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Modification of the range limit of a parameter
If the 2 arrows limiting the amplitude of the MIDI controls are located at the top and
bottom of the dynamic controller zone, then the amplitude will be at its maximum when
the control is MIDI assigned (see “5.1.3 Right Section - Instrument configuration”, MIDI
PRESET).
Nevertheless, the automation applied to a parameter (see following part, “Automation of
the Live parameters”) can push this parameter to “overflow” the range limits defined by
the arrows.
5.1.1.5 Control in real time - Pitch Bend and Aftertouch
When the pitch bend or the aftertouch control a real time parameter (see “5.1.3 Right
Section - Instrument configuration”, MIDI Settings), the behavior is different from that of
other controllers.
• Pitch bend
The pitch bend wheel returns to its central position when it is released. A
controller assigned to pitch bend also returns to its original position. For example,
if you assign the keyboard pitch bend with the Live interface pitch, the real time
controller will always return to his steady position, normally pitch=0, no matter
what the positions of the MIDI control amplitude arrows are.
• Aftertouch
The aftertouch is released after pushing on the key of a MIDI keyboard. It
changes the sound in function of the force applied to the key once the key is
pushed. Due to this, the modulation obtained with the aftertouch starts with the
initial value of the real time control, and changes this value in function of the MIDI
setting parameters.
For example, if we assign the Velocity and aftertouch controllers to the pressure
parameters, the initial value of the pressure is defined by the velocity of the playing.
Pushing on the key with more or less strength edits the pressure parameters accordingly.
5.1.1.6 Automation of Live parameters
All the parameters of Live play can be automated (except for the Attack). By clicking on
the button above the parameter name, you open an automation window corresponding
to that parameter.
The automation allows you to vary the parameter value for each note, making it possible
to play more realistically while making interpretation and control simpler.
The automation begins with the parameter’s current value, set with the mouse or using a
MIDI controller. The automation value added to the parameter is seen via a change to a
clearer color zone of the real time controller. Thus, you can visualize the controller’s
original value and the automation effect on the current value at the same time.