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Latch and Trigger Modes
Live Mode » Latch and Trigger Modes
The Latch Mode and Trigger Mode features extend the multi-timbral performance capabilities of Trilian, especially when used together with Live Mode or Stack Mode. They enable real-time creation of complex, multi-Part performances with full synchronization between…
Latch & Trigger Modes
Stack Mode » Latch & Trigger Modes
The Latch Mode and Trigger Mode features extend the multi-timbral performance capabilities of Trilian, especially when used together with Live Mode or Stack Mode. They enable real-time creation of complex, multi-Part performances with full synchronization between…
The Main Page
The Main Page
The Main Page in Trilian features a customizable ‘control surface’ that brings together in one page all the most useful parameters of a bass Patch. This provides easy editing and control without having to access the Edit or FX Pages. Each Trilian Patch contains…
Sounds License Agreement
Legal » Sounds License Agreement
COPYRIGHT LAWS HAVE RECENTLY BEEN STRENGTHENED. IT IS IN YOUR BEST INTEREST TO READ AND FOLLOW THIS AGREEMENT. You cannot re-sell or copy this instrument to another user. You cannot transfer ownership of this instrument or the sounds or programs it contains without…
System Requirements
Getting Started » System Requirements
System Requirements for All Users: 2.0 GHz or higher processor 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB or more recommended USB 2 Port, Broadband internet connection or Dual Layer compatible DVD-ROM drive 40 GB of free hard drive space 80 GB for download installation) Mac…
Favorites
The Browsers » Favorites & Projects » Favorites
The Favorites feature in Trilian provides a familiar and convenient way of rating and organizing sounds in the library. You identify Favorites by applying Ratings to Multis, Patches and Soundsources, and can easily change or remove assigned Ratings. This feature is…
Previous / Next
Live Mode » Previous / Next
The Previous / Next arrows step through the eight Slots one at a time, changing the selected Part without stopping any notes currently being played. The Previous / Next arrows can be MIDI-Learned, so they can be triggered via MIDI messages. When Dual Live Mode…
Moving, Crossfading, & Resizing
Stack Mode » Moving, Crossfading, & Resizing
Moving To move a Region, click inside the Region and drag horizontally. NOTE: You can only drag Regions horizontally, and not vertically across Rows. To relocate a Part to another Row, simply add the Part to the desired Row using the Add Part contextual menu. The…
Power Switches
The Edit Page » Filters » FIlter Zoom » Power Switches
The Dual-Filter Power Switch enables or disables the entire Filter. It is a duplicate of the power button on the EDIT page. The entire Dual-Filter can be turned ON and OFF with this switch, providing a quick way to compare the sound with and without…
Legal
Legal
When you break the licensing seal on the packet of discs, you have agreed to the terms of our license agreement. Please read these Frequently Asked Questions and the License Agreement carefully before agreeing to install the software. What’s the principle of…
Modulation
System » Modulation
The MODULATION assignments section allows you to override and remap the standard MIDI messages used by the Modulation Matrix sources in Trilian. Simply select the drop-down menu next to one of the 14 modulation types and a pop-up will appear that says “Move MIDI…
Filters
The Edit Page » Filters
The Filter is a key component of subtractive synthesis. It’s designed to remove certain frequencies from a sound, thus changing and enhancing the character. Filters typically consist of a cutoff control, which sets the removal of those frequencies, and a…
Vintage EQ3
The FX Page » Equalizers » Vintage EQ3
The Vintage 3-Band EQ was modeled after the great fixed-frequency design of the vintage Pultec™ EQP series tube equalizers, which are renowned for their extremely musical and fat tones that can have a lot of gain without getting harsh. [LOW] FREQ Drop-down menu…
Live Mode
Live Mode
LIVE MODE is a powerful feature that allows you to seamlessly switch and layer Patches. LIVE MODE was designed for use in a live performance environment, but is also an inspirational way to interact with the sounds of Trilian in composition and production…
Smart Update
Getting Started » Smart Update
