Stupid Pitch Tricks

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2006/10/27 11:29:22 (permalink)

Stupid Pitch Tricks

These apply to Dimension (Pro), Rapture, or most any other synth with access to a MIDI Matrix or exposed automation. In the first two, you're already hard-wired between a physical Pitch Wheel and the pitch destination, with separate ranges of up to 24 semitones up & down. Pretty versatile. But it could be the only "return-to-center" control available to you, and you might need that on occasion for something else.

For example, fading overall volume in two directions from a distinct level. "Standard" pitchbend routing is also linear: 1 to 1 ratio between what goes in and what comes out. Here's a few avenues to explore for some unique results. Element 1 is the target for demonstration purposes, but isolating to any Element gives parallel results. Use individually, or in combination.
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10). Glide To Target Pitch
Setup: Bend Dn/Up 0 0 [Multisample Editor]
Technique: Pitch Bend -> Pitch 1 -> 200 -> (~1.0 to ~10.0) [MIDI Matrix]
Results: Variable amounts of Smooth 'delays' the bend's pitch over a curve, up or down two semitones.

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9). Bend Between Semitone Pitches
Setup: Bend Dn/Up 0 0 [Multisample Editor]
Technique: Pitch Bend -> Pitch 1 -> ~50 to ~250 -> (variable) [MIDI Matrix]
Results: Hit those elusive 'blue notes" between pitches every time. Use Shift+mouse for the Depth values.

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8). Bump The "Whammy Bar"
Setup: Bend Dn/Up 2 2 (default) [Multisample Editor]
Technique: Pitch Bend -> Pitch 1 -> -200 -> (~0.4 to ~7.0) [MIDI Matrix]
Results: Tapping the PB wheel bends down/up, then returns to pitch. Match the Multisample setting with a negative Destination amount. Smooth determines the speed of return. Use as an effect, or for controllable manual vibrato.

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7). Extreme Bi-directional "Pitchbend" Rapture only
Setup: | Bend Dn/Up 0 0 | Multi On | Detune 0 | [Multisample Editor]
Technique: Pitch Bend -> Detune 1 -> (up to) +/- 4800 or 4 octaves -> (variable) [MIDI Matrix]
Results: Simultaneous up/down bends taking multi-oscillators in two different directions. Smooth determines the "bend" speed and return time. Also great to serve with Ring Mod.

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6). Nailing Intervals Part I
Setup: Bend Dn/Up 0 0 [Multisample Editor]
Technique: Pitch Bend -> Pitch 1 -> 500 -> (~0.0 to ~2.5) [MIDI Matrix]
CC 1 (Mod wheel) -> Pitch 1 -> 200 -> (~0.0 to ~2.5) [MIDI Matrix]
Results: Ideal for joysticks, X/Y pads, or adjacent pitch/mod wheels. Land on seconds, fourths, fifths, and sixths quickly and accurately.

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5). Nailing Intervals: Part II
Setup: add to settings in Part I
Technique: Channel Aftertouch -> Pitch 1 -> 100 -> (~0.0 to ~2.5) [MIDI Matrix]
Results: Added keyboard pressure augments the settings above by one semitone. Good for trills/wide vibrato, sevenths and major/minor shifts.

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4). Dive Bomb (Supplement to other stupid techniques.)
Setup: Dealer's choice. Polyphony 0 works well for trills. [Multisample Editor]
| Status Shot | Waveform Saw Down or Up [6 or 7] | Freq 0.25 | Depth 0 | [Pitch LFO 1]
Technique: CC 2 -> Pitch LFO Depth 1 -> 400 -> 0.0 [MIDI Matrix]
Results: Slider or knob brings in upward or downward auto-bend, from 2 semtitones above, to two semitones below home pitch.

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3). Timed Auto-Pitchbends
Setup: Dealer's Choice [Multisample Editor]
Similar settings to Dive Bomb. Add Depth of 50-100, Delay of 1.00-2.00 seconds, and a Fade of 0,50 to 1.50 seconds. [Pitch LFO 1]
Technique: none [MIDI Matrix]
Results: Hold a note long enough, and the pitchbend fades in.

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2). Velocity Pitchbends
Setup: Bend Dn/Up 0 0 | Copy E1 to E2 | E1 Lo/Hi Vel 0 109 | ... | E2 Lo/Hi Vel 110 127 [Multisample Editor]
Similar settings to Dive Bomb, with Depth of 50-100 added. [Pitch LFO 2]
Technique: none [MIDI Matrix]
Results: Hardest hit notes bring in an up/down pitchbend automatically from E2.

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And the Number 1 Stupid Pitch Trick is ....

1). Stepped Bends Rapture only
Setup: Bend Dn/Up 0 0 [Multisample Editor]
| Status On | Freq 0.50 | Depth 1200 | Steps (amount and drawn values) variable | [Pitch StepGen Depth 1]
Technique: Pitch Bend -> Pitch StepGen Depth 1 -> 1200 -> (variable) [MIDI Matrix]
CC 127 -> Pitch StepGen Depth 1 -> -1200 -> (variable) [MIDI Matrix]
Results: No pitchbend at rest. Forward stepped "pitchbend" to home in the positive direction. Reverse upward Steps with a negative direction. Smooth to taste.

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OK, I've got more. They're even stupider, but the *rules* say only ten at a time.
"Remember, this is not a competition, it is only an exhibition — please, no wagering."

Edited for minor corrections.
post edited by b rock - 2006/10/27 13:56:28
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    René
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    RE: Stupid Pitch Tricks 2006/10/27 11:42:22 (permalink)
    <rehearsal mode> "you want that with fries?"

    You leaking all that secret info. Soon me and others I know will be flipping burgers.


    Thanks b one more.



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    jardim do mar
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    RE: Stupid Pitch Tricks 2006/10/28 09:36:03 (permalink)
    You leaking all that secret info. Soon me and others I know will be flipping burgers
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    post edited by jardim do mar - 2006/10/28 10:08:37

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