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TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 2

Oscillators ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Envelopes ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Filters ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Master ............................................................................................................................................ 20

Layer FX: ..................................................................................................................................... 22

Morph X: .................................................................................................................................... 23

Harmonizer: ............................................................................................................................... 23

Effects ............................................................................................................................................ 25

Modulation .................................................................................................................................... 31

Matrix ............................................................................................................................................. 32

Alpha knob ................................................................................................................................... 33

Let the light guide you ................................................................................................................. 34

Meet The Genbot ......................................................................................................................... 34

Top display menu ......................................................................................................................... 35

Picasso mode ............................................................................................................................... 45

Hyperkeys ...................................................................................................................................... 46

X-Gen ............................................................................................................................................. 47

Dynamic Link ................................................................................................................................. 48

Audition Mode .............................................................................................................................. 50

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Installation

WINDOWS: The GENESIS Pro comes with an installer to install the Genesis Pro system files in

C:\Program Files (x86)\GenesisPro. The dll files will be installed by default in: C:\Program

Files (x86)\GenesisProDLL.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows 7, 8, 10

Intel Core 2.5Ghz or equivalent AMD CPU, 4 GB RAM

1 GB free disk space

Runs in 32-bit VST & 64-bit VST (bridged)

Supported system: Windows 32-bit & 64-bit (bridged) – VST

If you already have the Genesis Pro installed or you would like to update:

• Uninstall all the files by using the uninstaller in C:\Program Files (x86)\GenesisPro • Double check if all the files are successfully removed, including the dlls. Search your

drive for any GenesisPro files just to be sure. For example: GenesisPro.dll • It is very important that your DAW does not use an old dll file

Download and install:

• Download and install Genesis Pro 1.0.2. (double check you got this version installed, can be seen on topside of the installer window when installing)

• Default system files path: C:\Program Files (x86)\GenesisPro (this cannot be changed - moving these files will result in errors)

• Default .dll path: C:\Program Files (x86)\GenesisProDLL (this can be changed but we recommend having Genesis dll file its own folder)

After installation check:

• Are all the system files correctly installed in: C:\Program Files (x86)\GenesisPro? • Are the dlls correctly installed in: C:\Program Files (x86)\GenesisProDLL?

Adding to your DAW:

• Add C:\Program Files (x86)\GenesisProDLL to your plugin manager of your DAW to scan

• Initiate scan and reselect Genesis Pro • Tip for FL users: Please make sure "verify plugin" is checked • Tip for Reaper users: Please make sure you “clear cache/re-scan”

Projects or sounds created with the old version will give (parameter) errors when you load it

in for the first time with the new update. Save the project or sound 1x time and reload, the

errors should disappear.

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Oscillators

Oscillators

This is the oscillator section. The core engine of the synthesizer, this is where the sound creation starts! The Genesis Pro has 3 distinctive main oscillators with complex controls. All oscillators can be used either independently in solo mode or simultaneously in Multi-Mode. In Multi-Mode you can combine multiple oscillators assigned to different ADSR & sequencer controls, it’s also possible to use features like split mode. Oscillator selection (3): - Mod Oscillator: Modulation oscillator with 2 waveforms. Each waveform has a selection

of different waveforms (Saw, Sine, Triangle, Pulse, Noise 1, Noise 2). - Rom Oscillator: Sample based oscillator with 2 waveforms and up to 8 voices used

simultaneously. Waveform A has a selection of 175 factory Roms. Each waveform can be modulated and combined with to create unique sounds.

- Multiwave Oscillator: 4 waveforms that contain each 8 voices (up to 32 voices simultaneously). Each voice is perfectly phased and detuned to create a high quality superwave.

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Mod Oscillator

The following control knobs are available when Mod Oscillator is selected: - Wave Mix: Used to mix 2 waveforms with each other.

o Turning the knob to the left (value: 0 to -5.0) will play Waveform 1. o Turning the knob to the right (value 0 to 5.0) will play Waveform 2. o The default knob position would be 12’o clock (value 0) – this mixes both

waveforms. - Phase: Controls the start position of the waveform to create stereo or widening effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Shape: Intended to mangle the waveform to create a clean distortion effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Surface: Creates three types of pitch-distortion effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Detune: Detunes each used voice independently. The amount of voices can be

determined in the Multi-Display settings. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

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- Semi 1: Changes semitone in pitch for Wave 1.

o Valued -24 (turned left) to 24 (turned right). - Semi 2: Changes semitone in pitch for Wave 2.

o Valued -24 (turned left) to 24 (turned right). - FM: Modulates the frequency between Wave 1 and 2.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - FM Filter: Applies a filter on the frequency modulation.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - PW: Adjusts the width of the pulse wave. You can create interesting Detune type of

effects with the Pulse Width Modulator. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

Multi-Display options Almost every knob has its own settings. You can access these settings by clicking on the concerning knob. Mod Phase Settings (by clicking on PHASE knob) Page 1 out of 2 of the Mod Phase settings

- Invert phase: Inverts the phase. - Stereo: Wave 1 and wave 2 in stereo phasing. - 1 Stereo 2 Mono: Wave 1 in stereo and wave 2 in mono phasing. - 1 Mono 2 Stereo: Wave 1 in mono and wave 2 in stereo phasing. - Mono: Wave 1 and wave 2 in mono phasing.

