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Notes View
The Main Page » Notes View
The MAIN NOTES view provides a visual representation of the Patch, along with useful information and performance suggestions. Click on the magnifying glass to access the Patch Zoom, for a more detailed description of the Patch, creative ideas for its application…
Info Zoom Views
The Browsers » Operation » Info Zoom Views
When the Info View mode is selected, the right column contains information about the selected sound. In addition, there is a Zoom Button that will open a Zoom View for additional details about the sound. The Zoom Views in the different Browsers contain similar…
Sampling/Trademark FAQs
Legal » Sampling/Trademark FAQs
The purpose of this document is to clear up any confusion regarding the sampling of Spectrasonics Virtual Instruments. 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…
The Main Page
The Main Page
The Main Page can be considered Trilian’s “dashboard.” It allows quick changes to the Patch that has been loaded and there are useful performance controls that appear here exclusively. The parameter controls in the MAIN page affect the entire…
Legal
Legal
The following answers to common questions about our Licensing and Copy Protection policies apply to licensed Spectrasonics users: What are the basic principles of the standard license agreement? Single-user music production/performance: Allowed Multiple users: Not…
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…
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…
Sounds License Agreement
Legal » Sounds License Agreement
Spectrasonics instruments come with two License Agreements, one for the software itself and another covering usage of the sounds. Below is an example of our standard Sound License Agreement. We encourage potential users to see the Licensing FAQs section which answers…
Mixer and Jumbo Views
Live Mode » Mixer and Jumbo Views
When Mixer View is selected, this area displays the basic mixer controls for each of the eight Parts. In addition to Level, Mute, and Solo, there is a Folder icon to access the Patch Browser, a Latch button, a Trigger Mode selector, the Settings Zoom icon, and the…
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 fat, warm sound of the famous Fairchild™ 670 tube limiters from the 1960s. Tape Slammer This…
System
System
The System Page in is a universal control area that governs how Trilian’s sounds are streamed, sets certain user defaults, Master Tune, and configurations for the Modulation controls. The System page is divided into five sections: Memory Streaming Pitch…
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 plug-in, you’ll need to authorize the plug-in on our web site, via your User Account. It’s fast and easy, and you’ll get…
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…
Software License Agreement
Legal » Software License Agreement
Spectrasonics virtual instruments come with two License Agreements, one for the software itself and another covering usage of the sounds. Below is an example of our standard Software License Agreement. We encourage potential users to see the extensive Licensing FAQs…
Save as Default Multi
Concepts » The Header » Utility Menu » Save as Default Multi
Saving a Multi preserves the entire state of the plug-in for future recall. A Multi stores all of the settings from the MIXER page, the Multi FX, the LIVE MODE and STACK MODE pages, all MIDI Learn & Automation assignments, as well as all of the settings (including…
The Header
Concepts » The Header
The top area of the Trilian interface is the Header. It is visible from any page in Trilian (except when any Full Browser is open) and is the primary navigation area of the interface. The Header contains the Utility Menu, Multi Information including the Multi…
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
Multis
Concepts » Architecture and Hierarchy » Multis
A Multi is comprised of all eight Parts and gives you access to a full-featured MIXER, FX, two flexible performance modes: LIVE MODE and STACK MODE, as well as all MIDI Learn assignments. The most traditional approach to utilizing a Multi in Trilian is as a…
STEAM Engine®
Concepts » STEAM Engine®
The STEAM Engine® is the core technology created by the Spectrasonics in-house development team, and is used as the basis of all Spectrasonics performance instruments, including Trilian®, Omnisphere®, and Keyscape®—just like our core S.A.G.E. technology,…
EQ
The FX Page » EQ
Trilian includes six equalizers that range from super-musical Pultec-style units, 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…
Browser Header
The Browsers » Full Browser Overview » Browser Header
The Full Patch Browser Header contains the Browser Title, the Part selector drop-down menu, a Memory Meter, controls that let you apply filtering options using the Directory Menu, buttons that allow selection of the three browsing modes (Attributes, File…
Browser Footer
