Operation Manual

Parameters 21
5 Parameters
This section can be used as a reference on the different controls appearing on the Lounge Lizard
EP graphical interface. We begin by describing the behavior of the different types of controls
appearing on the interface and then describe the parameters of each module of the synthesizer.
These parameters are accessible from the Edit and FX views of the synthesizer. In addition, some
of them are also available directly from the Play view as will be indicated.
5.1 General Functioning of the Interface
5.1.1 Knobs
The synthesizer parameters are adjusted using controls such as knobs, switches and numerical
displays. A specific control is selected by clicking on it. A coarse adjustment is obtained by click-
holding the parameter and moving the mouse (or the finger on a track pad) either upwards and
downwards or leftwards and rightwards. The value of the parameter replaces its label while it is
being adjusted.
Fine adjustment of a control is obtained by holding down a modifier key of the computer
keyboard (Shift, Ctrl, Command or Alt key) while adjusting the parameter.
5.1.2 Switches
Switches are turned on or off by clicking on them. They are used to activate or deactivate modules
and the sync feature of some parameters.
5.1.3 Drop-down Menus
Clicking on a display with a small down-pointing triangle reveals a drop-down menu with a set of
possible settings for the control. Adjustment of the control is obtained by clicking on a selection.
5.1.4 Modulation Signals
Different parameters can be modulated with the note and velocity signals from the Keyboard.
Modulation signals are controlled with the small knobs labeled Key or Vel located on the right of
the corresponding control knobs in the different modules of the instrument.
The Key modulation knobs are used to modulate a parameter depending on the note played on
the keyboard. When in its center position, the value of the corresponding parameter is equal across
the whole range of the keyboard. Turning the knob to the left increases the value of the parameter
for low notes while decreasing its value for high notes. The variations are applied relative to the
middle C (C3) whose value is always that corresponding to the settings of the actual parameter