Sustain & Pitch Bend

Sustain Modes

There are two Sustain modes available in the Footer, Standard Sustain (Mode 1) and Alternate Sustain (Mode 2). The Sustain Mode selection switches (numbered 1 and 2) allow you to switch between modes, and are MIDI-learnable switches.

• Standard Sustain (Mode 1)
  When the Standard Sustain Mode is selected, using your Sustain pedal will behave like a normal Sustain function. Notes played then released will be sustained, and additional notes played will overlap and sustain. Sustains will be heard until the sound decays or the pedal is released.

• Alternate Sustain (Mode 2)
  With Alternate Sustain Mode selected, when your Sustain pedal is pressed, notes played then released will sustain as normal, but additional notes played will cut off the previously played notes. The last notes played will continue to sustain until the sound decays or the pedal is released.
  This mode is especially designed for real-time bass performance. It’s perfect for playing Rock style bass lines, and provides a very natural sounding result.

NOTE: Notes that are still held when playing additional notes won’t be cut off. If you play and hold a note, then play another note, both will be heard and sustained.

Pitch Bend Controls

Trilian has the ability to control the Pitch Bend range independently for both up and down values (whereas many synthesizers only allow the same amount of bend in both directions). These settings control the whole Patch, and determine how much the note will bend when using a MIDI controller’s pitch bender.

• DOWN
  Determines how much the pitch will bend down using the MIDI controller’s pitch bender.
  Range 0 to 24 semitones

• UP
  Determines how much the pitch will bend up using the MIDI controller’s pitch bender.
  Range 0 to 24 semitones