Linplug Alpha Instrukcja Użytkownika

Alpha 3.3 Series User ManualAlpha 3.3Beat Alpha 3.3CM Alpha 3.3FREE Alpha 3.3Copyright LinPlug Virtual Instruments GmbH, 2001-2014 All rights reserve

oscillator 2 is fully the ring modulation result of oscillator 1 and oscillator 2. In middle position the output is mix of oscillator 2 and the ring-m

With the fm source selector the source of the modulation is selected, either Oscillator 1 , Oscillator 2 or Noise. Note: Cutoff FM does not depend on

100% (i.e. the dial is turned completely clockwise) it takes full 10 seconds.The “fade” (Fade Time) dial is used to set the rate at which the filters

AmplifierThe amplifier sections follows right of the filter section. Again this reflects the signal flow, after the filter the amplitude of the sound

that the signal amplitude remains at the Sustain level until the note is released. The more the dial is moved from the center position the faster the

LFOAn LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) is an oscillator that generates a low frequency signal that can be used to modulate certain parameters of the Alp

Glide"Glide" continuously changes the pitch from one note to the next, connecting the notes and letting you smoothly "glide" from

ChorusThe Chorus effect can be used to "thicken" a single sound creating the impression that it contains multiple voices. The Chorus works b

MasterThe Master section at the bottom of the main edit page contains the Sound Display and next to it are some more functions and options described

Its title either reads Select Bank or Select Sound. If you are in Bank Browser, you can• choose a bank from the list, Alpha will automatically advance

WelcomeThe Alpha is a synthesizer classic. It was first released in 2000 under the name GakStoar Alpha by Peter Linsener, who in 2001 founded LinPlug.

The currently loaded Sound can be changed in four different ways. • You can select the desired sound directly from the right display, which turns into

Sound GenerationThe Gen (Sound generation) button is used to generate random patch settings. To generate a new patch click on the button and some or a

Options PageThe options page of the Alpha is accessed by clicking on the Options switch at the bottom right of the Alpha's front panel. On the le

- Per Instance options: These are valid for each instance of Alpha, that is for every instrument you open, and only for this one. They are not affecte

Global OptionsThe Gen Range control is used to set the range for random parameter generation. It has a range of 0% to 100%. Using lower values will e

GlossaryAM: AM or "Amplitude Modulation" is a process where the amplitude of one generator (the carrier) is controlled by another (the modul

Appendix A: MIDI Implementation ChartProduct: LinPlug Alpha Synthesizer Version 3.x Date: 15.September 2006 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Appendix B: Oscillator Waveform Types and RangesWaveform Types:Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square1, Square2, Square3, Organ1, Organ2, Organ3, Spectra1,

Appendix D: Modulation Sources and DestinationsModulation SourcesNote played Log The note being played with exponential response. The modulation value

Modulation DestinationsOsc x Amplitude The amplitude of Oscillator 1 to 2, used in example for tremolo or for adjusting the balance of the oscillators

CreditsInstrument by Peter Linsener and Pavol MarkovičManual by Peter LinsenerAlpha Sounds by (alphabetic order)Dubhad – dh soundsFrank Von HaevenFra

Matrix Depth x Intensity of the first eight entries (line 1 to 8) in the Modulation Matrix, often used with the ModWheel as source to control a specif

Creating TUN Microtuning Files with Scala Scala is a freeware musical software utility developed by Manuel Op de Coul in the Netherlands, which can b

Appendix F: Alpha VersionsALPHA 3 Alpha Beat Alpha CM ALPHA FREEPolyphony 32 voices 16 voicesOscillators 2 Osc + NoiseRing ModulatorFreerun switchable

Appendix G: Predefined ECS assignmentsThe following MIDI-CC-parameter-assignments are automatically set up on start-up of Alpha 3. Of course, the assi

Table of ContentsInstallation...

InstallationInstallation on MacAfter downloading the installer for Mac you will find a file named "Alpha Installer nnn.dmg" (or "Alpha

Common to Mac and PCThe following does not apply to FreeAlpha, AlphaBeat and AlphaCM! The first time Alpha is started you should go to the Options pag

OverviewThere are multiple versions of the Alpha synthesizer available: the full Alpha, a couple of custom Alpha synthesizers with a somewhat reduced

User Interface / ControlsOn Mac the interface supports both traditional and Retina displays automatically. You have the possibility to change the User

OscillatorsThe Alpha's two main oscillators are located on the left of the front panel. Each of the Alpha's two oscillator modules outputs a