Morpheus Operation Manual160
STEP-BY-STEP
•␣ Using the 32 Channels
As stated earlier, Morpheus has 32 independent audio channels which
are utilized dynamically. With 32 channels and hundreds of sounds,
you have a universe of sonic textures at your disposal. You may have
noticed that many of the very “big” sounding hyperpresets in
Morpheus are constructed using layered presets or they may use
Double+Detune. While this is fine when the hyper is played solo, you
may begin to run out of channels when Morpheus is played multi-
timbrally. Layered hyperpresets and the Double+Detune function cause
extra output channels to be used. Learn to “budget” your output chan-
nels for maximum efficiency.
•␣ Channel Ripoff
When Morpheus uses up all its 32 channels and needs more, it steals a
channel from the key that has been held the longest. This is commonly
known as “channel rip-off”. You will most commonly encounter this
“rip-off” when using Morpheus in multi-timbral mode or when using
massive hyperpresets. Long Alternate Envelope attack and release rates
can also cause this problem. Since Morpheus dynamically allocates
channels as needed, you must either, play fewer notes, shorten the
release rates, use simpler sounds, or turn off Double+Detune to elimi-
nate channel rip-off.
• Using External Processing
Don't be afraid to use external processing on specific sounds if you feel
the urge. The submix sends and returns on Morpheus are there for a
reason. In certain instances, a little external signal processing will be
just the thing an instrument needs to give it a distinct identity. Inciden-
tally, a real guitar or bass
amp can work wonders
on the guitar and bass
sounds. If you think
about it, playing these
sounds through an
instrument amp is
much closer to the
way they are nor-
mally processed.
Because the submix
outputs are pro-
grammable, only
selected presets or
MIDI channels will
be routed to the
guitar amp.
Using the programmable outputs and returns, specific presets can be routed through
outboard processors without using up precious mixer channels.
R - SUB2 - L R - SUB1 - L R - MAIN - L
MONO STEREO
OUTPUTS
Tip
Guitar Amp
R - SUB1 - L
RingTip RingTip
Stereo
Effect Unit
OR…
••• Use the effects section to
“fatten” your sound instead
of the chorus feature in the
preset. This will help conserve
precious voice channels.
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