Page 2 out of 2 of the Mod Phase settings

- Phase Depth 1: Determines depth of the FM/Phase on wave 1

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- Phase Depth 2: Determines depth of the FM/Phase on wave 2 Mod Shape Settings (by clicking on SHAPE knob)

“Morph” morphs the wave, similar to wavetable effect. Merge A = modulating wave mix with wave 1 Merge B = modulating wave mix with wave 2 X1/X2/X3/X4 = Strength of the morphs Morph 1 to 5 = Different types of morphs Mod Surface Settings (by clicking on SURFACE knob)

You can give extra detail on the unique distortion effect that Surface settings provide. The unique distortion effect can have Raw, Soft or Hard characteristics.

Mod Unisono Settings (by clicking on DETUNE knob)

- Settings: o Unisono x2: Stacks up 2 voices each waveform up to total of 4 voices. o Unisono x4: Stacks up 4 voices each waveform up to total of 8 voices. o Unisono x6: Stacks up 6 voices each waveform up to total of 12 voices.

Voice Detune: Detunes all the voices used on the left and right channels independently. Uni Phase: Alters the phase position of each voice. Mod Unison: Enables mono mode while using unison.

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Mod FM Settings (by clicking on FM knob)

- FM Rephase: When FM is used, FM Rephase changes the phase position. - Normal FM: Default FM. - Invert FM: Inverts the output of waveform B. - Side FM: Outputs only the side signal of waveform B. - Filter Resonance slider: Amount of resonance applied on the filter. Mod Pulse Width Settings (by clicking on PW knob)

- PW 1 Normal: Wave A in normal Pulse Width mode. - PW 2 Normal: Wave B in normal Pulse Width mode. - PW 1+2 Normal: Wave A + B in normal Pulse Width mode. - PW 1 Stereo: Inverts the pulse width values of the left and right signal of Wave A. - PW 2 Stereo: Inverts the pulse width values of the left and right signal of Wave B. - PW 1+2 Stereo: Inverts the pulse width values of the left and right signal of Wave A + B.

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Rom Oscillator

The following control knobs are available when Rom Oscillator is selected: - Wave Mix: Used to mix 2 waveforms with each other. o Turning the knob to the left (value: 0 to -5.0) will play Waveform 1. o Turning the knob to the right (value 0 to 5.0) will play Waveform 2. o The default knob position would be 12’o clock (value 0) – this mixes both waveforms.

- Phase: Controls the start position of the waveform to create stereo or widening effect. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

- Shape: Intended to mangle the waveform and shape it to create new interesting sounds. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

- Surface: Creates a unique distortion effect on the signal. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

- Detune: Detunes each used voice independently. The amount of voices can be


- Semi 1: Changes semitone in pitch for Wave 1. o Valued -24 (turned left) to 24 (turned right).

- Semi 2: Changes semitone in pitch for Wave 2. o Valued -24 (turned left) to 24 (turned right).

- FM: Modulates the frequency between Wave 1 and 2. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

- FM Filter: Applies a filter on the frequency modulation. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

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- PW: Adjusts the width of the pulse wave. You can create interesting Detune type of effects with the Pulse Width Modulator. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

Multi-Display options Almost every knob has its own settings. You can access these settings by clicking on the concerning knob. Rom Settings (by selecting a Rom) Page 1 + 2 out of 2 of the Rom Settings

When selecting a rom, the Rom browser will be displayed in the Multi-Display for convenient browsing of the roms. Resampling: Enables stretching Fuzz Filter: Reduces aliasing in high/low frequencies ROM Phase Settings (by clicking on PHASE knob)

Normal Phase: Controls the start position of the waveform to create stereo or widening effect. Invert Phase: Inverts the phase. Phase Depth 2: Adjusts phase for wave form 2.

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Rom Shape Settings (by clicking on SHAPE knob)

“Morph” morphs the wave, similar to wavetable effect. Merge A = modulating wave mix with wave 1 Merge B = modulating wave mix with wave 2 X1/X2/X3/X4 = Strength of the morphs Morph 1 to 5 = Different types of morphs Rom Surface Settings (by clicking on Surface knob)

You can give extra detail on the unique distortion effect that Surface settings provide. The unique distortion effect can have Raw, Soft or Hard characteristics. Rom Unisono Settings (by clicking on Detune knob)

- Settings: o Unisono x2: Stacks up 2 voices each waveform up to total of 4 voices. o Unisono x4: Stacks up 4 voices each waveform up to total of 8 voices. o Unisono x6: Stacks up 6 voices each waveform up to total of 12 voices.

Mono Unison: Enables mono mode while using unison Uni Phase Wave 2: Detunes the phase value of each voice. Voice Separation: Spreads each voice over the left and right channels (wave A, ROM).

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Rom FM Settings (by clicking on FM knob)

- FM Rephase: When FM is used, FM Rephase changes the phase position - Normal FM: Default FM. - Invert FM: Inverts the output of waveform B. - Side FM: Outputs only the side signal of waveform B. - Filter Resonance slider: Amount of resonance applied on the filter. Mod Pulse Width Settings (by clicking on PW knob)

- PW 2 Normal: Wave B in normal Pulse Width mode. - PW 2 Stereo: Inverts the pulse width values Wave B signal.

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Multiwave Oscillator

The following control knobs are available when Multiwave Oscillator is selected: - Semi 1: Changes semitone in pitch for Wave 1. o Valued -24 (turned left) to 24 (turned right)

- Semi 2: Changes semitone in pitch for Wave 2. o Valued -24 (turned left) to 24 (turned right)



- Detune: Detunes each used voice independently. The amount of voices can be


- Phase: Controls the start position of the waveform to create stereo or widening effect. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

- FM 2: Modulates the frequency between Wave 1 and 2. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 20 (max effect).



