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1. The controls in the Transpose section are used to fix the pitch of the keyboard while those in the Micro Tuning section are used to set the temperament of the keyboard 4 8 1 Tuning The reference pitch of the keyboard is displayed in the Pitch display of the trans pose section The default reference note of the keyboard is A4 set at 440 Hz but can be changed in the Ref Note button of the Micro Tuning section The pitch of 49 The Clock Module 41 the reference note in Hertz is adjusted using the Tune knob Its value can also be transposed by a certain number of octaves or semi tones using the Octave or Semi drop down menus One interesting feature of Lounge Lizard EP is E 7 TRANSPOSE MICRO TUNING that it can be tuned using different temperaments us octave semi ref note ing Scala micro tuning files Temperament files are loaded by using the Tuning File file loading button E 3 l tuning file when the selector switch on the left of the button is P adjusted to its tuning file position By default on Q Q Windows systems Lounge Lizard EP will look for Scala files in the c Program Files AAS Lounge Lizard On Mac OS systems Lounge Lizard EP will look on the system disk in Library Application Support Applied Acoustics Systems Lounge lizard Scala Note that one Scala file Con cert Stretch scl is installed by default in these folders The reference note that will be used as the base note for the scale described
2. choose Forget MIDI Link or choose the Forget MIDI Link command from the MIDI menu 6 2 MIDI Settings 52 e MIDI links can also be removed from the MIDI Links window by clicking on the MIDI link to be removed to select it then by clicking on the Remove button and the OK button to confirm the change 6 2 5 Creating a MIDI Map A set of MIDI links can be saved into a MIDI map by using the Save MIDI Link As from the File menu Different MIDI maps corresponding to different MIDI controllers can thereby be saved for Lounge Lizard EP A MIDI map can be loaded by double clicking on the corresponding MIDI connector icon that appears in the browser when a MIDI map is saved Furthermore a MIDI map can be loaded automatically when an instrument is launched e To assign a default MIDI map right click Control click on the MIDI map icon and choose the MIDI Link Info command In the Edit Information Window select the Set as default MIDI Links option 6 2 6 Empty MIDI Map The factory MIDI maps include a MIDI map called No MIDI link As its name suggest this map is empty Loading this map deactivates all the MIDI links It is possible to reload the original version of this MIDI map by importing the factory MIDI maps file as explained in Section 2 9 in case 1t was modified by mistake 6 2 7 Defining a Default MIDI map It is possible to define a default MIDI map that will be loaded automatically when Lounge Lizard EP is launched e First sel
3. 7 Using the Lounge Lizard EP as a Plug In Lounge Lizard EP is available in VST DXi AudioUnit and RTAS for Mac OS only formats and integrates seamlessly into the industry most popular multi track recording and sequencing environments as a virtual instrument plug in The plug in versions will work exactly the same way as the standalone version except for the audio MIDI and latency configurations that will be taken care of by the host sequencer Furthermore Lounge Lizard EP works as any other plug in in these environments so we recommend that you refer to your sequencer documentation in case you have problems running Lounge Lizard EP as a plug in We review here some general points to keep in mind when using a plug in version of Lounge Lizard EP 7 1 Window Size The size of the Lounge Lizard EP window is fixed when it is used as a plug in 7 2 Audio and MIDI parameters When Lounge Lizard EP is used as a plug in the audio and MIDI ports sampling rate buffer size and audio format are determined by the host sequencer 7 3 Automation Lounge Lizard EP supports automation functions of host sequencers Automation can usually be done by using MIDI links and recording MIDI events or by record ing the motion of controls on the interface 7 4 Multiple Instances Multiple instances of Lounge Lizard EP can be launched simultaneously in a host sequencer 7 5 Saving Projects When saving a project in a host sequencer the program list
4. ARA EN rrr 28 ee i pis dera id A A 29 TUTTI 29 Mes ah ok we qve Be Se 30 4 Parameters 32 CT 32 4 1 1 Tweaking Knobs llle 32 41 2 Button 22e 32 pu S PCR OP ACER 92 eck a da a 33 4 2 The Mallet Module o o e 33 CA uos moe EROS oy Ree ne wm es Res 34 4 2 2 Noise anap 3 BSG C Re S ee o 34 P 35 A O ees e Ge op 35 43 1 The Tine Bar 2 ee ee ee 35 43 2 TheToneBar o 36 4 3 3 The Release Timel 36 CONTENTS P 36 TM 37 A II a AERA AER 38 eit feck a E A a 2S Ge as 39 e T 40 48 Tuntng ies e Ee ede EE E A A 40 49 The Clock Module a 41 4 10 The Recorder Module o a 42 q LI 42 ATLI Topology oeni e Rok X RGR exec eh n oes 43 rc CET 43 A 11 5 Chorus ks 4 UE Xy Rem eee we x a 43 rpm 44 aa Me ley te eS p c EE 44 ALTO Del y Rx Ged ee a aw Ge tes ede eS 44 411 7 Ph set 5 os SM ko dg oe dorem ted y vu e 45 H IES Wahl oko dee Xue hono we EUR o m8 45 4119 Notch Filter 2 0 2 202222 2 eee 46 inu deas MUR KORR epee ee O 46 A lI A i o EX ow ee we xe Mu 47 5 Toolbar 48 5 1 Program Display le 48 52 MIDI map s goro soi REOR Lb 48 SAO uoo IHE CX MER a hw ee 48 54 Value Display oc s sco len 48 CONTENTS 6 Audio and MIDI Settings pe eh Bah GPa RE neut XH UU a ae UE
5. Presets 21 e In the browser double click on a preset icon e Drag and drop presets from the browser onto the Lounge Lizard EP interface e Select a preset by clicking on its icon and use the Enter key from the com puter keyboard Once a preset has been selected in the library it is possible to navigate in the library using the Arrow keys from the computer keyboard A preset is selected when its name is highlighted e Select a preset and use the Open Preset command from the File menu or the Ctrl O Apple O keyboard shortcut Note that when a preset is loaded from the preset library to the list of programs the program name displayed in the toolbar changes but not its number This indi cates that the current program number used by the synthesis engine is still the same but that the preset corresponding to that program has changed The 128 programs can therefore be customized by selecting different program numbers by using the and buttons from the toolbar or selecting programs from the program list and loading presets from the library 2 3 Editing and Saving Presets Moving the different controls on the Lounge Lizard EP interface modifies the preset loaded in the current program As soon as the current program is modified the preset icon located on the left of the program name in the toolbar changes color and a sign is appended to its name in the program list In this state the preset loaded in the current program
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7. are applied relative to the mid dle C C3 whose value is always that corresponding to the settings of the actual parameter knob Turning the modulation knob to the right has the opposite effect and increases the value of the parameter for high notes while decreasing it for low notes The Velocity modulation knobs are used to modulate the value of a parameter depending on the velocity signal received from the keyboard so that the value of a parameter will increase as notes are played harder on the keyboard The position of the knob is used to adjust the amount of modulation applied to the parameter In its leftmost position the modulation source is turned off and the value of the parameter will not vary with the velocity signal from the keyboard Turning the knob clockwise will increase the effect of the modulation signal on the value of the parameter 4 2 The Mallet Module The Mallet module is used to control the parameters related to the mallet found in an electric piano It is divided in 3 sections Stiffness Noise and Force 4 2 The Mallet Module 34 4 2 Stiffness The Soft Hard knob determines if the mallet is soft or hard As this knob is STIFFNESS NOISE turned clockwise the mallet gets harder un Y L2 AED A softer mallet knob turned to the left Qe o QQ produces a more mellow tone while a sor Bard keyboard vem ty pi decay harder one produces a brighter sound FORCE The Keyboard modulation knob ad AA cab ac P cux ju
8. folder containing the currently used preset and select the preset 2 5 7 Resizing the Browser In standalone mode the browser can be resized In order to change the size of the browser position the mouse cursor on the line separating the browser from the Lounge Lizard EP control panel When the cursor changes to a double headed arrow click hold and move the mouse to the left or right as desired In order to 2 6 MIDI maps 25 hide the browser completely move the double headed arrow cursor fully to the left Note that when Lounge Lizard EP is used as a plug in the browser size is fixed and can not be modified 2 6 MIDI maps MIDI maps containing information about MIDI links between the MIDI controllers and the Lounge Lizard EP interface can easily be created as will be explained in Section MIDI maps are represented in the browser with a MIDI connector icon MIDI maps are treated exactly the same way as presets in the browser and are saved using the Save MIDI Links or Save MIDI Links As commands from the File menu 2 7 Exporting and Importing Presets and MIDI maps The Import and Export commands found in the File drop down menu allow one to easily exchange presets and MIDI maps with other Lounge Lizard EP users This feature can also be used to decrease the number of elements in the browser by archiving older or rarely used ones elsewhere on CD R or a second hard disk for example Files containing Lounge Lizard EP presets and MIDI
9. have been applied 5 2 MIDI map Displays the name of the currently opened MIDI map For more information on MIDI maps please refer to Section 6 2 5 3 CPU meter Displays the percentage of the total CPU resources currently used by Lounge Lizard EP 5 4 Value Display Displays the value of the currently selected control on the interface The values range from 0 to 127 for knobs and 0 or 1 for buttons depending on whether they are in their on or off position For some controls the value is displayed in the appropriate units Audio and MIDI Settings 49 6 Audio and MIDI Settings This chapter explains how to select the audio and MIDI devices used by Lounge Lizard EP as well as how to create and edit MIDI links and MIDI maps When referring to commands that are different on Windows and Mac OS systems the commands are listed in the following order Windows command Mac OS com mand 6 1 Audio Settings 6 1 1 Selecting a Audio Device To select the audio device used by Lounge Lizard EP e Go to the Audio menu and choose the Audio Settings options A list of the audio devices installed on your computer will appear in the Audio Configu ration window e Click on the audio device you wish to use and click on the OK button 6 1 2 Audio Control Panel To launch the audio configuration panel choose Audio Control Panel under the Audio menu This command allows you to select the bit depth sample rate 22 05 44 1 48 or 96 kHz an
10. in the Scala file is adjusted from the Ref Note button When the selector switch is adjusted to its Stretch position no tuning files are used to tune the keyboard and Lounge Lizard EP uses and equal temperament The temperament can still be tuned however by using the Stretch knob In its center position the octaves will be just Turning the knob to the left will reduce the interval while turning it to the right will increase it Note that the settings of the Keyboard module are not saved with a preset In other words they remain the same when switching from one preset to another When the application is started the settings of the module when the application was last closed will be loaded 4 9 The Clock Module This module is used to control the tempo of the different effects of the output section as well as that of the amplitude modulation of the Tremolo module The Source drop down menu is used to determine if the sync signal comes from an external source or from the internal clock of the module The Tempo display indicates the value of the tempo in BPM beats per minute When Lounge Lizard EP is used as a plug in in a host sequencer and the Ext source is chosen the clock signal will be that sent by the host sequencer while in standalone mode the clock will be that received from an external MIDI clock 4 10 The Recorder Module 42 When the nt source is chosen the tempo is determined by the value of the Tempo display Th
