Native Instruments Absynth 5 User Manual

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11.3.1 Basic Operations
Basic Mutator controls
In the top middle part of the Mutation section, you nd two big sliders and two big buttons:
• MutationAmountslider: Denes the extent of the Sound Mutation. In other words, it is
the distance between the next Sound Mutation and the current Sound. The more you
drag the slider to the right, the further the Sound Mutation will be from the original Sound
– and the closer it will be to the Sounds sitting in the Search Result List.
• RandomizationAmountslider: Denes the amount of randomization applied to the param-
eters affected by the Sound Mutation. The more you raise the Randomization Amount
slider, the more the parameters of the mutated Sound will deviate from the road between
the original Sound and the Sounds sitting in the Search Result List.
• Mutatebutton: Applies the Sound Mutation. Once the mutation is computed, the Sound
Mutation gets automatically loaded, replacing the original Sound (which can be itself a
previous Sound Mutation). The Sound Mutation takes the name of the original Sound and
adds a “M” followed by a number denoting the rank of the mutation: M1 for the rst one,
M2 for the second one, and so on.
• Retrybutton: Cancels the last Sound Mutation and applies a new Sound Mutation starting
from the previous Sound/Mutation. The new Sound Mutation takes the name of the pre-
vious one. If you have not executed any mutation yet, this Retry button is inactive (it is
greyed out).

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.