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CK_Pack_3 Contents
To use these modules you must have a Registered Version of SynthEdit Ver:1.003 or Higher
Guide CPU readings from Intel Pentium4 1.5Ghz
For details on CPU readings and how to compare with other systems/modules see:- CPU Guide
CK_Pack_3 is £5 GBP
Signal Processing
Multi_Pan 8: CPU 0.280% / 0.370%(typ) (All 8 active)*NEW* Panning Mode 'Edge'
Operates like a Multi Channel Mixer: Independent 8x Mono->Stereo, Volume - 2 modes, Pan - 6 modes
Quad_Panner: CPU 0.135% / 0.155%(Balanced) : 0.200%(Weighted)
1 input to 4 output (eg surround) Volume - 2 modes, F/B, L/R position: Balanced and Weighted Pan modes
Ideal for SE_Joystick panning control
Quad_Mixer: CPU 0.090% / 0.150%(Balanced) : 0.185%(Weighted)
4 inputs to 1 output: Ideal with SE_Joystick vector control
Volume - 2 modes, F/B, L/R position: Balanced and Weighted Mix modes
Utility
12x_Choice_to_1_Plus: CPU 0.150% / 0.235% (All 12 Active + Limit=On)
Independent 12x Source Multi-Choice switch with Level controls PLUS output range limiting
16x_Choice_to_1_Plus: CPU 0.190% / 0.280% (All 16 Active + Limit=On)
Independent 16x Source Multi-Choice switch with Level controls PLUS output range limiting
12x_Choice_to_12: CPU 0.280% / 0.290% (All 12 active)
Independent 12x Source Multi-Choice switch with Level controls to 12 Destinations
Create your 'choice' signals by linking to the 'Add Signal' (just like with SE_Switch modules)
16x_Choice_to_16: CPU 0.350% / 0.370% (All 16 active)
Independent 16x Source Multi-Choice switch with Level controls to 16 Destinations
Unison_Detune_Plus:
Detunes voices in Unison - 4 modes: PLUS Unison Voice ID outputs: which also allows auto control of Switch/Choice modules
** For use with 'Note_Mem_Hold_Unison' module (Pack 2)**
Host_Position: CPU 0.080% to 0.150% (All outputs used)
Provides Host sequence location
Bar, Beat, Beat Fraction, Time(s) also Tempo/Bpm, Playback Status
Bar and Beat Accuracy is usually within 2ms
Less CPU is required if fewer outputs are connected
Host_Position2: CPU 0.300% (All outputs used)
Provides *Sample Accurate* Host sequence location
Bar, Beat, Beat Fraction, Time(s) also Tempo/Bpm, Playback Status
Economy Mode: CPU 0.075%(Realtime) : 0.150%(Block Status)
Option to Convert Realtime Modulation signals to Economy modulation signals - uses less CPU on most downstream modules
Modes: Realtime, Block/Status, Block/Stream, Step
Measure_Time: CPU 0.005%
Outputs the time a signal was Non-Zero or Streaming: 3 modes (s),(ms), samples
Tap_Tempo:
Set Tempo via Midi Note or CC# tapping: All Notes, Single Note or any CC#
Features Drop-out protection and updates Host *if supported*
Prime_Numbers_1-2000:
Select up to 16 indepedent Prime Numbers from 1 to 2000 (*Prime numbers are recommended for Delay times for Reverb etc)
Prime_Numbers_1-10000:
As above but has Prime Numbers from 1 to 10000
Filters
SVar_Filter_Multi: CPU: 0.160% (Single output) : 0.230% (All outputs linked)
State Variable Filter: Independent simultaneous outputs
Cutoff(coeff), Res, Active switch: Lpf, Hpf, Bpf, Notch, PeakA, PeakB outputs
SVar_Filter_Choice: CPU 0.160% / 0.160%
State Variable Filter: Single filter choice output
Cutoff(coeff), Res, Active switch
Choice of:- Lpf, Hpf, Bpf, Notch, PeakA, PeakB, Bypass, Off
*Example SE1 file shows how to set up the SVar_Filters for 1v/Khz or 1v/Oct operation if necessary
Alternately, direct Cutoff(Coeff 0-10v) is ideal for synths
*Note: 'Pitch_to_SVar_Cutoff' (Pack 5) can also be used to set the Cutoff frequency
Audio Oscillators
Spectral_Osc_8: CPU 0.550% / 0.820%
Audio Oscillator allowing Realtime Spectral Modulation: Generates the first 8 harmonic series
Pitch (Oct,Khz,Hz - 64bit precision), Phase, Sync (Hard), Independent Spectral (harmonic) levels
User defined Frequency Limiting (removes harmonics above the defined Frequency)
Frequency Limiting On/Off option (Off, allows freq foldback for wierd FX)
Active Harmonics: Limits the number of harmonics in the waveform - can be used as a simple filter by removing high harmonics
Quality: Normal/High
*Modulation Source Oscillators*
Chorus_Driver_6: CPU 0.310% (typ)
Provides Mod Driver signals for Chorus Engines etc: Same Pitch(Oct,Khz,Hz - 64bit precision), Sync, Independent phase
Waveform1-6 (6 types:- Sine, Tri, Peak, Dip, Hump, Noise)
Pitch_Strobe2: CPU 0.180% / 0.330%
Provides 3 modulation signals (2x Ramp, Tri) in the correct phase relationship for a 'Windowing Pitch Shifter' system
Pitch (Oct,Khz,Hz - 64bit precision), Sync, Phase(Setting)
Strobe2: CPU 0.110% / 0.220%
Provides modulation signals(Ramp and Saw) for Data/Window Strobing duties
Pitch (Oct,Khz,Hz - 64bit precision), Sync, Phase(Setting)
Delay and Effects
Comb_Dly: CPU 0.125% / 0.180%
Front-Side Out Comb Delay: Output = Input + Feedback signal
Time(s,ms,samples)
*Note: Standard (Back-Side Out) Comb Delay is just a normal Delay!
