CK_PACK 3 Contents

To use these modules you need a Registered Version of SynthEdit Ver:1.017+

Guide CPU readings from Intel Pentium4 1.5Ghz
For details on CPU readings and comparing with other systems/modules see:- CPU Guide

Signal Processing
Utility
Filters
Oscillators
Mod Source
Delay/Fx
Midi
Specialist


Signal Processing




Multi_Pan 8: CPU 0.280% / 0.370%(typ) (All 8 active)
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
Create your list of 'choice' signals by linking to the 'Add Signal'
(just like the SE_Switch modules)



12x_Choice_to_12: CPU 0.280% / 0.290% (All 12 active)
Independent 12x Source Multi-Choice switch with Level controls to 12 Destinations



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



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 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)
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)
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: Off, Realtime, Realtime/Detect_Static, 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 by Host*



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(resonance)
Active switch
Outputs: Lpf, Hpf, Bpf, Notch, PeakA, PeakB



SVar_Filter_Choice: CPU 0.160% / 0.160%
State Variable Filter: Single filter choice output
Cutoff(coeff)
Res(resonance)
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 Modulation Driver signals for Chorus Engine modules 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 Modulation drivers inputs
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
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
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 the 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 Keyboard 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
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 or Cascaded Delay / Resonator Banks

E.g. 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/Cascaded 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


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