11. module The Mix knob is used to adjust the ratio of dry and wet in the output signal of the module When the knob is adjusted in the left position only the original or dry signal is sent to the output while in the right position only the processed or wet signal is sent to the output In its center position there will be equal amounts of dry and wet signal in the output signal The Depth knob is used to control the amplitude of the effect while the Rate knob is used to fix the modulation frequency of the effect if the Sync function is off 4 11 5 Vibrato The vibrato effect introduces a periodic low frequency pitch modulation in the signal The Rate knob is used to set the frequency of the vibrato effect when the Sync function is off The Depth knob enables one to control the depth of the effect or in other words the amplitude of the frequency variations In its leftmost position there is no vibrato and turning the knob clockwise increases the amount of pitch variation The Mix knob is used to determine the proportion of dry and wet signals in the output signal from the effect In its leftmost position the output is dry turning the knob clockwise increases the amount of wet signal until in its center position there is only wet signal Note that turning further the knob clockwise has no effect 4 11 6 Delay The Multi Effect module includes 3 different types of delay effects Ping
12. one location to another First select an item by clicking on its icon and use the Copy command from the Edit menu Ctrl C Apple C shortcut in order to copy it Then click on the destination folder and use the Paste command from the Edit menu Ctrl V Apple V shortcut in order to paste it Groups of items can be copied and pasted at the same time In order to select many items at once click on different icons while keeping the Control Apple key depressed Alternatively to select within a folder all the presets located between two presets click on the first one and then on the second one while keeping the Shift key depressed Once a group of items has been selected use the Copy and Paste functions as explained above 2 5 3 Renaming Presets and folders On Windows systems to rename a preset or folder click a first time on the cor responding icon in the browser in order to select it Then click a second time to enter in name edition mode Note that this sequence of operation is different from double clicking on the icon which loads the preset in the case of a preset icon or opens a folder in the case of a folder icon In other words there must be a pause between the two clicks 2 5 Organizing the Preset Library 24 On Mac systems first select the item to be renamed and the use the Rename command from the Edit menu It is also possible to ctrl click on the selected item and then choose the Rename command 2 5 4 Deleting Presets and Folde
13. presets in the program list are identical to their version in the library 2 2 Playing and Changing Presets Presets are always played from the program list The name of the current pro gram in other words the one currently loaded in the synthesis engine as well as its number are displayed in the left part of the toolbar Its number and name are also preceded by a check mark in the program list The current program can be changed in different ways e scroll up or down in the program list by clicking on the and buttons located on the left of the program name or use the and keys from the computer keyboard e Display the content of the program list by clicking on the V button and select a program by clicking on its name e Use the Switch to Program command from the Programs menu and enter a specific program number This command can also be activated by using the Ctrl P Apple P keyboard shortcut e Send MIDI program changes from your MIDI controller Lounge Lizard EP will load the program having the same number as the program change number received by the application A Preset can also be loaded from the preset library It is then stored in the current program replacing the preset that was already stored in this location It then becomes immediately available to the synthesis engine Different options are available to load a preset from the preset library into the current program 2 3 Editing and Saving
14. the Output signal can be modulated with the pitch of the note played by using the Keyboard knob Turning this knob to the left will increase the output amplitude of low notes relative to high notes while turning the knob to the right will have the opposite effect and increase the relative amplitude of high notes In its center position the output amplitude is uniform across the entire keyboard One can obtain different sounds with different settings of the Input and Output parameters For example a small amount of input with higher amount of output will produce a cleaner sound then a large amount of input with small output value 4 5 The Damper Module The Damper module simulates the production of noise when dampers are raised from or applied on the fork when a key is depressed or released This gives a more realistic and lively sound 4 6 The Tremolo Module 38 The Tone knob is used to adjust the stiffness of the dampers When in its leftmost position the dampers are soft producing a more mellow sound Turning the knob clockwise increases the stiffness of the dampers and the center frequency of the noise produced by the damper The Amount knob is used to set the amplitude volume of the damper noise present in the final sound Turning the knob clockwise increases the presence of the damper noise in the final sound Finally the Balance knob is used to control the amount of noise introduced by the dampers at the beginning or end o
15. your computer e You change the motherboard of the computer 1 3 4 Obtaining your response key and registering by fax or over the phone Should you not have access to the internet A A S support representatives are avail able to assist you in the unlock and registration process Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm EST You may contact us by phone at e North America Toll free number 1 888 441 8277 e Outside North America 1 514 871 8100 e Fax Number 1 514 845 1875 e Email support applied acoustics com 1 4 Getting started 1 4 4 Using Lounge Lizard EP in standalone mode The Lounge Lizard EP comes with a wide range of factory presets right out of the box which amounts to a huge range of sounds before you have even turned a single knob As you would expect the best way of coming to grips with the possibilities Lounge Lizard EP offers is simply to go through the presets one at a time We recommend that you first start using the Lounge Lizard EP in standalone mode e Windows Double click on the Lounge Lizard EP icon located on your desktop or select Lounge Lizard EP from the Start gt All Programs gt menu 1 4 Getting started 15 e Mac OS Double click on the Lounge Lizard EP icon located in the Appli cations folder Before you start exploring the factory presets take a moment to set up you audio and MIDI configuration as explained below Audio Configuration Audio configuration tools are available from the Audio menu The A
16. 9 FORCE AO e a a S T oec Q decay volume n ac keyboart Figure 9 Synthesis modules of Lounge Lizard EP Panel B 3 3 Top part of the interface The top part of both panels is identical and enables one to control general features of the instrument MIDI LED The red MIDI LED toggles when a MIDI signal is received by the Lounge Lizard EP This is very useful to see if Lounge Lizard EP is receiving MIDI signal from your keyboard or other controllers If the LED does not blink when you play your keyboard check your connections and the transmit receive channels you are using or the MIDI settings of Lounge Lizard EP as explained in Section 6 2 3 4 General Functioning of an Electric Piano 30 Polyphony Combo Box Displays the number of voices of polyphony 2 to 32 The number of voices can be adjusted with the drop down menu from the combo box MIDI Channel Combo Box Displays the current MIDI channel on which Lounge Lizard EP is receiving MIDI information The channel can be adjusted with the drop down menu from the combo box In omni mode Lounge Lizard EP responds to all MIDI events from all channels Note that in this configuration MIDI links from different controllers having the same controller number but different channel numbers become equiva lent 3 4 General Functioning of an Electric Piano The individual modules and controls of the user interface will be described in detail in Chapter 4 We will now ta
17. EP 28 3 General organization of Lounge Lizard EP The graphical interface of the different modules of the synthesizer have been grouped into two panels as shown in Figures 8 and 9 In the first page Panel A one can find the modules related to the control of the synthesizer and an output effect stage The actual synthesis modules appear on the second page Panel B One can switch from one view to the other by using the Panel A and Panel B buttons appearing at the top of the interface A master level control and level meters appear on the lower right corner of both panels 3 1 Panel A The first row of modules of Panel A is an output effect stage which includes two multi effect modules and a reverb which can be used in different configurations The second row of this same panel includes the Keyboard module the master Clock module and a Recorder module MIDI channel voices LEG ELL d MULTI EFFECT topology on t EUER ype sync on type sync Figure 8 Control modules and output stage of Lounge Lizard EP Panel A 3 20 PanelB 29 3 2 Panel B The modules of Panel B correspond to the actual sound generating components of an electric piano The main elements of the panel are the Mallet the Fork the Pick Up the Damper and Tremolo modules In addition an EQ module has been added to further shape the sound e MIDI channel voices Ou Bien PICKUP STIFFNESS NOISE 1 de LL ha eee Q 2 e Q
18. LG lt lt IETA USER MANUAL APPLIED ACOUSTICS SYSTEMS Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Applied Acoustics Systems DVM Inc The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement The software may be used only in accordance of the terms of this license agreement It is against the law to copy this software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement No part of this manual may be copied photocopied reproduced translated distributed or converted to any electronic or machine readable form in whole or in part without prior written approval of Applied Acoustics Systems DVM Inc Copyright C 2006 Applied Acoustics Systems DVM Inc All rights reserved Printed in Canada Program Copyright C 2002 2006 Applied Acoustics Systems Inc All right reserved Lounge Lizard EP is a Trademark of Applied Acoustics Systems DVM Inc Win dows 98 2000 NT ME XP and DirectX are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh Mac OS QuickTime and Audio Units are registered trademarks of Apple Corporation VST Instruments and ASIO are trademarks of Steinberg Soft Und Hardware GmbH RTAS is a registered trademarks of Digidesign Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems incorporated All other product and company names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owne
19. Pong Digital and Tape Delay The Digital delay consists in a standard delay line with feedback The tape delay is similar but also includes a low pass filtering effect in 4 11 The Multi Effect Section 45 order to simulate the attenuation of high frequencies in analog tape delays The Ping Pong delay is based on two delay lines resulting in a signal traveling from one channel to the other each time attenuated by a coefficient The Wet knob is used to adjust the amount of wet signal present in the output signal from the effect When the knob is adjusted in the left position only the original or dry signal is sent to the output Turning this knob clockwise increases the amount of processed or wet signal sent to the output The Feedback knob is used to adjust the amount of signal re injected into the delay lines or in other word the amount of feedback introduced in the line In its leftmost position there is no signal re introduced and the effect module only delays the input signal Turning this knob clockwise increases the amount of signal reflected back at the end of the line Finally the Time knob controls the length of the delay lines and therefore the delay between echoes 4 11 7 Phaser The phasing effect colors a signal by removing frequency bands from its spec trum The effect is obtained by changing the phase of the incoming signal and adding this new signal to the original The phaser effects can be contro