Comb_Dly_Damp: CPU 0.160% / 0.230%
As above with Feedback Damping
AllPass_Dly: CPU 0.140% / 0.215%
AllPass delay: Time(s,ms,samples)
AllPass_Dly_Damp: CPU 0.190% / 0.250%
As above with Feedback Damping
6v_Chorus: CPU 0.680%
6 Voice chorus engine: 6x Pre_Delay(s,ms), external Mod drivers + Master Depth: Voice 1 feedback - 2 modes: Independent voice outputs
Stereo_Echos_10: CPU 0.390% Typ(50ms Spread) : 0.560% (2000ms Spread)
Mono to Stereo Echo generator. For creating really complex echo patterns
Independent Volume - 2 modes, Pan and Delay Time(s,ms,samples): Master Time Adjust, 4 Feedback & Damping modes
Stereo_Echos_20: CPU 0.560% Typ(50ms Spread) : 0.970% (2000ms Spread)
As above with 20 echo points
MIDI
Midi_32_Note_Table:
Independent Note#, Velocity and Gate time: Transpose, TempoRef
Use with 'Counter_Indexing' (Pack 2) for Sequencer use
Use with 'Volt_to_Index' (Pack 2) for other types of use
Midi_Chords_Active:
Interactive Chord System: Live selection between 12 chord types which can be played anywhere on keyboard
Over 60 preset chord Types (Maj, Minor, Aug, Sus2 etc) + 12 User definable
Strum and Velocity scatter (humanise) Chord Inversion and Strumming options Time, Direction
Specify Notes to change Chord, Strumming or Inversion modes during Live performance
Velocity 1-32: Sets the Velocity of each note in the Chord
Text outputs indicate current settings when linked to a 'Text Display' module
Midi_Chords_Preset:
Preset Chord System: Define up to 12 notes that playback Chords
With Same options as Chords_Active shown above - independent per each note chord
Midi_Note_At_Release:
Triggers a note when another is released. Active Zone, Tranpose, Velocity-2 modes, Gate modes: Match, Defined
Midi_NoteON_Gap_Time:
Outputs the time between notes: Active Zone, Modes- Each Note,Toggle: Time(s),(ms) or samples
Specialist Modules
Reflections_10: CPU 0.310% Typ(50ms Spread) / (Interpolated: 0.480% / 1.130% (All Time+Vol Mod))
Inline reflections (ER) Fully flexible Realtime modulation system
Independent Volume - 2 modes, Time(s,ms,samples), Master Time Adjust, 4 Feedback & Damping modes
Reflections_20: CPU 0.440% Typ(50ms Spread) / (Interpolated: 0.780% / 2.250% (All Time+Vol Mod))
As above with 20 reflection Taps
**See CK_Pack2 Notes on Reflections vs Early_Reflections modules
Early_Reflections_10: CPU 0.290% (sample) Typ(50ms Spread)
Dedicated Early(and Late) Reflections mono
Independent Volume - 2 modes and Time(s,ms,samples), Master Time Adjust, Master Volume Adjust, 4 Feedback & Damping modes
Early_Reflections_20: CPU 0.440% (sample) Typ(50ms Spread)
As above with 20 reflection Taps
**See CK_Pack2 Notes on Reflections vs Early_Reflections modules
Parallel Delay / Resonator Banks
Eg: Used in Reverb Systems for Constant or Decreasing Density over time
Or as independent 'Resonators'
*See Structure/Signal flow diagram below*
All Delay Bank systems now support Fractional Delay and Realtime Fractional Delay modulation
Standard Reverb/Delay systems only require SAMPLE mode - the Fractional/Mod modes are extensions allowing more advanced use
Multiple Parallel Delay units with Feedback Damping
Pre_Equaliser stage: Damp1, Damp2(pole) or BiQuad(engine): Combined, L/R(Stereo) or Separate Outputs
Independent Delay Times(s,ms,samples), Feedback and Damping controls
Master Volume - 2 modes, Master Size (Delay times adjust), Master Decay (Feedback adjust)
2x_Delay_Bank: CPU 0.200%(typ) (Fractional/Interpolated: 0.220% / 0.320% All Times modulated)
as above with 2 Delay units
4x_Delay_Bank: CPU 0.320%(typ) (Fractional/Interpolated: 0.360% / 0.560% All Times modulated)
as above with 4 Delay units
8x_Delay_Bank: CPU 0.560%(typ) (Fractional/Interpolated: 0.635% / 1.050% All Times modulated)
as above with 8 Delay units
