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The remaining entries in the Morph Pad contextual menu are to do with grouping of
random parameters. Put another way, the following options allow you to determine
which type of parameters you would like to randomize (via the Rnd button and
Int(ensity)) slider.
• All (Random Group)—this is your ticket to “wacky” sounds as all parameters in the
following three groups are randomized. This can lead to some interesting results, but
can be uncontrolled. This is less useful for the “sound cell culture” idea that we
discussed in the Randomizing section above.
• All except TensionMod—basically the same as All (Random Group) but excluding the
somewhat dangerous TensionMod parameter from randomization. This option is the
default “random” group.
• String (parameters)—in isolation, including; Material Pad position, stiffness, inner loss,
media loss, resolution, and Tension Modulation.
• Objects + Pickups—in isolation. Alters the positions of Objects and Pickups, plus the
various Object parameters.
• Filter + Waveshaper—Randomizes the positions of all Waveshaper and Filter
parameters.
Morph Envelope Window
The Morph Envelope offers 9 points/8 segments, and recording functionality that is
much like that of the Controller Envelopes.
Selected Point
In the diagram below, you will see a selected point in the lower panel (the Timeline)
and a corresponding selected point handle of the trajectory in the Morph Pad.
These are shown as an orange diamond in the Timeline and an orange diamond (or
ball) in the Morph Pad.
• The overall time/length of the Morph Envelope is indicated by the numerical entry at
the top right of the window.
• The maximum time/length of the Morph Envelope is 48 bars/40 seconds.
• The lines on the background grid are placed 100 milliseconds apart.
• If you click on the handles (nodes) or lines between the nodes in the Envelope
window, the current envelope segment will be highlighted. A small Help Tag also
indicates the millisecond value of the current segment.