20. Registration on a different challenge key will be generated by the program The response key is another unique string of capital letters and numbers generated from the data en crypted in the challenge key In order to obtain a response key you will need to connect to the A A S website and provide the following information e A valid email address e Your product serial number on the back of the sleeve of your CD or in your confirmation email for downloads e The challenge key generated by the program Note that it is possible to use the program during 15 days before completing the authorization process This period can be convenient if you are installing the program on a computer which is not connected to the internet After that period the program will not function unless it is supplied with a response key In the following sections we review the different steps required to generate the challenge keys and obtain the response key The procedure is similar on Windows XP and Mac OS systems 1 3 1 Step 1 Generating the challenge key After launching the installer for the first time a pop up window will appear asking you if you wish to authorize your product now or later If you are ready to authorize Lounge Lizard EP now click on the Next button otherwise click on the Authorize Later button If your computer is connected to the internet we recommend that you authorize your product now When you click on the Next button a second w
21. aged with the help of the Lounge Lizard EP browser similar to those found in most email programs which use a hierarchical tree structure and a visually intuitive drag and drop ap proach To explore the different presets available in the library open the different folders by clicking on the icon Windows or gt symbol on Mac OS to the left of folders Each preset is represented by a blue knob icon followed by its name 2 1 2 The Program list Presets are loaded into the synthesis en QUE 5 Rhodes 1 gine of Lounge Lizard EP from a list of 128 numbered presets called programs The name 2 0 Playing and Changing Presets 20 of the current program and its number are displayed in the left of the toolbar at the top of the application window The entire list of programs can be viewed by clicking on the V button left of the program number It is important to note that presets in the program list and in the preset library are stored in different locations They are in fact different copies of the same presets which may as explained below differ even if they share the same name The version of a preset available in the program list should be viewed as temporary or as a working copy of the preset whereas the version in the library should be viewed as permanent or as the reference version When you start the application for the first time the program list contains a selection of presets from the factory preset library At that point the
22. any conflicting or additional terms of any quote order acknowledgement or similar com munication between the parties during the term of this Agreement except as otherwise expressly agreed by the parties No modification to the Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized represen tative of each party 10 NON WAIVER No delay or failure to take any action or exercise any rights under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver or consent unless expressly waived or consented to in writing by a duly authorized representative of AAS A waiver of any event does not apply to any other event even if in relation to the same subject matter Index architecture ASIO drivers 49 audio configuration device format auto wah browser customizing hide resize buffer size buttons tweaking challenge key 8 9 chorus clock commands community compare contact damper 37 sustain pedal B8 database backup 26 restoring default MIDI map delay digital 44 ping pong 44 tape 44 digital delay display distortion documenting presets 24 driver edit effect auto wah 45 chorus delay distortion flanger notch filter phaser reverb sync vibrato wah wah 45 EQ export factory presets flanger folder copying creating deleting renaming fork forum getting started 14 help import installation keyboar
23. b controls the excursion of the center frequency of the filter In the case of the Wah Wah effect this excursion is applied around the value fixed by the Freq knob while in Auto Way effect the value of the center frequency increases from the value fixed by the Freg knob Turning this knob clockwise increases the excursion of the center frequency Finally the Rate knob controls the frequency or rate of the modulation of the center frequency of the filter In the case of the Wah Wah effect turning this knob clockwise increases the rate of the modulation if the Sync function is off In the case of the Auto Wah filter this knob controls the time constant of the envelope follower Turning this knob clockwise decreases the time constant or in other words the reaction time of the envelope follower 4 11 9 Notch Filter The notch filter does essentially the opposite of a band pass filter It attenuates the frequencies in a band located around the center frequency and leaves those outside of this band unchanged As was the case for the Wah Wah effect the filter is based on a filter having a 12 dB oct slope and can be modulated The Freq knobs is used to control the central frequency of the filter Turning this knob clockwise increases the center frequency The Depth knob controls the excursion of the center frequency of the filter around its center frequency Turning this knob clockwise increases the excursion of the center frequency Finally the Rat
24. c on a control knob button or slider and a contextual menu will appear Select Learn MIDI Link and move a knob or slider on your MIDI controller to activate the link To deactivate the link right click control click on Mac on the control and choose the Forget MIDI Link command Refer to section 6 2 for more details on MIDI links 1 44 Using MIDI program changes The synthesizer responds to MIDI program changes When a program change is received the current program is changed to the program having the same number as that of the program change message received by the application 1 4 5 Using Lounge Lizard EP as a Plug in The Lounge Lizard EP integrates seamlessly into the industry s most popular multi track recording and sequencing environments as a virtual instrument plug in The L5 Getting help 17 Lounge Lizard EP works as any other plug in in these environments so we recom mend that you refer to your sequencer documentation in case you have problems running the Lounge Lizard EP as a plug in 1 5 Getting help AJA S technical support representatives are on hand from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm EST Whether you have a question on Lounge Lizard EP or need a hand getting it up and running as a plug in in your favorite sequencer we are here to help Contact us by phone fax or email at North America Toll Free 1 888 441 8277 Worldwide 1 514 871 8100 e Fax 1 514 845 1875 Email support applied acoustics com Our
25. characters are used to name controls on the interface e Windows and Mac OS keyboard shortcuts are written as Windows short cut Mac OS shortcut Presets and MIDI maps 19 2 Presets and MIDI maps Lounge Lizard EP comes with several factory presets covering a wide range of sounds This collection of presets lets you play and familiarize yourself with this synthesizer without having to tweak a single knob Soon however you will be experimenting and creating your own sounds and projects that you will need to archive or exchange with other users You may also want to control the parameters of Lounge Lizard EP with a specific MIDI controller In this chapter we will review the management of presets and MIDI maps 2 1 Presets There are two concepts involved in the management of presets the preset library and programs 2 1 4 The Preset Library The preset library contains the factory presets C3 Imports modified versions of the factory presets you might 2 7 Lounge Lizard have made or any other new presets you might 4 5 1 Straight Rhodes have saved The library may also contain imported ES e 2 Straight Wurlitzer presets as well as MIDI maps as explained in Sec E O 3 Effects tion 2 6 and 2 7 In other words the preset library Classic Tracks H 5 Signature is a repository of all the presets and MIDI maps 5 MIDI Links available to Lounge Lizard EP All the operations on the preset library are conveniently man
26. d tuning knobs tweaking INDEX ii latency ping pong delay plug in mallet audio parameters force automation noise MIDI channel stiffness master clock MIDI H9 device settings 50 MIDI configuration 15 MIDI controller MIDI links 16 creating 50 deactivate editing factory MIDI links range MIDI map default documenting empty preset 25 MIDI program change modulation modules multi effect notch filter output effect stage master clock recorder topology panel A panel B parameters performance phaser pick up 36 MIDI parameters MIDI program change multiple instances performance saving projects 55 window size 55 polyphony preset backup browser changing compare copying database deleting documenting edit editing exporting factory importing library locating moving name playing program renaming saving preset library program saving program list 15 recorder INDEX 68 redo registration 8 9 release release time response key 9 reverb sampling rate shortcuts signal flow standalone mode sustain pedal sync synchronization system requirements tape delay tine tone toolbar tremolo tuning undo unlocking user library vibrato wah wah website
27. d it is also possible to move up again through the modifications by using the Redo command from the Edit menu or the Ctrl Y Apple Y command The number of Undo levels is unlimited and that this command is effective on any control of the interface but not on the different Save commands Once a preset has been modified it is also possible to move back and forth between the current state of the preset in the program list and its original version archived in the preset library To hear the original preset simply click on the Com pare button at the top of the interface or use the Compare command from the Edit menu Once this button has been pressed the original settings of the preset are loaded In this mode the graphical interface is frozen and it is therefore not possible to modify the preset To further modify the preset click on the Compare button again or uncheck the Compare command in the Edit menu to revert to the modified version of the preset and unfreeze the interface To reload the original version use the Locate Preset in Browser command from the View menu or the Ctrl L Apple L shortcut and double click on its icon in order to reload this version into the current program Lounge Lizard EP will make sure that you do not loose modifications to a preset In the case where a program holds a modified version of a preset and when trying to load a new preset from the library into this program the application will ask you if you want to save th
28. d buffer size which affects how quickly Lounge Lizard EP responds to the control information it receives The smaller the buffer size the shorter the latency and vice versa On Windows systems using ASIO drivers this command opens the control panel provided with the driver and the content of the dialog depends on the driver Some sound cards also require that you close all programs before making changes to the buffer size or sampling rate If you discover this is the case with your sound card please refer to the manufacturer s documentation for details on configuring it for optimum performance Most sound card manufacturers also update their drivers regularly It is strongly recommended that you visit your sound card manufacturer s website regularly to ensure you are using the most up to date drivers and support software On Mac OS systems this command launches the Audio MIDI Setup configu ration application 6 2 MIDI Settings 50 6 2 MIDI Settings 6 2 1 Selecting a MIDI Device To select the MIDI device used by Lounge Lizard EP e Go to the MIDI menu and choose the MIDI Settings option A list of the MIDI devices installed on your computer will appear in the MIDI Configu ration window e Select the MIDI device you want to use and click on the OK button 6 2 2 Creating MIDI Links Every control on the Lounge Lizard EP interface can be manipulated by an external MIDI controller In most cases this is much more convenient than u
