LinPlug SaxLab Manual de usuario
u s e r m a n u a l
Copyright LinPlug Virtual Instruments GmbH 2008.
All rights reserved.
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Welcome
hank you for purchasing a LinPlug SaxLab 2 license.
SaxLab 2 is a professional, flexible and easy-to-use virtual wind instrument
designed for creating music on your computer.
SaxLab 2 uses multi-sample playback of wind-instrument samples and
incorporates a specially designed four-voice crossfade system that is capable
of creating highly realistic wind instrument sounds. SaxLab 2’s key features
include an easy-to-use interface, a wide range of high-quality samples, an
effects section that includes chorus and reverb, as well as extensive real-time
modulation options. Special attention has been paid to making the
performance controls as rich and responsive as possible, so that the
instrument can be realistically “played”.
his manual describes all aspects of SaxLab 2 and is designed so that your
use of this software is as efficient and enjoyable as possible. At LinPlug we're
very proud of SaxLab 2; it's the result of many years of research and
synthesizer programming experience. We hope you get a lot of pleasure using
SaxLab and that it becomes an integral part of your music-making.
Peter Linsener and the LinPlug team, January 2008
Concept by Luigi Felici and Peter Linsener
Instrument by Luigi Felici, Peter Linsener and Pavol Markovič
Graphics by Shaun Ellwood and Branislav Pakić
Sounds by Luigi Felici
Manual by Chris Share
Special hanks to Wellington and William
All technical specifications of the product specified in this manual may be subject to change
without notice. he document may not be changed, especially copyright notices may not be
removed or changed. LinPlug and all LinPlug product names are trademarks of LinPlug
Virtual Instruments GmbH. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries. he Built for Mac OS X graphic is a trademark of
Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. he Audio Units logo and the Audio Units symbol
are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Cubase and VS are
registered trademarks of Steinberg Media echnologies GmbH. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Welcome............................................................................................................2
able of Contents...............................................................................................3
Installation..........................................................................................................4
Features.............................................................................................................5
What's New in SaxLab 2....................................................................................6
Overview............................................................................................................8
Main.................................................................................................................10
Body.................................................................................................................12
une.................................................................................................................13
Presets.............................................................................................................15
ECS..................................................................................................................16
Amplitude Envelope.........................................................................................17
Performance....................................................................................................19
LFO..................................................................................................................27
Deviation..........................................................................................................30
Effects..............................................................................................................32
Chorus..........................................................................................................32
Reverb..........................................................................................................33
Rear Panel.......................................................................................................34
Registration......................................................................................................35
Support.............................................................................................................35
Glossary...........................................................................................................36
MIDI Implementation Chart..............................................................................38
Appendix A: Using UN Files..........................................................................39
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Installation
Installation on PC
SaxLab 2 comes with its own Installer. After downloading SaxLab 2 you will
find a file named "SaxLabInstallerNNN.exe" (where NNN is the respective
version number) located in your web browser’s download folder. Double-click
on this program to begin the installation process. he Installer will guide you
through the installation process.
Make sure you choose the right installation directory, so your host software
finds the SaxLab 2 VS i. Refer to your host software's manual if you are
unsure about where the host software plug-in directory is located.
he instrument file "SaxLab2.DLL" will be placed in the chosen directory.
Additional data is installed in your Application Data folder. he SaxLab 2
Presets are installed into “My Documents/LinPlug/SaxLab”. he next time you
start your host software SaxLab 2 will be listed in the VS Instrument list.
Installation on Mac
SaxLab 2 comes with its own Installer. After downloading SaxLab 2 you will
find a file named "SaxLabInstaller200.dmg" located in your web browser’s
download folder. Double-click this file to decompress and open the image,
then double-click the installer program to begin the installation process.
he installer will guide you through the installation process. he instrument
file "SaxLab" and the SaxLab 2 Presets will now be placed in the appropriate
directory for virtual instruments on your Mac. he next time you start your host
software SaxLab 2 will be listed in the AU and VS instrument list.
Common to Mac and PC
Once SaxLab 2 is installed it must be registered using your personal serial
number. his registration process is described in the Registration section of
this manual.
If you have any questions regarding the installation of SaxLab 2 please
contact our support team at www.linplug.com/support/support.htm.
