SONUSCORE Origins Vol.5 Ukulele and Muted Piano Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- SONUSCORE
Table of Contents
Origins Vol.5 Ukulele and Muted Piano
Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION
WELCOME TO SONUSCORE ORIGINS VOL 9: RONROCO & BOUZOUKI.
Document Version 1.0
Product Version 1.0
© by SONUSCORE
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
For the latest system requirements, please visit
www.sonuscore.com.
This KONTAKT instrument is the ninth installment of our Origins series. As
known from the Origins series, this volume consists of two unique sampled
instruments that are playable with our revolutionary M.A.D. System or simply
as single notes. With our M.A.D.
(Multi Arpeggio Designer) each instrument has its own independent arpeggiating
system that lets the instruments react to each other in a way no normal
arpeggiator would be able to. The instantly usable cinematic presets feel
much more like an arranged composition than a simper arpeggiated chord. With
our COLOR menu finding the right sound for your composition is now easier
than ever.
INSTALLATION
After the purchase please download the zip files completely to a destination of your choice. Unzip the files and open the file “Oronoco & Bouzouki.nki” with your KONTAKT sampler.
MAIN TAB
The main page shows all the controls you need to create an inspiring sound for your composition.
Preset & Color Selection
3.1.1 Presets
Click on the preset name to open the preset browser or use the left and right arrow to load the previous or next preset.
Preset Browser
Click on the “Normal” folder to display presets in 4/4 time signature. ODD will display presets in other time signature like 3/4, 6/8 or odd meters.
Color
By clicking on the COLOR name you can open the COLOR browser to choose between
one on twelve COLOR presets. The COLOR presets will affect the overall sound
but not the M.A.D. (Multi Arpeggiator Designer) settings.
NOTE: The Delay setting is part of the preset and not the COLOR setting since
it is a rhythmical affect that could otherwise be colliding with the presets
rhythm.
Each preset has its own default COLOR setting. By clicking on the COLOR LOCKS
symbol you can lock the chosen COLOR. The COLOR will then stay the same while
browsing through different PRESETS.
Main Controls
Page Selection
By clicking one of the three tabs you can switch between the ARP TAB, MAIN TAB
and FX TAB.
3.2.2 Solo
Create a stereo track and, within it, place a sound which needs to be
centered.
Add RECENTER as insert effect to said track. Depending on the type of source
sound, your audio may now already sound perfectly centered while retaining its
initial stereo feel thanks to RECENTER’s automatic real-time processing. The
stereo monitor in the middle will give you a good idea of where your signal is
placed within the stereo image. If it needs further adjustment, the
surrounding controls offer additional tweaking options, which will be
explained in more detail here.
Instrument Controls
The INSTRUMENT CONTROLS give you access to the basic controls you need to
shape the sound of each instrument.
VOLUME: Adjusts the VOLUME.
PAN: Adjusts the PANORAMA POSITION.
ARPEGGIATOR ON/OFF: Toggles the ARPEGGIATOR on and off.
ATTACK: Adjusts the ATTACK of each individual note of the chosen instrument.
RELEASE: Adjusts the RELEASE of each individual note of the chosen instrument.
ARP TAB
On the ARP TAB you will find the advanced controls that make out our M.A.D. (Multi Arpeggiator Designer).
Arpeggiator Controls
ARPEGGIATOR ON/OFF: Toggles the ARPEGGIATOR on and off.
NOTE ORDER: Selects the order in which you want the notes of your chord to be
played. There are 13 settings to choose from.
RATE: Adjusts the speed of the ARPEGGIATOR.
SWING: Gradually add a swing feeling to the ARPEGGIATORS pattern.
BAR RESET: Selects the time signature of the desired arpeggio. The selected
time signature will affect the stepper resolution and BAR RESET function.
ON: If selected, the arpeggio will repeat its pattern after one measure of the
selected time signature.
2x: If selected, the arpeggio will repeat its pattern after two measures of
the selected time signature.
OCTAVE: Periodically repeats the ARPEGGIATORS pattern by the chosen octave
value below or above (-2,-1,0,1,2).
TRANSP: Transposes the complete pattern and tonality of the chosen instrument
by the chosen amount of semitones (-24,24).
Rhythm Toggles
RHYTHM ON/OFF: Activates or deactivates the RHYTHM STEP-SEQUENCER. If
deactivated all notes will play at the same velocity.
STEPS: Adjusts the amount of steps within the selected time signature.
RHYTHM STEP-SEQUENCER: Create your own rhythm of the ARPEGGIATOR. Click to set
single values. Click and drag to draw multiple step values. Right-click and
drag to draw a straight line.
Use the modulation wheel to control the dynamic of the rhythm.
COPY/PASTE: COPY and PASTE the step pattern from the instrument to another.
NORMAL: Steps with the value 0 will be played with 0 velocity.
