Parameter locking
Right-clicking on any knob, slider or selector lets you ‘Lock’ that parameter. You can
still adjust the value, but it won’t change when you switch presets. To unlock
again, right-click and untick ‘Locked’.
While individual parameter locking is great for keeping the Microtuning or Fine tuning fixed while
changing presets, it is less suitable for sequencer values, for instance, as locking them all would
mean working with 8 x 16 = 128 locks! Future versions of Bazille might include panel locking.
GUI size and skin
Right-clicking anywhere in the background opens a context menu containing the user interface
size options as percentage and width x height in pixels.
The menu also lets you choose between at least two alternative interface designs (‘skins’). The
‘GearPorn’ option shows all synthesis parameters on a single page - try it! However, this user
guide was written assuming that you are using the ‘Original’ skin. Both these settings are
temporary. For permanent settings, see the Preferences page.
Computer keyboard
The following modifier keys are used in the mapping generators and the patch browser:
MIDI Specialities
Multichannel MIDI
This feature supports a growing class of expressive ‘performance’ instruments (e.g. Haken
Continuum, Eigenharp, Roli Seaboard, Linnstrument, Osmose) that can send each note via a
separate MIDI channel. For Bazille to respond correctly, your host must be able to route multiple
MIDI channels to a single instance of a plug-in. Each voice/note will then react individually to the
performance controls pitch bend, Channel Pressure (aftertouch), Modulation (MIDI CC #01),
Control A (MIDI CC #02 by default) and Control B (MIDI CC #11 by default). See About MIDI CC
in the Configuration chapter.
While multichannel MIDI is received the voice modes Poly, Mono and Legato are practically
identical. In each case Bazille behaves like several (up to 16) mono synths set to the same
sound. However, the maximum number of Voices setting (TWEAKS panel) still applies as voices
can still be ‘stolen’ across multiple channels. Note: The Duo mode is not channel-aware i.e.
MIDI channels are merged.
Single trigger modulation sources (e.g. LFOs with the Phase mode set to ‘single’) listen to the
channel of the first voice being played. Caveat: Implementing single triggers in a multichannel
environment is rather tricky – we might have to spend some more time on this feature.
Poly pressure (polyphonic aftertouch)
As well as the more common channel aftertouch, Bazille recognizes and reacts appropriately
to polyphonic aftertouch – each note (e.g. within a chord) will receive separate aftertouch data.
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