Linplug Octopus Manuel d'utilisateur

MANUAL

All modulation within the Octopus is performed using envelopes. Envelopesare the key to modulating audio signals within the Octopus and can be usedto

ControlsMost Octopus controls are changed by clicking on the control and thenmoving the mouse either upwards to increase the parameter’s value,

Oscillator MatrixThe Octopus has two different modules for generating sound. These arethe Oscillator Matrix and the Sampler. These two modules are loc

least one Oscillator is switched on, otherwise the module will not produceany output.The parameters for each Oscillator can be set in the instrument&a

SamplerThe Octopus' Sampler module is located in the upper-left corner of theinstrument's Front Panel. If the Sampler module is not visib

Low KeyThe Low Key setting is used to determine the lowest note that triggers theselected sample. Each sample is played from its Low Key up to another

PanEach sample slot can have its own pan position. This is set using the slot'sPAN control.MixEach sample slot can have its own mix level. This i

Oscillator EditorThe Octopus' Oscillator Editor module is located on the upper-right of theFront Panel. This module contains the controls

Waveform Import / Export and EditingOscillator Waveforms can be created in two different ways: they can becreated in the waveform editors (amp

spectrum to the instrument's clipboard, while Paste Spectrum copies thespectrum from the clipboard to the destination Oscillator.AmplitudeEach

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Note that the overall tuning of the instrument is affected by several otherparameters including the TRANSP (Transpose) setting and the setting ofthe

FilterThe Octopus contains two independent 18 dB/Octave multi-mode filters.The controls for Filters 1 and 2 are located in the sections labeled Fil

KBD (Keyboard Track)KBD (Keyboard Track) is used to control the degree to which the filter'sCutoff Frequency tracks the MIDI note's frequen

Envelope EditorThe Octopus' Envelope Editor module is located on the middle left side ofthe instrument's Front Panel. The Envelope Editor mo

Envelope DestinationOnce an envelope has been created, it's a good idea to set its generic typeusing the Envelope Destination popup menu. This me

oscillator has an amplitude of 0.00 then the value of the output is the valueof the envelope. If the envelope was changed to Amplitude Mult (Multiply)

the shape of the curve between two End Points. Curve Points can only bemoved vertically within the Editor. The vertical position of the point relative

Fix PointsThe Fix Points control is an aid to editing that constrains the movement ofenvelope points. When the Fix Points control is switched Off and

Final Envelope Value = Initial Envelope Value * Keyboard Scaling * Velocity Scaling.If the Envelope Keyboard Level Scaling settings and the Envelope V

ReleaseThe Release control determines the way that envelope releases arehandled. Note that if the Free-Run control (see below) is switched ON

CreditsConcept by Maxx Claster and Peter Linsener Instrument by Maxx Claster and Pavol Markovič Graphics by Branislav PakićSounds by BIG!TONE, ProS

KBD Rate Scaling / VEL Rate ScalingThe KBD Rate Scaling (Keyboard Rate Scaling) control scales the durationof each portion of the envelope according t

Envelope MatrixEnvelopes are routed to modulation destinations using the Octopus'Envelope Matrix module which is located on the m

Envelope Bank Select/Envelope SelectClicking on the Envelope Bank control selects one of the four envelopebanks. Clicking on one of the Envelop

Also note that one type of envelope point (ENV/KBD/VEL) cannot betransferred to a different type of envelope. For example, you cannot copy a

EffectsThe Octopus has 4 independent, simultaneously-available stereo effectsmodules units. These are Chorus, Delay, Reverb and Equalizer. The fo

The Time control is used for setting the chorus' delay time. Longer delaytimes produce a chorusing effect while shorter times create a

The Delay functions as follows: the input signal is first delayed by Time Preamount, then it’s delayed by Time Left amount and finally by the Time Rig

unit. Turning the Bal control completely clockwise means that only the TimeLeft/Time Right signals are sent from the effects unit. Intermediate settin