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- PW: Adjusts the width of the pulse wave. You can create interesting Detune type of effects with the Pulse Width Modulator. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

Multi-Display settings of the oscillators

The Genesis pro has a unique feature that plays harmonic automatic chords. These settings are shown in the Multi-Display when certain knobs are selected by clicking the left mouse button. Knobs that active these settings Mod Oscillator: Wave Mix, Detune, Semi 1, Semi 2, FM. Rom Oscillator: Wave Mix, Phase, Detune, Semi 1, Semi 2, FM. Multiwave Oscillator: Any knob Mod/Rom oscillator settings are identical, however Multiwave oscillator settings are slightly different. The settings below are shown on all 3 of the oscillator settings: Auto Chord: The Intelligent Chord mode helps you play chords more easily. Chord mode: Different tones of playing chords (selectable options: Low, Mid & High) Chord split: This mode allows you to split the chords on your keyboard. Selecting the Lower option will have chords played only when playing the lower end of the note range on your keyboard. Selecting the Upper option will have it only play chords on the upper end of the note range. Layering (Stack Layer A / B): A unique layering feature that allows the user to layer extra notes on each pressed key. When layering is activated you can select the desired semi note for both stacked layers A & B. Mono Priority: This setting can prioritize a specific note in mono mode. There are 3 options available: - Low: Prioritizes the lowest key pressed - High: Prioritizes the highest key pressed - Last: Prioritizes the last key pressed Spread Voices: Spreads each played voice left and right

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These settings are only shown in Mod/Rom oscillator settings. Inject Wave: Different kind of modulation. Modulates the pitch of wave 2 with wave 1. Fine A/B hz: Fine tunes the frequency of signal A/B between 430 – 450 hz These settings are only shown in Multiwave oscillator settings. Page 1 out of 2 of the Multiwave Oscillator settings

Spread Voices: Spreads each played voice left and right Detune mode: Determines the amount of detune strength. Oscillators A: Enables/Disables wave 1 to 4 Oscillators B: Enables/Disables wave 1 to 4 Page 2 out of 2 of the Multiwave Oscillator settings

Assignable Morph modulation tool

Multiwave Phase Settings (by clicking on phase knob)

Invert Phase: Inverts the phase. Uni Phase: Alters the phase position of each voice.

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Envelopes

Tweak your sounds by creating ADSR modulations. The Genesis Pro has 4 ADSR envelopes build in. Each one assignable to more than 100 destinations. By clicking on any of the knobs under the envelope section will activate extra settings in the Multi-Display, such as the ADSR routing menu. In this display you have a selection of 2 ADSR routings. Routing A and B. Each routing allowing to be assigned to 1 ADSR at a time.

Page 1 + 2 out of 5 of the ADSR Multi-Display Settings

ADSR Routing A / B (selectable in page numbers bottom-left of display) Each routing will have 5 preassigned destinations that work simultaneously. These are as follows: - Mod Oscillator - Rom Oscillator - Multi Oscillator - Effects - LFO Each of which will have its own list of selectable destinations. Page 3 out of 5 of the ADSR Multi-Display Settings (Mod Multiply)

Mod Multiply (amount A + B) ADSR Routing: Determines amount of modulation used in

routing A or B

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Page 4 out of 5 of the ADSR Multi-Display Settings (Amp Envelope Smoothner)

Amp Envelope Smoothner: Smoothens Amp envelope (smooth attack/release)

Filter Envelope Smoothner: Smoothens Amp envelope (smooth attack/release)

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Filters Give true depth and colour to your sounds by using high quality analog sounding filters.

The Genesis Pro has 8 different filter modes, including unique saturations and filter modulations. There are wide range of possibilities to combine along with the ease of using filters in any way you like. The way the filters function in Genesis Pro is very convenient. In order to maximize the possibilities, each oscillator has their own Filter panel assigned to it. Meaning when a different oscillator is selected, the panel will adjust accordingly. It will handle the settings have been used previously (or default in case it isn’t used). It all operates independently.

The GENESIS Pro has the following filter options available on the front panel: Selection: - Multi Filter 12db - Multi Filter 24db - Analog Mod (Emulates Analog filter) - Hi Pass Filter Mod - Band Pass Filter Mod - Band Reject Filter Mod - Duo Filter Mod (Parallel) (activates 2 selected filters simultaneously as illustrated in the

Multi-Display). - Duo Filter Mod (Serial) (activates 2 selected filters one after each other as illustrated in

the Multi-Display).

By clicking on any of the knobs will active the Filter Settings on the Multi-Display. The general filter settings that applies to all filters are as follows (Some may be greyed out / inoperable based on the selection of filter type).

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Settings: - Filter ADSR: ADSR 1/2/3/4 - Filter Envelope: Amount of Filter Envelope - Saturation: Adds a saturation stage between the filters to add warmth to the sound - Key Follow: Adjusts the filter section automatically according to the notes being played - Filter Balance: Determines the balance between of filter 1 and 2 when using parallel or

serial filters. Multi Filter 12db / Multi filter 24db

- Cutoff: Indicates the selected Cutoff frequency of the filter.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Resonance: Amount of resonance applied on the filter.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - LP: Determines the low pass filter amount.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - BP: Determines the band-pass filter amount.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - HP: Determines the high pass filter amount.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Notch: Determines the notch filter (band-stop filter) amount.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). Analog Mod / Hi Pass Filter Mod / Band Pass Filter Mod / Band Reject Filter Mod: - Cutoff: Indicates the selected Cutoff frequency of the filter.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Resonance: Amount of resonance applied on the filter.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Mod: Allows you to modulate the active filter.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

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Filter Multi-Display Settings

When one of the following Filters is selected (ANA, HP, LP, BP & BR) the Multi-Display will provide a different settings screen than on any of the other filters. In order to have it as convenient and user-friendly, the Multi-Display will provide you with 3 main blocks. Each block representing the following: 1) The Filter settings enables you to pick a waveform on which the filter should be

modulated. There are options to pick Wave 1, Wave 2 or Wave 1 + 2. 2) The type of filter. 3) The saturation type of the filter (there are multiple ways to give a certain niche

characteristic to the waveform. For example when Digital is selected, it creates this Digital characteristic to it.