The Browsers » Full Browser Overview » Browser Footer
The Browser Footer provides access to Edit Tags and Browser Settings, access to the Lite Version Options, a menu with multiple sorting options, a Shuffle button, Up/Down steppers, Refresh and Audition buttons, and access to the Info View, which shows more detailed…
Smart Update
Getting Started » Smart Update
Trilian includes our “Smart Update” system which makes it easy to keep your collection of Spectrasonics instruments up to date. This efficient system will automatically compile any needed updates into a single download. Running one installer will get your entire…
Trademarks
Legal » Trademarks
Spectrasonics®, Trilian®, Trilogy Total Bass Module®, Stylus RMX®, Omnisphere®, and STEAM Engine® are registered trademarks of Spectrasonics, Inc. All other manufacturers’ product names used in this instrument are trademarks of their respective owners, which…
Dynamics
The FX Page » Dynamics
Trilian includes five dynamics processors, modeled on the finest studio hardware from the past 6 decades. These units provide precise dynamic control, as well as a variety of sonic colors. Tube Limiter Tape Slammer Modern Compressor Vintage…
Delay
The FX Page » Delay
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…
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…
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…
Oscillator Zoom
The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom
The OSCILLATOR ZOOM provides access to many of Trilian’s controls in one convenient place. To access the OSCILLATOR ZOOM, click on the magnifying glass next to the word OSCILLATOR. From here, you can adjust and control TRANSPOSE, COARSE and FINE TUNING,…
Reverb
The FX Page » Reverb
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
Operation Modes
Stack Mode » Operation Modes
There are three ways that Part Regions can be used in STACK MODE: NOTES Part Regions are mapped to a MIDI Note range. VELO Part Regions are mapped to a specific Velocity range. CC. Part Regions can be switched or cross-faded using MIDI CC…
Technology Partners
The FX Page » Technology Partners
Spectrasonics Technology Partners We are proud to have collaborated with the following partners in developing additional DSP used in Trilian: Nomad Factory GForce Software Bram at Smartelectronix Magnus at Smartelectronix Audionerdz Sinevibes Univers…
MIDI CC Menu
Stack Mode » MIDI CC Menu
Use the MIDI CC Menu to select STACK MODE’s MIDI Control Change number when using CC Mode. When using CC, all Parts added to the Stack Mode Grid will be triggered simultaneously when notes are played, even if their Regions are outside the CC value range, and…
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…
Utility Menu
Concepts » The Header » Utility Menu
The Utility Menu is located in the upper left-hand corner of the Header and gives you access to some of Trilian’s fundamental functionality. This menu contains a MIDI Learn and Automation sub-menu as well as Undo/Redo commands. Here, you can Save, Clear,…
Latch
Arpeggiator » Latch
The LATCH button allows you to toggle LATCH ON / OFF for the selected Arpeggiator pattern. When LATCH is enabled, the Arpeggiator pattern will continue to play, even if the notes are released. If you are already holding notes when you enable LATCH, the pattern…
Selecting Parts
Live Mode » Selecting Parts
To get the most out of LIVE MODE, it can often be more convenient to switch Parts by other means than 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 menu,…
The Browsers
The Browsers
Trilian ships with a large library of sounds, so it requires sophisticated search, filtering and browsing capabilities. The Browsers in Trilian were designed to provide an intuitive and convenient way to quickly find exactly the sounds you need from a library…
Importing .tun Files
The Main Page » Importing .tun Files
We’ve made it simple to import your own .tun scale files into Trilian. Here’s how: 1. Create a User folder in the Tuning File folder located here: macOS HD/Users/Username/Library/Application Support/Spectrasonics/STEAM/Trilian/Settings…
Patch Name
The Mixer » Patch Name
The Patch Name Display shows the currently loaded Patch. Clicking the Patch Name Display will open the Patch Browser. Patches can then be browsed and loaded for that Part. Closing the Patch Browser will return you to the MIXER page. *Please refer to the BROWSER…
Creating a Library
Sharing » Creating a Library
Patch Library To create a Patch Library, first make sure your host is not running, then locate the “Current Categories.zip” file here: Spectrasonics/STEAM/Trilian/Settings Library/Patches/Current Categories.zip Before uncompressing the Current…
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…
Layers View
The Main Page » Layers View
The LAYERS view provides the names and a visual representation of the Soundsources that make up the Patch, along with Volume faders for each Layer. You can click on the Layer labels (A / B) to turn that Layer ON / OFF. The stepper arrows allow you to step through…
