VI DimensionStrings Manual v2
VI DimensionStrings Manual v2
VI DimensionStrings Manual v2
Dimension Strings
Violins, Player 18
Violas, Player 16
Cellos, Player 16
Basses, Player 14
Contents
Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Patch information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Articulation groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interval performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Matrix and Preset information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
VI and VI PRO Matrices and Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Desks and Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vienna Dimension Strings and Vienna Instruments PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dimension Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
01 Violins Player 1/01 Regular. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
01 SHORT + LONG NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
02 DYNAMICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
05 HARMONICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10 PERF INTERVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
11 PERF TRILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
12 PERF REPETITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
13 FAST REPETITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
21 FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Matrices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Matrix - VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
01 Regular. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Preset - VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
A - Violin 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Introduction
Welcome to the Vienna Symphonic Library, and thank you for purchasing one of our Vienna Instruments! This document
contains the mapping information for the Vienna Dimension Strings. You will find in it a comprehensive survey of the
articulations/Patches content and the mapping list proper which gives details for every Patch, Matrix, and Preset.
Patch information
The Patch information includes articulation type, the number of velocity layers and alternations, AB switching possibilities,
etc., as well as Patch specific information if necessary. Playing range, the number of samples used, and RAM requirements
are omitted since they vary for different instruments. RAM requirements are displayed in the Vienna Instruments Player when
you click on a Patch/Matrix in the Instruments browser, and the playing range is shown on the players keyboard. Heres an
overview of the articulations/Patches contained in this Collection:
Single notes: Staccato, dtach short and long
Sustained without, with normal and progressive vibrato
Pizzicato normal and snap, col legno
Tremolo normal and slow
Dynamics: Medium crescendo and diminuendo 2/3/4 sec.
Crescendo-diminuendo 2/4/6 sec.
Fortepiano, sforzato, sforzatissimo
Harmonics: Artificial harmonics staccato, sustained, tremolo normal and slow (mapped one octave lower than they
sound)
Interval performances: Legato with and without vibrato, espressivo (except basses)
Portamento with and without vibrato, espressivo (except open string articulations and basses)
Trills legato (min. 2nd to maj. 3rd) and marcato (min. 2nd to octave)
Repetition performances: Legato, portato, staccato, spiccato
Normal and crescendo
The top velocity layer of the normal portato, staccato, and spiccato Patches is played harsh, i.e., very forcefully
Fast repetitions: 16ths at 140 to 180, and 200 BPM
Effects: Finger noises, various effect sounds
The velocity layer switches generally are the same for patches with the same number of layers but may occasionally be
adapted to the instruments requirements. The Patch information also lists the velocity layers in detail.
As the Patches in this Collection are the same for all players of each group, only the first set of the violins is listed in this
manual. If there are any differences between the same patches of different instruments, these will be listed in the patch
information.
Innovations
Vienna Dimension Strings contain a few features which have never before appeared in any of our Libraries:
Slow tremolos played normal and in artificial harmonics. The differences between individual players are much more
pronounced in these than in the faster normal tremolos.
Marcato performance trills from minor 2nd to the octave, which are also used in Vienna Instruments PROs
ru+ph Ext Matrices that contain runs and phrases designed with the internal APP sequencer.
Fast repetitions now dont sound release samples when you let go of the key after the repetition has ended.
Finger noises were recorded in the manner of interval performances and can be used, e.g., in combination with short
articulations to enhance the natural playing sound. We have prepared a special shorts+noise Matrix for every
player so that you have quick access to this feature. However, you should take care not to use them for all
players at once and randomize their occurrence a bit to achieve best results.
Articulation groups
The Librarys Patches are subdivided in 6 groups according to basic playing techniques: regular, open string, and forced
strings. Each group contains the same type of Patches, only the open string group has no portamento interval
performances.
Regular contains normal playing without any special attention to string registers.
Open string accordingly concentrates on switching to open strings where indicated.
Force string: the respective string is played as far as possible.
