About:
The concept behind this preset was to make a pad synth that features layers of arpeggio synths on top. I eventually added the ability to play bass and melody sections that are mostly separate from the main pad and arps resulting in a 4-in-1 multi synthesizer.
I am usually inspired by world trance and new age music, especially when these genres are paired with electronic productions such as EDM and progressive Rock. I wasn't sure what genre to put this one in but I thought EDM was the most accurate.
Features:
- 2 Pad Synths
- 3 Unique Arpeggio Synths
- 9 Macro Controls
- 6 Performer Controls
- Support for the Massive X Play feature
Macro Controls:
- Pad1: Controls volume of main pad
- Pad2: Controls volume of second pad
- Arp1: Controls volume of 1st arpeggio
- Arp2: Controls volume of 2nd arpeggio
- Arp3: Controls volume of 3rd arpeggio
- Distortion: Adds distortion and brightness via phase modulation
- -1 Octave: Shifts global pitch down 1 octave
- Rhythm: Turns down level of performer mod controlling volume of Pad 1
- Static: Adds static and glitching noises via Aux bus and Mod Module
Keyboard Mapping:
- C0-B0: Performer Controls
- C1-E2: Bass Synth (no arps)
- F2-B3: Pads and Arps
- C4-C7: Lead Synth (no arps)
Automation:
The synth can be automated to access a variety of sounds ranging from dirty dance melodies to soft ambient pads and arpeggios.
Preset and 60 second demo:
*All of the sounds in the demo are from this single preset except for the drums (Battery 4).
I hope you enjoy and have fun playing around with my little preset! :)
Art Berkeley
