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Auto Crossfade
In a crossfaded loop, there is no hard “cut” between the loop end and loop start points.
Rather, the loop end and start points are crossfaded for a smooth transition. This is
especially convenient with samples that are hard to loop, and would normally produce
clicks at the transition point—the “join” in the loop.
The Auto Crossfade field allows a pre-determined value (in milliseconds) to be used as a
default when the option is enabled. The higher the value, the longer the crossfade, and
the smoother the transition between the loop end and start points.
EqPower—EqPower allows you to enable an exponential crossfade curve that causes a
volume boost of 3 dB in the middle of the crossfade range. This will fade out/fade in
the joined portions of a loop at an equal volume level.
Note: The “perfect” settings for the crossfade parameters depend on the sample
material. A loop which cycles reasonably smoothly is the best starting point for a
perfect crossfade loop, but a crossfaded loop does not always sound better. Just
experiment a little with the parameters, and you’ll soon find out how, when, and where
they work best.
Group Parameters
Volume/Pan/Bal
Volume—Adjusts the volume of the Group, and therefore the volume of all assigned
Zones, simultaneously.
Pan/Bal—Adjusts the pan position of the Group (stereo balance for stereo samples),
and the pan position of all assigned Zones simultaneously.
EXS Output
This parameter determines the outputs used by the Group. Choices include the main
outputs, and paired channels 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, 9 and 10, or individual outputs
11 through to 16. This allows individual Groups to be routed independently to Aux
channels in a multi channel EXS instance.
Voices/Velocity Range
Voices—Determines how many voices the Group is allowed to use. This parameter is
discussed in the “Multiple Zones and Groups” section, from page 525 onwards.