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Chapter 21 EXS24 mkII 299
Amount refers to the range of velocity values in which the crossfade takes place. In
other words, the crossfade is applied symmetrically around each layered zone, with the
crossfade amount determining the overlap of the two zones. The Velocity Range
setting of all zones will be expanded by this value, with the crossfade taking place in
the expanded area. When the Amount parameter is set to 0, the EXS24 mkII will not
fade smoothly between zones but simply switch from one zone to another.
Also, as you will read in the “Modulation Matrix” section later, you can set other
modulation sources, for example the modulation wheel of your MIDI controller, to
modulate the Amount parameter. In this case, the Amount parameter still functions the
same way, but the crossfade will not be triggered by velocity, but by the chosen
modulator.
In the Type menu, you can choose between three different choices of fade curves for
the velocity crossfade:
 dB lin (dB linear):
A logarithmic curve, so that the crossfade sounds even on both sides.
 linear (gain linear): A convex crossfade curve, so that the crossfade sounds as if
nothing is happening at first, but then with a rapid volume fade towards the end.
 Eq. Pow (equal power): A nonlinear curve in which the level rises faster in the
beginning but rises back to normal more slowly. This is useful if your crossfade seems
to drop in volume in the middle.
Pitch Parameters
These parameters let you adjust the tuning and transposition of the loaded sampler
instrument.
Tune
Use this knob to raise or lower the pitch of the loaded samples in semitone increments.
The middle position of the knob (which can be set by clicking the small 0 button)
leaves the pitch unaltered.
Transpose
This parameter also allows you to transpose the EXS2 mkII in semitone increments. In
contrast to the Tune parameter, however, Transpose not only affects the pitch, but also
moves the zones in accordance with the Transpose setting.