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D Assign a modulation source from the drop-down selector next to the Mod knob.
For example, selecting an Envelope as a modulation source could cause the playback speed to start fast and grad-
ually slow down when you hold a note - or vice versa.
Stretch
Mimic features five different Stretch types, which can be selected from the drop-down selector. Depending on the
selected Stretch type, there are also some additional controls to modify the sample characteristics.
Tape
This is the good old “tape recorder” type, where speed and pitch are coupled. This means that to achieve a higher
pitch you simply increase the playback speed of the sample/slices - and vice versa.
With the Tape stretch type selected, there is a Loop X-Fade knob present. This controls the crossfade amount when
the Loop function is active for the sample/slices (see “Loop and Loop Length”).
If Loop is off, the Loop X-Fade knob has no effect.
Advanced
This is a high-quality stretch algorithm suitable for most type of polyphonic and complex audio material.
With the Advanced stretch type selected, there is a Preserve Transients button present. Transients are regions in the
sample where the level quickly goes from quiet to loud, for example in percussive hits and other types of “attacks”.
D Click the Preserve Transients button to preserve any transients in the sample/slices.
When off, any transients will be “smeared out” and less prominent, which might be desired in some situations.
Melody
This is the Melody stretch type used for audio in the Reason sequencer, i.e. a high-quality stretch algorithm suitable
for monophonic audio material.
With the Melody stretch type selected, there is a Preserve Transients button present.
D Click the Preserve Transients button to preserve any transients in the sample/slices.
When off, any transients will be “smeared out” and less prominent, which might be desired in some situations.
q The Melody stretch type is well suited if you are using the Loop function (see “Loop and Loop Length”), since
it usually reduces clicks/pops at the loop point.