LIVE MODE - Introduction
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 situations. LIVE MODE is especially useful for recording a multi-Part performance using a single MIDI track in your host sequencer.
Use LIVE MODE instead of STACK MODE when you want to switch and layer Parts on the fly, or need enhanced visibility in a live environment. LIVE MODE is also ideal if you have two different MIDI hardware controllers connected to Trilian.
LIVE MODE offers multiple Part selection methods that can be MIDI Learned and used for switching and layering Parts. The different selection methods can all be used at the same time. This provides a creative and flexible method of working simultaneously with all the Parts that make up a MULTI.
TIP: One effective way to use Trilian in LIVE MODE is to load different articulations into each Part, such as Sustains, Staccatos, and Slides. Using LIVE MODE then allows you to switch between them on the fly.
One of the major musical advantages of using LIVE MODE is that it’s possible to seamlessly switch between Parts without interrupting an already playing Part. For example, sustained notes on Part 1 won’t cut off or change after switching to and playing notes on Part 2.
Also, when switching from a Patch with a long release time, a new Part can be selected and played without cutting off the release sound of the previous Patch.
The LIVE MODE page has eight Slots, each corresponding to a Trilian Part. Patch names are displayed in large, easy to read type, so they can be read clearly while on stage.
A Part can be played when it’s selected (a highlighted Part indicates that it is selected). Parts that are not selected will not respond to incoming MIDI Notes. Patches can be layered by selecting multiple Parts.
In LIVE MODE, all of the Parts respond to a single MIDI channel (or two MIDI channels when in Dual Live Mode).
Any Part can be muted and soloed, and controls are available for each Part to adjust mix levels and access the Patch Browser.
Power Button
To enable LIVE MODE, select the Power Button to the left of the LIVE MODE label.
When LIVE MODE is enabled, you’ll see “LIVE MODE” displayed on the left side of the Trilian header. This will be visible from any page in the plug-in.
LIVE MODE - MIDI Learn
To MIDI Learn a Part, Right/Control-click on its Slot to open the contextual menu, then choose the Part selection method you would like to MIDI learn.
MIDI CC Learn:
Select MIDI CC Learn from the menu, and then physically move a control on your MIDI device. The control on your MIDI device will now select the Part.
MIDI Note Learn (Key Select):
Select MIDI Note Learn from the menu, and then play a note from your MIDI controller. That note will now select the Part.
NOTE: Learned MIDI Notes will display as red highlighted keys on the STACK MODE mini-keyboard. Select the Notes setting on the STACK MODE page to display the mini-keyboard.
MIDI Program Change:
Select MIDI Program Change Learn from the menu, and then press a Program Change button on your MIDI device. This Program Change button will now select the Part.
There are three modes available (Touch, Latch, and Switch) that determine how the Part selection methods operate. See the LIVE MODE Settings section for details.
NOTE: Multiple assignments can be made for a Part. For example, you can assign both MIDI Key Select and MIDI CC to a single Part Slot.
LIVE MODE - Show Menu
LIVE MODE offers four ways to switch or layer the eight Parts; via MIDI Notes, MIDI CC messages, MIDI Program Change, or via the mouse. The first three methods use MIDI Learn to setup how the Parts will respond. Although all four methods can be active at the same time, only one can be displayed at a time on the interface. The SHOW MENU lets you choose which Part selection method’s information is displayed on the LIVE MODE page.
Part Numbers or MIDI Learn assignments are displayed in the boxes to the left of the Part names, either individually or grouped with the optional Mixer Controls. When the Mixer Controls are enabled, this information is displayed in the upper-right corner of the Mixer Controls box.
In the examples below, the Parts are illustrated with and without the Mixer Controls enabled.
SHOW: Key Select
Displays the MIDI Note assigned to select the Part.
SHOW: MIDI CC
Displays the MIDI Control Change number assigned to select the Part.
SHOW: Program Change
Displays the MIDI Program Change number assigned to select the Part.
SHOW: Part Number
This is the default display, which corresponds to the actual Part Number.
LIVE MODE - Reordering Parts
Parts can be reordered by dragging and dropping them between the eight Slots. Dropping a Part into an occupied Slot doesn’t delete the existing Part. Instead, all the remaining Parts will move to make room for the dropped Part.
NOTE: Reordering Parts in the LIVE MODE display will not change their positions in the MIXER. For example, a Patch loaded into Part 3 of the MIXER will remain as Part 3, regardless of which Part Slot it occupies on the LIVE MODE page.
NOTE: MIDI Learn assignments are specific to the Slot, not to the Part. When reordering Parts, MIDI Learn assignments do not move with them, but remain with the Slot.
LIVE MODE - Mixer Controls
Displays the basic mix 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 page, since they are the same parameters.
Mute - Mutes the Part. Multiple Parts can be Muted. This is a duplicate of the Mute button from the MIXER page, and can be MIDI Learned. |
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Solo - Mutes all Parts except the one that’s been selected. Multiple Parts can be Soloed. This is a duplicate of the Solo button from the MIXER page, and can be MIDI Learned. |
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Patch Browser - Opens the Patch Browser, allowing Patches to be loaded into the Part. Closing the Patch Browser returns to the LIVE MODE page. |
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Level - Controls the output level of the Part. This is a duplicate of the Level slider from the MIXER page, and can be MIDI Learned. |
LIVE MODE - Dual Live Mode
Dual Live Mode adds a second MIDI channel to Live Mode, and is designed for use with two MIDI controllers. It divides the eight Parts into two columns of four Parts each (Parts 1-4, and Parts 5-8). Each column can receive MIDI messages on its own MIDI channel. The color scheme is changed so that the second column is highlighted in white instead of yellow.