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Features
SaxLab 2 contains a range of features designed to make your music-making
more efficient and enjoyable. hese features are listed below:
§Monophonic multi-sample playback with internal four-voice
crossfade.
§An adjustable mix of three sound layers for each note: the “Air”
layer, the “Keys” layer and the “Pitched” layer.
§Air/Keys and Pitched sound layer crossfade point is set by MIDI
velocity.
§Many different SoundSets for various wind instruments.
§User-definable, velocity-sensitive amplitude envelope.
§onal characteristics of the instrument’s overall sound can be
defined by the user.
§Real-time control of the instrument’s brightness, reverberation
amount and “Growl” effect.
§hree modes of mono performance: Legato, Retrigger, Alternate
§Control of Pitch Bend and Scoop.
§Random pitch deviation per note.
§Random “air” deviation per note.
§Random body frequency deviation per note.
§Envelope, LFO and MIDI-controlled vibrato and tremolo.
§Stereo chorus and stereo reverb effects.
§Microtuning support.
§MIDI control available for every instrument parameter.
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What's New in SaxLab 2
§he “Velocity to Envelope” control present in the first version of SaxLab
has been replaced with a new “Enhance” (ENH) control for enhancing the
attack transients of notes. he “Velocity to Envelope” function (resulting
in a quicker attack upon higher velocity) is still present however it is no
longer adjustable by the user. he new control can be used to improve
the sound of attack transients and increases realism in the case of
staccato or funky sax playing.
§he Volume, Keys and Air controls, which set the respective levels of the
instrument's three sound layers, are now routed in parallel so that the
relative level of each layer can be independently adjusted.
§A control named C (Crossfade ime) has been added to SaxLab's
Performance section. he C (Crossfade ime) control sets the time
between two legato notes when the smooth fade from the current tone to
the next takes place. he actual time taken is determined by the length of
the previous notes that have been played. his means that the used
Crossfade ime increases for notes with a longer duration and decreases
for notes with a shorter duration. he maximum time is set by the C
control.
§he Performance section has been completely reworked and now
contains many more control sources and destinations for real-time
control and expression.
he Performance section features a new MIDI Exp subsection which is a
small modulation matrix customised for sax playing. he MIDI Exp
subsection makes Velocity, Breath Controller, and Aftertouch available
as modulation sources.
Amplitude, Brightness Level, Reverb Mix, as well as a new effect called
“Growl”, are available as modulation destinations. Sensitivity and
mapping curve parameters are available for all modulation destinations.
§he new Growl effect is designed to reproduce the “growl” sound which
is a typical component of the sound of a saxophone. his effect features
controls for depth and Growl tone can be randomized for more variation.
§he LFO has been improved and now uses a new waveshape. It also
has a better "attack" characteristic so as to create a more natural sound.
§he Air parameter now has a dedicated control in the Deviation section.
his means that each note's “Air” component can be randomised,
creating more timbral variation from note to note.
§he reverb algorithm has been improved so that it sounds more natural.
In addition to this, the Reverb Mix parameter is available as a modulation
destination in the MIDI Exp section.
§he microtuning system has been updated so that the instrument now
uses standard UN files. his means that the number of microtuning
systems available for use is vastly increased.
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§Instrument Presets are now managed using the standard LinPlug system
which is found on all other LinPlug instruments.
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Overview
SaxLab 2 is a monophonic wind instrument synthesizer with some unique
features. he synthesizer is based upon a multi-sample-playback design and
includes a three-layered, four-voice crossfade for each note produced.
he structure of SaxLab 2 synthesizer can be divided into nine sections:
une, Preset, Envelope, Body, Main, Performance, LFO, Deviation and FX
(Effects).
Audio signals are generated by a sample-playback synthesizer that gets pitch
,velocity and controller information from the instrument's MIDI input. he MIDI
input is automatically connected to MIDI output of the host software. SaxLab 2
receives MIDI on all channels simultaneously.
SaxLab2’s Sound Set determines the samples that are used by the
instrument. he Sound Set is selected in the Sound Set popup menu located
in the Main section. he particular scale tuning used by the SoundSet is set in
the instrument’s une section, along with its overall tuning settings.
