Smart MIDI processor. This special dimension is used in conjunction with Intelligent MIDI (iMIDI) rules such as the Pattern Alternator, Repetition Mode, and Legato Mode. Logic in the iMIDI rule will determine which split plays at any given time. iMIDI rules are explained in a later chapter.

Stereo. Stereo isn’t a dimension in the usual sense, but we mention it here because the left and right sides of a stereo sample each have their own articulations (performance data such as envelopes and filters). In this sense, the left and right channels resemble the “splits” in a normal dimension. Stereo also “uses up” one of the eight available Giga dimensions: a stereo region can have a maximum of seven ordinary dimensions.

Working with dimensions

The best way to learn about dimensions is to start working with them.

•The next few lessons will start with a simple velocity split and work up to a more advanced multi- dimensional layout of a region.

•For now, we are going to be working with a single note to get to know the concept of working with dimensions (E-2 of an Orchestral Bass Ensemble from the Vienna Symphonic Library).

•Everything will be done with the manual drag-and-drop method so you can see and experience directly what these dimensions do. Once you understand what they do, you will then be better prepared to work with the Instrument Wizard.

•The Instrument Wizard does everything described in these lessons but does it automatically across many regions in a split second. As you will see, it would be a bit tedious to map an entire instrument with this manual method. However, this is the best way to learn about the structure of a region. In the Instrument Wizard chapter, we will recreate some of these examples with the Instrument Wizard using several notes.

•The manual method is still the best method for creating certain instruments that don’t benefit from the Instrument Wizard, like some drum kits.

•You need to have the GigaStudio software installed and have your audio and MIDI connections working. Open the Instrument Editor and create a new blank instrument.

Creating the velocity split

First we will take a region and add some velocity splits to it.

1. Create a region and put it on E2.

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4 specifications

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