Trilian includes our “Smart Update” system which makes it easy to keep your collection of Spectrasonics instruments current. This efficient system will automatically compile any needed updates into a single download. Running one installer will get your entire…
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…
Vintage EQ2
The FX Page » Equalizers » Vintage EQ2
The Vintage 2-Band EQ was modeled after the great fixed-frequency design of the vintage Pultec™ EQP2-A model tube equalizer. The unique characteristic of this classic design is that on each EQ band, the same frequency can be broadly cut and boosted…
Additional Controls
The Main Page » Additional Controls
Audition Button The audition button allows a quick preview of the current Part. When using the up-down steppers to browse through Patches, it’s a handy way to preview the loaded Patch without having to open the Browser. Octave The Octave control raises or…
Software License Agreement
Legal » Software License Agreement
NOTICE TO USER: THIS IS A CONTRACT. BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE AND SOUNDS, YOU ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. This copy of the Software is licensed to you as the end user. Please read this Agreement carefully. This Spectrasonics End User…
Soundsources
Concepts » Architecture & Hierarchy » Soundsources
A Soundsource can be thought of as the smallest building block of a sound and the best place to start when creating a new Patch from scratch in Trilian. The signal path of Trilian starts with its Soundsources, so those settings will affect all of the other…
Search Field
The Browsers » Operation » Search Field
The Search function in Trilian works much like a search engine. Click anywhere in the Search Field to enter search text. Press the Enter/Return key to initiate the search and view the filtered results. The Search function will check sound Names, Tags, Keywords, and…
Attributes
The Browsers » Edit Tags » Attributes
All of Trilian’s factory sounds have at least three Attribute Types assigned to them, and can have up to eight Attribute Types assigned. Each Attribute Type can have multiple Attribute Assignments. Required & Optional Types There are two kinds of Attribute Types;…
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…
Special Thanks
Credits » Special Thanks
Very Special Thanks to our long-time customers who have been waiting a long time for this instrument to be born! The Producer wishes to express special thanks to: The entire awesome Spectrasonics Team, who went WAY above and beyond the call of duty to realize this…
Modulation Section
The Edit Page » Modulation » Modulation Section
The Modulation section has two functions; to display any existing modulation routings and also to create new routings. Existing routings can also be edited here. The key concept of the Modulation section of the EDIT page is that only one modulation routing is…
Waveforms
The Edit Page » LFOs » Waveforms
Each of Trilian’s LFOs can have its own waveshape. There are nine available LFO waveforms. Sine – A smooth curved shape that begins positive and then curves negative and back again. Useful for sweeps and vibrato. …
Show Menu
Live Mode » Show Menu
LIVE MODE offers four ways to switch or layer the eight Parts: MIDI Notes MIDI CC messages MIDI Program Change Mouse The first three methods use MIDI Learn to set up how the Parts will respond. Although all four methods can be active at the same time, only…
Performance Optimization
Concepts » Performance Optimization
Soundsources in Trilian can be extremely large (many GBs) and can contain over 10,000 samples. So it’s to be expected that Patches in Trilian will use more system memory than the average Patch in most other plug-ins. For this reason, we have included a number of…
Latch & Trigger Modes
The Edit Page » Common Controls » Latch & Trigger Modes
Latch & Trigger Modes The Latch Mode and Trigger Mode features extend the performance capabilities of Trilian, especially when used together with Live Mode or Stack Mode. Used together, they enable a wide range of creative performance, live remixing, and…
Trigger Mode
Live Mode » Latch and Trigger Modes » Trigger Mode
Trigger Mode enables real-time quantization of incoming MIDI notes, so that multiple Parts will always play in sync. Trigger Mode is accessed from the LIVE MODE page, using the Latch Mode View button. NOTE: Trigger Modes can also be viewed & accessed from the…
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…
Lite Version
The Browsers » Overview » Lite Version
