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243
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249
250#: manual.docbook:7(title)
251msgid "Hydrogen Manual"
252msgstr ""
253
254#: manual.docbook:10(firstname)
255msgid "Antonio"
256msgstr ""
257
258#: manual.docbook:11(surname)
259msgid "Piraino"
260msgstr ""
261
262#: manual.docbook:14(firstname)
263msgid "Alessandro"
264msgstr ""
265
266#: manual.docbook:15(surname)
267msgid "Cominu"
268msgstr ""
269
270#: manual.docbook:19(date)
271msgid "22/may/2005"
272msgstr ""
273
274#: manual.docbook:22(para)
275msgid ""
276"Hydrogen is a software synthesizer which can be used alone, emulating a drum "
277"machine based on patterns, or via an external MIDI keyboard/sequencer "
278"software. Hydrogen compiles on Linux/x86 and Mac OS X, although the latter "
279"is still experimental, so ask in the developers mailing list for further "
280"details."
281msgstr ""
282
283#: manual.docbook:35(title)
284msgid "Introduction"
285msgstr ""
286
287#: manual.docbook:38(title)
288msgid "Download"
289msgstr ""
290
291#: manual.docbook:39(para)
292msgid ""
293"The latest stable version of hydrogen is available as a tarball at <ulink "
294"url=\"http://www.hydrogen-music.org/?p=download\">http://www.hydrogen-music."
295"org</ulink>."
296msgstr ""
297
298#: manual.docbook:43(para)
299msgid ""
300"It is possible to download the latest source files directly from our "
301"subversion server with: <screen><prompt>$</prompt> <command>svn co http://"
302"svn.assembla.com/svn/hydrogen/trunk</command></screen> A certain release can "
303"be fetched with: <screen><prompt>$</prompt> <command>svn co http://svn."
304"assembla.com/svn/hydrogen/tags/0.9.3</command></screen>"
305msgstr ""
306
307#: manual.docbook:56(para)
308msgid "qt (&gt;= 4.0) at <ulink url=\"http://www.trolltech.com\"/>"
309msgstr ""
310
311#: manual.docbook:59(para)
312msgid "libsndfile at <ulink url=\"http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/\"/>"
313msgstr ""
314
315#: manual.docbook:63(para)
316msgid ""
317"ALSA (&gt;= 1.x) at <ulink url=\"http://www.alsa-project.com\"/> (only if "
318"you wish to use ALSA as audio driver)"
319msgstr ""
320
321#: manual.docbook:66(para)
322msgid ""
323"Jack Audio Connection Kit (&gt;= 0.80) at <ulink url=\"http://jackaudio.org/"
324"\"/> (only if you wish to use Jack as audio driver)"
325msgstr ""
326
327#: manual.docbook:69(para)
328msgid ""
329"PortAudio at <ulink url=\"http://www.portaudio.com\"/> (only if you wish to "
330"use PortAudio as audio driver)"
331msgstr ""
332
333#: manual.docbook:72(para)
334msgid ""
335"Flac at <ulink url=\"http://flac.sf.net\"/> (only if you wish to use flac "
336"samples)"
337msgstr ""
338
339#: manual.docbook:75(para)
340msgid ""
341"ladspa at <ulink url=\"http://ladspa.org\"/> (only if you wish to use ladspa "
342"effects)"
343msgstr ""
344
345#: manual.docbook:78(para)
346msgid ""
347"liblrdf at <ulink url=\"http://liblrdf.sf.net\"/> (only if you wish to use "
348"lrdf to categorise effects)"
349msgstr ""
350
351#: manual.docbook:81(para)
352msgid ""
353"lash at <ulink url=\"http://lash.nongnu.org\"/> (only if you wish to use "
354"lash)"
355msgstr ""
356
357#: manual.docbook:52(para)
358msgid ""
359"Compiling Hydrogen depends on the following libraries: <placeholder-1/> "
360"Please install them with your distribution's package manager. If you're "
361"running a debian-based system, you can install the libraries with: <screen>\n"
362"\t<prompt>$</prompt> <command>apt-get install libqt4-dev g++ libasound2-dev "
363"\\\n"
364"\tlibjack-dev liblrdf0-dev libflac++-dev libtar-dev libsndfile1-dev \\\n"
365"\tliblash-dev libportaudio-dev libportmidi-dev </command></screen>"
366msgstr ""
367
368#: manual.docbook:94(title)
369msgid "Build"
370msgstr ""
371
372#: manual.docbook:95(para)
373msgid ""
374"Decompress the tarball or go to the directory where the subversion copy was "
375"checked out: <screen>\n"
376"\t<prompt>$</prompt> <command>cd hydrogen-*</command>\n"
377"\t<prompt>$</prompt> <command>scons</command>\n"
378"\t<prompt>$</prompt> <command>su -c \"scons install\"</command>\n"
379"\t\t    </screen>"
380msgstr ""
381
382#: manual.docbook:104(para)
383msgid ""
384"Before compiling, check for additional options with: <screen>\n"
385"\t<prompt>$</prompt> <command>scons --help</command>\n"
386"\t\t    </screen> If you want to use features which are not enabled by "
387"default (for instance PortAudio), you can enable them with: <screen>\n"
388"\t<prompt>$</prompt> <command>scons portaudio=1</command>\n"
389"\t\t    </screen> Namely, if you get some error while running Hydrogen and "
390"you want to report it remember to configure hydrogen with: <screen>\n"
391"\t<prompt>$</prompt> <command>scons debug=1</command>\n"
392"\t\t    </screen> To clean up compiled code: <screen>\n"
393"\t<prompt>$</prompt> <command>scons -c</command>\n"
394"\t\t    </screen>"
395msgstr ""
396
397#: manual.docbook:193(title)
398msgid "Audio preferences"
399msgstr ""
400
401#: manual.docbook:194(para)
402msgid ""
403"First of all you should make shure that the audio engine is configured "
404"properly. The preferences dialog can be accessed via the tools menu (tools -"
405"&gt; preferences)."