Here is a list of the playing ranges of each technique:
Violin
Regular: The string ranges for these patches are G: g3e4, D: f4c5, A: c#5g5, E: g#5a7 for normal articulations, and
G: g4e5, D: f5c6, A: c#6g6, E: g#6c8 for harmonics. Please note that the harmonics patches are mapped one
octave lower than they sound.
Open string: G: g3c#4, D: d4g#4, A: a4d#5, E: e5a7; one octave higher and ranging to C8 for harmonics.
Force A string: G: g3e4, D: f4g#4, A: a4e6, E: f6a7; harmonics G: g4e5, D: f5g#5, A: a5b6, E: c7c8.
Force E string: G: g3e4, D: f4c5, A: c#5d#5, E: e5a7; harmonics G: g4e5, D: f5c6, A: c#6d#6 E: e6c8.
Cello, Viola
The ranges for the viola comprise the same notes as the cellos but one octave higher; also, the violas upper range only
extends to E6 (E7 for harmonics).
Regular: C: c2a2, G: a#2f3, D: f#3c4, A: c#4a5 for normal articulations, and C: c4g4, G: g#4f5, D: f#5c6, A:
c#6a7 for harmonics. Please note that the harmonics patches are mapped one octave lower than they sound.
Open string: C: c2f#2, G: g2c#3, D: d3g#4, A: a4a7; harmonics C: c4f4, G: f#4c5, D: c#5g5, A: g#5a7.
Force D string: C: c2a2, G: a#2c#3, D: d3a4, A: a#4a5; harmonics C: c4g4, G: g#4c5, D: c#5f6, A: f#6a7.
Force A string: C: c2a2, G: a#2f3, D: f#3g#3, A: a3a5; harmonics C: c4g4, G: g#4f5, D: f#5g5, A: g#5a7.
Double bass
Regular: B: b0f#1, E: g1b1, A: c2e2, D: f2a2, G: a#2g4 for normal articulations, and B: b1f2, E: f#2a#2, A: b2
f3, D: f#3a#3, G: b3c#5 for harmonics. Please note that the harmonics patches are mapped one octave lower
than they sound.
Force B string: B: b0b1, A: c2e2, D: f2a2, G: a#2g4; harmonics B: b1b2, A: c3f3, D: f#3a#3, G: b3c#5.
Force E string: B: b0d#1, E: e1e2, D: f2a2, G: a#2g4; harmonics B: b1d#2, E: e2g#3, G: a3c#5.
Force A string: B: b0f#1, E: g1g#1, A: a1a2, G: a#2g4; harmonics B: b1g2, E: g#2, A: a2c#4, G: d4c#5.
Force D string: B: b0f#1, E: g1b1, A: c2c#2, D: d2d3, G: d#3g4; harmonics B: b1g2, E: g#2c3, A: c#3,
D: d3f#4, G: g4c#5.
Interval performances
Interval performances are one of the outstanding features of our Vienna Instruments. They allow you to play authentic legato
without any programming tricks. In our Silent Stage, all intervals from minor second to the octave were recorded for every
instrument up and down, of course; that makes 24 interval samples per note for one velocity alone! When you load an
interval performance Patch and play a line on your keyboard, the software automatically joins the right samples with their
interval transitions again, and you hear a perfect legato. By the way, this technique is not only used for legato but also for
other articulations like trills, marcato, and other articulations.
Interval performances contain at least two legato repetitions for every note which alternate automatically whenever you
repeat a keystroke. There also are preconfigured thresholds for legato and repetition notes: The legato threshold i.e., the
maximum break between notes where legato is played is 50 ms. Otherwise, a sustained starting note will sound so that
you can easily start a new phrase without leaving the legato Patch. For note repetitions, the threshold is 200 ms: a break up
to that duration will yield a legato repetition; if the break is longer, a new starting note. But of course, its mingling legato
with other articulations which makes a piece really come alive.
Due to their nature, all interval performances are monophonic; otherwise, the software would have to be able to decide
which source note belongs to which target note. To circumvent this, you can open two VI instances of the same instrument
on separate MIDI tracks without any additional strain on your RAM. Note: the Vienna Instruments PRO player software also
allows you to play polyphonic Interval performances.
