Native Instruments Absynth 5 User Manual

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8.6.2 Controlling the Master Envelope
Several options are provided to control the values of the four Master Envelope knobs.
• You can move the four Knobs with your mouse.
• Since the Master Envelope Knobs are especially suitable as a tool for real-time editing of
sounds during play, you can teach those four Knobs to react to information from external
MIDI sources, such as rotary controllers and sliders.
To start teaching the Master Envelope Knobs to work with a MIDI controller:
1. Switch to the Perform Window. You will see the four Master Envelope Knobs as well.
2. Make a Ctrl-click (Mac) or a right-click (Windows) on one of the Master Envelope Knobs to
put the Knob into MIDI Learning Mode. A small sign will appear indicating Learn Status.
3. Now move the desired control element to remotely control the Master Envelope knob.
4. Click the little sign Learn to nish the MIDI Learn mode.
→ If you now move the control element that was assigned previously, you will see how
the knob follows the movements on the screen.
8.7 Transform Commands
The Transform menu offers you access to eight different functions that you can use to quickly
transform the selected Envelope(s). Every function opens its own dialogue and has specic
parameters. Through the Transform menu you have access to the functions presented within
the following sections.

Native Instruments Absynth 5 Specifications

General

Type	Software Synthesizer
Platform	Windows, macOS
Compatibility	Standalone, VST, AU, AAX
Plugin Format	VST, AU, AAX
Polyphony	Up to 64 voices
Oscillators	3
Filters	Multimode Filters
Effects	Delay, Reverb
Modulation	Extensive modulation
MIDI Control	Full MIDI control

Summary

Welcome to ABSYNTH 5!

What is ABSYNTH?

Introduction to ABSYNTH as a synthesizer capable of producing daring sounds.

What’s New in ABSYNTH 5?

Overview of new features in ABSYNTH 5 compared to ABSYNTH 4.

The ABSYNTH 5 Documentation

Details on the structure and components of the ABSYNTH 5 manual.

Control Elements and Areas

Windows, Pages, Panels, and Tabs

Explanation of ABSYNTH 5's work areas and navigation elements.

Value Fields

How to change numerical parameter values using various input methods.

Sliders and Knobs

Methods for adjusting parameter values using sliders and knobs.

Application Menu Bar

File Menu

Commands for managing sounds: New, Open, Save, Options, Exit.

Options Dialog

Configuration settings for General, Surround, and Browser pages.

Navigation Bar

Top Row: Global Controls

Overview of global controls in the top line of the Navigation Bar.

Window Tabs

Selecting different work environments (Windows) via tabs.

Bottom Row: Sound Management

Controls for loading, saving, and navigating sounds.

Patch Window

Signal flow in the Patch

Understanding how modules are connected and interact within channels.

Oscillator Module

Details on the sound source modules and their parameters.

Filter Module

Explanation of various filter types and their functions.

Modulator Module

How to use modulator modules to alter sound characteristics.

Waveshaper Module

Using waveforms to shape input signals and create distortion.

Effect Window

General Interaction

Basic functions and sections within the Effect Window.

Aetherizer

Detailed explanation of the Aetherizer effect.

Wave Window

Creating New Waves

Steps for creating custom waveforms within ABSYNTH 5.

Editing Waves

Tools and options for modifying existing waveforms.

Envelope Window

Fundamentals for Operation

Basic concepts and usage of envelopes in ABSYNTH 5.

Breakpoints, Transitions/Steps, Sync

Detailed control over envelope shaping using breakpoints.

Master Envelope

Using the Master Envelope for global amplitude control.

LFO Window

Oscillator Section

Configuring LFO waveforms, rates, and phases.

Modulation Sections

Applying LFO signals to modulate sound parameters.

Perform Window

Global Features

Overview of global settings like polyphony, MIDI channels, and tempo.

Automation in ABSYNTH 5: Macro Controls

Organizing and using control signals and automation.

MIDI Page

Setting MIDI parameters and assigning functions to MIDI controllers.

The Browser and Attributes Windows

Searching and Loading Sounds with the Browser

How to find and load sounds using the ABSYNTH browser.

Mutator

Using the Mutator to create sound variations and mutations.

Defining Attributes and Saving KORE SOUNDS

How to define sound attributes and save them as KORE SOUNDS.

Additional Features

Virtual Keyboard

Using the on-screen keyboard for playing sounds.

Audio Recorder

Recording ABSYNTH 5's output directly to a file.

Appendix A – How to Work with Attributes

The Instrument Column

Using the Instrument column to filter sounds by type.

Examples

Practical examples of sound searches using attributes.

Appendix B – Attributes Reference

Instrument Categories

Detailed reference for instrument attributes.

Effect Categories

Detailed reference for effect attributes.