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Master You can add and adjust effects to give your sounds the final touch

The Genesis Pro has master effects build in. You can use the stereo and panning controls together with limiter and master filters to finalize your sounds.

The GENESIS Pro has the following available on the : Selection: - Amp - Stereo Image - Filter - Limiter - Layer FX - Alpha Knob (see ALPHA KNOB) - Morph X - Harmonizer Amp: - Pan: The left/right positioning of the signal within the stereo image.

o Valued -10 (control to left) to 10 (control to right). - Volume: Adjusts the loudness.

o Valued 0 (no volume) to 10 (max volume).

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Key Panning Settings (by clicking on Pan knob)

Selection of oscillators on which the Key Panning Settings should apply. Panning Amount: Pans the sound to left or right output. Stereo Image: Determines how the stereo image is shaped.

Side: Determines the amount of side signal

o Valued 0 (mid channel of stereo spectrum boosted) to 10 (side channel of stereo spectrum boosted).

Wideness: Determines the wideness of the stereo image. Spreads out the effect to a wider

stereo image. o Valued 0 (narrow stereo image) to 10 (wide stereo image).

Stereo Image Settings (by clicking on Side or Wideness knob)

Xpander: Creates a balanced stereo image of mono signal Expand Width: Determines the width of the Xpander effect. Expand Size: Determines the size of the Xpander effect.

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Master Filter Settings (by clicking on Cutoff or Resonance knob) The Master Filter options display a selection of filters that

can be turned on or off by clicking on them. You can

combine any LP/HP/BP/BR filter with either 12 db or 24

db filter.

Limiter: Compresses the peaks of your audio to allow higher volume without causing distortion Limiter Settings (by clicking on Pre or Post knob)

Layer FX: This is the 4th oscillator to add natural or atmospheric elements. Layer FX Settings (by clicking on Layer FX or Pitch knob) Page 1 out of 3 of the Layer FX Settings

Pitch Mode: Enables / Disables pitch Velocity Mode: You can link velocity to Amp, Filter or pitch (or in combination) Mono Mode: Select a type of mono mode Filter Mode: Select a type of filter mode Cutoff: Indicates the selected Cutoff frequency of the filter.

Resonance: Amount of resonance applied on the filter.

Page 2 + 3 out of 3 of the Layer FX Settings

Layer FX comes with its own Sequencer and Velocity Key Range (similar to Sequencer Mode see TOP DISPLAY MENU

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Morph X: You can assign 4 different knobs and morph between them. Morhp X Settings (by clicking on Morph X or Amount knob)

Harmonizer: Combines the shifted pitch with original pitch to create note harmony Harmonizer Settings (by clicking on Harmonize or Formant knob) Page 1 out of 4 of the Layer FX Settings

Harmonize Input: Select source for Harmonizer User Wave: Load custom samples Wave Player FX: FX Routing of the wave player. Resample Mode: Turns on/off stretching Sample Tempo: Set tempo of selected sample Pitch Shift: Shifting the pitch between 24 and -24 values Mono Mode: Plays in Mono mode when turned on Page 2 out of 4 of the Layer FX Settings

Auto Chord: The Intelligent Chord mode helps you play chords more easily. Chord Mode: Different tones of playing chords (selectable options: Low, Mid & High) Stack Layer A/B: A unique layering feature that allows the user to layer extra notes on each pressed key. When layering is activated you can select the desired semi note for both stacked layers A & B. Velocity To: Links velocity to Formant, Pitch or WaveAmp Wave Volume: Determines the volume

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Wave ADSR: Selection of ADSR (1/2/3/4) Formant Mod: Add a Formant modulation source (LFO 1 / LFO 2) Pitch Mod: Add a Pitch modulation source (LFO 1 / LFO 2) Midi Channel: Assign MIDI input channel in multi-mode Page 3 + 4 out of 4 of the Layer FX Settings

Harmonizer comes with its own Sequencer and Velocity Key Range (similar to Sequencer Mode see TOP DISPLAY MENU

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Effects Endless possibilities to form your output and give depth to your sounds.

The Genesis Pro has all the essential effects build in. You can choose more than 14 high quality effects, including some unique ones.

The GENESIS Pro has the following effects available: - Distortion: An effect that adds gain to the signal - Mix: Mixes in the wet signal.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Amount: Indicates the amount of effect applied.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Pre Filter: Applies filter to the front-end of the signal chain.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Color: Adds low/high pass filter on the distortion effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Amp Sim: Emulates the coloration added to a signal by an amp. - Mix: Mixes in the wet signal.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Gain: Increases the output power of the effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Overdrive: Determines the amount of the soft-clipping effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Low: Tweaks the lower frequencies.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Mid: Tweaks the mid-end frequencies


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- High: Tweaks the high frequencies. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

- Bit Reducer: An effect that produces a distortion effect by reducing the resolution of the

digital audio data.

- Depth: Determines the depth of the actual Bit Reducer. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

- Color: Adds low/high pass filter on the Bit Reducer effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Crusher: An effect that produces a distortion effect by reducing the bit rate of the digital

audio data.

- Freq: Determines how frequent the effect is applied.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Depth: Determines the amount of effect applied.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Color: Adds low/high pass filter on the Crusher effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Spread: Determines the way the effect is applied on the waveform. Spreads out the effect

to a wider stereo image. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

- Phaser: Filters and modulates the signal creating a sweeping effect. - Phase: Determines the position of the modulation on the wave form.


o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - LFO Rate: Determines the rate of the effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - LFO Depth: Determines the depth of the effect.