Vienna Instruments (VI) and Vienna Instruments PRO (VI PRO) Matrices and Presets
This Collection contains different Matrices and Presets for the free Vienna Instruments Player software and for Vienna
Instruments PRO, which features powerful functions for enhancing the human sound of your compositions, distributing
voices, etc. While Matrices and Presets of the same name contain the same Patches and samples, the PRO versions make
use of these functions to create a more lively and natural-sounding impression. Also, there are additional PRO Matrices
which make use of the internal sequencer to create runs and arpeggios (see Appendix).
Please note that Vienna Instruments PRO Matrices and Presets do not appear in the standard Vienna Instruments file
browser.
When using the Vienna Instruments PRO player, we strongly recommend loading the VI PRO Matrices and Presets, since only
they make full use of the softwares features.
Pitch
For designating pitch, the Vienna Symphonic Library by default uses International Pitch Notation (IPN), which was agreed
upon internationally under the auspices of the Acoustical Society of America. In this system the international standard of
A=440 Hz is called A4 and middle C is C4; however, the Vienna Instruments Software allows you to set middle C to C3 or
C5 if desired. All pitches are written as capital letters, their respective octave being indicated by a number next to it. The
lowest C on the piano is C1 (the A below that is A0), etc.
You can tune your Vienna Instruments to other players, or adjust it to tunings of earlier musical periods by setting the
Perform pages Master Tune option within a range of 420 to 460 Hz.
Dimension Strings
Since all players have the same Patches, Matrices, and Presets, and Patches are the same for all sections (regular, open
string, etc.), only Player 1 regular of the violins is listed here.
Group Matrices and Presets contain the same patches as single instrument Matrices; since each Group includes two
instruments, the sample number and RAM requirements will simply double for Groups, and likewise triple (violas and cellos)
or quadruple (violins) for VI PROs Desks and be six/eight times as much for All Players.
Patches
01 VI-P1_RE_staccato Std
Staccato
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 ff
8 Alternations
02 VI-P1_RE_detache-short Std
Short dtach
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 ff
8 Alternations
03 VI-P1_RE_detache-long Ext
Long dtach
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 ff
8 Alternations
11 VI-P1_RE_sus_Vib Std
Sustained, with vibrato
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
3 Alternations
12 VI-P1_RE_sus_Vib-progr Ext
Sustained, with progressive vibrato
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
3 Alternations
13 VI-P1_RE_sus_noVib Ext
Sustained, without vibrato
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
3 Alternations
21 VI-P1_RE_pizz Std
Pizzicato
3 velocity layers: 055 p; 56108 mf; 109127 ff
8 Alternations
22 VI-P1_RE_pizz-snap Ext
Snap pizzicato
1 velocity layer
8 Alternations
23 VI-P1_RE_col-legno Ext
Col legno
31 VI-P1_RE_tremolo Std
Tremolo, normal
3 velocity layers: 055 p; 56108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
32 VI-P1_RE_tremolo_fA Std
Tremolo, fast attack for legato play
3 velocity layers: 055 p; 56108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
33 VI-P1_RE_tremolo-slow Ext
Tremolo, slow
3 velocity layers: 055 p; 56108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
02 DYNAMICS
Standard: Fortepiano
Sforzato
Extended: Medium dynamics, 2/3/4 sec.
Crescendo-diminuendo, 2/4/6 sec.
Sforzatissimo
01 VI-P1_RE_dyn-me_2s Ext
Medium crescendo and diminuendo, 2 sec.
2 velocity layers: 088 mf; 89127 f
AB switch: crescendo/diminuendo
02 VI-P1_RE_dyn-me_3s Ext
Medium crescendo and diminuendo, 3 sec.
2 velocity layers: 088 mf; 89127 f
AB switch: crescendo/diminuendo
03 VI-P1_RE_dyn-me_4s Ext
Medium crescendo and diminuendo, 4 sec.
2 velocity layers: 088 mf; 89127 f
AB switch: crescendo/diminuendo
11 VI-P1_RE_pfp_2s Ext
Crescendo-diminuendo , 2 sec.