Publishing a Library
Sharing » Publishing a Library
The Publish Library feature was created for third-party developers of Trilian Libraries. It allows developers to easily export or “publish” a library of tagged and categorized Multis, Patches, any associated Soundsources, and custom images in a single…
Loading Third-Party Libraries
The Browsers » Loading Third-Party Libraries
The most convenient method for sharing and/or adding third-party sounds is through the use of .trilian files (see Sharing which contain all Patches being shared, as well as additional organization and information by the developer. If your third-party library was…
Architecture and Hierarchy
Concepts » Architecture and 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…
Waveshaper
The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Waveshaper
Trilian’s Waveshaper takes the Oscillator’s waveform and passes it through mathematically generated curves that add various types of distortion, changing the waveform’s harmonic content. Instead of being a standalone effect, Trilian’s Waveshaper is part…
Controls Page
Controls Page
The Controls Page in Trilian brings together all the most useful parameters of a bass Patch, in addition to certain custom controls created by Spectrasonics Sound Designers for individual Patches. This provides a huge amount of editing power and allows you to make…
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…
Loading Sounds
The Browsers » Operation » Loading Sounds
Selecting a sound in the Browser also loads it. How quickly it loads depends on the amount of samples the sound and how they are mapped, and whether Progressive Loading or Lite Version are enabled. Progressive Loading Trilian’s Progressive Loading system…
Sharing
Sharing
Using the Sharing feature, it’s easy for you to share your custom Trilian sounds. You can share any combination of Patches and Multis with a few simple steps. All the necessary components will be collected for you into a single .trilian file which others can…
Oscillator Main
The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Main
The OSCILLATOR plays back Soundsources from Trilian’s massive Core Library. Soundsources range from complex, multi-sampled sounds to a single sample mapped across a keyboard. SAMPLE MAIN Soundsource Display The Soundsource Display area contains an image of…
Resonance
The Layer Pages » Filters » Resonance
Resonance is also called ‘Q’ or Emphasis in synthesizers, because it emphasizes the cutoff point of the filter. Resonance can often increase the loudness of the Filter, so its a good idea to use this control along with the Filter Gain, so that audio clipping…
MIDI Learn and Automation
Concepts » MIDI Learn and Automation
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…
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. Switch To Layer Up Activation Preference The Layer MIX sliders on the LAYER page have activation buttons…
Part Number and MIDI Channel
The Mixer » Part Number and MIDI Channel
Part Number Each of Trilian’s eight parts is numbered along the far left of the MIXER page. MIDI Channel By default, Parts 1–8 are assigned sequentially to MIDI Channels 1 ~ 8. However, each Part in a MULTI can be set to respond to any one of 16 MIDI channels.…
Marking Sounds
The Browsers » Operation » Marking Sounds
Sounds can be marked with two purposes: for sharing them and for adding them to Projects. To mark a sound, shift+click on it in the Browser. The sound will be with highlighted with a pale yellow bar and a dot. To unmark a sound, shift+click on it again. To…
Amplifier
The FX Page » Amplifier
Trilian includes a versatile amp simulator for adding grit and character to your sounds. Smoke Amp Simulator
Utility
The FX Page » Utility
The unit in this section provides useful tools for control over the stereo image and phase. Imager
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…
Sharing Sounds
Sharing » Sharing Sounds
When you want to share only one type of sound at a time, (Multis or Patches), this is the quickest and simplest method. From any of the Browsers, choose the sounds you want to share by using Shift-click. *Use Option-click if you wish to de-select them all in one…
Multis
Sharing » Adding Images » Multis
A set of images can be shared by an entire library of Multis, by a Category, or used by a single Multi. Adding Images to a Multi Library A set of images can be shared by all the Multis in a library. You will need two .jpg files with the following naming convention…
Distortion
The FX Page » Distortion
Trilian includes a versatile distortion FX unit with a wide variety of textures from edgy fuzz-tone to searing overdrive. Flame
Parameter and Browser Scrolling
Concepts » Interface Conventions » Parameter and Browser Scrolling
Trilian lets you adjust parameters by scrolling with your mouse, trackball, trackpad, or Windows MultiTouch when the cursor hovers over any scroll bar, knob, slider, menu, or browser.