29. d represents the state associated with the position of the button 4 1 3 Drop down menus and Displays Clicking on a display with a small down pointing triangle on its right such as the Type control of the Reverb module in the multi effect section reveals a drop down menu with a set of possible settings for the control Adjustment of the control is 4 2 The Mallet Module 33 obtained by clicking on a selection or using the up and down arrows and the Enter key of the computer keyboard The other controls represented by a display without a down pointing arrow such as the Tempo control of the Clock module are adjusted by click holding on them and dragging the mouse upward or downward Selection of these controls is possible when the mouse is positioned on the display and a double pointing arrow appears 4 1 4 Modulation Signals Different parameters can be modulated with the note and velocity signals from the Keyboard Modulation signals are controlled with the small black knobs located on the right of the corresponding control knobs in the different modules of the instrument The keyboard modulation knobs are used to modulate a parameter depending on the note played on the keyboard When in its center position the value of the corresponding parameter is equal across the whole range of the keyboard Turn ing the knob to the left increases the value of the parameter for low notes while decreasing its value for high notes The variations
30. e effects share the same interface except for the labels under the control knobs which vary depending on the effect chosen Note that the settings of the different modules of the output stage are saved with presets In order for the effects to remain with the same settings even when loading new presets click on the Lock icon at the top of the module 4 11 The Multi Effect Section 43 4 11 1 Topology The Effect A Effect B and the Reverb sub modules of the Multi Effect module can be used in three different configurations as shown in Figure 13 where the Effect A Effect B and Reverb sub modules are labeled A B and R respectively To change topology click hold on the Topology button and move the mouse up or down Figure 13 The three topologies in which the effects can be applied A Effect A sub module B Effect B sub module and R Reverb sub module In the first two configurations the Effect A Effect B and Reverb sub modules are applied in series to the signal from the piano In the third configuration the signal is processed by Effect A and Effect B separately the two outputs then mixed and the resulting signal sent to the Reverb sub module Note that each of the effects can be switched on or off by using the correspond ing On button 4 11 2 Synchronisation The Effect A and Effect B sub modules can be synchronized to the settings of the Clock module with the help of the Sync drop down menu Note that the syn c
31. e knob controls the frequency or rate of the modulation of the center frequency of the filter Turning this knob clockwise increases the rate of the modulation if the Sync function is off 4 11 10 Distortion The Distortion module implements a simple distortion or overdrive effect such as that found in distortion pedals for example The Pre knob is a gain control used to adjust the level of the signal at the input of the Distortion effect and hence the amount of saturation introduced in the signal The color of the output signal from the distortion algorithm can be adjusted using the Tone knob In its leftmost position high frequencies will be attenuated in the signal while in its rightmost position low frequencies will be filtered out from the signal In its center position the signal will be left unchanged Finally the Post 4 11 The Multi Effect Section 47 knob is used to control the amplitude of the signal at the output of the Distortion effect 4 11 11 Reverb The Reverb module is used to recreate the effect of reflections of sound on the walls of a room or hall These reflections add space to the sound and make it warmer deeper as well as more realistic since we always listen to instruments in a room and thus with a room effect The Reverb drop down menu is used to choose between different reverb al gorithms representing different types of rooms or halls Each algorithm can be adjusted with the knobs located at the bottom of t
32. e modified preset in the library This behavior might not always be convenient and it is possible to deactivate it by deselecting the Ask to save preset before opening another option in the Preferences command from the Edit menu 2 4 Saving the Program List When you open Lounge Lizard EP the applications always loads the same program list This implies that by default the program list will always contain the same presets when you open the application and that your modifications to presets will be lost unless they have been saved in the preset library 2 5 Organizing the Preset Library 23 e To save the current list of programs and replace the default program list use the Save All Programs command from the Programs menu This command is helpful if you wish to modify the program list or if you wish to restart the application in exactly the same state as when you left it Note that this operation is not necessary when using Lounge Lizard EP as a plug in in a host sequencer as the program list is always saved with a project The default program list will be loaded only if a new project is started or if a new instance of Lounge Lizard EP is opened within a project 2 5 Organizing the Preset Library 2 5 1 Creating Folders Sub folders can be created by first selecting a folder by clicking on it and using the New Folder command from File menu 2 5 2 Copying and Moving Presets and folders Presets and folders can be copied and moved from
33. e tempo can also be changed by clicking repeatedly on the Tap pad which will update the value of the tempo in the Tempo display Note that the settings of the Clock module are saved with presets In order for the Clock module to remain in a specific state even when loading new presets click on the Lock icon in the upper left corner of the module 4 10 The Recorder Module This module is used to record the output of Lounge Lizard EP to a stereo 16 bit wave or aiff file The File button is used to choose the name and location of the destination file One should always use this before starting a recording The Record and Stop buttons are used to start or stop the recording Note that the sampling rate of the recorded file will be that at which Lounge Lizard EP was operating when the recording started 4 11 The Multi Effect Section e MULTI EFFECT topology Lounge Lizard EP is equipped with a configurable Multi Effect module The module is composed of two different sub modules Effect A and Effect B followed by a Reverb module The sub modules can be organized in different configurations and synced to an external source or the signal from the Clock module Each effect sub module can be set to a different effect using the Type drop down menu The effect list includes chorus mono and stereo flanger mono and stereo vibrato digital delay ping pong delay tape delay phaser auto wah wah wah notch filter and distortion All th
34. ect a MIDI map by clicking on its icon in the browser and choose the MIDI Link Info command from the Edit or the Ctrl I Apple I keyboard shortcut One can also right click control click on the MIDI map icon and choose the MIDI Link Info command e To change the default MIDI map select the Mark As Default option 6 3 Latency Settings 53 6 2 8 MIDI Program Changes MIDI program changes can be used to switch between programs while playing Lounge Lizard EP will change the number of the current program used by the syn thesis engine to the number corresponding to the MIDI program change received by the application 6 3 Latency Settings The latency is the time delay between the moment you send a control signal to your computer for example when you hit a key on your MIDI keyboard and the moment when you hear the effect Roughly the latency will be equal to the du ration of the buffers used by the application and the sound card to play audio and MIDI To calculate the total time required to play a buffer just divide the number of samples per buffer by the sampling frequency For example 256 samples played at 48 kHz represent a time of 5 3 ms Doubling the number of samples and keeping the sampling frequency constant will double this time while changing the sampling frequency to 96 kHz and keeping the buffer size constant will reduce the latency to 2 7 ms It is of course desirable to have as little latency as possible Lounge Lizard EP ho
35. een as described above 1 3 3 Step 3 Completing the unlock process The response key corresponding to your serial number and challenge key will be printed in your browser window In order to complete the unlock process copy the response key and paste it into the corresponding field of the installer window of Lounge Lizard EP If you obtained your response key from another computer type the response key by hand in the installer window 1 3 Authorization and Registration 13 45 Response Please enter the response code in the field below Response code 123 4567 89 B CDEF 0123 Click Next to validate the response code Figure 6 Final step of the unlock process Enter your response key in the window Click on the Next button and a pop up window will appear informing you that the authorization process has been successful Click on the Finish button to com plete the process and launch Lounge Lizard EP shank job Thank you for completing the authorization process Click Finish to use the software Figure 7 Authorization has been successful 1 4 Getting started 14 You will normally only need to go this process once for a given computer except for some special cases On Windows computers your will need to unlock again if e You change your computer e You reformat or upgrade your hard drive e You change or upgrade your operating system On Mac OS computers this will only be necessary if e You change
36. es Turning the knob to the right has the opposite effect and the noise component is higher for high notes than low notes 4 3 The Fork Module 35 4 2 5 Force The Strength knob is used to adjust the force of the impact of the mallet on the fork When in its leftmost position the impact is very soft and as the knob is turned clockwise the impact gets stronger The strength of the impact can be modulated both with the pitch of the note played and the velocity signal from the keyboard using the Keyboard and Velocity modulation knob respectively For example the strength of the impact of the mallet could be made higher for high notes than low notes by turning the Keyboard modulation knob to the right It could also be ad justed to follow the velocity signal from the keyboard by turning the Velocity knob clockwise 4 3 The Fork Module The Fork module is at the heart of the sound generation mechanisms of the Lounge Lizard EP The fork is the object that produces sound after being excited by the mallet It has roughly the shape of a tuning fork with a small branch called the Tine and a larger one the Tone bar 4 3 1 The Tine Bar The tine is where the mallet hits the fork It produces a high metallic sound very important for clear electric piano sounds TINE The timbre of the tine bar can be adjusted with the Tine Color knob which controls the rel ative amplitude of low and high partials in the w a a 7 oag tine color dec
