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  • Page 1 user manual...
  • Page 2 The documents may not be changed, especially copyright notices may not be removed or changed. MorphoX is a trademark of LinPlug Virtual Instruments GmbH. LinPlug is a trademarks of LinPlug Virtual Instruments GmbH. VST is a registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
  • Page 3 We feel that the LinPlug MorphoX is exceptional because of its audio quality and its features, especially because of it real time morphing ability. We are confident that you will get a lot of pleasure using the LinPlug MorphoX synthesizer and that it will become an inspirational part of your music-making.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ONTROLS .............. 34 OICES ECS (MIDI L )..........34 EARN SETTINGS....................35 GLOSSARY....................37 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART.............. 39 APPENDIX A: MODULATION SOURCES AND DESTINATIONS....40 ..........40 ODULATION OURCES ........42 ODULATION ESTINATIONS APPENDIX B: USING TUN FILES............. 45 LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Installation on Mac After downloading the LinPlug MorphoX for Mac you will find a file named "MorphoX Installer xxx.dmg" located in your download folder. The xxx Is the actual version number, in example 100. Double-click this file to decompress and open the image, then double-click the installer program which will guide you through the installation process.

  • Page 6: Features

    Features The LinPlug MorphoX combines a number of features which LinPlug is famous for with some new, exciting features: § The sound can be continuously morphed between two individual sounds in real time using the modulation wheel. § Two versatile oscillators with many modulation capabilities plus noise oscillator.

  • Page 7: Overview

    The block diagram below shows the signal flow within the LinPlug MorphoX synthesizer: The shadow behind each module indicates that there are two complete...
  • Page 8 At various points throughout the signal path you can modulate the signal using either envelopes, LFOs, the Arpeggiator or MIDI Controllers. The LinPlug MorphoX contains 3 independent envelopes: one for the filter cutoff frequency, one for the main amplitude and one general purpose envelope designed for use with the Modulation Matrix.

  • Page 9: Operation / Controls

    0.00. Double clicking in the same slot a second time resets the slot to its previous value. All Controls can be controlled using external MIDI messages. To do this you need to use the LinPlug MorphoX's ECS which is described in detail later in this manual. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 10: Morphing Area And Global Area

    Morphing Area and Global Area The upper part of the MorphoX user interface shows what we call the Morphing Area. That's the area holding all the controls to operate the modules which are morphing between the two sub-programs A and B. It's not required to technically understand the process of morphing, especially as it behaves differently for each module.
  • Page 11 However, once position-synced you cannot morph them anymore. Finally there are the morph-settings itself in the Global Area, preset management, ECS (MIDI learn) and the amount of voices (polyphony also cannot be musically morphed). LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 12: Oscillators

    Oscillators The LinPlug MorphoX contains 2 oscillators plus a noise source. The oscillators are similar, but not identical. Common to both oscillators The LinPlug MorphoX's oscillators' outputs a waveform that is a combination of two basic waveforms. These waveforms are constructed from harmonic sine waves using a unique additive process which ensures a smooth, high quality output signal.
  • Page 13 On, the phase of each note continues on from the phase of the previous note. Both oscillators of the LinPlug MorphoX allow Spread, which means playing multiple detuned voices with one Oscillator without the loss of voices (full polyphony). The Spread slider is used to set the degree of...
  • Page 14 The FM controller will adjust the amount of frequency modulation of Oscillator 2 through Oscillator 1. This type of modulation is great for producing metallic, bell-like tones and can also be used to produce rich and complex waveforms. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 15: Oscillator Mixer

    Oscillator 2 is fully the ring modulation result of Oscillator 1 and Oscillator 2. In middle position the output is mix of Oscillator 2 and the ring modulation result (which is the same as Amplitude Modulation or in short AM). LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 16: Filter / Filter Env

    Filter / Filter Env The LinPlug MorphoX contains a special, newly designed filter, which produces a unique, characteristic sound you won't find in any other instrument. It supports morphing and offers three simultaneous outputs: low pass, band pass and high pass.

  • Page 17: Filter Mix

    BP (bandpass): The frequency band directly surrounding the cutoff frequency is allowed to pass. All other frequencies are cut. By mixing LP and HP one can also create a band reject filter (BR or Notch filter). LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 18: Adsr Envelope

    Typically this will happen from Sustain level, however, when the note is being released before Sustain is reached, the release time starts right where the envelope currently is. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 19: Master / Amp Env

    Master / Amp Env The LinPlug MorphoX's Master section is located to the right of the Filter Mix section. This section contains controls for overall- and effects- amplitude. The Master sections follows right of the filter section. It features Vol (volume) control to adjust the overall output volume.

  • Page 20: Effects

    Effects The LinPlug MorphoX has two fully morphing stereo effects units: Chorus and Delay. Chorus The Chorus effect can be used to "thicken" a single sound creating the impression that it contains multiple voices. The Chorus works by mixing delayed signals with the original signal.

  • Page 21: Delay

    Oscillators are panned) it can sound better to mix down the input of the delay to mono. Thus the delay can be switched to mono. Note: It's still a Stereo delay with Stereo output, just its input is changed. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 22: Modulation

    Modulation One of the key features of the MorphoX are its sophisticated modulation capabilities. The instrument contains four independent LFOs (low frequency oscillators, two of them described in this chapter, the other two located in the Global Area and described there) as well as a Modulation Matrix that is used to control modulation routing, the Modulation Envelope, Glide and Precision (an analogue instability simulation).