NOTE: Parts can still be reordered in Dual Live Mode. Parts can also be moved between the two columns (and therefore switched between MIDI channels), simply by dragging them from one column to the other.
TIP: Using Dual Live Mode with two MIDI controllers, it’s possible to setup one MIDI Controller to be used exclusively for playing the eight Parts, while the other MIDI Controller is dedicated to Part selection.
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 is enabled, two sets of Previous/Next arrows will be visible. The left set will step through Part Slots 1-4, and the right set will step through Part Slots 5-8. Both sets can be MIDI learned via their respective MIDI channels.
LIVE MODE - Settings Zoom
The SETTINGS page allows the configuration of LIVE MODE parameters. These include the Part selection methods that LIVE MODE will respond to, as well as settings for MIDI Channel, Modes, and Display Formats.
Settings in Dual Live Mode
When Dual Live Mode is enabled, the Settings options are duplicated for both channels and grouped as Parts 1-4 and Parts 5-8 (corresponding to the two columns in Dual Live Mode). This allows settings to be customized individually for each MIDI device.
NOTE: LIVE MODE Settings are saved with the MULTI.
MIDI CC
When enabled, Parts can be selected using learned MIDI Control Change messages. When disabled, Parts will not respond to MIDI Control Change messages.
Program Change
When enabled, Parts can be selected using learned MIDI Program Change messages. When disabled, Parts will not respond to Program Change messages.
Key Select
When enabled, Parts can be selected using learned MIDI Note messages. When disabled, Parts will not respond to MIDI Note messages.
NOTE: Even when the MIDI CC, PROGRAM CHANGE or KEY SELECT buttons are disabled, you can still add new MIDI Learn assignments. LIVE MODE will make the new assignments, but will not respond to those MIDI messages until the respective Power Button is enabled.
MIDI Channel
Determines which MIDI Channel LIVE MODE will respond to.
Any – Will respond to MIDI messages sent from any MIDI channel.
CH:1 – CH:16 – Will only respond to MIDI messages sent from the specified MIDI channel.
Mouse Select Mode
Parts can be selected (or deselected) using a Mouse.
Latch –Latch Mode acts as an ‘on/off’ toggle, so when a Part is first selected with the Mouse cursor, it can be played. When it’s selected again, the Part is deselected. Using Latch mode, multiple Parts can be selected for layered playing.
Touch – Only the Part currently selected with the Mouse cursor can be played. Selecting another Part switches to the new Part. Touch mode is useful for switching sounds quickly and is the default Mouse Select Mode.
MIDI CC Mode
Parts can be selected or deselected using MIDI Control Change messages.
Latch - Latch Mode acts as an ‘on/off’ toggle. Sending a learned MIDI CC message to a Part will select it. Another message from that MIDI CC assignment will deselect the Part.
NOTE: Latch Mode is intended for use with MIDI controllers that are set to use momentary mode. If your MIDI controller is set to use toggle mode, you should use Switch Mode instead of Latch Mode when using MIDI CC.
Touch - Sending a learned MIDI CC message to a Part will select it, and all other Parts will be deselected. Only one Part can be selected at a time using Touch Mode with MIDI CC.
NOTE: If you want to use Touch Mode to select multiple Parts at once, please use Key Select rather than MIDI CC. Using Touch Mode with Key Select supports the selection of multiple Parts.
Switch - The default Mode. Parts will be selected corresponding exactly with the actions of the learned MIDI CC messages. If the learned CC is at 0, the Part is deselected. If the learned CC is at 127, the Part is selected.
NOTE: Each Part responds to the CC events from your MIDI controller based on how you have the MIDI buttons programmed. You can program your MIDI controller in toggle mode or momentary mode and the Parts will respond accordingly.
Key Select Mode
Parts can be selected or deselected using MIDI Note messages, such as notes on your MIDI keyboard. Once notes have been learned they will no longer trigger sounds when sent, but will instead select and deselect Parts according to the chosen mode.
Latch –Latch mode acts as an ‘on/off’ toggle. Sending a learned MIDI Note message to a Part will select it. Sending the note again will deselect the Part.
Touch –Sending a learned MIDI Note message to a Part will select it, and all other Parts will be deselected. If multiple MIDI Note messages are sent at once, any combination of Parts can be selected at once. This is the default Key Select mode and is very useful for live performance, since it allows instant selection of any combination of Parts.
Switch –Parts will remain selected only while holding down the assigned Note on a MIDI keyboard
Key Select Display Format
Middle-C (note number 60) is referred to in two different ways - as either C3 or C4 - depending on the MIDI device manufacturer. You can choose either numbering convention, based on your keyboard or your host software. Please refer to your device or host’s owner’s manual to determine which is the correct setting.
Program Display Display Format
The LIVE MODE display can accommodate different Program Change numbering systems. Some MIDI devices have Program Change systems that are based on 8 numbers instead of 10. Others use 0-127 or 1-128. This option allows you to change the display to match your MIDI device. Please consult your MIDI device’s owner’s manual to determine which is the correct setting.