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- Feedback: Applies a simple feedback effect on the Phaser. o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect).

- Stages: Determines time freq of the effect.

o Valued 1 to 8 (each stage will have a different effect) - Flanger: Generates a swirling sound by adding a delayed copy of the signal in which the

copy’s delay time fluctuates. - Mix: Mixes in the wet signal.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Feedback: Applies a simple feedback effect on the Flanger.

o Valued -8 (turned left) to 8 (turned right). - Rate: Determines the rate of the effect.


o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Phase: Determines the position of the effect on the waveform.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Spread: Determines the way the effect is applied on the waveform. Spreads out the effect


- Ensemble: Creates multiple copies of the signal played together, with slightly being out of

time, to create a shimmering effect. - Mix: Mixes in the wet signal.


o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Rate: Determines the rate of the effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Vibrato: Modulates the pitch of a tone to create a wavering effect. - Amount: Determines the amount of modulation.


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- Speed: Determines the rate (time freq) of the effect. - Spread: Determines the way the effect is applied on the waveform. Spreads out the effect


- Attack: Envelope ATTACK signal of the amount.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Decay: Envelope DECAY signal of the amount.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Hold: Determines the amount of time it holds on to the modulated part of the signal.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Vowel Filter: Applies a vowel-like formant-filtered effect. - Freq: Determines the frequency of the vowel filter (cycles through the vowels).

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Gender: Determines the gender of the applied effect (male – female).

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Resonance: Determines the amount of resonance applied on the filter.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Tone: Determines the tone of the effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Mix: Mixes in wet signal.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Dry Color: Adds low/high filter on the dry signal.


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- Equalizer: Frequency levels of the signal. Allows you to tweak the following: - Low Frequencies - Mid Frequencies - High Frequencies

- Delay: Copies the signal and is played back later than the original which can give anything from a subtle repeat to thicken up a sound, to an echo.

- Delay: Mixes in the wet signal.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Time: Determines the delay time. - Feedback: Determines the amount of feedback applied on the delay effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - LP: Applies a low pass filter effect on the (active) Delay effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - HP: Applies a high pass filter effect on the (active) Delay effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Blur: Applies a Blur effect (Blurs transition of the initial Delay effect from one to another).

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Reverb: Allows you to alter the acoustic surroundings of the signal. - Reverb: Determines the amount of effect applied.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Size: Determines the size of the virtual surrounding of the signal.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Width: Determines the wideness of the virtual surrounding of the signal.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Pre-Delay: Determines the amount of effect applied on the front-end of the signal.

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o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - LP: Applies a low pass filter effect on the (active) Reverb effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - HP: Applies a high pass filter effect on the (active) Reverb effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Sidechainer: Creates a dynamic volume output on the signal

- Amount: Determines the amount of effect applied.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Time: Determines the rate of the effect. - Phase: Determines the start position of the Sidechain modulation

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Slew: Provides a portamento (glide) feature

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - OSC AMT: Determines the amount of the oscillator

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - FX AMT: Determines the amount of FX

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Hyper Filter: Hyper filter is a unique effect in Genesis Pro that activates multiple filters

simultaneously. - Mix: Determines the amount of effect applied.

o Valued -5 (no effect) to 5 (max effect). - Freq: Determines the rate of the effect.

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Spread: Spreads the frequency values of each filter

o Valued 0 (no effect) to 10 (max effect). - Resonance: Determines the amount of resonance of the effect applied.


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Modulation You can form your sounds to be more organic and complex.

The Genesis Pro has 2 comprehensive LFO's. With more than 100 destinations to choose from, you can modulate anything you want to bring your sounds alive.

Extra settings such as Destination A & B, Amount B, Output amount and Velocity Trigger will be shown on the Multi-Display by clicking on any of the modulation knobs available.

Amount B: Determines the amount of Destination B Output Amount: Multiplies the output Velocity Trigger: Determines at what velocity it will trigger. Trigger mode menu allows you to choose from different trigger sources for modulation: - OSC 1 Retrigger (Triggers only from Mod Oscillator) - OSC 2 Retrigger (Triggers only from Rom Oscillator) - OSC 3 Retrigger (Triggers only from Multiwave Oscillator) - Retrigger All (Triggers from all Oscillators simultaneously) - Free (No Trigger selected) - Sequencer (Triggers only from the first step of the active Sequencer) The following options are available as knob settings: - Amount (1 & 2): Determines the amount of modulation - Phase: Phases the modulation wave form - Multiply: Multiplies the rate of the modulation

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Matrix The capability to connect everything helps you discover more possibilities.

The Genesis Pro has the following matrix system in place. It consists of 2 main slots, 13 sources to choose from, 5 destination slots (that can modulate simultaneously) and can be targeted to more than 100 destinations. Clicking on the source / destination bar will show extra settings on the Multi-Display.

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Alpha knob Control it all

The Alpha knob is uniquely designed to be a knob that simply can learn to control any other knob available on the front panel. You can control more than 100 knobs simultaneously with infinite possibilities. It can be used to create infinite outputs for your modulation sources. For example: Modulation ADSR or Matrix. The Alpha knob is very easy to use: 1. Choose a knob you would like to assign 2. Right mouse click on the knob opens the drop down menu 3. Select Learn 4. When you rotate the Alpha knob, you can see the previously selected knob moves with it. Note: Resetting the preset to its initial settings will automatically unlearn all. Alpha Knob Settings (by clicking on Alpha 1 or Alpha 2 knob)

Alpha 1 Mod / Alpha 2 mod: Settings for Alpha 1 and Alpha 2 knobs. Hyperlink: Enables the alpha knob to control multiple instances of the Genesis

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Let the light guide you

The Genesis Pro enables it’s users to be indicated visually on what is being engaged or being

activated in the Genesis Pro. This is done by illuminating the top part of the section that is in

question. Go check it out if you haven’t spotted it yet!

