboard, and you can freely move it with the mouse
to set the most appropriate Split Point. The Split mode should obviously be preferred when
you want two play two completely different tones on each zone of your keyboard ( Like a Bass
+ Keys, or Keys + Lead ) The MiniSyn'X factory library contains a lot of Split patches to get you
started using this mode.
7.2 Global Parameters tied to Layers Modes : Stereo, Balance,
Polyphony
Polyphony Handling : Here, you can set how many voices are enable for each layer (Range :
1 to 8). Note : If you select 1 voice polyphony, or Mono Mode, useful for basses for example,
please note that the last priority law is applied.
Note : If you experiment some notes stealing in some patches, please try to increase the
polyphony for the layer(s)
Balance : The Balance knob will only be displayed if you use the Split or Double Mode. You can
use it to balance the relative output level of the two layers. Turning it clockwise will make the
Upper layer louder. Anticlockwise will make the Lower layer louder.
Stereo Knob : The Stereo knob controls the panning of each internal voice. When turned full
left, the miniSyn'X is mono, sending the same signal to the output modules (Master, and
Chorus) . When turned full right, the miniSyn'X stereo is maximum. Please note that The
effect of the Stereo Knob varies according to the selected Mode
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