EqualizerThe Octopus’ (Parametric) Equalizer effect can be used to accentuate orremove selected parts of the signal's spectrum. The effect featur

MasterThe Octopus' Master module is located on the lower right of theinstrument's front panel. The Master module contains three c

WelcomeThank you for purchasing the Octopus Dual Matrix Synthesizer.The Octopus is a fully professional, highly-flexible, easy-to-use softwares

Step SequencerThe Octopus features two identical Step Sequencers. These allow you tocreate patterns of notes that are played back as part of the curre

MenuEach Step Sequencer module has a drop-down Pattern menu. This menu isaccessed by clicking on the V beside each Sequencer's label.The menu con

ShuffleThe Shuffle control adds a swing value to the pattern's notes so that withina given clock interval the odd step numbers (notes) are length

Pattern DisplayThe key component of the Octopus' 2 Step Sequencers is their PatternDisplays. The Pattern Displays show the settings for eac

Unison/GlideThe Octopus' Unison/Glide module contains a group of controls related tothe instrument's polyphonic capabilities as well as its

synth becomes monophonic and it is only possible to play one note at atime. The Unison button is used to switch the Octopus' Unison mode onand of

MiscellaneousSeveral additional controls are available within the Octopus. These are theBank/Preset Browser controls, the File controls and the Microt

File ControlsThe File Controls are used for all File-related operations.The Load button (shown as a folder icon) opens a dialog that lets you selecta

RegistrationYou can use the demo version of the Octopus for evaluation purposes for aperiod of up to 30 days. If you then decide that you would like t

Optimizing CPU UsageSoftware synthesizers are highly CPU-intensive. The real-time calculation ofaudio waveforms, filters, effects and modulators place

Table of ContentsCredits...1Welcome...

GlossaryAmplifier: A signal processing device that changes theamplitude, and hence the volume, of a signal.Effect: A signal processing device

the reference signal. For example, a 100 Hz tonehas harmonics at 200 Hz, 300 Hz and so on.LFO: An LFO or Low Frequency Oscillator is a periodicsignal

MIDI Implementation ChartProduct: LinPlug Octopus Version 1.x Date: 4.Dec 2005 Manufacturer LinPlug Virtual Instruments GmbHFunction Transmitted Reco

Appendix A: Using TUN files in the OctopusBy Jacky LigonAbout MicrotuningMicrotuning, or 'microtonality' are methods for tuning musical inst

Scala may be used to create the TUN format microtuning files needed toexplore microtunings with this software instrument. The Scala home page is http:

Tutorial: Programming your own patchesIf you can't wait to get started programming your own Octopus presets,here's a tutorial explaining h

To make the sound more interesting, we'll now change the spectrum of theOscillator. This can be done in two ways: statically using the Har

6. Alternatively, a second Oscillator can be used to modulate Osc 1.Switch on Osc 2, set its Amplitude to 1.0 but don't send its output tothe Mix

To make the sound change dynamically you need to modulate it. In theOctopus, Envelopes are the key to modulation. As an example, we'

As you may have already guessed, the same process can also be appliedto Oscillator 1 to control the overall Amplitude of our sound.8. Add an envelope

Master...37Step Sequencer...

Next we'll add some filtering to the patch.9. To incorporate a filter into the patch, first change the settings in theOscillator Matrix so that O

Again, the sound is more interesting if it's animated, so we'll use anenvelope to modulate the filter's cutoff frequency. 1

InstallationInstallation on PCThe Octopus comes with its own Installer. On the Octopus CD you will finda file named OctopusInstaller.exe. Double-cl

FeaturesThe Octopus contains a range of features designed to make your music-making more efficient and enjoyable. These features include: 2 independe

OverviewThe Octopus is a 12-note polyphonic, 8-Oscillator hybrid FMMatrix/Sampling synthesizer with some extraordinary features. Theinst