20-52 Dual Mode Improvements and new Features

The big update in the Summer of 2020 was followed by a number of bugfix updates. Now in version 20-52 we bring some new features and functional improvements especially for the and modes. Therefore please check this list of changes, and also see the full description in the User Manual.

Split Sounds: Key Ranges Can Overlap

In earlier versions, the C15 only provided one Split Point parameter in a Sound, determining the inner edges of both fully separated , so no overlap was possible.

The described behavior is still available by default and referred to as linked Split Points. Now, unlinked Split Points are avialable as well, providing separate Split Points for each (but still sharing one unique Control assignment).

When unlinked, an overlapping range of shared keys can be defined, in which both will sound. A negative overlap (a key range with no Part association) will be prevented.

Editors

Split Point Editor (Split Sounds)

In the Tab, the righmost icon redirects to the Split Point Editor, providing the two parameters and an interactive visual representation. Split Points can be set by clicking or dragging on the corresponding values or by dragging the indicators on the shown keybed. The linking behavior can be set as well.

Key Fade Editor (Layer Sounds)

In the Tab, the righmost icon redirects to the Key Fade Editor, providing all related aspects and an interactive visual representation. For each , Fade From and Fade Range can be adjusted by clicking or dragging on the corresponding values or by dragging the indicators shown on the keybed.

Indicators

  • Cross-Feedback: FB arrows are shown in the Screen/Tab of Sounds, when the A/B I/II and From I/II parameters of the Feedback Mixer create a connection between a voice of and a voice of .
  • Cross-Send: FX arrows are shown in the Screen/Tab of and Sounds, when the To FX I/II parameters create a signal flow to the effects of the other .
  • Macro Control Targets: In the Screen of the Hardware UI up to four literal symbols are shown to indicate target parameters that cannot be indicated by Selection Panel LEDs. (M - Master Volume/Tune, u - Unison Detune, m - Mono Glide, P - Part Volume/Tune or Split Point)
  • Key Fades: When a of a Sound is affected by a Key Fade, this will be indicated in the Screen/Tab by a small fade graph next to the Part Volume.

Settings

  • Device Settings / Sync Parts across UIs: For and Sounds, different can be shown on the C15's Display and on one or multiple instances of the UI. This can be useful but in many cases it was confusing. Therefore the normal behaviour is now that the Part selection is applied once to all UIs, corresponding to Sync Parts across UIs being on. When the option is set off the Parts can be selected separately.
  • Hardware UI / Screensaver Timeout: An optional timeout setting has been added in order to prevent possible pixel deterioration in the two displays, which can occur when the C15 is running for longer periods of time without any interaction.

Part Mute Will Not Mute Additional Signal Paths

Unlike in earlier versions, the muting of a of a Sound, will only affect the final Part Volume stage. So any signal flow across Parts will be maintained regardless.

Extended Internal Key Range

In earlier versions, the C15 only operated on its physical key range of 61 keys (C1 ... C6). In this version, a virtual key range of 128 keys (C-2 ... G8) was added. The physical key range of 61 keys is now projected onto the virtual key range, depending on the Note Shift, which is now a real key shift and not a tuning anymore.

Shortcuts for Part Selection

The keys 1 and 2 of the computer keyboard can be used to select Part or .

Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

We constantly strive to improve the quality and efficiency of the C15's software.