Key To Sound Nexsyn
Nexsyn is capable of laoding sample based keymap files (XWM) and comes stock with a 4GB sample library (thanks Big Fish Audio!). By loading an XWM file as an oscillator, Nexsyn can modulate it as you would find with a subtractive synth. There are no limitations to the modulation possibilities. This makes combining a Vox Continental, a Hammond B3, and a pulse wave into a unique sounding organ patch as shown above. Any sample based keymap file can be modulated as an oscillator, or played without modulation for prestine representation of the instrument.
The Preset Browser window presents a virtual keyboard to trigger presets and also shows you the FX modules used on the preset. This makes it easy to listen to a preset with and without effects. The Notes section also shows you a description of the preset. You can quickly audition sample based presets quickly to see if they work in the mix.
The modules found in the edit window are completely collapsable, so there are literally hundreds of configurations possible depending on how you work. Nexsyn has a true stereo signal path that emulates the physics of stereophonic imaging. This is achieved by two independant oscillators (as a stereo oscillator), stereo only filter modes, and the ability to modulate left and right sides independantly. The signal wouldn't be true stereo of you couldn't modulate the right and left side independantly. This signal path not only applies to the entire audio engine. You can modulete the left and right side of the XWM files as you can an oscillator in Nexsyn. Think of the sonic possibilities.
Nexsyn gives you three filter modules each capable of holding one of sixteen filter types. When in stereo mode, the cut off points for the left and right side can be modulated with the "Spread" parameter.
The Modulation Matrix is quick to program. The matrix can route 6 sources to 12 destinations. There are 12 possible sources such as Mod Wheel, After touch, Velocity, etc. and 61 possible destinations to modulate such as Osc 1 Pitch Left, or Filter 2 Cutoff, or LFO amount.
The two FX sections offer eight stereo effects to add character to your sound. Each section has an independant output. FX 1 has a re-direct output to FX2 and both can sync to your host.
Nexsyn has three envelope sections with six segments. In Expert view, the slope can be adjusted individually for the Attack, Decay, and Release. The envelope tracking indluces key and velocity to amplitude and time. The envelopes are triggered by MIDI note on/off or by each other.
The Arpeggiator section is simple and quick to use, but gets as deep as you want to go. The Sixteen step loop duration can control Chord play, Slide, and Stacatto values of your presets and when used with percussive instruments, the Arpeggiator can create complex poly-rhythms and cadences. The limits are set only by your creativity.
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