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Single:
Head/Bow and Rim/Edge are treated as two different pads. An application would be a simple
single zone pad with single piezo triggering.
Dual:
Sets the Head/Bow Channel up in a way that Rim/Edge signals are expected to use the same Input
Channel as Head/Bow. In combination with this choice you must also specify, how the Rim/Edge
signals are detected (Piezo or Switch). Change to the other components by tapping on the com-
ponent icons and check your settings for every input channel.
All GEWA pads work as Dual pads with Piezo detection for Rims and Switch for Edge and Bell.
The latter is set to switch automatically and activates as such, as soon as you assign a cymbal trig-
ger bank to an input channel and chose Dual for Bow and Switch for the Edge.
3Way:
This is a specialty regarding cymbals. Some manufacturers separate the Bell channel from the rest,
allowing for an individual velocity curve on Bells. GEWA cymbals support both methods (Dual and
3Way). Select 3Way for Bow components and switch for the Edge component. As a result, the Bell is
configured as switch automatically and the input channel next to the Bow/Edge input channel will
be reserved for the Bell. Connect this jack with a ¼” TRRS cable to the outer jack of your GEWA
Cymbal. For further information on connecting cymbals and all possible pairs of input channels using
3Way, see section 3.2.3 Cymbals on p.12.
Piezo and Switch:
These options are available for Rim/Edge/Bell components only and follow the type of trigger used.
For pads with 2 piezos for triggering Head and Rim, choose Dual for the Head and Piezo for the Rim.
Cymbals mostly utilize an FSR film for the detection of Bell/Edge and Choke. Choose Switch for the
edge component, while the Bow can either be set to Dual or 3Way.
11.3.2.4 CURVE SETTINGS
Even if the sound samples of consecutive velocity layers are recorded in a linear fashion, most
contemporary trigger methods follow a concave progression in detection of signals. This means that
even if you increase the velocity of a stroke linearly, the trigger method will return a velocity value
that follows a non-linear path. This skew in detection needs to be corrected, so that the software
picks a set of sound samples which matches the intensity of stroke in real world. To this end, the G9
ships with a limited number of curves representing different degrees of detection skews. Choosing
adequate velocity curves depends on the choice of components of different manufacturers (tech-
nical specifications) and the personal expectations in sound progression of the player. The Presets
provided are curves optimized for pads using the GEWA Trigger Trays and Cymbals and the preset
curves provided already compensate this effect to a certain degree, so that they appear less bend
in the Interface, maximizing the possibilities of customization. Not only does the standard curve have
a linear appearance, it is also designed to return a linear feel in audible dynamics.
The following section tackles the assignment of preset curves.
11.3.2.4.1 ASSIGNING PRESET CURVES
Proceed as follows:
1. Select an Input Channel in Module 1(Pad).