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u-he Bazille User Manual

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Modular PD & FM Synthesizer
user guide
version 1.1.1
19. Nov 2020
u-he • Heckmann Audio GmbH • BERLIN
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u-he Bazille Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandu-he
ModelBazille
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to Bazille

Bazille Installation Guide

Guide to installing the Bazille software.

CPU Usage and Audio Quality

Explains CPU demands and audio quality settings for Bazille.

Bazille Version Improvements

Highlights improvements in the current version of Bazille.

Bazille Resources

File Locations for Bazille

Details the default installation paths for Bazille files on Win and Mac.

Online Resources and Support

Lists websites for downloads, news, support, forums, and tutorials.

Synth Overview

Basic Synthesis Panels

Describes the main synthesis panels in the SYNTH window.

Signal Processor and Modulation Panels

Details panels containing signal processors and modulation sources.

GUI Components Explained

Knobs and Sliders Usage

Explains how to use knobs and sliders for parameter adjustment.

Selectors and Sockets

Describes selectors for options and sockets for patching connections.

MIDI Specialities

Multichannel MIDI Support

Covers support for multichannel MIDI input and performance controls.

Polyphonic Aftertouch Handling

Explains Bazille's handling of polyphonic aftertouch data.

The Control Bar

Page Switches and Data Display

Details the control bar's page switches and the patch name display.

Save and Undo Functions

Explains how to save presets and use undo/redo features.

Multicore and HQ Settings

Multicore Processing Explained

Describes how multicore distributes voices across CPU cores for performance.

High-Quality Mode (HQ)

Explains the HQ option for improved audio quality at higher CPU cost.

Bazille Oscilloscope

Oscilloscope Styles

Details the different visual styles available for the oscilloscope.

Patch Browser

Patch Browser Overview

Introduces the patch browser interface and its functions.

Directories and Preset Loading

Explains how to navigate directories and load presets.

Directory Panel

Local and MIDI Programs Folders

Describes the factory preset folders and MIDI program management.

User Folder for Presets

Explains the recommended location for saving custom presets.

Smart Folders in Bazille

Types of Smart Folders

Details Search History, Favourites, Junk, Tags, and Author folders.

Directory Context Menu

Explains the options available when right-clicking on a folder.

Presets Panel

Presets Context Menu Options

Lists functions for managing individual presets like marking favourites or junking.

Patch Info Panel

Displaying Preset Information

Describes how to view and manage detailed patch information.

Drag & Drop Functions

Library Management via Drag & Drop

Explains how to drag and drop presets for library management.

Installing Soundsets

Details the process of installing soundsets via drag and drop or menu option.

Tagging Presets for Organization

Tagging Window and Methods

Explains how to use tags for easy preset finding via different methods.

Search Functions

Search by Tags

Describes how to search for presets using categories, features, and character tags.

Categories and Subcategories

Explains how to select and refine searches using preset categories and subcategories.

Search by Text

Text Search Syntax and Logic

Details how to use text strings, scope, and logic operators in searches.

Bazille Oscillators

Oscillator Sections Overview

Overview of the five main sections of an oscillator: Tune, Phase/FM, PD, Fractal Resonance, Outputs.

Oscillator Pitch Control

Tune Control and Modes

Explains the Tune knob and its modes for setting pitch.

Modify Control Functions

Details the Modify knob's functions for detuning and frequency manipulation.

Phase and FM Synthesis

Phase Position Control

Describes how the Phase knob sets the starting point of the waveform cycle.

Phase Modulation Techniques

Explains phase modulation and its various modes for FM synthesis.

Phase Distortion

PD Knob and Wave Selectors

Details the PD knob and wave selectors for phase distortion effects.

Wave Shape Selection

Describes the lower selector for setting the basic oscillator waveform before distortion.

Fractal Resonance

Fractalize Controls

Explains the Fractalize knob and selector for shaping waveforms.

Oscillator Outputs

Describes the volume controls for the oscillator's audio outputs.

LFOS (Low Frequency Oscillators)

LFO Rate Control

Explains how to set the LFO speed using absolute times or host tempo synchronization.

LFO Rate Modulation

Details how to modulate the LFO rate using external sources.

LFO Waveform and Phase

LFO Wave Selection

Describes the Wave knob for shaping LFO waveforms like triangle and pulse.