  • Page 23: Modulation Matrix

    When turned fully left, it means that modulation commences immediately. Modulation Matrix The MorphoX's Modulation Matrix allows you to create user-defined modulation routings. Many parameters are available as modulation destinations, which can be modulated by various modulation sources (see...

  • Page 24: Modulation Envelope

    The Modulation Envelope is a general purpose envelope, used as Modulation Source in the Modulation Matrix. See chapter Modulation Matrix right before this chapter for more info on the matrix and chapter ADSR Envelopes for more info about ADSR envelopes. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 25: Glide

    LinPlug MorphoX's signal generation. When the "Precision" control is set to less than 100% small inaccuracies are introduced at various points in the LinPlug MorphoX's signal chain. This is useful if you're trying to replicate the warmth of an old analog synthesizer. Precision can be set in a range from 90% to 100%.

  • Page 26: Global Area

    LFO's, the morph-settings and the preset handling controls. The Arpeggiator The MorphoX's Arpeggiator is the dominating module in the left of the global area. It allows you to create a vast variety of user-defined arpeggios. Arpeggios are chords that are played as separate successive notes or "broken chords".
  • Page 27 (playing C-E-G-C, next round E-G-C-E and then G-C-E-G before starting with the first pattern again). Also note that a Tie after an Off is just the same as placing an Off behind another Off, both resulting in a longer pause. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...
  • Page 28 The order they are actually played is exactly as you played them. Random Mode plays the notes of the chord in a random order LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...
  • Page 29 Note to be on just half of the time (for example a 1/32th of the 1/16th step). The more you turn the dial to the left the shorter the note is played. The effect is most prominent with sounds that have a short release time. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 30: Stair Generator

    This is the simplest stair, made of 2 levels which makes a 2 step cycle. In MorphoX it is named 2-2. This stair has 3 levels, the floor, one in the middle and the highest.

  • Page 31: Lfo 3

    The first parameter selects the Waveform, while the second selects the Speed (in note's length). When choosing Retrigger, the LFO is only tempos-synced to the host/song (but not position-synced), it will start its cycle with each first note after a pause. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 32: Morph Settings

    (real world keyboard's) modulation wheel. Moving this control or either your keyboard's modulation wheel will morph the sound of MorphoX between the two sub programs A and B.

  • Page 33: Preset Browser / File Controls

    Note that when you load a Preset using the Master section's file controls, the previous Preset is erased so if you want to keep changes in a Preset, make sure you save it before loading another one. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 34: Voices

    Don't forget to switch Off the ECS after you have finished making or clearing assignments! A special feature in MorphoX is the ability of ECS to control both the parameters of the A and B sound, this is described in detail as “ECS to A and B”...

  • Page 35: Settings

    MorphoX's dials are not operating in the correct manner, check the host program's settings. Master Tune is used to set the overall tuning of the LinPlug MorphoX if no micro-tuning file is loaded . Tuning can be set from 415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz.
  • Page 36 Scale: See Appendix B for a complete description of how to use TUN files in the LinPlug MorphoX. Startup is used to define a preset that is loaded upon startup of MorphoX (when you insert a new instance of MorphoX in your host).

  • Page 37: Glossary

    (the modulator). When the frequency of the modulator is periodic and below the audio range (less than 20 Hz) vibrato is produced. When the modulation frequency is within the audio range, Frequency Modulation is produced. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...
  • Page 38 (by modulating the volume). Modulation Matrix: A signal "junction" where a source signal can be patched so that it controls a destination signal. The MorphoX's Modulation Matrix is used for tasks such as modulating an oscillator's amplitude by an LFO. Oscillator: A signal source that generates a periodic waveform at a given frequency.

  • Page 39: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Product: MorphoX Version 1.x Date: 10.September 2010 Manufacturer LinPlug Virtual Instruments GmbH Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default Changed Mode Default Omni Changed Note Number True Voice Velocity Note On Note Off Aftertouch Poly (Key) Mono (Channel)

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Modulation Sources And Destinations

    MIDI CC 11 (unipolar). Amp Envelope The Main Amplitude envelope. This envelope controls the overall output Volume, however if it makes sense within the preset to do so, the envelope can be used as a modulation source (unipolar). LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...
  • Page 41 . The amount of course changes randomly on each note being played. Unipolar means that the source is only increasing (or if applied with negative depth, decreasing) the targets value. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 42: Modulation Destinations

    Osc 1 or 2 Spread PitchIf Spread is used in the respective oscillator, one can hereby control the amount of detuning within the range null (no detune) up to the value as set by the Spread slider. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...
  • Page 43 Used to control the overall pitch of this patch. Main Noise Volume Allows modulation of the noise amount in the oscillator mixer. Main Osc Stereo When oscillator one or oscillator two runs in Spread mode, the different voices are usually centered. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...
  • Page 44 The Decay Time of the respective Envelope. Envelope Xxx Rel The Release Time of the respective Envelope. Note that the envelope modulation targets will not allow continuous modulation. This modulation is always applied once when the note starts. LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...

  • Page 45: Appendix B: Using Tun Files

    Scala may be used to create the TUN format microtuning-files needed to explore microtunings with this instrument. The Scala home page is http://www.xs4all.nl/~huygensf/scala/ LinPlug MorphoX 1.0...
  • Page 46 Important Note When one uses a TUN microtuning-file in the MorphoX, the above specified mapping properties will override the Master Tuning reference. Normally when one is using the default 12 Tone Equal Tempered Scale, the Master...

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