37. f a note when the dampers are either lifted from the fork or applied on the fork When turned to the left in the Atk position noise will be introduced in the sound during the attack phase of notes while in the rel position noise will be added during the release phase of notes In its center position an equal amount of noise will be added both during the attack and release phases of notes Note that the Damper module responds to the sustain pedal signal via the Damper MIDI Control Change message CC 64 In order for Lounge Lizard EP to respond to a sustain pedal simply set your synth or MIDI controller to send its sustain pedal signal via this MIDI Control Change message 4 6 The Tremolo Module The Tremolo module introduces low frequency amplitude modulation or tremolo in the sound This is an effect extensively used with electric pianos The effect is switched on or off using the On button shape stereo e 0 The Shape switch enables one to select the shape of the wave that creates the tremolo The triangle wave gives a more regular smoother tremolo while the soft square wave gives a more chopped effect like the tremolo on Rhodes suitcase pianos The stereo button is used to determine if the tremolo is mono or stereo When the button is depressed the tremolo is on and in stereo mode In this mode the sound bounces with a 180 degrees phase from left to right When the button is its off position the tremolo is in mono
38. functions of the host sequencer in order to render to audio the part played by a plug in instead of recalculating it every time it is played Quick reference to commands and shortcuts 57 8 Quick reference to commands and shortcuts File Menu Command Windows Mac OS Description New Folder Apple Shift N New Folder in the Browser Open Preset Ctrl1 O Apple Option O Open the selected preset Save Preset Ctrl S Apple S Save the current preset Save Preset As Save the current preset under a new name Save MIDI Links Ctrl Shift S Apple Shift S Save the current MIDI links Save MIDI Links As Save the current MIDI links under a new name Import Import a lls file Export Export a Ils file Restore Factory Library Restore factory library and programs Everything else in the browser is deleted Exit Quit on Mac Quit the application Quick reference to commands and shortcuts 58 Edit Menu Command Windows Mac OS Description Undo Ctrl Z Apple Z Undo last command Redo Ctrl Y Apple Shift Z Redo last command Copy Ctrl C Apple C Copy selected item Paste Ctrl V Apple V Paste Delete Del Delete selected item Info Ctrl I Apple I Edit information about a selected item browser Compare Compare modified preset with original settings Preferences Display the Edit General Preferences window Quick reference to commands and shortcuts 59 Audio Command Windows MacOS Descrip
39. he module The Mix knob is used to set the relative amount of dry and wet signal which is related to the prox imity of the sound source The Decay is used to control the reverberation time of the room In a real room the reverberation time is not constant across the whole frequency range because the walls of the hall are generally more absorbent at high frequencies which results in a shorter reverberation time for these frequencies This effect is controlled with the Color knob which sets the reverberation time of high frequencies relatively to the value of the Decay knob Toolbar 48 5 Toolbar The toolbar at the top of the Lounge Lizard EP interface allows you to monitor important information related to your current set up GOHA 51 Simply Wuni Untitled Midi Links Value 0 CPU 0 4 5 1 Program Display Displays the number and name of the program currently loaded in the synthesis engine The and buttons on the left of the program number or alternatively the and keys on the computer keyboard are used to navigate upwards and downwards in the program list The complete list of 128 programs can be viewed by using the Y button located on the left of the program number When the preset associated with the current program is different from the version saved in the preset library the preset icon to the left of the buttons changes color in order to indicate that saving is necessary in order not to lose the changes that
40. he parameter in the corresponding drop down menus You can also adjust the Minimum Value and Maximum Value of the con troller which are used to limit the range of MIDI controllers The Minimum Value slider is used to determine the position on the Lounge Lizard EP con trol which corresponds to the minimum value sent by the MIDI controller the Maximum Value slider determines the position which corresponds to the maximum value sent by the MIDI controller The leftmost position of the slider corresponds to the Lounge Lizard EP control minimum position left position for a knob while the rightmost position of the slider corre sponds to the Lounge Lizard EP control maximum position right position for a knob Note that the range of a knob can be inverted by setting the value of Maxi mum Value to a smaller value than that of Minimum Value Click on the OK button and the link appears in the list of controllers linked to the control Click on the OK button again to confirm the change and to leave the MIDI Links window Note that the Minimum Value and Maximum Value of a MIDI link can also be set by right control clicking on the corresponding control and selecting the Set MIDI Link Minimum Value or Set MIDI Link Maximum Value command The value corresponding to the control position will then be saved as the minimum or maximum value of the MIDI link Deleting MIDI Links To remove a MIDI link right click Control click again on the control and
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42. hronization source internal or external is determined from the Source drop down menu of the Clock module Sync values range from 1 8 of a quarter note a thirty second note to 16 quarter notes 4 whole notes where the duration of the quarter note is determined by the value in BPM appearing in the Tempo display of the Clock module The effect can also be synced to a triplet t or dotted note d Note that the Sync feature is inactive when the auto wah or distortion effects are selected 4 11 3 Chorus The Multi Effect module includes both a mono and stereo chorus effect The chorus effects can be controlled with the three knobs appearing at the bottom of the module The Mix knob is used to adjust the ratio of dry and wet in the 4 11 The Multi Effect Section 44 output signal of the module When the knob is adjusted in the left position only the original or dry signal is sent to the output while in the right position only the processed or wet signal is sent to the output In its center position there will be equal amounts of dry and wet signal in the output signal The Depth knob is used to control the amplitude of the effect while the Rate knob is used to fix the modulation frequency of the effect if the Sync function is off 4 11 4 Flanger The Multi Effect module includes both a mono and stereo flange effect The flanger effects can be controlled with the three knobs appearing at the bottom of the
43. igher screen resolution DirectX or ASIO supported sound card MIDI Keyboard recommended Keep in mind that the computational power required by the Lounge Lizard EP depends on the number of voices of polyphony and the sampling rate used These computer configurations will enable you to play the factory presets with a reasonable number of voices 1 2 Installation Mac OS Insert the Lounge Lizard EP program disc into your CD ROM drive Open the CD icon once it appears on your desktop Click on the Lounge Lizard EP Install icon and follow the instructions of the installer If you purchased this software online simply double click on the installer file that you have downloaded and follow the instructions of the installer Windows Insert the Lounge Lizard EP program disc into your CD ROM drive Launch Explorer to view the content of the CD ROM and double click on the installer file to launch the installer If you purchased this software online simply double click on the installer file that you have downloaded and follow the instructions of the installer 1 3 Authorization and Registration The Lounge Lizard EP uses a proprietary challenge response copy protection sys tem which requires authorization of the product A challenge key is a long string of capital letters and numbers that is generated uniquely for each machine during the registration process In other words for each machine you install this program 1 3 Authorization and
44. immediately cease to use the Software b destroy all copies of the Software as well as copies of all documentation specifications and magnetic media re lating thereto in Licensee s possession or control and c return all original versions of the Software and associated documentation The provisions of Sections 1 3 and 5 shall survive the termination of this Agreement 7 GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec without regard to the United Nations Convention On Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and conflict of laws provisions if applicable and the parties hereby irrev ocably attorn to the jurisdiction of the courts of that province Les parties sont d accord ce que cette convention soit r dig e en langue anglaise The parties have agreed that this agreement be drafted in the English language 8 SEVERABILITY If any of the above provisions are held to be illegal in valid or unenforceable such provision shall be severed from this Agreement and this Agreement shall not be rendered inoperative but the remaining pro visions shall continue in full force and effect 9 ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement is the entire agreement between AAS and the Licensee relating to the Software and 1 supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications proposals and representa tions with respect to its subject matter and ii prevails over
45. indow appears asking you to enter your serial number Type your serial number as it appears on the back of the sleeve of the Lounge Lizard EP CD ROM If you purchased Lounge Lizard EP online an email with your serial number will have been sent to you at the address which you provided during the purchase process After entering your serial number click on the Next button and your challenge key will appear automatically in the next pop up window 1 3 2 Step 2 Generating the Response key and Registering your Product If your computer is connected to the internet click on the link to the A A S web server appearing in the pop up window This will launch your web browser and 1 3 Authorization and Registration 10 Welcome This assistant will take you through the steps of authorization Note that you have a 15 days period to complete the authorization process after which authorization is required to use the software The grace period is over Y ou must authorize the software now Click Next to begin authorization Authorize later Figure 1 Choosing to authorize Lounge Lizard EP now or later u Sayre Please enter your serial number in the field below where is it Serial number LL 0123 4567 894B C Click Next to generate the challenge code Figure 2 Enter your serial number in the pop up window connect you to the unlock page of the A A S web server Enter your email address serial number and chal
46. ing those above un changed The cutoff frequency of the filter is adjusted using the Freg knob and the gain amount is controlled with the Gain knob The high frequency content of the signal is controlled with a high shelf filter that works in the opposite manner as the low shelf filter as illustrated in Figure I 1 The filter will multiply a gain factor to components located above a cutoff fre quency while leaving those below unchanged Again use the Freq and Gain knobs to adjust the cutoff frequency and gain of the filter The mid frequency content of the signal is adjusted using a peak filter as illus trated in Figure The filter applies a gain factor to frequency components in a band located around the cutoff frequency of the filter The cutoff frequency of the filter is adjusted with the Freq knob while the gain coefficient is varied with the Gain knob 4 8 The Keyboard Module 40 Amplitude dB Amplitude dB Gain 30 dB Gain 30 dB Gain 20 dB Gain 20 dB Gain 10 dB Gain 10 dB OdB OdB V Gin 30dB Gain 30 dB Freq Frequency Hz Freq Frequency Hz Figure 11 Low and high shelf filters Gain 30 dB Amplitude dB e d re Gain 20 dB m Gain 10 dB A Gain 30 dB Freq Frequency Hz Figure 12 Peak filter 4 8 The Keyboard Module The Keyboard module controls how the Lounge Lizard EP voices respond to the events coming from an external MIDI keyboard or from a MIDI sequencer
