(pp)- quiet or pianissimo (minimum filter setting)

(mf) - moderate or mezzo forte (median filter setting)

(ff)- loud or forte (maximum filter setting)

When the filter modulator is at zero, the set of parameters labeled “pp” is used. The “mf” and “ff” parameters are used when the modulator is at its midpoint (64) and maximum (127) respectively. For all other positions of the modulation source, the parameter values are continuously interpolated or “morphed” between. By morphing between filter coefficients, the DEF filter creates phase accurate real-time crescendos and decrescendos using a single sustaining note, effectively replacing the need for layered crossfade instruments that increase polyphony and introduce phase problems.

Because the four parameters are interrelated, the Region Window plots them in a special way. When any one of the DEF parameters is selected, all of the parameters in that particular filter set (pp, mf, or ff) appear in the Region Window:

The currently selected parameter appears with draggable handles on each region; the others are indicated by color-coded lines. However, you can change the currently selected parameter by clicking on any of the colored indicators or in the legend area just below the Region Window.

Note: When designing DEF filter profiles, it is best to first isolate the individual filter sets by assigning ONLY a MIDI continuous controller as the modulation source. You can then use that controller to listen to the sound of each of the pp, mf, and ff filter sets by sending a CC value of 0 , 64, and 127 respectively. Once you have effectively dialed in settings for all three sets of filter coefficients, you can then enable other modulation sources in the instrument Properties dialog.

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4 specifications

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