Meet The Genbot For many unknown, but your Genesis Pro comes with its own AI bot!

That’s right, self-driving cars from Tesla aren’t the only ones using AI technology. The Genbot

as we have named it, is perhaps not as sophisticated as the one that Tesla uses in their cars,

however it will assist new users to get used to the Genesis Pro as quickly as possible.

If you want to get started quick, allow Genbot to

guide you

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Top display menu The Display has 6 different views

MAIN This is the standard boot up display. In the MAIN display, it will show you the following:

SINGLE MODE Displays the preset name, quick browse, menu and arrow keys to change the preset

- Browse: Clicking on Browse will show you your entire preset list

- Menu: Clicking on Menu will give you the following options: - INIT PRESET - COPY PRESET - LOAD EXPENSION - SAVE EXPENSION - SINGLE MODE - PRESET BROWSER - LIVE DASHBOARD - ANALYZE USER PROFILE - GENESIS PRO CONNECT - SET AS DEFAULT INIT PRESET When selected it resets all settings to initial settings (NOTE: Settings will be reset without any extra confirmation to the user when clicked on) COPY PRESET Any preset can be easily copied over a range of presets in your bank. Clicking on COPY PRESET will show you a new window where you can select the range of presets you want to copy it over to. LOAD EXPENSION Opens up a new window where you can select any bank to load in.

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SAVE EXPENSION Opens up a new window where you can SAVE your current bank.

PRESET BROWSER Loads up your entire bank in one view with a maximum of up to 128 sounds. Each page that you scroll through contains 16 sounds. To make it easier for the user, there are manually adjustable categories on the right hand side. The user can easily divide the bank in desired categories and assign the sounds to customized categories to his/her liking. LIVE DASHBOARD The Genesis keeps track of your progress. It keeps track of: - Current Session - Lifetime Session - Total Sounds Created - Total Instances Used - Genesis Skill Level (as you keep using The Genesis,

your skill level will increase) ANALYZE USER PROFILE What kind of user are you? Are you a tweaker? A preset user? Or are you a sound designer? The Genesis analyses the type of user you are.

SET AS DEFAULT Sets your special skin as default skin

SEQ Clicking on Seq will show you the Sequencer mode. Which will show you 3 icons of the following modes: Step (Bar graph icon), Arp (Block graph icon) and External (Music note icon).

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If you wish to return to this menu once you have selected one of the three modes, just simply click OFF that is listed next to Sequencer on the bottom left corner of the display.

STEP: A powerful build-in step sequencer with the options to alter the direction, velocity and the pitch. These options can all be adjusted at the same time in an easy to handle bar graph. - Steps: A selection of steps (4, 8, 16, 32) - Direction: Allows you to play the step direction FORWARD or in REVERSE. - Pitch Mode: Activates the adjustment of the Pitch on the bar graphs. - Velocity: Activates the adjustment of velocity in sequence mode. TIP: (Velocity Amp in GENERAL settings must be adjusted accordingly to make it work)

ARP: The Genesis makes it really easy to sequence your chord in the desired way.

- Arp mode: A list of the following available directions: DOWN, UP+DOWN, DOWN+UP,

UP+DOWN:2 and DOWN+UP:2. - Octacve: You can add up to 4 octaves. - Note Length: Adjusts the note length - Arp Hold: Option that allows you to have it active continuously without holding the key.

On the right bottom side, there is an entire list of time divisions of the note, so you can easily alter the duration with the following selection: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1/1, 1/32T, 1/16T, 1/8T, 1/4T, 1/2T, 1/1T, 1/32D, 1/16D, 1/8D, 1/4D, 1/2D, 1/1D. EXTERNAL: This mode allows you to load in external MIDI sequences into the GENESIS.

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- Midi Notes: o Key: Plays the whole sequence on every key o Midi: Plays the notes from the midi file o Rhythm: Plays only the note triggers from the midi file o Multi CH: Spread out all used midi channels on the keyboard to create multiple

sequences

- Loop Mode: Loops the sequence - Root Note: Determines the root note

STEP

Page 1 out of 3 of the Step Controller settings

The Genesis Pro comes with an advanced Step Controller that allows the user to set up a sequence routed to almost any destination of any oscillator, with a maximum of 2 targets being modulated simultaneously. Its comprehensiveness basically makes it a very powerful modulation tool.


- Step Seq: Option to turn ON or OFF. - Steps: Determines the amount of steps used and shown on page 1. - Velocity Range: Triggers step modulation from determined velocity range. - Tempo: Determines the pace. - Retrigger: Determines how it’s triggered. Selectable options: o Key: Retriggers on the first note played o Sequence: Retriggers based on sequence o Free: No trigger

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Page 3 are the Signal Routing options. There can be 2 targets picked that can be used simultaneously. Each routing can target almost any knob available in any oscillator, effect and LFO sections.

KEY Clicking on key will give you a variety of options to adjust your Key Play Settings Page 1 out of 4 of Key settings

- Mono Mode: Option to turn ON/OFF Mono mode - Legato: Option to turn ON/OFF legato mode. - Portamento: A slide bar to determine the effectiveness of the Portamento mode. - Porta. Mode: o Normal: Plays in Legato mode. The notes only glide when they overlap each other. If

you play staccato notes there won’t be any gliding effect. o Slide: In this mode, your notes will always glide.

