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- Page 1 TerraTec Producer KOMPLEXER VST English manual Version 1.00, from: July 2006...
- Page 2 The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded for any purpose without prior written permission by TerraTec Electronic GmbH. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and shall not be deemed as a warranty by the seller.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
From opening the package to installation................5 Scope of delivery ......................5 Windows installation—step by step..................6 Which operating system? ....................6 Installing the KOMPLEXER VST ..................6 Starting the KOMPLEXER VST................... 7 Playing sounds ........................ 7 Sound architecture ......................8 General operation........................ -
Page 4: Welcome
Waldorf microQ import. The KOMPLEXER VST is the only VST plugin in the world to have an import function for Waldorf microQ sounds. Even now, with the first version of the KOMPLEXER VST, you have access to a huge library of sounds. -
Page 5: From Opening The Package To Installation
From opening the package to installation Before using the KOMPLEXER VST on your computer, take note of any special points pertaining to your computer's configuration. Also refer to the manuals of your computer and other software programs for their settings. -
Page 6: Windows Installation-Step By Step
VST plugins. In addition to the conventional KOMPLEXER VST.dll file, a KOMPLEXER VST.exe file is installed, which you can use to start the stand- alone version of the KOMPLEXER VST if you do not have any VST-compatible host software (or do not want to use it). -
Page 7: Starting The Komplexer Vst
ASIO CHANNEL SELECTION. Playing sounds Go to the KEYBOARD screen of the KOMPLEXER VST. When you start it for the first time, a preset bank consisting of 128 sounds is loaded. Play these sounds via your keyboard's MIDI channel 5. You can also play the sounds via MIDI channel 1, but some sounds consist of multiple layers (refer to the section on “Sound architecture”). -
Page 8: Sound Architecture
Sound architecture The KOMPLEXER VST offers a sound structure with four layers. All four layers are always saved for each sound. For each bank, 128 sounds with two wavetables are saved. The four layers can be controlled either together via MIDI channel 5 or separately via MIDI channels 1, 2, 3 or 4. -
Page 9: The Header
The HEADER The HEADER is visible on each screen of the KOMPLEXER VST. It provides the global overview and includes the following elements: 1. Display and select the current screen: MAIN, ENV/LFO, MATRIX, ARP/FX, KEYBOARD. 2. Layer Select indicates which of the four layers you are currently editing. -
Page 10: Midi Controller
MIDI controller To allocate a parameter to a certain MIDI Continuous Controller (MIDI CC), click the fader while holding down ALT. The MIDI controller window then opens. Click the number field to enter a number directly using the computer keyboard or move an operating element on your hardware controller. -
Page 11: Keyboard Screen
Directly below the HEADER are the eight MACRO controllers, each of which controls up to four parameters of the KOMPLEXER VST simultaneously. This allows you to trigger enormous changes to a sound with just one turn of a knob. The MACRO controllers are particularly helpful to synthesizer novices or preset users;... -
Page 12: Waldorf Microq Import
The Waldorf microQ has three sound banks A, B and C with 100 sounds each. The KOMPLEXER VST, however, has 128 sounds per bank. At the import, all 300 sounds of the microQ are converted and saved as three KOMPLEXER VST banks. After the conversion, you can load a bank. -
Page 13: Main Screen
MAIN screen On the MAIN screen, advanced users can intervene more deeply in the sound structure. The three oscillators, the mixer and the two filters are located in this screen. For faster editing, the three LFOs and two envelopes are also placed here. For ease of operation on the MAIN screen, you do not have to constantly switch screens in order to configure the basic settings for a new sound. - Page 14 while older Waldorf synthesizers and the PPG changed waveforms in hard steps. This you have the ability to smoothly superimpose two waveforms that are next to each other, which provides an even greater variety of sounds. Click the waveform display to manually cycle through the wavetable or modulate it using PWM.
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Page 15: Oscillator 3+2
Bendrange - Range of the oscillator using the pitch bend wheel. Keytrack - At 100%, the oscillator follows the MIDI notes for each octave at twice the frequency, which is the standard for most playable sounds. At 0%, it does not change the pitch depending on the pressed MIDI note (e.g. -
Page 16: Filter 1+2
FILTER 1+2 Filters 1+2 have an identical layout and, when not in use, can be disabled using the button next to the label in order conserve resources. The filters have an especially wide range functions feature different filter type models. Downstream of the filter is a distortion unit that has six different distortion modes. - Page 17 ■ Light, Medium and Hard are different levels of emulation of a transistor amplifier. By using them together with Resonance, you can really make the KOMPLEXER VST scream. Hard mode is selected at the microQ import. ■ Tube emulates the behavior of a tube, with soft curves and muted treble. It is espe- cially suitable for bass.
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Page 18: Other Parameters On The Main Screen
Other parameters on the main screen LFO 1-3 - Control the speed of the LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillator); the same parame- ters are also present on the ENV/LFO screen. FILTER/AMP Envelope - Control the envelope curve times of the filter and volume (Amp) envelope curves. -
Page 19: Env/Lfo Screen
The Release phase is initiated after the key is released. The loop points are marked in the envelope curve graphic of the KOMPLEXER VST. Loop All - The entire envelope curve is repeated for as long as the key is pressed. The Release phase is initiated after the key is released. -
Page 20: Lfos
LFOs The three LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) likewise have an identical layout. LFO 3, however, has an additional Step Shape function. Delay - Delays application of the LFO after the key is pressed. Fade - Positive values cause the amplitude of the LFO to increase starting at 0, and the LFO effect is faded in. -
Page 21: Matrix Screen
Examples of sources include LFOs, envelope curves, Keytrack or Velocity. Almost all parameters of the KOMPLEXER VST are available as destinations, allowing you to fulfill even exotic wishes. Using the modulation matrix, you can adapt the sound architecture completely to your needs. -
Page 22: Macro Controller
MACRO controller Here, you can program the powerful MACRO controllers. Each MACRO controller can control up to four parameters simultaneously, and each controls all four layers of a sound at once. Thus, for example, the MACRO Expression controller can be used to simultane- ously change the Cutoff and LFO speed of Layers 1 and 3. -
Page 23: Application Example
Value in Allocation 2 lower than the Min Value. Then, limit the range in order to control the resonance within the range from 70° to 140° only. ARP/FX screen Another highlight of the KOMPLEXER VST is the arpeggiator. You can use it to output certain sequences of notes when a key is pressed. KOMPLEXER Manual EN... -
Page 24: Mode
Mode Key - The pattern is played for as long as a MIDI note is pressed. One Shot - The pattern is played through once. Hold - The pattern is played until the arpeggiator is switched off or switched to another sound. -
Page 25: Fx2
effect and sound. At 127, you only hear the effect. You can switch between Chorus, Flanger, Phaser and Drive using Type. Effect 2 is available once (globally) for all four layers. For each layer, you can define the proportion of the effect Mix fader. The Mix fader functions as a dry/wet fader. At position 0, you hear the dry sound only;... -
Page 26: Automation
Automation Of course, all parameters of the KOMPLEXER VST are available to the host software, VSTi Automation. The KOMPLEXER VST automation parameters in Cubase SX System requirements – PC ■ Pentium 3, 1000 MHz – AMD Athlon, 800 MHz ■ 512 MB RAM ■...