The Modulation Matrix Section - Steinberg HALION4 Mode D'emploi

The Modulation Matrix Section

The concept of controlling one parameter by another is called modulation. The
Modulation Matrix section of synth and sample zones gives you access to additional
modulations of the zone.
Assigning modulations means to interconnect modulation sources, such as LFOs and
envelopes, with modulation destinations like pitch, cutoff, amplitude, etc. The
modulation matrix offers you up to 32 freely assignable modulations, each with a
source, a modifier and a destination with adjustable depth. All modulation sources and
destinations can be assigned several times. The polarity of each source can be
switched between unipolar and bipolar. An additional modifier and user-definable
curves and ranges give you further control over the modulation.
The modulation matrix is divided into two sections. On the left, the modulation rows
are displayed. Here, you can assign modulation sources to destinations and adjust the
modulation depth. The section on the right contains settings for the curve and range
editor, where you can make further settings for the selected modulation source.
Using the Modulation Rows
The modulation rows allow you to interconnect modulation sources with modulation
destinations and to adjust the modulation depth.
• The parameters for setting up a modulation can be accessed via 32 rows. Each
row is identified by a number.
• You can select modulation sources on the Source 1 pop-up menu at the top left of
each row.
• The Source 2 pop-up menu below the Source 1 pop-up menu for each row allows
you to select a second modulation source that controls the intensity of the first
source or a modifier that alters the modulation signal of the first source.
• To switch the polarity of a source between unipolar and bipolar, click the button to
the right of the corresponding source.
• To select the modulation destination, use the pop-up menu to the right.
• Use the horizontal fader below the destination to adjust the modulation depth.
Usually, the modulation depth is adjusted in percent. If you select pitch as
modulation destination, the modulation depth is adjusted in semitones.
• Click the Bypass button in front of the depth control to switch off the modulation
temporarily.
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Editing Zones in the Sound Editor
The Modulation Matrix Section