Many of the sounds included in the Trilian Factory Library are quite large, and contain thousands of samples, with some over 2 Gigabytes in size. These can place a heavy demand on available memory and take a longer time to load. The Lite Version feature provides…
MIDI Learn Menus
Concepts » Automation & MIDI Learn » MIDI Learn Menus
The Utility Menu provides MIDI Learn options that affect the entire plug-in. These include MIDI Learn Templates, Unlearn All, and the MIDI Learn & Automation Report (Show Current Assignments). The Utility Menu is opened from the Header, or by Right/Control-clicking any…
Glossary
Glossary
AAX Avid Audio Extension – an Avid proprietary, cross-platform plugin format for Pro Tools. Articulation Articulations are performance techniques that affect transitions and provide variety between multiple notes or sounds. There are many kinds of articulations,…
Descriptions
The FX Page » Descriptions
There are 33 different professional quality FX Units to choose from in the Trilian plug-in. DYNAMICS Tube Limiter Both a limiter and compressor, modeled on the warm sound of the famous Fairchild™ 670 tube limiters of the 1960s. Tape Slammer Simulates the…
Navigation Buttons
Concepts » The Header » Navigation Buttons
The Navigation Buttons in the header are used to select and view any of the eight Parts, the Multi Section, or the System Page. Only one button can be selected at a time. Part Select Buttons (1 ~ 8) Buttons 1-8 are Part Select Buttons. Selecting a Part lets you…
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…
Multis
Concepts » Architecture & Hierarchy » Multis
The MULTI is at the top of Trilian’s hierarchy and consists of up to eight Parts, together with four Aux FX Racks and a Master FX Rack. This section gives you access to a full-featured MIXER, FX, two flexible performance modes: LIVE MODE and STACK MODE, as well as…
QuickStart
Getting Started » QuickStart
This QuickStart provides an overview of the essential things you’ll need to know to get started using Trilian. Trilian can be run as a standalone application or hosted in any DAW. Trilian can be a memory-intensive instrument, especially with Multis…
Browser Footer
The Browsers » Overview » Browser Footer
The Browser Footer provides additional sorting and browsing options, access to the Project menu, the Tag Editor and Browser Settings, and allows switching between the two view modes (Info View or 4-column View or 5-column View).
Arpeggiator
Arpeggiator
An arpeggiator receives incoming MIDI notes, and outputs a sequenced pattern of notes based on a defined set of rules. Similar in concept to a step sequencer, an Arpeggiator has a number of differences that set it apart. Like a step sequencer, an Arpeggiator allows…
The Header
Concepts » The Header
The top area of the Trilian interface is the Header. Visible from any page in Trilian, it is the primary navigation area of the interface. The Header contains the Utility Menu, Multi Information including the Multi Name Display and access to the MULTI Browser,…
The Browsers
The Browsers
Trilian ships with a large library of sounds, so it requires a sophisticated way to search, filter and browse its contents. The Browsers in Trilian were designed to provide an intuitive and convenient way to quickly find exactly the sounds you need from a…
Modulation
The FX Page » Modulation
Trilian provides six modulation processors—from vintage and modern phasers, to flangers and chorus. Ultra Chorus Retro Phaser PRO Phaser EZ Phaser Retro Flanger Flanger
Delays
The FX Page » Delays
Trilian includes six delay units that range from the powerful Chorus Echo and tempo-driven multi-tap delays, to the modeled tape-based Retroplex and the awesome retro-sounding Radio Delay. Synchable, time-based delays are not only useful for creating…
Equalizers
The FX Page » Equalizers
Trilian includes six equalizers that range from the super-musical Pultec-style, to graphic sculpting and parametric EQs with surgical precision. Vintage 2-Band EQ Vintage 3-Band EQ Graphic 7-Band EQ Graphic 12-Band EQ Parametric 2-Band…
MIDI Learn Concepts
Concepts » Automation & MIDI Learn » MIDI Learn Concepts
MIDI Learn is an immensely powerful feature that allows you to remote control virtually any on-screen parameter with a MIDI controller. It’s a flexible system that can adapt to the MIDI device you use and allows changes made to any learned parameter to be…
Operation Modes
Stack Mode » Operation Modes
There are three ways that Part Regions can be used in STACK MODE: NOTES, VELO, and CC. Only one of these can be active at a time.
