Overview of Modulation

Modulation is another way of automating parameter changes, where this time the input MIDI notes pitch or velocity can “modulate” the output lights by taking on a different parameter value based on the pitch or velocity of that note. Without modulation the output lights will always be a single value, but with modulation you can now get variation based on the input.

Of course variation in the light’s parameters can be done by drawing a bunch of CC envelopes, but this is far from practical for many users. Automatic modulation is perfect for keyboardists and performers, people who can’t fiddle with knobs, MIDI CC envelopes, or MAINFRAME’s UI, but still want some variation in the lighting.

“Modulated Parameters” can be modulated by either:

• Pitch
• Velocity
• Random. This one is cool. To avoid things looking too static, you can slightly randomize different parameters. I like to add at least one slightly randomized parameter so the lights stay fresh.

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