2 velocity layers: 088 p; 89127 f
12 VI-P1_RE_pfp_4s Ext
Crescendo-diminuendo , 4 sec.
2 velocity layers: 088 p; 89127 f
13 VI-P1_RE_pfp_6s Ext
Crescendo-diminuendo , 6 sec.
2 velocity layers: 088 p; 89127 f
21 VI-P1_RE_fp Std
Fortepiano
1 velocity layer
3 Alternations
22 VI-P1_RE_sfz Std
Sforzato
1 velocity layer
3 Alternations
23 VI-P1_RE_sffz Ext
Sforzatissimo
1 velocity layer
3 Alternations
05 HARMONICS
Extended: Artifical harmonics
Staccato
Sustained
Tremolo normal and slow
01 VI-P1_RE_harm-fing_stac Ext
Artificial harmonics, staccato
2 velocity layers: 088 p; 89127 f
2 Alternations
02 VI-P1_RE_harm-fing_sus Ext
Artificial harmonics, sustained
2 velocity layers: 088 p; 89127 f
Release samples
3 Alternations
03 VI-P1_RE_harm-fing_trem Ext
Artificial harmonics, tremolo
2 velocity layers: 088 p; 89127 f
Release samples
04 VI-P1_RE_harm-fing_trm-sl Ext
Artificial harmonics, slow tremolo
2 velocity layers: 088 p; 89127 f
Release samples
10 PERF INTERVAL
Standard: Legato with vibrato
Portamento with vibrato
Extended: Legato espressivo (except basses) and without vibrato
Portamento espressivo (except basses) and without vibrato
01 VI-P1_RE_perf-leg_Vib Std
Legato, with vibrato
Monophonic
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
02 VI-P1_RE_perf-leg_espr Ext
Legato, espressivo
Monophonic
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
03 VI-P1_RE_perf-leg_noVib Ext
Legato, without vibrato
Monophonic
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
11 VI-P1_RE_perf-porta_Vib Std
Portamento, vibrato
Monophonic
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
12 VI-P1_RE_perf-porta_espr Ext
Portamento, espressivo
Monophonic
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
13 VI-P1_RE_perf-porta_noVib Ext
Portamento, no vibrato
Monophonic
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
11 PERF TRILL
Extended: Performance trills, legato and marcato
01 VI-P1_RE_perf-trill_leg Ext
Legato trills, minor 2nd to major 3rd (larger intervals: legato)
Monophonic
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
02 VI-P1_RE_perf-trill_marc Ext
Marcato trills, minor 2nd to octave
Monophonic
4 velocity layers: 055 p; 5688 mp; 89108 mf; 109127 f
Release samples
12 PERF REPETITION
Standard: Repetition performances
Legato, portato, spiccato
Extended: Repetition performances, staccato
Crescendo for all articulations
01 VI-P1_RE_perf-rep_leg Std
Legato repetitions
2 velocity layers: 088 p; 89127 f
02 VI-P1_RE_perf-rep_port Std
Portato repetitions
3 velocity layers: 088 p; 89108 f; 109127 harsh
03 VI-P1_RE_perf-rep_sta Ext
Staccato repetitions
3 velocity layers: 088 p; 89108 f; 109127 harsh
04 VI-P1_RE_perf-rep_spi Std
Spiccato repetitions
3 velocity layers: 055 p; 56108 f; 109127 harsh
11 VI-P1_RE_perf-rep_cre5_leg Ext
Legato repetitions, crescendo
1 velocity layer
5 Repetitions
12 VI-P1_RE_perf-rep_cre9_port Ext
Portato repetitions, crescendo
1 velocity layer
9 Repetitions
13 VI-P1_RE_perf-rep_cre9_sta Ext
Staccato repetitions, crescendo
1 velocity layer
9 Repetitions
14 VI-P1_RE_perf-rep_cre9_spi Ext
Spiccato repetitions, crescendo
1 velocity layer
9 Repetitions
13 FAST REPETITION
Extended: Staccato repetitions, 16ths at 140 to 180, and 200 BPM
21 FX
Standard: Finger noises
Various effect sounds
01 VI-P1_fingernoises Std
Finger noises
This effect was recorded like interval performances and can be combined with other articulations to add the appropriate
sounds of fingering.