Dynamics
The FX Page » Dynamics
Trilian comes with an impressive array of studio-quality FX to control gain. This includes five dynamics processors, modeled on the finest studio hardware from the past 6 decades. Tube Limiter Tape Slammer Modern Compressor Vintage Compressor Gate…
Selecting Parts
Live Mode » Selecting Parts
To get the most out of LIVE MODE, it can often be more convenient to switch Parts remotely (rather than by using the mouse), via Windows Multitouch, or by MIDI-Learning the Part switches. To MIDI-Learn a Part, Right/Control-click on its Slot to open the contextual…
Saving FX Presets
The FX Page » Presets » Saving FX Presets
Saving an FX Preset allows you to give a Preset a custom name and recall it later from a list of Presets. This is a convenient way to build a custom library of FX. To Save a Preset Select the drop-down arrow to the left of the unit. A drop-down menu will…
Parts and Patches
Concepts » Architecture & Hierarchy » Parts and Patches
Trilian is a multi-timbral instrument, allowing up to eight different Parts to be played at the same time within a single instance of the plug-in. Each of the eight Parts can be thought of as an entire instrument, complete with its own Soundsources, modulation…
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,…
Morphing Modulation
The Edit Page » Modulation » Morphing Modulation
Trilian has a very special modulation feature that goes beyond the standard method of modulating a single target with a single source, called Morphing Modulation. This system uses dual sources to modulate a single target and adds a morphing component to…
Envelope Zoom
The Edit Page » Envelopes » Envelope Zoom
The ENVELOPE ZOOM page provides precise editing of the 6 available envelopes in a Part (2 AMP envelopes per Layer, 2 Filter envelopes per Layer, and 2 Global Mod Envelopes). Complex envelopes can be created with hundreds of stages. Each envelope segment can have one…
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…
Browser Header
The Browsers » Overview » Browser Header
The Browser Header contains the Browser Title and a Memory Meter, controls that let you apply filtering options using the Directory Menu, and Search Field, buttons that allow selection between the two browsing modes (Attributes or File Directory), and a Preview…
Technology Partners
The FX Page » Technology Partners
Spectrasonics FX Technology Partners We are proud to have collaborated with the following partners in developing the custom FX used in Trilian: Overloud Audio Tools Technology from Overloud was used in the following FX units: Precision Compressor Stomp…
Adding, Viewing, & Removing Assignments
The Main Page » Assigning Parameters » Adding, Viewing, & Removing Assignments
Adding Parameter Assignments To assign a Control to a parameter, first ctrl/right-click a Control to open the contextual menu, and select “Assign this custom control to next touched audio control.” Next, navigate to the desired parameter in the GUI, and…
Presets
The FX Page » Presets
The flexible FX Preset system offers rapid access to the full power of the Trilian FX. You can easily create, copy, paste, save, and recall unique individual FX Units or entire Racks of FX to instantly give any element within Trilian a customized sound. There are…
Authorization Troubleshooting
Getting Started » Authorization » Authorization Troubleshooting
If you are returned to the Welcome to the Trilian Authorization System page or the demo mode version of Trilian after reopening Trilian, that means the plug-in did not accept the Response Code and it may have been incorrectly entered. Try authorizing again with the…
Support
Support
Many common technical support questions can be answered by checking the related section of this Reference Guide or by logging in and navigating to our Knowledgebase. NOTE: It’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest version of Trilian, as we continue to add…
Mixer Controls
Live Mode » Mixer Controls
This area displays the basic Mixer Controls for each of the eight Parts, and includes a Mute button, Solo button, a Level slider and a Folder icon to access the Patch Browser. Any changes made using the Mixer Controls on the LIVE MODE page will be reflected on the…
Filters
The FX Page » Filters
Trilian includes three ultra-musical, powerful, and dynamic filters for sonic coloring and customization—even in real-time. You can synch with LFOs, sculpt sounds with vocal formants, or use continuous controllers such as the Mod Wheel or an expression pedal to…
Type
The Edit Page » Filters » FIlter Zoom » Type
