AFFLATUS CHAPTER I Strings - Instrument update 1.2
22
May
AFFLATUS CHAPTER I STRINGS
PATCH 1.2
PATCH 1.2
Below you can read what the new features of the first update of Afflatus Chapter I Strings are. We have tried to include as much features that were suggested by users as possible.
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PATCH OPTIMIZATION:
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Improved playability on legato patches - Minimalist series, Scene d'amour series.
ADVANCED OPTIONS:
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Mixer
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Built-in mixer for all combined and some experimental patches (everything that was not recorded as an ensemble)
Velocity Dynamic Influencer
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Enhance your polyphonic true legato playing with the Velocity Dynamic Influencer - get up to +/- 6db of volume for a single note depending on its velocity (64 velocity being the default value).
Portamento
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Portamento available for First Chair strings (with the exception of the Bass principal) - you can adjust the velocity that triggers the portamento interval.
NEW PATCHES:
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Combinations (new category)
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Arrival Strings
Ensemble Shorts Divisi
Lush strings KS Legato
Minimalist Strings Legato (added basses)
Minimalist Strings Tenutos (added basses)
Psychatto Strings Shorts
Scene d'Amour Legato
Scene d'Amour Tenutos
SulPont Strings
The Mouse Strings Pizzicato
Single Sections
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Arrival Strings (normal and TM patches) for each section
First Chairs (Legato, Pizzicato, Spiccato) for each section
Spider Strings for each section
SulPont Strings for each section
Scene d'Amour Cellos Legato
Minimalist Basses (Legato and Tenuto)
VERSION HISTORY :: AFFLATUS CHAPTER I STRINGS
PATCH 1.1
Below you can read what the new features of the first update of Afflatus Chapter I Strings are. We have tried to include as much features that were suggested by users as possible. The next free update that is coming in Q1 2019 will add extra instruments as well as new features.
We also have posted a brandnew demo by the great Aleksandar Dimitrijevic on the product page of Afflatus. It's a truly magnificent track so be sure to check it out!
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PATCH OPTIMIZATION:
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Patch names change for easier browsing.
Contemporary Strings Spicc - improved playability
Pop Low Strings - improved playability
Scene d'Amour Violas Legato - fixed bug
Pharaoh Strings - fixed bug
Improved Loops and legato transitions on multiple patches
ADVANCED OPTIONS:
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Sustained Notes
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If switched on, all the played notes will be sustained even if you release the key(s) from your keyboard.
By default it's assigned to MIDI CC#64 (Sustain Pedal) on all sustain/legato patches that do not have a divisi section, but you can use the RMB to assign it to a different MIDI controller.
Niente
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If switched on this will increase the dynamic range of the instruments by fading out the volume to -oo dB.
KS Key base
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Hold down the LMB and drag up or down to set the base key for the keyswitches (on patches where they are available).
Dynamics (only on sustain/legato patches)
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Click this button to start the MIDI learn function. The MIDI controller you choose will be used as a substitute for the MOD Wheel.
Please note that you can not detach the MOD Wheel from its original function, i.e. it will always control the dynamics along with the new controller.
expression
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Click this button to start the MIDI learn function. The MIDI controller you choose will be used as a substitute for the expression controller.
Please note that you cannot detach the expression controller from its original function, i.e. it will always control the expression along with the new controller.
Attack (AHDSR)
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Set the AHDSR envelope's attack portion of the short and sustain samples (not the legato transitions).
Release (AHDSR)
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Set the AHDSR envelope's release portion of the short and release samples.
NEW DEFAULT MIDI CONTROLLERS:
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CC#22 - Volume Close Mic
CC#23 - Volume Decca Mic
CC#24 - Volume Hall Mic
CC#22 - Volume Texture Mic (only on PADS patch)
CC#23 - Volume Synths Mic (only on PADS patch)
CC#24 - Volume Perc Mic (only on PADS patch)
CC#25 - Volume FX Mic (only on PADS patch)
CC#64 - Divisi (on all sustain/legato patches that have a divisi section).
CC#64 - Sustained Notes (on all sustain/legato patches that do not have a divisi section).
ADDED SORDINOS:
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Ensembles
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The Mouse Strings
Single Sections
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Chamber Cellos, Violas, Violins II, Violins I
Impressionist Cellos, Violas, Violins II, Violins I
Spicc Basses, Cellos, Violas, Violins II, Violins I
Pizz Basses, Cellos, Violas, Violins II, Violins I