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Adjust instrument parameters
The instruments editor (panel) is then opened when an instrument is loaded and can be opened again at
any later date by right clicking on the VSTi slot in which the instrument name is displayed. Alternately, the
VSTi editor can also be opened by right clicking on the record button on the track -> Instrument output
-> VSTi editor.
The graphical interface opens by default. If the selected instrument (or plug-in) does not have its own
interface, the parameters dialog will open. This display mode is limited to just a few control elements and
can only be opened via the menu of the instrument window. Use this mode if you find the panel of the
plug-in too unclear or if it takes up too much space on the screen. In this dialog eight freely selectable
parameters of the instrument are clearly and numerically displayed. Bar controls can be used to adjust the
parameter values.
Alongside the combi-boxes for the selection of all instrument parameters, the "Auto" checkbox is also of
importance. Once activated, the automatic processes of the selected parameters are started. The
automation curve is shown in the project track and can be edited. The parameter can be automated using
the fader.
Activate automation parameters by checking the "Auto" control box.
The parameter selection is saved for each plug-in so that the next time you use the same plug-in in a
different project, the same parameters are used. This way you have the advantage that every frequently
used parameter of the corresponding instrument is available immediately after it has been opened.
Instrument panel and parameter dialog
The instruments editor (panel) is opened when an instrument is loaded and can be opened again at any
later time by right clicking the VSTi slot displaying the instrument name. Alternatively, the VSTi editor can
also be opened by right clicking the record button on the track -> Instrument output -> VSTi editor.
The graphical interface opens by default. If the selected instrument (or plug-in) does not have its own
interface, the parameters dialog will open. This display mode is limited to just a few control elements and
can only be opened via the menu of the instrument window. Use this mode if you find the panel of the
plug-in too unclear or if it takes up too much space on the screen. In this dialog eight freely selectable
parameters of the instrument are clearly and numerically displayed. Bar controls can be used to adjust the
parameter values.
The parameter selection is saved for each plug-in so that the next time you use the same plug-in in a
different project, the same parameters are used. This way you have the advantage that every frequently
used parameter of the corresponding instrument is available immediately after it has been opened.
Dialog menu
Further options can be found in the menu of the instrument window:
Bypass:
Deactivates the instrument and mutes it. Note that some instruments use up processing power if bypass
is switched on but are still located in the insert slot. In such cases, the instrument should be removed
completely from the insert if it is no longer required.
Monitoring: This option must be switched on if you wish to be able to hear the instrument when it is
being played or recorded. If you wish to always have monitoring active when the track's record button is
pressed, then please select the "Tape monitoring" option in the system/global audio options ("Y", "Audio
setup" tab) dialog.
Loading/Save patches/banks:
Here you can save an instrument's settings and sounds. The standard formats for this are: *.fxp for
patches or *.fxb for whole banks. Some instruments have their own patch/bank format, settings are then
loaded and saved directly via the instrument's interface.
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