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Gater
This special effect “chops” a sample in a freely selectable number of pieces (2
- 16). You must first enter the number of steps that are to be distributed over
the sample length. The volume for every individual step can then be set with
the sliding regulator (faders) so that both hard breaks as well as soft amplitude
changes can be created.
The Gater function can also affect filters so that interesting sounding
distortions can be created, especially for the techno sector!
This function is highly suitable for creating a groovy sample for a drum loop
from a sound surface without its own rhythm!
By the way, more than 16 steps can be entered for the “Fader number”, to
obtain an even finer division of the samples. The regulator settings are then
repeated. Step 17 therefore has the same value as Step 1.
The real-time screening function allows you to musically check every fader
modification.
Generally, two combinable operating modes are available:
Volume or filter progressions
The objective
of this function is to change the volume or the sound character
of the audio material in 16 or more steps with the aid of the 16 faders. The
default setting of every fader corresponds with one sixteenth of the audio
material – i.e. a sixteenth note in a 1 bar loop or an eighth note for a two bar
loop, etc.
This leads to interesting rhythmic results, e.g. by lowering the volume of
individual faders or through stepped volume increases. Various progressions
can also be quickly created with the help of the random function. The real-time
screening function permits constant acoustic control while this is being done!
Gater progressions make it very simple to create rhythmic sounds from a
simple strings or synthesizer section or to emphasize or tone down certain
beats in a drum loop.