- Glissando: When Portamento is turned on, this option quantizes the sliding notes to create an unique effect.

- Transpose: Transposes in octaves (-48 up to 48). - Main Layer A: Option to choose a note for layering. - Main Layer B: Option to choose a note for layering (2). - Velocity Curve: Alters the input effort versus output results. Normal setting is a linear

increase and the soft setting is a curved “soft” increase of the output result. - Scale Tuning: Selects different kinds of tuning scales.

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Page 2 + 3 out of 4 of the Key settings

Auto Strum: Simulates the desired effect of strumming a stringed instrument. First Note: Determines the first semi-note used for the Auto Strum effect. Second Note: Determines the second semi-note used for the Auto Strum effect. Note Length: Adjusts the length of the note. Strum Speed: Adjusts the speed of the Auto Strum effect. Velocity Trigger: Determines at what velocity the strum effect should trigger. Auto Slide: Allows to slide in pitch from one note to the next.

- Slide Mode: Determines the slide mode. - Slide Speed: Determines the slide speed. - Slide Range: Determines the slide range. - Slide Length: Determines the slide length. - Quantize: Quantize the slide value. - Velocity Trigger: Determines at what velocity the auto slide should trigger.

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GENERAL

In this display you will find some general settings such as:

- Tuning: Determines the main frequency (any value can be used) - Max Poly: Determines the amount of polyphonic voices that it can play - Poly mode (Voice Stealing): Voice-stealing happens when all the synth’s voices are in use,

but the synth is asked to play an additional note. o Soft: Provides a nice analog feel for synthesizers. Playing the same key twice re-uses

the same voice, blending the notes smoothly together. o Hard: Each note uses a new voice cleanly separating from the previous note (useful in

Samplers) o Overlap: Fades out the old note while using a Reserve voice*. This technique is used to

minimize the latency of fading the old note out and playing the new note. (Particularly useful when playing stringed or pad instruments). Please note that this function can have an impact on the plugin’s CPU consumption.

- Pitch Bend: Adjusts the main pitch settings in semi-notes (1 to 12, 24 & 32) - Envelope Response: An option to pick either a Linear or an Exponential envelope

response. - Velocity Amp: Determines the velocity amount. - Velocity Filter: Determines the amount of velocity applied on the filter (when Filter is

turned ON). - Sequence Split: Allocates the sequence to the midi keyboard accordingly. It allows you to

use the sequencer with the UPPER or LOWER range notes of your midi keyboard. - Rom Quality: Determines the quality of ROM’s played (Low, Med, High Ultra settings) - Output Color: Simulates different kinds of output characters used on the GENESIS Pro.

Each of which will apply a unique variation and subtle changes to the tonal characteristics. The following character presets are available: Analog1, Analog2, Analog3, Boost 1, Boost 2, Boost 3, Natural, Natural2, Hi End, Enhance and Custom.

MULTI You can go in real depth as a sound designer and discover many layers of synth settings and controls. The oscillators in the Genesis Pro are powerful on itself, however the Genesis Pro has a very unique option to combine the oscillators or use them all together simultaneously.

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With Multi-mode you have the option to use the plugin as multi-timbral. When each oscillator is appointed to its own midi, it is possible to use multiple oscillators combined or use it independently. Page 1 out of 5 of the Multi-mode settings

- Multi-mode: on/off - Combination: Determines which oscillator combination is in use. - All Osc: In this mode the Genesis Pro uses all oscillators simultaneously. In the Genesis Pro all the oscillators are appointed numbers by default. - Mod Oscillator – Oscillator 1 - Rom Oscillator – Oscillator 2 - Multiwave Oscillator – Oscillator 3 Multi-ADSR: When turned on, the Genesis Pro assigns each oscillator its own ADSR. With the following assignments: - Mod Oscillator – ADSR 1 - Rom Oscillator – ADSR 3 - Multiwave Oscillator – ADSR 4 Osc Morph: A unique feature build-in which enables the user to morph between the oscillators that are in use. OSC Mono: OSC Mono settings are active when Mono mode is turned on at the KEY tab in the Multi-Display settings. These settings allow individual oscillators to be set in mono mode with the following assignments: - Mod Oscillator – Oscillator 1 - Rom Oscillator – Oscillator 2 - Multiwave Oscillator – Oscillator 3 Page 2 out of 5 of the Multi-mode settings

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The Genesis Pro has a build-in mixer where you can control the volume, panning, stereo output and FX routing settings of each oscillators independently. - Vertical slider: Controls mix-in volume. - Horizontal slider: Panning. - Stereo settings: Determines stereo/mono output of the oscillator. FX Options With the FX settings it is possible to skip certain FX that are applied on the selected oscillator. Left clicking the FX ON button shows a drop down menu with the following selectable options: FX ON: Turns all FX on Skip FX 1: Skips FX 1 (distortion) Skip FX 2: Skips FX 1 & 2 (distortion, Amp Sim) Skip FX 3: Skips FX 1 to 3 (distortion, Amp Sim, Bit Reducer) Skip FX 4: Skips FX 1 to 4 (distortion, Amp Sim, Bit Reducer, Crusher) Skip FX 5: Skips FX 1 to 5 (distortion, Amp Sim, Bit Reducer, Crusher, Phaser) Skip FX 6: Skips FX 1 to 6 (distortion, Amp Sim, Bit Reducer, Crusher, Phaser. Flanger) Skip FX 7: Skips FX 1 to 7 (distortion, Amp Sim, Bit Reducer, Crusher, Phaser. Flanger, Ensemble) Skip FX 8: Skips FX 1 to 8 (distortion, Amp Sim, Bit Reducer, Crusher, Phaser. Flanger, Ensemble, Vibrato) Skip FX 9: Skips FX 1 to 9 (distortion, Amp Sim, Bit Reducer, Crusher, Phaser. Flanger, ensemble, Vibrato, Vowel Filter) Skip FX 10: Skips FX 1 to 10 (distortion, Amp Sim, Bit Reducer, Crusher, Phaser. Flanger, Ensemble, Vibrato, Vowel Filter, Equalizer or Hyper Filter, see note below)