47. is different from its original version stored in the preset library even if they share the same name If you wish to keep a permanent copy of the modifications you must save this new version in the preset library e To save the new version in the preset library use the Save Preset command from the File menu or the Ctrl S Apple S shortcut Be careful however as using this command will overwrite the original preset If you are not certain of which preset will be overwritten in the library first use the Locate Pro gram in Browser command from the Programs menu or the Ctrl L Apple L shortcut in order to locate it in the browser e To create a new preset use the Save Preset As command from the File menu A window will appear asking for a name for the new preset Once the preset is saved using this command a new preset icon will appear in the browser directly under the Library folder 2 4 Saving the Program List 22 e To create a new preset it is also possible to rename the program using the Rename Current Program from the MIDI menu or the Ctrl R Apple R keyboard shortcut and use the Save Preset or Save Preset As commands When editing presets it is very helpful to go back and forth between the dif ferent stages of your modifications and adjustments To move back step by step through every modification that was applied to a preset use the Undo command from the Edit menu or the Ctrl Z Apple Z shortcut Once the Undo command has been use
48. is saved with the project in order to make sure that the instrument will be in the same state as when you 7 6 MIDI channel 56 saved the project when you re open it even if the preset library of the instrument was modified MIDI links are also saved Note that the default program list the same as that loaded in standalone mode appears when Lounge Lizard EP is opened in a new project or if a new instance of the plug in is opened in an existing project To change the default program list use the Save All Programs command from the Programs menu in an instance of the instrument which displays the desired program list 7 6 MIDI channel Make sure that the MIDI controller sequencer and Lounge Lizard EP all use the same MIDI channel If you are not certain of the channel used by your controller or sequencer set the MIDI channel of Lounge Lizard EP to Omni 7 7 MIDI program change MIDI program changes are supported in the plug in versions of Lounge Lizard EP When a MIDI program change is received by the application the current program used by the synthesis engine is changed to that having the same number as that of the MIDI program change message 7 8 Performance Using a plug in in a host sequencer requires CPU processing for both applications The load on the CPU is even higher when multiple instances of a plug in or nu merous different plug ins are used To decrease CPU usage remember that you can use the freeze of bounce to track
49. ke a closer look under the hood at how an electric piano functions which will help to understand how the different modules of the Lounge Lizard EP interact The electric piano was invented by Harold Rhodes 1910 2000 during the for ties when he was in the army The first instruments he built were made of aircraft pieces and were intended to entertain army servicemen It became a very popular instrument in jazz and rock and its warm tone still appears in about all new musical styles these days The mechanism of the electric piano is in fact quite simple A note played on the keyboard activates a hammer that hits a fork The sound of that fork is then amplified by a magnetic coil pick up and sent to the output very much like an electric guitar The fork is made of two parts the tine and the tone bar The tine bar is where the mallet hits the fork One can get great varieties of sounds with just these basic components It is possible to adjust how the mallet will hit the tine and the position of the pick up On a real electric piano these settings take a long time to adjust On the Lounge Lizard EP they can all be obtained with the twist of a knob The following diagram shows the mechanism of an electric piano and its cor responding parts on the Lounge Lizard EP interface 3 4 General Functioning of an Electric Piano 31 PICKUP STIFFNESS 29 9c Figure 10 Geometry of an electric piano and corresponding elements on
50. lenge key in the form as shown below and click on the Submit button 13 Authorization and Registration 11 3E Challenge Serial number LL 0123 4567 894B C Challenge code 50CB DDE 4D9B 7743 DCCD BC69 response code is required to complete the authorization You can get this response code from Applied Acoustics Systems via the contact information provided below Note that your serial number and challenge code are needed to provide a response code Web www applied acoustics com unlack htm Emai support applied acoustics com Phone 1 888 441 8277 North America 1 514 871 8100 worldwide Click Next to enter the response code Figure 3 Challenge key appears automatically after entering the serial number Co _ PRODUCTS SUPPORT Buy NEWS PRESS ABOUT US COMMUNITY Wa lt a E eu No a0 ACOURUIES S uL DUE QNI UNLOCK T DIMINTY Please enter your email address for registration of your product Email Address Serial Number LL 0123 4557 88AB C Challenge Key Question 50CB DDE AD9B 77A3 DCCD BC69 Figure 4 Enter your registration information on the A A S webserver The next form asks you to provide additional information about yourself in cluding your mailing address and phone number This information will be used to register your product Note that only a valid email address is required to reg ister your product We nevertheless recommend this inf
51. lled with the three knobs appearing at the bot tom of the module The Mix knob is used to adjust the ratio of dry and wet in the output signal of the module When the knob is adjusted in the left position only the original or dry signal is sent to the output while in the right position only the processed or wet signal is sent to the output In its center position there will be equal amounts of dry and wet signal in the output signal The Depth knob is used to control the amplitude of the effect while the Rate knob is used to fix the modulation frequency of the effect when the Sync function is off 4 11 8 Wah The Multi Effect module includes 2 different types of wah effects wah wah and auto wah Both of them are based on a specially designed bandpass filter with a 12 dB oct slope In the wah wah effect the center frequency of the bandpass filter varies at a certain rate In the case of the auto wah the variations of the center frequency is controlled by the amplitude envelope of the incoming signal The Freq knob is used to control the central frequency of the filter Turning this knob clockwise increases the center frequency In the case of the Wah Wah effect the center frequency will oscillate around the value fixed by the Freq knob while 4 11 The Multi Effect Section 46 with the Auto Wah effect the setting of the Freq will fix the starting point of the value of the center frequency The Depth kno
52. lug A 6 1 3 Audio Control Panel o E E E ee Ooh hore a P E S O E A A me Ok te ewer aoe Ge ava e 6 2 4 Deleting MIDI Limks 6 25 Creating a MIDIMap 6 2 6 Empty MIDI Map e 6 2 7 Defining a Default MIDI map 6 2 8 MIDI Program Changes 6 3 Latency Settings eA 7 Using the Lounge Lizard EP as a Plug In 8 9 7 1 Window SIZE ce R ae Ae Be dn a ee HER SRA e Al Blah Hine aR A LL TT DD LU TDI 7 6 MIDI channel oaaae aaa 7 7 MIDI program change lens 7 8 Perfomancel is a 22s Quick reference to commands and shortcuts License Agreement 49 49 49 49 50 50 50 50 51 52 52 52 53 53 55 55 55 55 55 55 56 56 56 57 63 Introduction 1 Introduction The Lounge Lizard EP is a software electric piano based on the classic instruments of the seventies Rhodes Wurlitzer Each component of these instruments has been modeled with A A S cutting edge physical modeling technology to provide realistic and lively sounds Physical modeling uses the laws of physics to repro duce the behavior of an object In other words the Lounge Lizard EP solves in real time mathematical equations describing how its different components func tion No sampling or wavetables are used in the Lounge Lizard EP the sound is simply calculated in real time by the CPU according t
53. maps are equivalent in size to short text file making it easy to send presets to other users via email To export a folder a group of folders presets or MIDI maps within a folder select the elements to export in the browser and use the Export command from the File menu When the Export window appears choose a file name and a destination location on your hard disk Lounge Lizard EP export files will be saved with an Ils extension Importing presets and MIDI maps is just as easy Simply click on the Import command from the File drop down menu and select the file to import A new folder will then appear under the Imports directory in the browser containing all of the files contained within the imported package These can then be dragged and dropped to a new folder or remain in the Imports directory 2 8 Backuping Presets and MIDI maps There are basically two ways to backup your presets and MIDI maps exportation and database backup The database backup is more efficient when there is a large number of elements to backup 2 9 Restoring the Factory Presets and MIDI Links 26 The exportation methods consists in using the Export command from the File menu as explained in section 2 7 Once you have exported the elements you wish to archive just save the export file s to your usual backup location or medium The second backup method will enable you to archive the entire material present in the browser The content of the browser i
54. mode and is the same on the left and right channels 4 7 The EQ module 39 The Depth is used to set the amount of modulation in the amplitude of the signal In its leftmost position the amplitude is not modulated and turning the knob clockwise gradually increases the amplitude of the modulation The Speed knob controls the frequency of the modulation Turning the knob clockwise increases this frequency and results in a faster modulation rate Note that this knob is active only when the Sync function is off The Sync drop down menu is used to synchronize the speed of the tremolo effect with the source and tempo set in the Clock module One can choose from a list of values determining the rate at which the tremolo synchronizes when the sync function is on Sync values range from 1 8 of a quarter note a thirty second note to 16 quarter notes 4 whole notes where the duration of the quarter note is determined by the value in BPM appearing in the Tempo display of the Clock module Each value can be set to a triplet t or a doted note d 4 7 The EQ module The EQ module provides equalization over the low mid and high frequency bands and is switched on or off using the On button It is com posed of a low shelf filter a peak filter and a high shelf filter in series The functioning of the low shelf filter is il lustrated in Figure The filter applies a gain factor to frequency components located below a cutoff frequency while leav
55. ncluding presets MIDI maps and fold ers is saved into a database file This second backup method simply consists in archiving this file The database file location is different whether you are working on a Mac OS or Windows system e On Windows systems C Documents and Settings User Application Data Applied Acoustics Systems Lounge Lizard EP e On Mac OS systems System Drive Users User Library Application Sup port Applied Acoustics Systems Lounge Lizard EP The name of the database file is LoungeLizard tdb In order to archive your database just copy this file to your usual backup location or medium In order to restore a database replace the version of the LoungeLizard tdb file with a previ ously archived one It is also possible to synchronize different systems by copying this file on different computers where Lounge Lizard EP is installed 2 9 Restoring the Factory Presets and MIDI Links If necessary it is possible to restore the original factory library and program list by using the Restore Factory Library from the File menu This operation makes a backup of your current database file in the preset database folder as explained in Section 2 8 and creates a new preset database containing only the factory presets and MIDI maps The next time you open Lounge Lizard EP both the browser and the program list will be in exactly the same state as when you first installed the application Note that restoring the factory library sh
