User Manual

SWAM Solo Strings v2.1.0 - User Manual – rev. 1
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1) Timbre and Gesture
Instruments: main instrument timbre of the resonating body
Play Mode: choose how to play the instrument:
[mapped to Key Switch C]
- Bow
- Pizzicato
- Col Legno
Bow Gesture: select the way the Expression is executed for PlayMode = Bow.
[mapped to Key Switch D]
- Expression: expression is mainly interpreted as the speed of the bow in relation to the bow
pressure. If the Expression MIDI CC Min Value is set to 0 (zero) in the MIDI Mapping page,
bow change automatically occurs when expression is set to zero for a while. Otherwise, if the
Expression MIDI CC Min Value is set to a value different from zero in the MIDI Mapping page,
Auto-bow-change never occurs.
- Bipolar: expression is interpreted as the speed of the bow in a bipolar way; zero speed
coincides with CC value = 63. Values below 63 are interpreted as down-bow, while values
over 63 are interpreted as up-bow. Note: this gesture is not suitable for Breath and Wind
Controllers. It is intended for pedals, wheels, ribbons, X-Y pads and similar.
- Bowing: expression is interpreted as the displacement of the bow, the speed is proportional
to the speed of the controller change. Note: this gesture is not suitable for Breath and Wind
Controllers. It is intended for pedals, wheels, ribbons, X-Y pads and similar.