FX Assignments:

1. Distortion 2. Amp Sim 3. Bit Reducer 4. Crusher 5. Phaser 6. Flanger 7. Ensemble 8. Vibrato 9. Vowel Filter 10. Equalizer

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Page 3 out of 5 of the Multi-mode settings

The settings in page 3 gives the option to adjust the note or velocity range of each oscillator. For example split instruments. Selection: - Mod oscillator - Rom oscillator - Multiwave oscillator Note range: Use the arrow keys on the display to determine the note range. For example: In this case only notes selected between 60 to 127 range will be played. Velocity range: Use the arrow keys on the display to determine the velocity range For example: In this case only keys pressed between velocity range 10 to 40 will be played.

Page 4 out of 5 of the Multi-mode settings

This page gives the user the unique capability to mix the oscillators accurately. By simply using the slider. Page 5 out of 5 of the Multi-mode settings

Enables multiple midi inputs for all oscillators.

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Picasso mode

Add some style to your Genesis

Yes, the Genesis Pro comes with its own skin editor that we named: Picasso mode Picasso mode is a comprehensive, user-friendly and very fun to use tool that allows you to change your skin to your liking. Custom Skin: Selection of premade custom skins Neon Lights: Illuminates the outer lines of each section on the Genesis Pro in Neon style Graphics: Selection of premade decals that can be layered on top of the selected Custom Skin Panel Text: Adjusts the color of the text located on the panel Menu Text: Adjusts the color of the menu text located on the top side of the Multi-Display. Knobs: Adjust the knobs in color and/or shape.

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Hyperkeys

Start engineering your sound at Hyperspeed! The Genesis Pro also comes with “Hyperkeys”. Very easy and simple to use keys that will greatly reduce the workload when engineering a sound or producing music. There are 8 shortcut keys that can be assigned to 22 actions. The actions are as follows: - SINGLE MODE - PRESET BROWSER - COPY PRESET - LOAD PRESET - SAVE PRESET - LOAD BANK - SAVE BANK - INIT PRESET - AUDITION MODE - PICASSO MODE - FILTER ENV - X-GENERATOR - AUTO CHORD - OSCILLATOR SELECT - SEQUENCER MODE - MULTI MODE - KEY PANNER - XPANDER - LIMITER - UNISON - NOISE LAYER FX - FX REVERB + DELAY All of these actions can be assigned to any of the 8 Hyperkey slots and can be changed at any time. By typing in “Hyperkeys” in the single preset browser, the “Hyperkeys” menu will be activated.

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X-Gen

A head start The Genesis Pro comes with its own Tone Generator, named:”X-Gen”. The X-Gen is capable of creating one of the following type of tones: - Soft Tone - Hard Tone - Plucked Tone As their names already indicate, these 3 options create the characteristics of a Soft, Hard or a plucked tone. It’s a very easy to use tool that can help you start engineering one of the 3 types of sound. Its purpose is to give you a head start in your sound designing. The X-Gen adjusts the oscillator settings based on an algorithm, designed to generate these types of tones. It adjusts the Oscillator settings accordingly. With Plucked tone it also adjusts the filter settings. A similar tool can be used on page 2 of the Multi Display of the Tone Generator Menu. On the Template Menu you can one-click generate effects (14 presets), modulation (5 presets) and/or layer (20 presets) your initial sound. Combined with the X-Gen (page 1) it can significantly reduce the time to engineer your sound.

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Dynamic Link

Go Beyond! With Dynamic Link its possible to modulate every knob in the Genesis Pro with any audio signals coming into your DAWs mixer. This gives the user infinite possibilities to create modulation sources. With Midi Trigger Mode it is possible to use any type of audio input to trigger or sequence your note keys. This means it’s even possible to use your own voice for triggering/sequencing your note keys.

How does it work? (we used FL studio as an example here)

Step 1: Add the Genesis Pro to your channel rack and select a channel (we took channel 1 as an example).

Step 2: Add Dynamic Link to your DAWs mixer panel in a different channel than the one you have put your Genesis Pro copy in. If you want to use your voice as your input device: Select your MIC input to be on the same channel as your Dynamic Link.

Note: The U Logo will blink red when the Genesis Pro is correctly linked

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Step 3: Adjust the MIDI input and output channels in your VST Wrapper settings accordingly.

When done correctly, you should see signal coming in and going out on your Dynamic Link panel:

Settings: - Midi Trigger Mode: When this mode is activated, your key notes will only be triggered or

sequenced when a signal is received from your audio input. - Link Channel: You can assign multiple instances of Dynamic Link by using the channel

selector to distinguish incoming signals. - Response: Determines the trigger speed

Audio Thru: Gives you the option to send the audio, coming from your input device (ie. Microphone) through to the channel.

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Audition Mode

Get inspired by the Genesis Pro Audition Mode allows you to hear any preset in demonstration. When the mode is activated by left-clicking the AUDITION button (which can be found under the PRESETS tab on your Multi Display), it plays a short riff programmed as a part of the preset. The presets are divided in 5 groups (Key, Electronic, Acoustic, Various and Multi Sounds), which can be viewed by right-clicking the AUDITION button.

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