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Virtual MIDI ConnectionsNLog implements virtual MIDI in & out ports. This means, that other apps running on the same device can send to NLog MIDI

Menu StructureThe NLog Synth is structured into different screens. Each screen can be activated by a menu button on the top. After startup the main me

Performance SectionThe performance section is always displayed. It provides the main controls for performing with NLogSynth PRO:The performance sectio

Keyboard SettingsThe keyboard settings within the performance section lets you control the configuration of the keyboard. Some of the settings are stor

Second KeyboardThe button showing two keyboard rows will enable a second keyboard on top. Both keyboards can be scrolled independently. They share sam

If "Unisono" is activated in the "Pitch" submenu of the "Sys" page, the sound by default is non-polyphonic even if "

ArpeggioThe "Arp" button within the keyboard settings leads you to the arpeggio subpage:Press the "ArpOn/Off" button to toggle to

The "Oct" button toggles between the range of used octaves. In the "Org..." algorithms every second notes are never affected by th

The two modes "Chrm" and "Diat" differs in the way the transposition is executed. In "Chrm" mode the arpeggio is simply

XY PadThe XY-pad provides a two dimensional controller based on two selected sound parameters. The parameters can be selected in the "Sys" m

PrefaceThis manual describes NLogSynth PRO version 5.0NLogSynth PRO is a professional level software synthesizer for Apple’s iPad. NLog models a class

Loading SoundsNLog Synth organizes all sounds within several sound banks each containing 32 sounds. There are predefined read-only factory banks as wel

select „NLogSynth PRO“ in the app list at the bottom. On the right you will find then all exported sound patches and banks as well as recordings saved

Saving SoundsFor storing sound edits permanently select „Save“ from NLog‘s main menu:First, select the user bank, page and the slot where you want to

TapeThe tape screen can be reached from main menu via the "Tape" button. It provides recording facilities as well as the link to the metrono

PlaybackThe last recording can be played back by pressing the "Play" button. In playback mode the button title changes to "Stop" f

MetronomeThe metronome panel will be displayed when the "Click" button is pressed from the tape screen. It displays controls to activate and

Media ListThe media list can be accessed via the "Files" button from the tape screen. It displays all saved Wave and MIDI recordings as well

The "Rename" button activates a dialog in which you can rename the file. The appropriate file extension will be automatically set and therefor

ExportThe "Export" button exports the selected file. It will bring up a panel to select the export destination.Wave files:•Email•SoundCloud•So

Press afterwards „Done“ and return to NLog or alternatively select an App from the list to launch by pressing the respective „launch“ button. The list

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WiFi ExportSelecting „WiFi“ export will show a panel which gives information about the URL to be selected in a computer connected to the same WiFi net

ImportThe "Import“ button will show a list of import sources you can select from:•SoundCloud•Sonoma Pasteboard•BeatMaker Pasteboard•WiFiFor impor

SoundCloudSelecting „SoundCloud“ for import will show the SoundCloud import panel:You can get a SoundCloud account here: http://www.soundcloud.com The

WiFiSelecting „WiFi“ import will show a panel which gives information about the URL to be selected in a computer connected to the same WiFi network li

System SettingsThe system settings page can be accessed from the main menu with the "Sys" button. It is divided into the subpages "Pitc

Pitch SettingsTuningThe pitch page controls the overall tuning. By pressing the plus and minus buttons the pitch is modified in steps of one Hertz. Thi

Knobs SettingsThe four performance knobs on the performance screen can be assigned to four sound parameters. The parameter assignments will be saved w

Control SettingsPitch Bend IntervalThe interval setting of the pitch bend wheel determines the bend interval when the wheel is at maximum or minimum.

Devices SettingsThe "Device" settings submenu lets you configure each available Core MIDI port.You can enable/disable receiving MIDI channel

Pressing again on the "WIST" button will cancel the WIST connection. The "About" button shows a WIST info page from Korg.In slave

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MIDI SettingsThe channel setting selects the channel for receiving MIDI In and sending MIDI Out messages. When set to „omni“ NLog will interpret all i

Envelope SettingsThe envelope settings let you control the steepness of the envelope curves. There are four options for each:•Flat•Normal•Square•Steep

Sound EditingNLog models a classical analogue style synthesizer with 4 oscillators, noise generator, frequency modulation, ring modulator, 2 filter, 4

OscillatorsThe oscillator section is shown by pressing the 'Osc' menu button:All oscillators are implemented based on a custom, studio quali

FiltersThe filter section is shown by pressing the 'Filt' menu button:The two filter carefully implement classical analogue filters. There are

cutoff frequencies. Thus, when you modify cutoff frequency of filter 1 while 'CfSync' activated, cutoff frequency of filter 2 is modified accor

LFOsNLog has 4 LFOs. The first two LFOs are shown when selecting menu button ‘Lfo’ while the other two are shown at the modulation matrix page:LFO stan

EnvelopesThe envelope section of envelopes 1-3 is shown by pressing the 'Env' menu button, while envelope 4 is edited at the modulation matr

Amplifier & GlideThe amplifier controls are shown within the performance section and control simply volume and panning:Use the "Glide" par

Modulation MatrixPress ‘Mod’ in the main menu and the modulation matrix page will be shown:As already mentioned, the modulation matrix page shows you

What’s new in 5.0?Here is a short overview for the new features of update 5.0 Please refer to the individual chapter to get more details:• True Mono/L

For example: Lfo1 modulates the pitch of Oscillator 1 & 2 in a vibrato like manner. Now you can use the modulation matrix to let envelope 3 modula

Effects SectionThe "Eff" button at the main menu lets access you an effects section with a stereo delay, reverb, a four band parametric EQ,

ReverbThe reverb can be controlled by size of the room, damping factor (‘dullness’ of the room), stereo width and controls for amounts of dry & we

PhaserThe phaser implements a typical ‘phasing’ effect by applying a set of allpass filter to the sound.On the left side, the phasing effect can be con

ChorusThe chorus section is simply controlled by "Speed" and "Depth" parameters which control the speed and intensity of the time

• Open Media Files in Another AppIn the media file list you can reach from the “Tape” screen there is now a new export option to open a midi or wave

Setting Up Your EnvironmentThere are many ways you can use NLog. This chapter describes a couple of them:•On Screen Keyboard•External MIDI Controller

this can cause unwanted MIDI message loops this setting is disabled by default. Please check your MIDI setup carefully when enabling this setting.•You

WiFi MIDI ConnectionsYou can connect via WiFi to a Core MIDI compatible computer like Macs running OSX. NLog will automatically create a link which is