INSTRUMENTS / GENERATORS

Slicex - Master Panel

Slicex uses advanced beat detection algorithms to slice song/percussion samples into pieces and make them independently playable from the Piano roll or controller. If the wave file contains slice/region data this will be automatically used instead of the beat-detection algorithm. Slicex offers playback, reordering of slices and time-stretching capabilities optimized for drum loops. Related plugins are the Fruity Slicer and Edison.

Master Panel

Controls are described from left to right -

Master levels

Master level - Final output volume from Slicex.
Master randomness level - Scales the randomness level.
Master LFO - Scales the LFO level.
Master Pitch - Changes the pitch of all slices.

Modulation

X/Y Modulation Pad - Click here and move your mouse to control linked X and Y controls.
Smooth - Smooths modulation input.
X & Y knobs - Independent X and Y controls.

Layering

To activate layering between regions within OR between Decks A and B, select a layering option from the Options menu. To create a layer simply assign more than one region to the same note/key. These regions can come from within the same deck or between decks. Layered regions are played in order - Deck A (left to right), Deck B (left to right).

Drum layering mode - Drop down menu:

All - When more than one slice region is assigned to the same note, all will play.
All (gain compensated) Same as above, with the total output volume lowered so that two slice regions don't sound louder than one.
Velocity-mapped - Velocity values are used to crossfade between co-assigned slice regions using the crossfade method/curve set below the layering menu.
Modulation X-mapped - X modulation values are used to crossfade between co-assigned slice regions using the crossfade method/curve set below the layering menu.
Modulation Y-mapped - Y modulation values are used to crossfade between co-assigned slice regions using the crossfade method/curve set below the layering menu.
Random - A random modulation value is used to crossfade layered slice regions. When the crossfade method is set to NONE this will randomly flip between assigned slice regions.
Cycle - Alternates between co-assigned slice regions.
Song time-synced - Selects the slice region that is closest to the current tempo.

Same deck (switch) - If slice regions from Deck A & B are layered, both will play. If the 'same deck' switch is on and the notes are received from an even MIDI channel co-assigned regions of Deck A will be layered if notes are received from an odd MIDI channel Deck B regions will be layered. Layering is according to the crossfade type selected below. NOTE: Each color in the Piano roll represents a different MIDI channel (1 to 16). To see the number, open the color selector, hover over the note colors and look at the hint bar.
Crossfade curve - The crossfade icons select the following crossfade curves:
- None - Layered regions instantly switch from one to another.
- Linear - Mathematically linear crossfade.
- Balanced curve - Perceptually balanced crossfade.
- Unbalanced curve - Rapid crossfade.
- Adding - Alternative rapid crossfade.

Options

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Macros (scripts that configure Slicex).
- Assign both decks to whole keyboard - Assigns slices on Decks A and B side-by-side on the keyboard.
- Assign both decks to black & white notes - Assigns slices on Deck A to white notes and those on Deck B to black notes.
- Layer both decks - Layers both decks in parallel. That is, region 1 to n of Deck A is layered with the corresponding region 1 to n of Deck B.
- Layer selections in both decks - Assigns the selection in both decks to the same note.
- Layer homonymous regions - Layers regions with the same name ('homonymous' adjective - of homonym; having the same name). NOTE: This is a macro so you need to re-run it if you subsequently give some more regions the same name.
- Assign deck A regions to articulator 1 - Assigns all regions in Deck A to Articulator 1.
- Assign deck B regions to articulator 2 - Assigns all regions in Deck B to Articulator 2.
- Normalize layered region levels - Normalizes the volume of layered regions.
Settings
- Sample start covers whole length - OFF: The sample start mapping covers 100ms. ON: Covers the length of the slice region. This setting is used to limit (or not) the sample start modulation articulation to the attack portion of the sound (~ 100 ms).
- Link velocity to volume - Key velocity controls region slice volume.
- Loop half of regions - Loops the last 1/2 of regions.
- HQ envelopes - When selected, envelopes will have greater accuracy.
- Lock audio data - Prevents editing of the audio.
About - Information about Slicex.
Auto dump - Automatically dumps Piano roll notes for samples imported into Deck A. Deck B must be forced to dump to the Piano roll using the 'Dump score' button from the Editor panel.
KB Input - Enable keyboard-input for working with keyboard shortcuts in the Editor section. Disable to play Slicex from the typing keyboard.

Display Modes

Keyboard - Shows/hides the preview keyboard
Full - Shows all main panels.
No audio editor - Hides the audio editor panel (bottom).
No region settings - Hides the Articulation panel (middle).
Compact - Displays only the Master panel (top).