The Filter Type menu allows you to select the actual Filter algorithm to be used in Filter 1 or Filter 2. Trilian comes with a wide range of filter types. Each of the two stereo filters has the same 24 filter types available. Because of the flexible dual-filter…
Groups
The Main Page » Groups
Custom Control Groups allow you to visually organize your controls in a more meaningful way, making it easier to see related functions at a glance. They can also provide additional control functions when used as Group Name On-Off Switches. The Main Page is…
Amp / Distortion
The FX Page » Amp / Distortion
Trilian includes three distortion and amp models for adding grit and character to your sounds—giving you tones that barely break up to the most clipped and gnarly noises imaginable. Valve Radio Flame Distortion Smoke Amp Simulator
Reverbs
The FX Page » Reverbs
Trilian includes three studio-quality reverb units—the highly detailed PRO Verb, the quick and easy-to-use EZ Verb, and the ultra-reaslitic, classic Spring Verb. Pro Verb EZ Verb Spring Verb
Creating & Naming
The Main Page » Groups » Creating & Naming
Creating Groups Up to 7 custom Groups can be created on the upper tier of the Main Page. There are two ways to create Groups: using the Group contextual menu, or by resizing existing Groups. To create a new Group using the menu, ctrl/right-click on any Group Name…
Aux Sends
The Mixer » Aux Sends
Each of the four Aux Sends has its own FX Rack (accessed by selecting the FX Button at the top of the MIXER). The AUX1 ~ AUX4 knobs let you control the amount of FX applied to the Part. NOTE: The Aux Sends FX are shared by all 8 Parts in the MULTI. Please see the…
Adding & Removing Parts
Stack Mode » Adding & Removing Parts
To add a Part, Right/Control-Click on the desired Row in the Stack Mode Grid, then choose a Part from the menu. All of the Patches loaded into the current Multi will appear in this menu. Any unassigned Parts will display as “—————————.“ NOTE:…
FX Modulation
The Edit Page » Modulation » FX Modulation
The fact that Trilian can modulate nearly fifty synthesis parameters is only part of the story. Any of Trilian’s modulation sources can be applied to the myriad of FX parameters as well. Just about every single parameter in all of Trilian’s 33 effects modules…
Modulation Sources
The Edit Page » Modulation » Modulation Sources
The SOURCE menu brings up a list of the 26 possible modulation sources available in Trilian. These are the 26 available modulation sources in Trilian: LFO1 – Low Frequency Oscillator 1 LFO2 – Low Frequency Oscillator 2 LFO3 – Low Frequency…
Ultra Chorus
The FX Page » Modulation » Ultra Chorus
Chorus is a pitch and delay effect that adds a rich, shimmering quality to a sound by detuning and delaying the incoming signal and combining it with the unaffected signal. The Ultra Chorus has a dedicated LFO—a ‘LUSH’ control, which gives this unit a very…
Soundsource Zoom Thinning
The Edit Page » Soundsources » Soundsource Zoom Thinning
In addition to Special Articulations, most Soundsources also include multiple Round Robin samples, and Velocity switched samples. For this reason, a fully loaded Soundsource can use a tremendous amount of memory. The Sample Thinning interface helps to manage the…
Octave
Arpeggiator » Octave
1 OCT Plays a pattern based only on notes that are being held on the MIDI controller. 2 OCT Plays a pattern based on notes being held on the MIDI controller, followed by the same pattern one octave higher. 3 OCT Plays a pattern pattern based on notes being held on…
Selecting and Loading Sounds
The Browsers » Selecting and Loading Sounds
Selecting a sound in the Browser also loads the sound. How quickly it loads depends on the size of the file, as well as the Preview Load and Lite Version settings that you have enabled or selected. Lite Version is especially designed for fast loading of ready-to-play…
MIDI Controller
System » Modulation » MIDI Controller
The choices for MIDI Modulation Sources in Trilian include a variety of standard MIDI controllers such as Wheel, Expression, Soft Pedal, etc. You can use these options on the SYSTEM Page to map those sources to other MIDI controls. This can be useful if you don’t…
Managing Sounds
The Browsers » Managing Sounds
Trilian offers a flexible way to manage custom Patches & Multis—you can create custom collections of sounds organized by project or style. These can then be searched, selected, or filtered using the features of the Browser. The process of saving and managing…
Timeline
The Edit Page » Envelopes » Envelope Zoom » Timeline
Each of the MOD Envelopes has a Timeline — an LED indicator that tracks the time it takes to play through the Envelope contour. The rate of the Envelope’s contour will make these LEDs trace along as a visual guide. The LED timeline display is also helpful in…
