We use several Soft Synths in the Music Lab. Here are a few of our favorites with some tips and resources for learning more about how to use them:
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Arpeggiator
Z3TA+ has a built-in arpeggiator, located on the last sub-page of the LFO section. The arpeggiator features two operation modes: a standard algorithmic mode, used to recreate standard up/down/random patterns, and a MIDI mode, in which it uses one of the 100 pre-programmed patterns to process played notes.
The arpeggiator features sync to host tempo, and to bar position so it will keep track if the host tempo changes dynamically.
Arpeggiator settings are stored in the program.
Arpeggiator parameters
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Pattern
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Arpeggiator pattern.
Algorithmic mode: Up, Down, Up/Down 1 (last note not repeated), Up/Down 2 (last note repeated), and Random.
MIDI mode: ARP000 to ARP099. The Arpeggiator plays the selected pattern, created from a standard MIDI file.
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Sync
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The beat division when synchronizing to host tempo.
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Octaves
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1 to 6. The arpeggiator extension.
This control has no effect in MIDI mode.
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Mode
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Sets phase restart mode.
When Mode is set to Free, phase won't restart on Note-On events.
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Sort
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Determines whether the notes are sorted before producing the arpeggio or not.
This setting has no effect in MIDI mode.
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Velo
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The Note-On velocity of the Arpeggiator.
The effect of velocity will depend on the program velocity assignments.
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Duration
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Length of the notes in the arpeggio.
This control has no effect in MIDI mode.
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Speed
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Arpeggiator speed.
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MIDI Learn
Z3TA+ features one of the most advanced MIDI control customization systems on virtual synthesizers. It allows you to assign any controller on the screen to any MIDI controller, even assigning multiple controllers to a single parameter or vice-versa.
The operation of MIDI-learning a controller is performed as follows:
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Sliders
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Right-click.
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Selectors
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Shift-right click.
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Range
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Shift-right click
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X-Y Pad
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Shift-right click on the pad.
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Once you select MIDI Learn, Z3TA+ enters a "waiting" mode, expecting a MIDI controller to be received. You can send the controller by using a physical MIDI control device or by using your sequencer to send a MIDI continuous controller (CC). Multiple controls can be set to "waiting" mode at once.
NOTE: When sequencers Start/Stop/Start Audio Streaming functions occur, they send numerous controllers. Avoid those operations while Z3TA+ is in "waiting" mode, as it might learn unexpected controller numbers.
As soon as a MIDI controller arrives, Z3TA+ assigns it to the selected controls. The controls will display the new value according to the incoming controller value.
Once a control is assigned, you can scale it (setting the minimum and maximum) and reverse the control polarity. To perform this operation, call the MIDI Learn menu again. New options will appear:
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MIDI Learn
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As it is possible to assign multiple controllers to any parameter, this option will always remain active.
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MIDI Forget
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Removes the MIDI controller association from this parameter.
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Set Min
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Sets the minimum value this parameter will have, when the incoming MIDI control value is zero.
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Set Max
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Sets the minimum value this parameter will have, when the incoming MIDI control value is 127.
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Reverse
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Inverts the parameter polarity
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Any MIDI controller can be learned except CC0, CC32 (bank change), CC120 (all sounds off), CC121 (all controllers off), and CC123 (all notes off).
Aftertouch and pitch bend MIDI messages can also be assigned as standard controllers. When Pitchbend is assigned, the center will be calculated according to the min and max settings for selected parameter.
In the Options menu (in the Master section), the Show MIDI Config File option displays all currently selected MIDI-learn settings as a text file.
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