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Chapter 29 EXS24 mkII 543
Amount
This is the range of velocity (or other modulation source) values in which the crossfade
takes place. The Select 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 will switch between sample Zones in exactly the same fashion as earlier
versions (Velocity Switching).
Type
You can choose between three different fade types for the velocity crossfade:
dB linear
linear (gain linear)
equal power
Sample Select
This is just another modulation Destination—but it is important to know a little bit
more about it. By default, Sample Select is controlled by velocity (via the default
Velocity to Sample Select modulation path). The velocity value determines which of the
layered Zones with different Select Range settings (velocity layers) is heard. You can
also use modulation sources other than velocity—even multiple sources (in multiple
modulation paths)!
If planning to do so, however, please keep in mind the fact that all sources (except
Velocity and Key) cause all velocity layers to run simultaneously—using up as many
voices as there are layered Zones. This also happens in cases where the Zones are not
audible at the current control level.
If a continuous controller (such as the modulation wheel) is chosen, you can step
through the velocity layers during playback. This is where the XFade parameter
becomes important, as it allows smooth transitions between velocity split points.
Keep in mind that you can also combine velocity and modulation wheel control by
using the Modulation Matrix (see “Modulation Matrix on page 550).