Native Instruments Absynth 5 User Manual

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11.3.2 Mini-Patch View
Mini Patch view
In the left part of the Mutation section, the Mini-Patch view is a small representation of your
current patch with all its modules, as they are in the Patch Window.
The Mini-Patch view allows you to select the components that you want to include in the
mutation process.
The Modules
Each module of the Mini-Patch view can have three states:
• Totally dimmed: The module is deactivated in the Patch Window. Therefore, it cannot be
included in any mutation process.
• Border highlighted only: The module is active in the Patch Window but does not take part
in the mutation process.
• Whole component highlighted: The module is active in the Patch Window and also in-
cluded in the mutation process.
The active modules (included or not in the mutation process) are labeled so that you can
recognize them easily:
• At the top, the three Oscillators are denoted by the letters A, B or C of their respective
Channels.
• Below, the Filters, Modulators or Waveshapers of each Channel are denoted by the num-
bers 1 or 2 according to their place within that Channel.
• At the bottom, in the Master Channel, the rst two modules are labeled with M1 and M2
(“M” for Master) and the last module with FX.
You can select the modules to include or exclude within/from the mutation process by click-
ing on them to toggle their state.

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.