8dio Free ASMR - User Manual
8dio Free ASMR - User Manual
8dio Free ASMR - User Manual
User Manual
8Dio Free ASMR
WARNING!
1. Enter the ENTIRE serial code (found in the email you received from us)
2. The download utility will automatically download and install your library.
TROUBLESHOOTING DOWNLOADS:
The download utility should generally work for all download purposes, however please use our manual download links if
you encounter any issues. The manual download links are generally slower downloads, but allows you to download the
compressed library files (.rar compression) through your browser. You can access the manual download links here:
http://8dio.net/manuallink
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TROUBLESHOOTING KONTAKT:
This library does NOT use the “add library” function in Kontakt and all files must be access through the regular Kontakt
browser (upper left side of Kontakt). Please use the file browser in Kontakt and locate the program (.nki) files in the library
to use it.
OVERVIEW
Welcome to our new cloud collaboration library Free ASMR!
8Dio Free ASMR is our latest creation utilising samples provided by you, the community!
Over a couple of months, we asked the community to submit ASMR content in order to create a library that
would explore these types of recordings. Thanks to you, we collected over 8 GB of content, edited it, cleaned
and organized in a unique library that has everything from human whispers to messing around with everyday
things!
ASMR is short for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. The recordings are intended to be heard with
headphones, producing a unique tingling sensation to the listener.
PATCHES CC LIST
8Dio Free ASMR has been organized in CC 1 - Dynamics (when available)
categories that will guide through the types
of sounds that you’re looking for. CC 11 - Expression
.
MAIN UI CONTROLS - BROWSER
From the Browser, an Articulation can be selected and control. Each of the Articulation’s volume can be controlled independently.
Additionally, each Articulation can be Purged or Loaded.
MAIN UI CONTROLS - FOOTER
Free ASMR contains a footer for quick controls. Attack and Release intensity can be easily accessible as well as sample speed* (+/-
50%).
Additional to that, a Pitch Envelope and a Glide dial work together for creating artificial risers/drops.
An Offset dial is also available* for controlling the sample start. When the RND button is pressed, the sample will randomly start
from 0 to the position of the Offset dial
Articulations can also be reversed* and stacked by using the buttons and finally, every single enabled effect along with the footer
can be randomised by using the CHAOS* button.
Finally, a stretch* button has been added in order to stretch the latest played note throughout the keyboard.
* When available
Free ASMR contains a sequencer designed to offer quick ways for arpeggio building.
The main screen of the sequencer allows the user to control the velocity of each of the hits.
By using the HITS control, each of the hits will be repeated before going to the next hit.
The STEPS control can increase or decrease the amount of steps available on the sequencer. Any number from 2 to 32 steps is
available.
The RATE controls the speed at which the sequencer moves, always in sync with the DAW.
SWING control allows the user to add or remove time every two hits so as to create swing syncopation.
When enabled (i.e. not BYPASSED), the CHAOS button on the footer will also randomise it.
MAIN UI CONTROLS - EFFECTS
For Free ASMR we have created a brand-new way of dealing with sound effects by using XY pads.
Free ASMR contains 4 pads, each one with its independent FX control (in addition to the CHAOS effects)
First, to enable a pad, an ON/OFF button has to be toggled on. Once on, the CHAOS button on the footer
will also randomise the selected effect.
There are three types of filters and nine different effects that can be assigned in each of the pads.
Once the X and Y are assigned to a control, they can be manipulated by playing with the pad.
Each of the pads has an “intensity” dial to control how much of the effect is applied.
Additional to that, some of the effects have a secondary setting. In the case of the transform, an impulse can be loaded and in the
case of delay, a rate (tempo synced to the DAW) can be assigned.
When an FX is enabled, the CHAOS button on the footer will also randomise it.
MAIN UI CONTROLS - MODULATION
On the modulation page, the following controls are accessible.
Artifacts allow the control of how loud the keys of the Free ASMR can be heard both on attack and release on each of the notes.
A GATE has also been added with intensity and rate controls.
The library can also be tuned up or down both chromatically (-12 semitones to +12 semitones) and freely.
Finally, the Tremolo frequency and a fade-in control can be adjusted for further customization of this sonic effect.
* When Available
KEY MAPPING
CHAOS EFFECTS
EFFECTS
The Effects page consists of multiple rack effects.
The Chaos 4 system allows you to create your
own effect chains and even more - to use the
same effect multiple times.
The SEQ page consists of the LPF and HPF buttons which allow you to choose which filter type is controlled by the sequencer. We
also included RATE which adjusts the speed of the sequence remaining synced to your host tempo. STEPS which adjusts the
available amount of steps in the Sequencer and ON NOTE which will restart the sequence upon every new note played.
EQ controls a 3 band Equaliser, we have included a handful of useful presets to help you in sculpting your sound. We also have
included a CHAOS control, this allows you to randomise every value, which is extremely useful for carving out new and interesting
sounds.
The SEQ page contains a sequencer which is pretty similar to the one in Filters. The sequencer is able to control either RATE or
DRIVE with various RATE and STEPS of the sequence. It is also able to be restarted ON NOTE.
DELAY consists of 2 sequential delays, this allows you to build complex rhythms and sequences by simply using different time
values. Each delay has a wet MIX parameter, a tempo synced TIME control, and FEEDBACK and PAN controls to help control the style
and power of the delay. And, you guessed it, we included a CHAOS control, so you are able to randomise every relevant parameter,
creating some truly amazing delay patterns. Both delays and the filters also work intelligently, meaning if you are not using them or
they are set to a minimal value, they will bypass themselves in order to save your CPU load.
TRANSFORM contains a powerful impulse convolution with some truly strange and wonderful presets. To change what convolution
is loaded, simply select the preset dropdown menu, and load any of our hand designed impulse responses. From fog horns, to car
crashes, engine revs to world ending drones, we have included a handful of our favourite custom recorded and designed presets and
our beloved Textural Delays. If you are feeling indecisive, you can also select the CHAOS control, which will randomly assign a
preset for you, as well as alter the available controls for some truly esoteric results. The included controls can help you further shape
the convolution, such as MIX which alters the wet value of the insert, SIZE which stretches or compresses the impulse, PRE-DELAY
which adds a small delay before the impulse is triggered, and of course a HIGH and LOW PASS FILTER, which allows you to shape
the frequency of the impulse convolution layer.
8DIO THANKS
The production of our libraries are not only a product of our own vision, but also a product of patience from friends and family and
of course, countless discussions with a variety of great musicians.
Love,
Troels Folmann