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When active, the string vibrates, making it easier to visualize the impact of the objects
and pickups. Note that string animation increases CPU overhead, so disable it if your
computer is struggling to process all data in real time.
Changing Object Positions in Sculpture’s Pickup Display
Adjustments to object positions will disturb/excite a given portion of the string. The
vertical orange lines represent the positions of Objects 1, 2, and 3. The thickness and
brightness of these lines indicate the strength of the objects. Object 1 can be an exciter.
Object 3 can be a damper. Object 2 has two arrows, indicating that it can be used as
either an exciter or damper.
To adjust an object pickup position
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Drag the corresponding numerical slider handle (the 1, 2, or 3 arrows) for each object.
Note: As you move the object pickups through the Pickup A and B ranges, the intensity
of the object disturbance increases significantly. This gives rise to a number of changes
that can completely alter the general timbre of your sound.
Using Sculpture’s Spread/Key Controls
Although they are not found in the actual Pickup display, two further pickup parameters
are available to the right of the Material Pad.
• Key Spread: Sets the amount of panning (pan position) by MIDI note number. Depending
on settings, the further up or down the keyboard you play, the more the voice is panned
left or right. Drag vertically on the Key button to adjust. Two lines in the ring that
surrounds the Spread parameters indicate values.
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