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FX Steps
7.7 Micro-Tune
FX Type Tag Effect
M Micro Tuning
FX Description
Applies a fine tuning pitch adjustment for the step note or MIDI output.
Operates in cents, where 100 cents is one semitone
Value Ranges Pad Range
-99 to +99 Cents Pad 1 = -99, Pad 13 = -49, Pad 25 = +2, Pad 37 = +52,
Pad 48 = +99
Example
A semitone is 100 cents but as the tuning is so fine, the maximum range of
micro tuning is almost a full semitone. This can be used to add variation
especially with percussive sounds while still maintaining musicality.
-1 Semitone
1
1 D6 03 ---- M-99
5
D6 03
5 ---- ----
D6 03 ---- M-50 9
9
13 D6 03 ---- ---- 13
16
16 D6 03 ---- M 99
-50 Cents
1 Octave
(12 Semitones)
C B C
1 Semitone Steps -100 to +100
(Half steps) Cents per Semitone
[Micro Tune]
140
Pitch Tune
+1 Semitone
0 50 Cents
B
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7.8 Glide
FX Type Tag Effect
G Glide
FX Description
Creates a smooth transition when the step is activated, from the pitch of a
previous note value to the current step note value over a time period based on
the glide time setting. Glide time is in percentage which represents time.
Value Ranges Pad Range
0 - 100% Pads 1 - 24 = 0 - 48% (0 to ~1 Sec),
Pads 25 - 48 = 49 - 100% (~1s - 15 Secs)
Example
A short or long glide time transition can bring a creative effect using the pitch of
a step note. Try experimenting by using glides in combination with other steps.
D6 03
1 ---- ---- 1
2 D6 03 ---- ---- 2
3 D6 03 ---- ---- 3
4 D5 03 ---- G 48 4
5 ---- -- ---- ---- 5
Step Trigger D6 D6
Glide from prior note D6 to Note D5 across the glide time duration.
D5 D5
Step Trigger
Glide Time
~1sec
Glide Time
~8sec
D5
D6 > D5
D5
Glide Time Converter (Estimated)
% 0 13 25 36 50 55 60 65 70
Sec 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 2.4 3.8 5.2 6.6
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FX Steps
D6 03
---- ----
D6 03 ---- ----
D6 03 ---- ----
D5 03 ---- G 74
---- -- ---- ----
Step Trigger
Step Trigger
D6 > D5
75 80 85 90 95 100
8.0 9.4 10.8 12.2 13.6 15
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