1 velocity layer
02 VI-P1_ambientnoises Std
Various effect sounds
1 velocity layer
Mapping Violin:
C3D#3: breathing, fast
E3G3: breathing, medium
G#3B3: breathing, slow
Matrices
The Matrix keyswitches for violin, viola and cello are assigned to C1B1, those for bass to C6B6.
Matrix - VI
01 Regular
01 VI-P1_RE_L1_Art-Combi Std
Staccato, dtach short
Sustained with vibrato, normal and with staccato attack
Fortepiano, sforzato
Legato with vibrato, portamento with vibrato
Repetitions legato, spiccato
Tremolo normal and with staccato attack
Pizzicato
Matrix switches: Horizontal: Keyswitches, C1F#1 Vertical: Modwheel, 2 zones
C1 C#1 D1 D#1 E1 F1 F#1
V1 staccato sustained vib. fortepiano legato vib. legato reps. tremolo pizzicato
V2 dt. short sus vib./stacc. sforzato porta vib. spiccato reps. trem/stacc. pizzicato
attack attack
02 VI-P1_RE_L2_Art-Combi Ext
Staccato, dtach short and long
Sustained without, with normal and progressive vibrato, vibrato/no vibrato x-fade
Fortepiano, sforzato, sforzatissimo
Legato and portamento with and without vibrato, espressivo, vibrato/no vibrato x-fade
Trills legato, marcato
Repetitions legato, portato, staccato, spiccato
Fast repetitions, 150/160/180/200 BPM
Tremolo normal and fast attack, tremolo slow
Harmonics staccato, sustained, tremolo normal and slow
Pizzicato normal and snap, col legno
Matrix switches: Horizontal: Keyswitches, C1B1 Vertical: Modwheel, 4 zones
C1 C#1 D1 D#1 E1 F1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 A#1 B1
V1 staccato sus vib. fp legato vib. porta vib. trills leg. legato reps. tremolo harm stacc dyn. 2s pizzicato
reps. 150BPM
V2 dt. short sus no vib. sfz leg no vib. porta no trills leg. portato reps. trem/fast harm sus. dyn. 4s snap pizz.
vib. reps. 160BPM attack
V3 dt. short sus espr. sfz leg espr. porta espr. trills marc. staccato reps. trem/fast harm trem. pfp 2s snap pizz.
bass: no bass: no reps. 180BPM attack
vib. vib.
V4 dt. long sus vib/no sffz leg vib/no porta trills marc. spiccato reps. trem slow harm trem. pfp 4s col legno
vib x-fade vib x-fade vib/no vib reps. 200BPM slow
x-fade
03 VI-P1_RE_shorts+noise Ext
Short articulations with finger noises
Staccato, dtach
Repetitions portato, staccato, spiccato, normal and crescendo
Pizzicato normal and snap, col legno
Matrix switches: Horizontal: Keyswitches, C1D#1 Vertical: Modwheel, 3 zones
C1 C#1 D1 D#1
V1 staccato reps. portato reps. portato cres. pizzicato
V2 dtach short reps. staccato reps. staccato cres. snap pizzicato
V3 dtach long reps. spiccato reps. spiccato cres. col legno
Presets
Preset - VI
A - Violin 1
Matrices
There are special folders for Vienna Instruments PRO in the Matrix list:
MATRIX VI PRO
Slot 1 cre-dim Sequence of eight 16th notes from ppff, followed by eight 16th notes
from ffpp
Slot 2 dim-cre Sequence of eight 16th notes from ffpp, followed by eight 16th notes
from ppff
Slot 3 cr-di sh Sequence of four 16th notes from ppff, followed by 4 16th notes from ffpp
Slot 4 di-cr sh Sequence of four 16th notes from ffpp, followed by four 16th notes
from ppff
Slot 5 cre step A series of 4 sequences, each with 4 16th notes, starting with pp. Every following sequence
starts at the next higher volume from the preceding one.
