Manual

6.9. Audio Plug-In
When you load a sample of content type Loop from the Browser, the sample is automatically
loaded into the Audio plug-in so you can play it immediately. The Audio plug-in specializes in
keeping audio loops playing in-sync with the project in your host software and has the optional
ability to do so without influencing the key of the loop. Furthermore, you can transpose the loop
while it plays so that it ts the key of your song. Important parameters can be accessed via the
GUI, but all parameters for the Audio plug-in can be accessed via the Plug-in panel or a connected
keyboard. As for any Instrument or the Sampler plug-in, the Audio plug-in uses the rst Plug-in slot
in the Plug-in chain.
For more information on using the Audio plug-in, refer to Working with Loops and One-Shot
Samples.
The Audio plug-in provides you with the following elements and parameters:
Audio plug-in.
(1) Timeline: Shows the timeline of the loop in musical units, including bars and beats.
(2) Waveform display: Shows the waveform of the loaded loop. When a sample is played back, a
playhead is shown in the waveform display. With the scroll wheel of your mouse, you can zoom in
and out the waveform display. Right-clicking on the waveform display opens a context menu for
nding the loop on your computer.
(3) Start Marker: Determines the start point of the loop by moving it left or right. You can adjust
the Start Marker only from within the software.
(4) End Marker: Determines the end point of the loop by moving it left or right. You can adjust the
End Marker only from within the software.
(5) Fade: Sets a simple fade-in/fade-out amount to avoid pops or clicks that may occur when
playing loops with the Audio Plug-in.
(6) Tune: Transposes the tune of the loop within the range of -36 to +36 semitones. You can use
this control to set the playback pitch of the loop to 'C', and then the loop's pitch will match the
pitch of notes programmed into the host sequencer. This parameter is only available in Stretch
and Formant Engine mode (8).
(7) Pitchbend: Sets the Pitchbend range of the loop from -12 to +12 which is relative to the Tune
parameter. This parameter controls the effect of the Pitch Wheel/Slider on your MIDI controller.
This parameter is only available in Stretch and Formant Engine mode (8).
(8) Engine: Here you can choose from three different playback engine modes from the drop-down
menu:
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