The Mixer
The Mixer
The MIXER page provides a complete overview of all the Parts in a MULTI. All eight Parts are displayed in a traditional eight-channel Mixer layout, with each Part having the following adjustable settings: MIDI Channel Output Channel Mute and Solo Patch Name*…
Displaying & Navigating Results
The Browsers » Operation » Displaying & Navigating Results
There are numerous options available to change how sounds are organized and displayed, and for navigating the sounds in the Info Area. The controls for these options are found in the Browser Footer. These tools allow you to sort sounds in different ways, including…
Automation & MIDI Learn
Concepts » Automation & MIDI Learn
Understanding Parameter Control There are three ways to control parameters in Trilian: Modulation, MIDI Learn and Host Automation. Deciding which type of Parameter Control to use depends on a number of factors including which host you use, which parameters you…
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…
Edit Tag Assignments
The Browsers » Edit Tags » Edit Tag Assignments
The Assignments column displays a list of Tags that can be added to an Attribute Type. These are typically descriptive words or labels, and will change depending on the Attribute Type selected. When you add an Assignment to a sound using the Assignments column, it…
Sampling FAQs
Legal » Sampling FAQs
The purpose of this information is to clear up any confusion regarding the sampling of Trilian®. We get a lot of questions about this topic from other sound designers, so we’d like to make sure our policies are clear and upfront. The factory Sound Libraries within…
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…
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…
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…
Copy Protection FAQs
Legal » Copy Protection FAQs
Do Spectrasonics Virtual Instruments use copy protection? Yes, we have our own system. Once you’ve installed and opened the plugin, you’ll need to authorize the plugin on our website, via your User Account. It’s fast and easy, and you’ll get your Response Code…
Dedication
Credits » Dedication
For more than a decade, Barbara Klinger has been one of the “unsung heroes” of the Spectrasonics Team. She was instrumental in the company’s success by establishing and managing the Spectrasonics warehouse in Henderson, Nevada — as well as…
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…
Zoom Icon Buttons
Concepts » Interface Conventions » Zoom Icon Buttons
One of the features of Trilian’s interface design is that it only reveals its depth and complexity on an as-needed basis. The Zoom Icon Buttons provide access to Zoom Views, where you can access expanded information or interact with Trilian’s more advanced…
Indicator Switches
Concepts » Interface Conventions » Indicator Switches
Indicator Switches are both a status indicator and a toggle. A good example of an Indicator Switch is found on the Edit Page, below each of the Soundsource Sub-page Buttons; MAIN, FM, & MULT. These indicate whether the feature is enabled or not, and double as a…
Editing Groups
The Main Page » Groups » Editing Groups
A Group can contain from 1 to 7 Controls. If a Group contains 2 or more Controls, it is displayed with Group Indicator lines on either side of the Group Name label. To change the number of Controls contained in a Group, click on the right or left edge of the Group…
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. …
Installation
Getting Started » Installation
Trilian installation is available on a USB drive, as a download, or from the older legacy DVDs. Here you will find instructions for performing default and custom installations for both Mac and Windows. After installing Trilian, you’ll need to authorize the…
Output Assignment
The Mixer » Output Assignment
By default, Parts 1 ~ 8 are assigned to OUT A. However, each Part in a MULTI can be routed to any one of the 8 Output channels. Select the desired channel from the Output Channel drop-down menu. Range OUT A – OUT H NOTE: Please refer to the FX…
MIDI CC Menu
Stack Mode » MIDI CC Menu
Use the MIDI CC menu to choose to which MIDI Control Change number STACK MODE will respond when using the CC setting. NOTE: When using CC, all Parts added to the Stack Mode Grid will be triggered simultaneously when notes are played, even if their Regions are…
Multi Display
Concepts » The Header » Multi Display
This part of the Header contains the Multi Name Display, Multi Steppers, and a Folder icon for access to the Multi Browser. Selecting the Folder icon, or anywhere inside the Multi Name Display, will open the Multi Browser. After a MULTI has been loaded, the name…
