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Layers
Concepts » Architecture & Hierarchy » Layers
Each Part has two Layers (A and B), and each Layer has its own set of parameter controls. Each Layer uses its own polyphonic Soundsource as a primary sample-based Oscillator. NOTE: It isn’t necessary to use both Layers when creating sounds. In fact, very complex…
Selecting & Linking Layers
The Edit Page » Common Controls » Selecting & Linking Layers
Selecting Layers The Layer Selection Tabs & Buttons simply toggle between the controls for each Layer in a Patch. The parameters in the center section of the EDIT page will change when toggling between the Layers. The common parameters in the Footer and on the far…
Voice Multiplier
The Edit Page » Soundsources » Voice Multiplier
The Voice Multiplier (MULT) sub-page contains the unique, polyphonic Voice Multiplier function called HARMONIA, which adds richness and variety by multiplying the number of oscillator voices to achieve different types of sonic enrichment. HARMONIA is an exciting…
Architecture & Hierarchy
Concepts » Architecture & Hierarchy
Trilian is a powerful bass instrument that takes well-known elements of synthesis and sampling a step further to provide inspiration for any level of musician, producer, composer, or sound designer. It’s important to learn the structure of Trilian to truly…
Pitch
The Edit Page » Common Controls » Pitch
The PITCH area has three sets of controls for changing the pitch of both Layers; TRANSPOSE, COARSE, & FINE. The COARSE and TRANSPOSE controls are shared by the same knob. Selecting the label switch below the PITCH knobs will toggle between COARSE and…
Envelopes
The Edit Page » Envelopes
One of the innovative features of Trilian’s Envelopes is that each of them has two interfaces. There have always been two competing design philosophies; simple ADSR envelopes, which are fast and easy to use, and “complex” envelopes, which are more…
LFOs
The Edit Page » LFOs
LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) are used for cyclical modulation effects like vibrato, tremolo, filter sweeps, and auto-pan effects. Trilian has six independent LFOs available for each Part. All six LFOs contain an identical set of parameters and can be used as…
Common Controls
The Edit Page » Common Controls
The Patch Common parameters in the Footer and on the far left and far right of the EDIT page are controls that affect the entire Patch (both Layer A and Layer B). All Layer-specific parameters are found in the large middle area, and are generally unique to the…
Utility Menu
Concepts » The Header » Utility Menu
The Utility Menu has three sections. The first is a MIDI Learn sub-menu. The second provides various Clear, Save, Copy, & Paste functions for Multis, Patches, Parts, and Layers. The third section provides direct access to the Trilian Reference Guide. …
Page Buttons
The Edit Page » Envelopes » Envelope Zoom » Page Buttons
Above the Envelope Display area are four Page Buttons that select the controls for the current Layer’s AMP and FILTER Envelopes and the two global MOD ENVELOPES which are shared by all Layers for the Part. NOTE: the AMP and FILTER Envelopes displayed are only…
Stack Mode
Stack Mode
STACK MODE is a powerful feature designed for creating splits, layers, and crossfades with up to eight Parts at once. STACK MODE offers a flexible environment for either live performance or composing. STACK MODE is especially useful for recording a multi-Part…
Notes Mode
Stack Mode » Operation Modes » Notes Mode
When NOTES Mode is selected, Part Regions are mapped to a MIDI Note range, allowing you to map splits, layers, and positional crossfades across the keyboard. Each of the 128 lines in the grid correspond to a MIDI Note number, and Regions can be mapped over a…
Layer Mixer
The Edit Page » Common Controls » Layer Mixer
The MIX and PITCH section offers controls for the levels, panning and pitch of Layer A and Layer B. LAYER MIXER LEVELS The Layer MIX sliders are used to blend the two layers, oftentimes, even a subtle change in level can make the patch sound very…
Presets
The Edit Page » Envelopes » Envelope Zoom » Presets
There are two drop-down menus that provide access to Envelope Presets. One is on the Edit Page next to the ENVELOPES label, the other is found in the Envelopes Zoom View beside the ENVELOPES ZOOM label. The Drop-down menus will display a list of various Envelope…
The FX Page
The FX Page
Effects are an important part of Trilian’s sound palette, and are used to enhance the sonic character of Patches and Multis. They can add space, density, movement, alter the timbre, and shape the sound in many interesting ways. The high-quality, built-in FX…
Architecture & Signal Flow
The FX Page » Architecture & Signal Flow
The FX in Trilian are organized into Racks, with each Rack containing up to four FX Units. PATCH FX A Patch in Trilian can contain up to three Racks of four FX Units each, for a total of twelve FX Units in a single Patch. To access the FX Racks for a Patch,…
Browser Settings
The Browsers » Browser Settings
Selecting the Settings Button will open the Browser Settings Zoom View. Settings are saved across sessions, and are restored the next time you load Trilian. NOTE: Audition Auto Play will reset each time Trilian is loaded. Preview/Load Note Range When…
Miscellaneous
System » Miscellaneous
This area provides global options for the instrument’s Startup Page, Round Robin settings, and preferences for how the Layers behave in the interface. Startup Page Preference Trilian’s default startup page is the Main Page. This menu allows you to set…
Velocity Curve Zoom
The Edit Page » Common Controls » Velocity Curve Zoom
By selecting the Zoom “magnifying glass” icon next to the different Velocity curves presets the VELOCITY CURVE ZOOM page will appear. This page provides extensive controls to create and modify many different velocity curves. The Velocity curve settings…
Mod Matrix Zoom
The Edit Page » Modulation » Mod Matrix Zoom
Selecting the Zoom icon on the Modulation header will open the Mod Matrix Zoom view. The Mod Matrix view offers precise control over all of the modulation routings in the Patch. The advantage of this zoom view is that the many routings can be displayed for editing…
Trigger Mode
Stack Mode » Latch & Trigger Modes » Trigger Mode
Trigger Modes control the playback timing of incoming MIDI notes, providing real-time quantization as those notes are played. When the Stack Mode page is open, you can access the Trigger Mode settings for a Part by right/control-clicking on the Part Region. …
Streaming
System » Streaming
The Streaming section contains controls for the streaming function in Trilian. Streaming permits samples to largely reside on disk. In this way you can use large samples with a relatively small amount of memory. Streaming Switch Streaming Mode engages or…
Soundsource Zoom Articulations
The Edit Page » Soundsources » Soundsource Zoom Articulations
Most of Trilian Soundsources include Special Articulations. The Special Articulations are additional Soundsources loaded in the background that will be automatically triggered depending on how a passage is performed. These two Special Articulations are Legato…
Clear, Save, Copy, & Paste
Concepts » The Header » Utility Menu » Clear, Save, Copy, & Paste
The Utility Menu provides options to Initialize or Clear Multis, Patches and Layers, and to Save Multis and Patches. There are also functions that allow Part and Layer settings to be copied and pasted. Initialize vs. Clear** (Multi, Patch, & Layer) When you…