56. o the values each parameter is receiving The Lounge Lizard EP is more than a simple recreation of vintage instruments its parameters can be tweaked to values not possible with the real in struments to get some truly amazing new sounds that still retain a warm acoustic quality Each component of the Lounge Lizard EP can be modified in real time They are the hammer the fork the pick up and a three band equalizer In addition we have added some classic effects that have been long associated with the electric piano these effects are wah phaser chorus vibrato flanger notch filter tremolo distortion delay and reverb A large number of presets are included with the Lounge Lizard EP covering a wide range from bright clean pianos to nastier ones Also included are some more experimental sounds Before discussing the synthesizer in more detail we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing an A A S product We sincerely hope that this product will bring you inspiration pleasure and fulfill your creative needs 1 1 System requirements The following computer configuration is necessary to run the Lounge Lizard EP Mac OS e Mac OSX 10 2 Jaguar or later e G4 733 MHz Processor e 256 MB RAM e 1024 x 768 or higher screen resolution e MIDI Keyboard recommended Ethernet Port 1 2 Installation e Quicktime 4 0 or later Windows e Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP e PIII 800 MHz e 128 MB RAM 1024 x 768 or h
57. of the Software on a single computer solely for the personal use of the Licensee Use of the Software is subject to this Agreement 2 RESTRICTIONS ON USE The Licensee may not nor permit third parties to 1 make copies of any portion of the Software other than as expressly permitted under this Agreement 11 modify translate disassemble decom pile reverse engineer or create derivative and or competitive products based on any portion of the Software 111 provide use of the Software in a net work timesharing interactive cable television multiple CPU service bureau or multiple user arrangement to users not individually licensed by AAS other than as expressly permitted by the terms of this license The Soft ware is licensed to you as a single product Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than one computer 3 OWNERSHIP AAS retains title to the Software including but not limited to any titles computer code themes objects dialog concepts artwork anima tions sounds audio effects methods of operation moral rights any related documentation and applets incorporated into the Software AAS retains ownership of and title to all intellectual property rights in the Software underlying technology related written materials logos names and other support materials furnished either with the Software or as a result of this Agreement including but not limited to trade secrets patents trademarks and copyrights t
58. online support pages contain downloads of the most recent product up dates and answers to frequently asked questions on all A A S products The sup port pages are located at www applied acoustics com faq htm 1 6 Forum and User Library The AJA S community site contains the Lounge Lizard EP user forum a place to meet other users and get answers to your questions The community site also contains an exchange area where you will find presets for your A A S products created by other users and where you can make your own creations available to other users http community applied acoustics com php community http community applied acoustics com php forum 1 7 About this manual In the next chapter the use of presets and the browser are described in detail Chapter 3 describes the general architecture of Lounge Lizard EP In Chapter 4 the different modules and controls are reviewed in detail Chapter 5 describes the 1 7 About this manual 18 different functionalities available from the toolbar while Chapter 6Jexplains the dif ferent functionalities related to Audio and MIDI and their settings General issues involved in the use of Lounge Lizard EP as a plug in in different host sequencers is covered in Chapter 7 Finally a list of available commands and shortcuts is given in Chapter Throughout this manual the following conventions are used e Bold characters are used to name modules commands and menu names e Italic
59. ormation be provided to ensure our support team is able to contact you to resolve any future support issues 1 3 Authorization and Registration 12 and notify you of product updates promptly This information is kept completely confidential Registration of your product will entitle you to receive support and download updates when available as well as take advantage of special upgrade prices offered from time to time to registered A A S users Note that if you already purchased or registered another A A S product the information that you have al ready supplied under the same email address will appear in the form Feel free to update this information if it is outdated Click on the Submit button and your response key will appear on screen C PRODUCTS SUPPORT NEWS PRESS ABOUT US COMMUNITY UNLOCK Thank you for your registration Challenge 689E D9FF D9BF 33B2 A3B3 0335 Response 6D88 771C A809 E274 51BE A copy of this information will be sent to you by email MNN Figure 5 Generation of the response key on the A A S server If your computer is not connected to the internet take note of your serial num ber and challenge key and proceed to an internet connected computer Launch your browser and go to the unlock page of the A A S website at http www applied acoustics com unlock htm Enter your email address serial number and challenge key and click next You will then receive your response code on scr
60. ould be done with caution as you will loose all the work you might have saved into the library and that this operation can not be undone easily If you wish to recuperate a certain number of presets and MIDI maps after restoring the factory library we recommend that you first export all the material you wish to keep using the Export command as explained in Section 2 7 After re installation of the factory library you will easily be able to re import this material using the Import command If you forgot to export material before restoring the factory library or if you wish to bring back the preset library to its state before restoring the factory library 2 9 Restoring the Factory Presets and MIDI Links 27 it is still possible to recover material from the backup file of the preset database which was created automatically when restoring the factory library as explained in Section This method should be considered as a last resort however as recovering material from this backup file will remove the factory library which you have just installed and force you to redo the operation Using the Export command before restoring the factory library is much simpler Note that the restore of the factory library is actually performed the next time you re open the application It is still possible to cancel this operation before exit ing the application by using the Cancel Library Restore command from the File menu General organization of Lounge Lizard
61. p relative to the tine bar In its leftmost position the pick up is right in front of the tine producing more harmonics in the sound Turning the knob to the left moves the pick above the the tine resulting in a more mellow tone Note that moving the pickup below the tine has the same effect on the spectrum of the sound as moving it above by the same amount The Distance knob sets the horizontal distance be tween the pick up and the tine bar Turning this knob clockwise increases this distance and moves the pickup away from the tine Note that the sound becomes more distorted overdriven as the pickup is moved closer to the tine The Lounge Lizard EP uses two different types of pickups in order to expand the tonal possibilities of the instrument The R W switch is used to select the type of pickup types used by Lounge Lizard EP In the R position Lounge Lizard EP uses a model of electro dynamic pickups such as found in Rhodes pianos In the W position the model used is that of an electro static pickups such as found in Wurlitzer pianos The Input knob is used to adjust the amount of signal from the fork going into the pick up which will affect the amount of distortion applied to the signal by the pickup As the knob is turned clockwise the amount of input signal increases The Output knob controls the amount of signal from the pick up and sent to the effect section As the knob is turned clockwise this amount increases Note that
62. r Unautho rized copying renting or lending of the software is strictly prohibited Visit Applied Acoustics Systems DVM Inc on the World Wide Web at www applied acoustics com Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 Systemrequrements llle 12 Installation n 1 3 Authorization and Registration 1 3 1 Step 1 Generating the challenge key 1 3 2 Step 2 Generating the Response key and Registering your O wo won N oe ee er ee ee ee a re ee 9 1 3 3 Step 3 Completing the unlock process 12 1 3 4 Obtaining your response key and registering by fax or over he GG xu Gk eee Gm aca ses we es 14 1 4 G t ng started nos aoe Bn dk ea yd ae es 14 1 4 1 Using Lounge Lizard EP in standalone mode 14 daa oh pow 15 CIL 16 T 16 16 1 5 Getting helpje i gg a aa ee da ae ke 17 fms b dedi Gh a oe VU WP NOD RR 17 17 Aboutthis manual llle 17 2 Presets and MIDI maps 19 2l Presets c et xo m AE we ea ee ET ede aS 19 2 1 1 The Preset Library lll 19 2 1 2 The Program list 19 T 20 I 21 2 4 Saving the Program List o 22 OG Aw AS a E Goa eke S 23 2 5 1 Creating Folders o 23 CONTENTS 23 cde Pak Y a ke EROR S 23 Sus ae behead sea beet 24 Pm 24 T 24 URGES aL aed dece o P dere e ees 24 TEXT 25 25 Jogo ba wa aka ba ek 25 ips 26 28 EE
63. rs To delete a preset or folder first select it by clicking on its icon in the browser then use the Delete command from the Edit menu or use the Del key from the computer keyboard In order to select and then delete many items at once click on different icons while keeping the Control Apple key depressed Alternatively to select within a folder all the presets located between two presets click on the first one and then on the second one while keeping the Shift key depressed Once the group of items has been selected use the Delete function as explained above 2 5 5 Documenting Presets It is possible to document a preset and view related information To view or edit information on a preset first select it in the browser and choose the Preset Info command from the Edit menu or use the Ctrl I Apple I shortcut It is also possible to right click control click on the preset icon and choose the Preset Info com mand Information on a preset includes the author s name copyright notice date of creation last modification date and a text description 2 5 6 Locating a Preset in the Browser It might sometimes be helpful to locate in the preset library the preset currently be ing played or in other words that corresponding to the current program To rapidly locate the current preset in the browser use the Locate Program in Browser com mand from the Programs menu or the Ctrl L Apple L shortcut The Locate com mand will automatically expand the
64. sing the mouse especially if you want to move many controllers at once For example you can map the motion of a knob on the interface to a real knob on a knob box or to the modulation wheel from your keyboard As you use the specified MIDI controllers you will see the controls move on the Lounge Lizard EP interface just as if you had used the mouse To assign a MIDI link to a controller e On the interface right click Control click on a control knob button a con textual menu appears Select Learn MIDI Link e Move a knob or slider on your MIDI controller this can be a keyboard a knob box or any device that sends MIDI This will link the control of the Lounge Lizard EP to the MIDI controller you just moved MIDI links can also be created by right clicking Control clicking on a control and choosing the Add MIDI Link command which will open the Add MIDI Link window 6 2 3 Editing MIDI Links MIDI links can be edited in the MIDI Links window which lists all the currently available MIDI links 6 2 MIDI Settings 51 6 2 4 To edit the MIDI link right click Control click again on the control and choose Edit MIDI Link to open the MIDI links window You can also use the Edit MIDI Link command from the MIDI menu Click on the MIDI link you wish to modify and then on the Edit button to launch the EDIT MIDI Link window Specify the MIDI controller number and MIDI channel of the physical con troller you wish to link to t