In SaxLab 2, a note consists of three layers: the Main layer, the Keys layer
and the Air layer. he Main layer contains the pitched component of the
sound. he Keys layer contains the characteristic key “clicks” heard in some
wind instruments (especially in saxophones and clarinets ). he Air layer
contains the breath and “airflow” sounds that are an important part of the
sound of a wind instrument.
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he relative levels of the three layers are set using controls in the instrument’s
Main section. he relative levels of the three layers also respond to MIDI note
velocity. For example, when playing soft notes, the volume level of the Air and
Keys layers increases with respect to the Main layer. his replicates the
behaviour of a real wind instrument which becomes relatively “noisier” as it is
played more quietly. When playing louder notes the Main layer becomes
proportionately louder and comes to dominate the sound.
he Main layer of each SaxLab 2 note also includes an internal four-voice
crossfade which enables smooth legato transitions from one part of a note’s
envelope to another. his crossfade also enhances note-to-note transitions
which are very important in recreating realistic wind instrument sounds.
he output of the sample-playback oscillator is routed to SaxLab 2’s Body
section. he Body section contains a filter which modifies the frequency
spectrum of the oscillator's output. Here the overall tonal characteristics of the
currently loaded SoundSet can be modified.
An important part of the sound of a real acoustic instrument arises from the
real-time modulation of its sound. SaxLab 2 enables the user to modulate its
sound using three sources: envelopes, LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) and
MIDI controllers.
SaxLab 2’s Amplitude Envelope section is used to control the way that the
instrument’s amplitude varies over time and includes controls for Attack ime,
Decay ime and Release ime. A second modulation source is SaxLab’s LFO
which can be mapped to either or both of the sound’s amplitude and pitch and
so can be used to create either tremolo or vibrato effects. A third modulation
source is real-time MIDI controllers. hese can be mapped to numerous
destinations. Examples include MIDI Velocity to the amplitude envelope
depth, Modulation Wheel to LFO depth and MIDI Breath Control to brightness.
Note that for a realistic emulation often the control of SaxLab “Bright” by
Velocity leads to a more realistic performance than using the “Amp” by
Velocity. Actually Velocity should control more of the brightness (“Bright”) and
less of the amplitude (“Amp”).
Another important part of the sound of a real acoustic instrument is that no
two notes are exactly the same. No matter how hard the player may try, each
note is slightly different. Our ears are very sensitive to these differences and
can easily detect when two notes are identical. For this reason, SaxLab 2
incorporates Body, Air and Pitch Deviation controls which introduce small
random variations to the Body filter, the “air” component of the sound, and to
the overall pitch of the note each time a note is triggered.
SaxLab 2’s Effects section contains two effects: Chorus and Reverb. he
Chorus effect can be used to "thicken" a single sound creating the impression
that it contains multiple voices. he Reverb effect is used to create the
impression that the instrument is being played in a real acoustic space.
he audio outputs of SaxLab 2 are automatically connected to the input of
your host software's mixer. Here you can set the pan position of SaxLab 2's
output. Hopefully, this section has given you a brief overview of how SaxLab 2
works. More detailed information can be found in the following sections.
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Main
SaxLab 2’s Main section is located in the middle of the instrument’s Front
Panel. It contains controls for selecting the current Sound Set as well as for
setting the relative levels of the instrument’s three sound layers. It also
contains a MIDI indicator that shows when incoming MIDI Note-on messages
are received.
Sound Set: SaxLab 2’s Sound Set control is used for selecting the current
Sound Set. Each Sound Set is a collection of samples that the instrument
uses to generate sound. Each Sound Set is made up of three layers: the Main
layer, the Air layer and the Keys layer. hese three layers are mixed to
produce the instrument’s overall sound. he Sound Set should not be
confused with a Preset. he former is a collection of samples used by the
instrument, while the latter is a “snapshot” of all the instrument’s current
settings, and an associated Sound Set. As such, many Presets can utilize the
same Sound Set.
Keys: he Keys control sets the volume of the Keys sample layer. his layer
contains the characteristic key “clicks” usually heard in saxophones and
clarinets. Increasing the value of the Keys control makes the Keys layer
louder with respect to the instrument’s other two layers.
VOL (Volume): he VOL (Volume) control sets the volume of the pitched
sample layer. his layer contains the pitched component of the sound.
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