Patches
Sharing » Adding Images » Patches
Images can be shared by an entire library of Patches, by a Category, or used by a single Patch. Adding Images to a Patch Library An image can be shared by all the Patches in a Library. You will need three .jpg files with the following naming convention and…
Patch Browser
The Browsers » Full Browser Overview » Patch Browser
The Full Patch Browser is accessed from the Patch Name Display, which is always visible and available from any of the Part pages. Select the Folder Icon Button or click on the Patch Name Display to open the Full Patch Browser. The Patch Browser can also be…
Start
The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Main » Start
The START control determines at what point in the sample that it begins when the Oscillator is triggered. This setting will vary depending on the number of samples in the Soundsource. This feature has several applications. First, it can remove sharp attacks or…
Reset
Arpeggiator » Reset
When RESET is selected, the pattern will immediately restart from the first step regardless of Trigger mode. NOTE: The Reset button is modulatable.
Latch and Trigger Modes
The Main Page » Latch and Trigger Modes
Latch and Trigger Modes extend the performance capabilities of Trilian, especially when used together with LIVE MODE and/or STACK MODE. Used together, they enable a wide range of creative performance, live remixing, and composition techniques. LATCH The…
Depth
The Layer Pages » LFOs » Depth
The LFO DEPTH knob controls the intensity of the LFO’s effect on the Mod Target. The higher the setting, the greater the amount of the LFO signal is sent to the Mod Matrix.
Envelope Zoom
The Layer Pages » 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…
Groove Lock Envelopes
The Layer Pages » Envelopes » Groove Lock Envelopes
Groove Lock is one of Trilian’s most innovate features. With Groove Lock you can lock the groove of the Envelopes to the feel of any Stylus RMX or Standard MIDI file. This dramatically expands the rhythmic potential of the Trilian Envelopes. You can instantly…
Browser Filters
The Browsers » Operation » Browser Filters
In the Full Browser, the filters can be used in two modes: Attributes and File Directory. When using the Mini-Browser, only Attributes Mode is available. NOTE: Selecting Sound Match hides the browser filters and automatically finds sounds similar to the one that is…
Installation
Getting Started » Installation
Trilian can be installed from a USB drive or direct download. The following pages have instructions for performing default and custom installations for both Mac and Windows. After installing Trilian, you’ll need to authorize the plug-in. Please refer to the…
MIDI Learn
Concepts » The Header » MIDI Learn
The Utility Menu provides the MIDI Learn and Automation options that apply to the entire plug-in. You can Save and Load User MIDI Learn Templates, Unlearn All, Clear and Clone assignments, and gain access to a ‘Current Assignments’ Report. See the MIDI Learn…
Concepts
Concepts
The Trilian® Total Bass Module, based on the Spectrasonics STEAM Engine®, has been designed as a flexible and expressive bass instrument, specifically for performing and composing—using Acoustic, Electric, and Synth Bass sounds. The interface has been designed…
USB Drive (Win)
Getting Started » Installation » USB Drive (Win)
Follow this set of instructions to install Trilian from your USB installation drive on to your Windows system. You’ll need around 40 GB of free space available on your hard drive in order to install the instrument. NOTE: These screenshots are taken in Windows…
Depth
The Layer Pages » Envelopes » Envelope Zoom » Depth
The DEPTH slider controls the amount of Envelope Modulation that is sent to the Mod Matrix and is a duplicate of the DEPTH control found in the MOD Envelope sections. At minimum settings, little to no modulation will be sent to the Modulation Target. At the maximum…
Swing
Arpeggiator » Swing
At the SWING control’s minimum setting, all events are aligned to the tempo grid. As the setting is increased, the events will have a greater swing groove. At high settings the swing will be exaggerated. NOTE: When you adjust / enable the SWING control to…
Soundsources
Concepts » Architecture and 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 the other components…
Projects
The Browsers » Projects
Projects are an excellent way to manage and organize your sounds, making it easier to work efficiently within Trilian’s large library. Saving your sounds into Projects lets you collect and organize sounds together with a particular job or session and they can…
Install .trilian
Concepts » The Header » Utility Menu » Install .trilian