SKIP: Steps with the value 0 will be skipped and the respective note will
sound at the next active step.
NOTE: This will result in shifted rhythm.
FX TAB
Each instrument has an individual set of FX (DYNAMICS, MODULATION and DELAY & REVERB)
Tab Selection
Use the TAB SELECTION to reach the DYNAMICS, MODULATION and DELAY & REVERB
section.
5.1.1 Dynamics
5.1.1.1 Equalizer
EQUALIZER ON/OFF: Toggles the EQ on and off.
LOW: Adjusts the LOW band do the equalizer.
MID: Adjusts the MID band of the equalizer.
HIGH: Adjusts the HIGH band of the equalizer.
5.1.1.2 Compressor
COMPRESSOR ON/OFF: Toggles the COMPRESSOR on and off.
THRESHOLD: Adjusts the THRESHOLD of the compressor.
ATTACK: Adjusts the ATTACK of the compressor.
RELEASE: Adjusts the RELEASE of the compressor.
5.1.1.3 Filter
FILTER ON/OFF: Toggles the FILTER on and off.
LOW-/HIGH-/BAND-PASS: Select the filter type.
CUTOFF: Adjusts the CUTOFF frequency of the HIGH- and LOW-PASS or center
frequency of the BAND-PASS.
RESONANCE: Adjusts the RESONANCE of the filter effect.
Modulation
5.1.2.1 Chorus
CHORUS ON/OFF: Toggles the CHORUS on and off.
DEPTH: Adjusts the DEPTH of the CHORUS effect. This parameter controls the
amount of detune the CHORUS effects uses.
SPEED: This parameter controls the SPEED in wich the CHORUS detuning is
modulated.
PHASE: Adjusts the PHASE of the CHORUS effect. This parameter controls the
PHASE shifting of the signal.
MIX: Adjusts the dry/wet ratio of the CHORUS effect.
5.1.2.2 Rotator
ROTATOR ON/OFF: Toggles the ROTATOR on and off.
SPEED: Chooses between slow and fast ROTATOR SPEED.
BALANCE: Adjusts the sound BALANCE of the ROTATOR.
SPREAD: Adjusts the stereo width of the ROTATOR effect.
MIX: Adjusts the dry/wet ratio of the CHORUS effect.
Delay & Reverb
5.1.3.1 Delay
DELAY ON/OFF: Toggles the DELAY on and off.
TIME: Selects the TIME after which the delayed signal will repeat. The
selected TIME will be multiplied with chosen unit. 2 (TIME) x 1/8 (UNIT)=> The
delayed signal will occur on every second eighth note.
UNIT: Selects the UNIT if the TIME parameter in note values. If set to
absolute, the time controller will show absolute time values instead of tempo-
synced note values.
DAMP: Increases or decreases the damping of high frequencies of the delayed
sounds.
PAN: This parameter controls the width of the panorama modulation of the wet
signal. If it is set to 0, the delayed signal will not differ from the dry
signal in panorama.
FEEDBACK: Adjusts the FEEDBACK amount of the DELAY effect. This parameter
controls how many times a note will be audible via the DELAY. If set too high,
the FEEDBACK loop will eventually cause a sound buildup.
MIX: Adjusts the dry/wet ratio of the DELAY effect.
5.1.3.2 Reverb
REVERB ON/OFF: Toggles the REVERB on and off.
PREDELAY: Adjusts the PREDELAY of the REVERB effect in ms. This parameter is
helpful for simulating distance.
MIX: Adjusts the dry/wet ratio of the reverb effect.
ROOM: Selects the impulse response of the reverb effect.
KEYSWITCHES
In KONTAKT’s own keyboard view you can spot two red keys. These are used to
quickly turn the M.A.D. system on and off while playing.
C1 – M.A.D. on
C#1 – M.A.D. off
CREDITS
Product Concept and Design: SONUSCORE: Tilman Silence, Pierre Langer, Axel
Rohr Bach, Christian Wirtz, Stefan Kemmler, Matthias Wolf.
Project Lead: Tilman Silence
Recording: Olajide Paris
Preset and Color Design: Tami Mode adze, Timo Chelids, Tilman Iliescu
KONTAKT Scripting: Stefan Kemmler
Sample Editing: Olajide Paris, Tami Mode adze, Timo Chelids
User Interface Design: Felix Möbius, Stefan Kemmler, Janice Bohme
Artwork: Felix Möbius, Janice Bohme, Benedict Hester
Quality Assurance: Tilman Silence
Marketing: Benedict Hester, Tobias Kunz, Felix Möbius, Janice Bohme, Shawn
Bassey, Janis Posnanski, Oleg Chhabra, Florian Teichert
Videos: Felix Möbius, Oleg Chhabra
Additional Content: Tilman Silence, Marc Rosenberger, Nicolai Patricio, Nico
Dills, Simon Schlenk, Henning Nigel, Lukas Ruschitzka