Slot 6 dim step A series of 4 sequences, each with 4 16th notes, starting with ff. Every following sequence
starts with the next lower volume from the preceding one.
Slot 7 accent A A series of 4 sequences, each with 4 16th notes, with an accentuation on the quarter beat and
crescendos towards the accentuated notes.
Slot 8 accent B A series of 4 sequence parts, each with 4 16th notes, with an accentuation on the quarter beat
and strong cresendos towards the accentuated notes.
Slot 9 Phrase A Example 1 of a combination of different articulations.
Slot 10 Phrase B Example 2 of a combination of different articulations.
Slot 11 Phrase C Example 3 of a combination of different articulations.
Slot 12 Phrase D Example 4 of a combination of different articulations.
X-Axis Controller (horizontal): Articulations/Patches are assigned in the APP Sequencer (Cell Tab). The major part of the
patches used is based on Performance Fast Legatos, and Slurred Fast Legatos for most string ensembles.
Y-Axis Controller (vertical): Keyswitches
For Bass to Soprano Instruments (lowest note C2): C1 upwards
For Contrabass Instruments (lowest notes below C2): C6 upwards
The available variations in the Y-Axis consist of upwards and downwards runs and phrases in different lengths.
X-Axis Controller (horizontal): Articulations/Patches are assigned in the APP Sequencer (Cell Tab). The major part of the
Patches used is based on Performance Trill Patches.
Y-Axis Controller (vertical): Keyswitches
For Bass to Soprano Instruments (lowest note C2): C1 upwards
For Contrabass Instruments (lowest notes below C2): C6 upwards
The available variations in the Y-Axis consist of trills in different speeds, accelerating or decelerating, plus a variety of
mordents and inverted mordents (Pralltriller).
32 perf-trills third
Similar to 31 perf-trills, but featuring minor and major 3rd trills.
X-Axis Controller: Articulations are assigned in the APP Sequencer (Cell Tab)
The major part of the used patches is based on Performance Legato Patches, in combination with Performance Repetitions.
Y-Axis Controller: Keyswitches
Only for Bass to Soprano Instruments (lowest note C2): C1 upwards
The available variations in the Y-Axis are the most essential arpeggio chords over 4 strings within a scale (except #12).
Presets
All Vienna Instruments PRO Presets are contained in the their own folder named PRESET VI PRO.
PRESET VI PRO
All Cells are saved in disabled status (without any loaded samples). If you want your Presets to be loaded with their Cells
automatically enabled, just activate Force Enabled ON/OFF in the Settings menu.
Use Keyswitches to switch between Matrices. Alternatively, you can also use Program Changes or MIDI Control Changes.
Matrix switching: Keyswitches
For Alto and Soprano Instruments (lowest note C3): C2 upwards
For Bass and Tenor Instruments (lowest notes below C3): C6 upwards
For Contrabass Instruments (lowest notes below C2): C5 upwards
Internal reverb is activated!
Tuning Table: 12-tone
Assignment of the most important controllers (pre-configured sliders in Basic View)
Master Volume CC7
Velocity X-Fade CC2
Velocity X-Fade ON/OFF switch CC28
Dyn Range scaler CC30
Start Offset scaler CC21
Expression CC11
Filter CC24
Tuning CC26 (scales Humanize Tuning Curves)
Reverb Dry/Wet CC14
Reverb ON/OFF switch CC15
L1+Seq Presets (Regular, Open String, and Force C): L2+Seq Presets (Regular, Open String, and Force C):
C2/C6 L1_Art-Combi C2/C6 L2_Art-Combi
C#2/C#6 repetitions C#2/C#6 shorts+noise
D2/D6 runs+phr key D2/D6 repetitions
D#2/D#6 runs+phr whl D#2/D#6 repetition-Dyn
E2/E6 runs+phr chr E2/E6 ru+ph key Ext
F2/F6 arpeggios F2/F6 ru+ph whl Ext
F#2/F#6 ru+ph chr Ext
G2/G6 perf-trills
G#2/G#6 perf-trills third
A2/A6 arpeggios