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● Name
Allows you to set the name of the expression map that appears in the program, for
example, in the Endpoint Setup dialog.
● ID
Allows you to set the unique ID of the expression map. You can enter any content in
the ID eld.
It can be useful to include the instrument and sound library for which you created
the map, as well as your name, for example, xmap.user.paulsmith.hso.violinpizz.
● Creator
Allows you to name the creator if you are sharing your expression map with other
users.
● Version
Allows you to indicate later versions of an expression map so you can identify the
most recent version.
● Plug-ins
Allows you to list the names of plug-ins to which the expression map applies, with
each name separated by a comma. You can leave this eld blank.
NOTE
All elds in the Expression Map section are locked by the Lock Info button at the top
right. You must click this button in order to change the information in the elds.
3 Techniques section
The Techniques section contains the following groups:
● Techniques list
Contains a list of techniques for the expression map currently selected.
NOTE
Most instruments have a “natural” technique, which is the most common way of
playing the instrument. Dorico Elements requires every instrument to have a
dened natural technique.
● Dynamics
Allows you to choose whether the volume dynamic for the selected technique is
controlled by its Note Velocity or a Control Change.
NOTE
Control Change requires you to specify the controller by number. You can consult
the documentation for the VST instrument and/or MIDI controller you are using to
nd the appropriate controller number.
● Technique controls
Contains controls that affect the technique selected in the Techniques list, such as
Velocity.
● Exclusion Groups
Allows you to specify techniques that are mutually exclusive. For example, players
cannot be muted and non-muted at the same time. Putting techniques into the
same exclusion group means only one can be used at a time.
Play mode
Expression maps
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