Ultrabeat is a synthesizer that is designed to create percussive sounds and polyphonic rhythms. It also incorporates a powerful, integrated step sequencer, which you can use to create polyphonic rhythmic sequences and patterns.
This chapter covers the following:
Getting to Know the Structure of Ultrabeat
Loading and Saving Ultrabeat Settings
Getting to Know the Ultrabeat Interface
Getting to Know Ultrabeat’s Assignment Section
Importing Sounds and EXS Instruments into Ultrabeat
Getting to Know the Ultrabeat Synthesizer Section
Getting to Know the Ultrabeat Oscillators
Getting to Know the Ultrabeat Oscillator Parameters
Using Oscillator 1 in Ultrabeat
Using Oscillator 2 in Ultrabeat
Using the Ultrabeat Ring Modulator
Using the Ultrabeat Noise Generator
Getting to Know the Ultrabeat Filter and Distortion Section
Using Ultrabeat’s Multimode Filter
Using Ultrabeat’s Distortion Circuit
Using the Ultrabeat Output Section
Working with Modulation in Ultrabeat
Working with the Ultrabeat Step Sequencer
Automating Parameter Values in Ultrabeat’s Step Sequencer
Exporting Ultrabeat Patterns as MIDI Regions
Using MIDI to Control Ultrabeat’s Sequencer
Ultrabeat Tutorial: Introduction
Ultrabeat Tutorial: Creating Kick Drums
Ultrabeat Tutorial: Creating Snare Drums
Ultrabeat Tutorial: Creating Toms and Tonal Percussion
Ultrabeat Tutorial: Creating Hi-Hats and Cymbals
Ultrabeat Tutorial: Creating Metallic Sounds
Ultrabeat Tutorial: Creating Extreme Sounds
Ultrabeat Tutorial: Programming in Building Blocks