Adding sounds to your library that have been Shared by other Trilian users is simple! Trilian sounds that have been shared using the Sharing feature are conveniently collected into a single .trilian file, which can be added to your library in a single…
Operation
The Browsers » Operation
Searching and filtering is done from the Mini-Browser and the Full Browser Header, using the Directory Menu, the Search Field, and the Browser Filter columns. There are several options available for filtering the results (including Boolean Expressions, and choosing how…
Sync
The Layer Pages » LFOs » Sync
The LFO SYNC switch determines how the LFO rate behaves. When Sync is enabled, the LFO will lock its rate to the host’s song tempo and the values assigned to the Rate knob will change—instead of displaying a value in Hz, the values are displayed in rhythmic…
MIDI Channel Menu
Stack Mode » MIDI Channel Menu
All of the Parts in STACK MODE respond to a single MIDI Channel, even if the Parts are assigned to different MIDI Channels on the MIXER page. Use the MIDI Channel Menu to select STACK MODE’s MIDI Channel. Range: CH: 1 – CH: 16
Setup
Omnisphere Integration » Setup
In order to enable Omnisphere Library Integration, you must have Trilian registered in your Spectrasonics User Account and installed on your system. If you already have Omnisphere on your system, you will be asked to reauthorize it after you have installed and…
Authorization Troubleshooting
Getting Started » Authorization » Authorization Troubleshooting
If you are returned to the “Welcome to the Trilian Authorization System” page 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…
Mixer Controls
Live Mode » Mixer Controls
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 MIXER…
Dual Live Mode
Live Mode » Dual Live Mode
Dual Live Mode is designed to be used with two independent MIDI controllers. It divides the eight Parts into two sets of four (Parts 1~4 and Parts 5~8) and each set can receive MIDI messages on its own MIDI channel. Activating Dual Live Mode To activate Dual Live…
Pitch Options
System » Pitch Options
Master Tune This is Trilian’s selectable Master Tune parameter. Any tuning change you make in Master Tune will affect all other tuning settings in the instrument. Global sets the master frequency for all Patches and/or Multis. Multi allows you to save a…
Trilian Creative
Omnisphere Integration » Trilian Creative
Once Omnisphere has been authorized to use Trilian sounds, a special library called Trilian Creative will show up automatically in the Directory pane. Spectrasonics sound designers have assembled a large collection of incredible sounds created using Trilian…
Directory Menu
The Browsers » Operation » Directory Menu
The Directory Menu allows filtering by libraries. Select the Directory Menu down arrow or name display to open the menu. After selecting a Library, only the sounds in that Library will be displayed in the Browser. They can be further refined using the Search Field…
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…
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*…
Grid
Stack Mode » Grid
The Stack Mode Grid is made up of 8 horizontal rows, each divided by 128 lines that correspond to the full range of possible MIDI values. Up to 8 Parts can be arranged on the STACK MODE Grid as Regions. A Region will always correspond to one Part, and is displayed…
Search Field
The Browsers » Operation » Search Field
Click anywhere in the Search Field to enter search text. Press the Enter/Return key to view the filtered results. The Search function will check Names, Tags, Keywords, and even Notes to determine the search results. Selecting Attributes in the Browser Filters…
Moving The STEAM Directory
Getting Started » Moving The STEAM Directory
After installation, you can easily move the large STEAM directory containing all the sound files to a secondary drive if you wish to free up space on your original installation drive. Locating STEAM MacOS 10.12 (or later) Select the Go menu at the top of your screen…
USB Drive (Mac)
Getting Started » Installation » USB Drive (Mac)
Follow this set of instructions to install Trilian from your USB installation drive on to your Mac system. You’ll need around 40 GB of free space available on your hard drive in order to install the instrument. NOTE: These screenshots are taken in macOS…
Previous / Next Arrows
Live Mode » Previous / Next Arrows
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…
Soundsource Browser
The Browsers » Full Browser Overview » Soundsource Browser
The Soundsource Browser is accessed from the Layer pages, as well as the Main Page. On the Layer pages, select the SAMPLE tab in the OSCILLATOR section, then click on the image or the folder icon in the display to open the Soundsource Browser. On the Main…