LFO Phase and Delay

Explains phase control for LFO start position and delay for fading in the LFO.

Filters

Filter Gain and Cutoff

Details filter input gain, overdrive, and cutoff frequency controls.

Filter Resonance and Types

Explains resonance control and the available lowpass, bandpass, and highpass filter types.

Filter Cutoff Modulation

Key Follow and Resonance Modulation

Describes key follow for pitch tracking and resonance modulation.

Filter Outputs and Types

Lists the available filter outputs and specifics for filters 3 & 4.

Envelopes

ADSR Envelope Parameters

Explains the standard Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release parameters.

Envelope Modulation Sources

Details modulation options like Rate Mod, Fall/Rise, Amp Mod, and Velocity.

Outputs

Volume and Pan Controls

Describes the volume and stereo pan controls for output channels.

Parallel Inputs

Explains the dual signal inputs for summing signals into the output channels.

Processors

Inverter and Rectifier

Explains signal inversion and full-wave rectification effects.

Sample & Hold and Lag Generators

Details Sample & Hold for voltage sampling and Lag Generators for smoothing.

Quantizer Functionality

Describes how the Quantizer forces signals into discrete voltage steps.

MIDI & More Panel

Noise Sources

Explains the white and pink noise outputs for sound design.

MIDI Control Sources

Details MIDI data output sockets like PitchW, ModW, and aftertouch.

Internal Control Sources

Random, +5V, and Stack Voice

Describes internal sources for random values, DC offsets, and voice stacking.

CV Inputs for Modulation

Explains how CV inputs allow external signals to be used as modulation sources.

Multiplex Module

Multiplex Functions

Describes the multiplex as a versatile mixer/splitter for signals.

Ring Modulation

Explains using the multiplex for ring modulation and audio crossfading.

Amplitude Modulation

AM/Fade Out

Details amplitude modulation and fading signals using the multiplex.

Crossfading Techniques

Explains unipolar and bipolar crossfading with modulation sources.

Modulation Sequencer

Sequencer Speed Controls

Explains Divide, Time Base, and Trigger for setting sequencer speed and behavior.

Snapshot Dial and Rotation

Snapshot Selection and Context Menus

Describes selecting snapshots and available context menu options.

Snapshot Rotation

Explains how to morph between snapshots using the dial and Rotate knob.

Snapshot Values

Sequencer Sliders

Details the 16 sliders for editing snapshot data and precise pitch setting.

Tap Outputs and Speed Factors

Explains the tap outputs for dividing sequences and tap speed factors.

Triggering Envelopes

ModSeq Triggering

Describes triggering envelopes using the modulation sequencer (ModSeq1/ModSeq2).

Gate and Velocity Interpretation

Explains how sequencer values are interpreted as gate on/off and velocity.

Tweaks & FX Overview

Voice Allocation and Tuning

Covers voice allocation, tuning, and performance-related settings.

Mapping Generators and Effects

Introduces mapping generators and the Distortion, Delay, Phaser, Reverb effects.

Voice Settings

Voice Mode and Priority

Explains voice modes (Poly, Mono, Legato, Duo) and priority settings.

Voices, Stack, Drift, Soft Attack

Details voice count, unison stacking, detuning, and click reduction.

Pitch Controls

Pitch Bend and Vibrato

Covers pitch bend ranges and vibrato depth using LFO 1.

Transpose and Fine Tuning

Explains semitone transposition and fine-tuning adjustments.

Glide Control

Glide Amount and Offset

Details glide speed, offset for specific voices/filters, and mode selection.

Glide Offset and Tuning

Glide Range and Stack Voice Tuning

Explains glide strength and per-voice pitch offsets for stacking.

Microtuning Setup

Describes how to use .TUN files for microtuning Bazille.

Mapping Generators

Mapping Generator Modes

Explains Key, Map Smooth, Map Quantize, and Increment modes.

Mapping Generator Sources

Details how to select modulators for processing within maps.

Drawing and Selection Tools

Map Editing Context Menu

Lists tools for copying, pasting, drawing shapes, and transforming maps.

Map Quantization and Spectralize

Explains quantizing map values and spectralize for harmonic series transformation.

