441K Note Gate Reference Guide

Installation

To install the Note Gate MIDI FX Script, unzip the downloaded package and move the file named 441K Note Gate.pst to the following folder. You will have to create the Scripter folder if it doesn’t already exist.

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5 Tips to Improve Your EQ Skills

Use High-Pass and Low-Pass Filters For example, the important frequencies of a vocal track usually start around 100 Hz and everything under that is low frequency rumble. Using a high-pass filter with the cutoff frequency set at 100 Hz will enable you to get rid of that rumble. Many EQ plugins like FabFilter’s Pro-Q offer visual analysis modes which make it easier to determine where the best cutoff frequency is.

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How to Extend Pitch Bend Range in EXS24

EXS24, Logic’s stock sampler plugin, supports a maximum pitch bend range of one octave (12 semitones). However, it’s possible to extend this range with EXS24’s modulation matrix. In the screenshot below, the JP8 Mini patch has a pitch bend range of 12 semitones.

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Optimizing Keyscape for Live Performance

Keyscape, an extensive collection of expertly sampled keyboard sounds, is Spectrasonic’s latest masterpiece. Keyscape’s sound quality and playability are amazing, but it’s also a very resource intensive virtual instrument. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to optimize Keyscape for your live performace rig.

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How to Reduce VST Latency

Selecting the proper audio interface can have a drastic effect on VST latency. Your computer’s built-in sound card is perfectly fine for casual music listening, but it’s most definitely not suited for any serious music production or performance work.

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