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Using Sculptures String Parameter Sliders (Morphable)
The sliders on the outer ring of the Material Pad further define the properties and behavior
of the string.
Material Pad in Keyscale view
Resolution slider
Resolution High Scaling
slider
Resolution Low Scaling
slider
Resolution sliders: Determine the maximum number of harmonics contained in (and
spatial resolution of ) the sound at C3. As you alter the Resolution value, you are changing
the interaction of the string with the objects. This has a corresponding effect on the
frequency of the overtones—very low Resolution values result in inharmonic spectra,
even with Stiffness set to 0. In Keyscale view, the Resolution High and Low Scaling
sliders are shown:
Resolution High Scaling slider (blue): Sets the key tracking resolution—the accuracy
of key tracking—for notes above middle C (C3).
Resolution Low Scaling slider (green): Sets the key tracking resolution for notes below
middle C.
Note: Higher resolution values enhance the precision of calculations, which can
significantly increase computer processing requirements.
Media Loss sliders: Control the amount of string damping caused by the surrounding
media (the atmosphere)—for example, air, water, olive oil, and so on. These losses are
independent of frequency. This allows control over the duration of the exponential
amplitude decay, after the excitation of the string has stopped.
In Keyscale view, the Media Loss Low and High Scaling sliders are used to set the key
tracking resolution—the accuracy of key tracking—separately for notes above and
below middle C (C3).
In Release view, the Media Loss Release slider determines the media loss behavior
when the key is released.
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