Envelope Extras

Snappy and F/R Range

Details the Snappy switch for exponential envelopes and F/R Range limiters.

Envelope Triggering Options

Explains triggering envelopes via Gate, Loop, LFO, or ModSeq.

Filters 3 and 4

Filter 3/4 Controls

Details parameters for filters 3 and 4, noting differences from filters 1 & 2.

Ramp Generators

Ramp Generator Modes

Explains Up/Hold/Down/Rest and Clock Mode for ramp generation.

Effects Overview

FX Control and Ordering

Explains how to enable, disable, and reorder effects.

Distortion Effect

Details the Distortion unit's types, input, output, and EQ controls.

Distortion Effect Types

Distortion Types (Tube, Clip, Rectify)

Describes various distortion types and their sonic characteristics.

Pre/Post Tilt and Filters

Explains tilt EQs and post-distortion filters for tone shaping.

Delay Effect

Delay Time and Feedback

Details delay timing, volume, wow emulation, and feedback regeneration.

HP/LP Filters and Dry Level

Explains feedback path filters and the dry signal level control.

Phaser Effect

Phaser Type and Rate

Describes Phaser types (Stoned, Flanged) and LFO rate synchronization.

Phaser Depth, Phase, and Stereo

Explains LFO depth, phase offset, and stereo width for phasing.

Spring Reverb Effect

Reverb Tone and Decay

Details tone control, damping, and decay characteristics of spring reverb.

Drive, Tension, Width, Shake

Explains drive, spring tension, stereo width, and shake effect.

Configuration Settings

MIDI Learn Functionality

Describes how to map MIDI controllers to Bazille parameters.

About MIDI CC Messages

Explains MIDI Control Change messages and their usage.

MIDI Table

Parameter Assignments

Details how to add, edit, and remove MIDI CC assignments.

MIDI Mode and Type

Explains different modes (Normal, Integer, Fine) and types (7-bit, 14-bit) for MIDI assignments.

Preferences Window

UI Controls

Covers mouse wheel raster, cable opacity, cable style, and GUI size settings.

Default Settings and Appearance

Details default skin, gamma, oscilloscope, and text antialiasing options.

Save Presets and Latency

Save Presets To User Folder

Explains the option to save presets directly to the User folder.

Base Latency and Control A/B

Discusses base latency for preventing crackles and default controls for A/B.

Tips & Tricks

General Advice

Provides general tips on CPU usage, experimentation, patch organization, and references.

Oscillator Tricks

DX-type FM Synthesis

Explains how to achieve FM synthesis using oscillators and modulation.

Sub-oscillators and PWM

Details creating sub-oscillators and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) effects.

Advanced Oscillator Techniques

PWM and Wobbly Teeth

Covers additional PWM techniques and creating 'wobbly teeth' effects.

Square Waves and Waveforms

Explains creating multi-cycle squares and other waveform shapes.

LFO and Filter Tricks

Lively LFOs and Filter Self-oscillation

Tips for making LFOs more dynamic and achieving filter self-oscillation.

Cutoff Modulation and Ping

Tricks for filter cutoff modulation and creating ping sounds.

Advanced Filter and Stacking Tricks

Filter DC Removal and HP Bass Boost

Techniques for DC removal and boosting low frequencies with filters.

Stacking Tricks

Explains voice stacking for chords, panning, and modulating LFO rates.

Mapping and Processor Tricks

Mapping Generator Techniques

Tips for using 2-step, 12-step, and 256-step maps for modulation.

Processor Trick Examples

Details using quantizers for bit-crushing and octave transposition.

Multiplex and Modulation Tricks

Double Triangle and Smoother LFOs

Techniques for frequency doubling and smoothing LFO modulation.

Multiplex Gain and Modulation Balancing

Tips for boosting signals and balancing multiple modulators.

Sequencer Tricks

Precise Pitches and Rotation

Methods for achieving precise tuning and jumping between sequencer snapshots.

Mapping and Quantizer Rotation

Using mapping generators and quantizers to control sequencer rotation.

Envelope and FX Tricks

Envelope Triggering via LFO

Tips for triggering envelopes using LFOs with phase and wave control.

FX Tricks (Distortion as EQ, Phaser Resonator)

Using distortion as EQ and phaser as a resonator.