65. ssed and a note is held Turning this knob clockwise increases the decay time The Volume knob sets the amplitude of the signal from the tone bar present in the final sound Turning this knob clockwise results in a louder sound from the tone bar 4 3 3 The Release Time The Rel Time knob applies to both the tone and tine bars and is used to control the decay time of the fork oscillations when a key is released and dampers are applied on the fork Turning this knob clockwise increases this release time Note that this parameter is different from the Decay parameter on the tone and tine bar settings which determine the decay time of the tone and tine oscillations when there is no damper applied to the fork The characteristics of the noise produced by the dampers when they are applied on the fork are adjusted in the Damper module as will be described in section 4 4 The Pickup Module The Pickup module simulates the way a magnetic coil captures the sound of the fork in an electric piano The position of the pick up relative to the tine bar is a very important parameter in determining the tone of the instrument Indeed the shape of the signal measured by the pick up strongly depends on how it is positioned with respect to the tine bar This geometric parameter is fully adjustable on the Lounge Lizard EP for a wide range of tonal colors 4 5 The Damper Module 37 The Symmetry knob is used to adjust the vertical PICKUP position of the picku
66. sts how the stiffness of the malletisre Qe Oe lated to the pitch of the notes played on strength keyboard velocity amott keyboat the keyboard When this knob is turned to the right the higher the note on the keyboard the harder the mallet will be This is a behavior found on acoustic instruments like pianos and mallet driven instru ments Likewise the Velocity knob controls how the stiffness of the mallet varies with the velocity signal from the keyboard Turning this knob clockwise causes the mallet to become softer as one plays harder on the keyboard and stiffer as one plays more softly Again this is a behavior found on acoustic instruments 4 2 0 Noise The Noise module is used to control the noise produced by the impact of the mallet on the fork The Pitch knob is used to determine the center frequency of the noise Turning this knob clockwise increases the center frequency of the spectrum of the noise signal The Decay knob is used to adjust the time taken by the noise signal to fade out As the knob is turned clockwise the decay time increases For a more natural sound a shorter decay is preferable The Amount knob sets the amplitude volume of the noise in the final sound Turning the knob clockwise increases the amount of noise The Keyboard is used to control the amount of noise depending on the pitch of the notes played on the keyboard When turned to the left there is more noise for low notes than high not
67. ted 16 or by selecting programs directly from the list displayed after clicking clicking on the V button Presets can also be accessed using the browser appearing on the left of Lounge Lizard EP This browser is similar to the browser your operating system generates to display the contents of your hard disk or your email program uses to organize your mail and address book When launching the application for the first time this tree view will include a destination folder for imported presets as well as a Library folder To open a folder click on the symbol on Windows or symbol on Mac OS which will reveal the folder content The preset library is different from the program list and can be viewed as a repository containing all the presets available to the application Presets are loaded into the synthesis engine by copying them from the library into the program list To load a preset double click on a preset icon blue knob or preset name This will insert the preset into the program list at the position of the current program You can also use the arrow keys on the computer keyboard in order to navigate in the preset list and then the Enter key to load a preset For additional information on presets and programs please refer to Chapter 2 of this manual 1 4 3 Using MIDI Links Every parameter on the Lounge Lizard EP interface can be linked to an external MIDI controller To assign a MIDI Link right click control click on Ma
68. the Lounge Lizard EP interface Parameters 32 4 Parameters 4 1 General Functioning of the Interface 4 1 1 Tweaking Knobs All the knobs on the interface are selected by clicking on them Once selected they can be controlled in different ways depending on the effect you want to achieve e For coarse adjustment click hold on a knob and drag the mouse upwards or downwards to move it clockwise or counter clockwise e For fine adjustment use the left or down arrow of the computer keyboard to move the knob counterclockwise and the right or up arrow to move it clockwise The Page Up and Page Down keys give the same result with slightly faster action Note that this may not work in certain plug in formats e To move a control to a given position place the mouse at this position and Shift click Option click To reach this position slowly do the same but use the middle button of the mouse Windows only e Knobs with a green LED above can be moved directly to their center position by clicking on the LED Remember that the keyboard shortcuts affect only the most recently selected control The value of the control currently selected is displayed on the toolbar at the top of the Lounge Lizard EP window The number displayed on the counter is a value corresponding to the setting of the control currently selected 4 1 2 Buttons Buttons are switched on or off by clicking on them The value appearing in the toolbar when a button is selecte
69. tion Audio Settings Display the Audio Settings window Audio Control Panel Display the Latency Settings window if DirectSound is used the ASIO control panel when ASIO drivers are used and the Audi MIDI setup configuration tool on Mac OS systems Quick reference to commands and shortcuts 60 Minimum Value Set MIDI Link Maximum Value Edit MIDIlinks Edit Program Changes All Notes Off MIDI Command Windows MacOS Description MIDI Settings Display the MIDI Settings window Learn MIDILink MIDI link learn mode for the last control touched Add MIDI Link Enables one to add a MIDI link on the last controlled touched Forget MIDILink Drop a MIDI link Set MIDI Link Limit the value of a MIDI link to a minimum value Limit the value of a MIDI link to a maximum value Display the Edit MIDI links window Associate presets with MIDI program changes Send an all note off signal Quick reference to commands and shortcuts 61 Programs Menu Command Windows MacOS Description Locate Program in Browser Ctrl L Apple L Locate the current program in the browser and select it Rename Program Ctrl R Apple R Rename the current program in the program list Switch to Program Ctrl P Apple P Change the current program Save All Programs Save the entire program list including modifications to programs The list will be in exactly the same state the next time you open the application Q
70. udio Settings function allows you to select an audio output device from a list organized by driver type of those available on your computer On Windows if you have ASIO drivers available these should be selected for optimum performance Multi channel inter faces will have their outputs listed as stereo pairs e Select your sound card port from the list in the Audio Configuration dialog from the Audio gt Audio Settings menu For more detailed information on audio configuration sampling rate selection and latency adjustments please refer to section 6 3 MIDI Configuration MIDI configuration tools are available from the MIDI menu e Select your MIDI input device from the list in the MIDI Configuration window available from the MIDI gt MIDI Settings menu For more detailed information on Audio and MIDI configuration MIDI links and MIDI maps please refer to Chapter 6 1 4 2 Exploring the factory presets Factory presets can easily be accessed using the and buttons in the lower left corner of the toolbar These buttons are used to navigate through a list of 128 numbered presets called programs The content of this program list can be viewed by clicking on the V button of the toolbar The number of the current program used and the name of the associated preset appear on the right of this button Programs can also be changed by using the and keys from the computer keyboard 1 4 Getting star
71. uick reference to commands and shortcuts 62 Help Menu Command Windows MacOS Description About Lounge Lizard EP Display the About Lounge Lizard EP window User Manual Fl Display the user manual Authorize Lounge Lizard EP Visit www applied acoustics com Join the user forum Get support Display the Authorization window Active only if the application has not been authorized Launch the browser and go to the AAS website Launch the browser and go to the AAS forum Launch the browser and go to the support section of the AAS website License Agreement 63 9 License Agreement IMPORTANT CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING THIS PACKAGE OPENING THIS PACKAGE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CON DITIONS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNOPENED PACKAGE AND ALL COMPONENTS THERETO TO THE PARTY FROM WHOM IT WAS ACQUIRED FOR A FULL REFUND OF ANY CONSIDERATION PAID This software program any printed materials any on line or electronic doc umentation and any and all copies of such software program and materials the Software are the copyrighted work of Applied Acoustics Systems DVM Inc AAS its subsidiaries licensors and or its suppliers 1 LICENSE TO USE The Licensee is granted a personal non exclusive and non transferable license to install and to use one copy
72. volume keybo TONE 1 LU spectrum of the sound produced by the tine bar ooa harmonics while turning it to the right will in decay volume rel Turning this knob to the left will favor lower crease the relative amplitude of the high har monics present in the spectrum The Decay knob is used to adjust the time taken by the tine to fade out when a key is depressed on the keyboard and a note is held Turning this knob clockwise increases the natural decay time of the oscillations Finally the amplitude of the tine signal present in the final sound from the fork is controlled with the help of the Volume knob Turning the knob clockwise increases the presence of the tine in the final sound The amplitude of the tine 4 4 The Pickup Module 36 signal can be modulated with the pitch of the note played using the Keyboard knob Turning this knob to the left will increase the presence of the tine in low notes while decreasing it for high notes Turning this knob to the right has the opposite effect and increases the presence of the tine in high notes while decreasing it in low notes In its center position the volume of the tine is uniform across the whole range of the keyboard 4 3 2 The Tone Bar The tone bar is the biggest part of the fork it is connected to the tine and starts to oscillate when the mallet hits the tine The Decay knob controls the time necessary for the oscillations of the tone bar to fade out when a key is depre
73. wever requires a certain amount of time to be able to calculate sound samples in a continuous manner This time depends on the power of your computer the preset played the sampling rate and the number of voices of polyphony used Note that it will literally take twice as much CPU power to process audio at a sampling rate of 96 kHz as it would to process the same data at 48 kHz simply because you need to calculate twice as many samples in the same amount of time Depending on your machine you should choose for a given sampling fre quency the smallest buffer size that allows you to keep real time for a reasonable number of voices of polyphony To adjust these parameters e Launch the Audio Control Panel e Choose the sampling frequency and the audio format 16 24 32 bits e Adjust the buffer size Note that this might not be possible on Mac OS or with ASIO drivers on Win dows In order to optimize the resources allocated to the calculation of audio by Lounge Lizard EP it is possible to decrease the ratio of resources devoted to the 6 3 Latency Settings 54 calculation of graphics for the interface in favor of audio related calculations To adjust this ratio choose the Preferences command under the Edit menu and adjust the Performance slider to the desired value between better audio performance and smoother graphics This setting may have little noticeable effect on recent computers Using the Lounge Lizard EP as a Plug In 55

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