406msgstr ""
407
408#: manual.docbook:202(title)
409msgid "The Audio System tab"
410msgstr ""
411
412#: manual.docbook:204(para)
413msgid ""
414"From the \"Audio System\" tab (<xref linkend=\"fig.preferences.audio_tab\"/"
415">) it is possible to modify the audio driver being used (OSS, Jack, ALSA, "
416"PortAudio) with its buffer and sampling rate (unless using JACK, in this "
417"case the audio driver configuration should happen before starting the JACK "
418"server)."
419msgstr ""
420
421#: manual.docbook:206(para)
422msgid ""
423"We can set some features of Hydrogen like \"Enable track outputs\" useful if "
424"you want to add effects to a single instrument with jack-rack. \"Connect to "
425"Default Output Pair\" connects the output to the default ports: uncheck this "
426"if you want to connect JACK output to other ports without disconnecting them "
427"first"
428msgstr ""
429
430#: manual.docbook:209(para)
431msgid ""
432"Keep also an eye on the value of \"Polyphony\": depending on your CPU you "
433"may want to change the max simultaneous notes in order to prevent hydrogen "
434"from overunning the audio driver."
435msgstr ""
436
437#: manual.docbook:216(title)
438msgid "The Audio System Tab"
439msgstr ""
440
441#: manual.docbook:224(para)
442msgid "The following drivers are available:"
443msgstr ""
444
445#: manual.docbook:231(para)
446msgid ""
447"<emphasis role=\"bold\">jackd</emphasis>: The Jack driver is a professional "
448"audio server which permits very low lag and exchanges with other audio "
449"software. <emphasis>We strongly recommend using this driver to have the best "
450"out of Hydrogen</emphasis>. JACK server will start automatically if not "
451"already running."
452msgstr ""
453
454#: manual.docbook:239(para)
455msgid ""
456"<emphasis role=\"bold\">ALSA</emphasis>: the widely adopted Linux standard "
457"audio drivers"
458msgstr ""
459
460#: manual.docbook:246(para)
461msgid ""
462"<emphasis role=\"bold\">OSS</emphasis>: The Oss audio driver uses /dev/dsp "
463"and it's based on the OSS interface which is supported by the vast majority "
464"of sound cards available for linux; this said, the use of this audio driver "
465"blocks /dev/dsp until Hydrogen is closed i.e. unusable by any other "
466"software. Use it as last resort."
467msgstr ""
468
469#: manual.docbook:256(para)
470msgid ""
471"<emphasis role=\"bold\">PortAudio</emphasis>: an open-source multiplatform "
472"audio driver"
473msgstr ""
474
475#: manual.docbook:263(para)
476msgid ""
477"<emphasis role=\"bold\">CoreAudio</emphasis>: a driver for Mac OS X "
478"(experimental)"
479msgstr ""
480
481#: manual.docbook:272(title)
482msgid "The Midi System tab"
483msgstr ""
484
485#: manual.docbook:273(para)
486msgid ""
487"The \"Midi System\" tab (<xref linkend=\"fig.preferences.midi_tab\"/>) "
488"concerns the MIDI input. You can choose the MIDI driver and input, setup "
489"channels, binding actions to MIDI events."
490msgstr ""
491
492#: manual.docbook:278(title)
493msgid "The MIDI System Tab"
494msgstr ""
495
496#: manual.docbook:288(title)
497msgid "The Appearance tab"
498msgstr ""
499
500#: manual.docbook:289(para)
501msgid ""
502"The \"Appearance\" tab (<xref linkend=\"fig.preferences.appearance_tab\"/>) "
503"let's you to modify Hydrogen and QT graphical properties."
504msgstr ""
505
506#: manual.docbook:294(title)
507msgid "The Appearance Tab"
508msgstr ""
509
510#: manual.docbook:305(title)
511msgid "The Audio Engine tab"
512msgstr ""
513
514#: manual.docbook:306(para)
515msgid ""
516"The audio engine info is a window with various stats about Hydrogen and the "
517"audio driver. In case JACK is used, buffer and sampling rate should be set "
518"before starting Hydrogen (JACK automatically starts when an application "
519"tries to connect)."
520msgstr ""
521
522#: manual.docbook:311(title)
523msgid "The Audio Engine Info Window"
524msgstr ""
525
526#: manual.docbook:329(title)
527msgid "Using Hydrogen"
528msgstr ""
529
530#: manual.docbook:332(title)
531msgid "Used Filetypes"
532msgstr ""
533
534#: manual.docbook:333(para)
535msgid "Before working with Hydrogen, please familiarize with these filetypes:"
536msgstr ""
537
538#: manual.docbook:336(para)
539msgid ""
540"<emphasis role=\"bold\">*.h2pattern</emphasis>: XML file describing a single "
541"pattern. Patterns are group of beats and are managed in the pattern editor."
542msgstr ""
543
544#: manual.docbook:339(para)
545msgid ""
546"<emphasis role=\"bold\">*.h2song</emphasis>: XML file describing the whole "
547"song (or sequence). Songs are group of patterns with their properties and "
548"are manager using the song editor"
549msgstr ""
550
551#: manual.docbook:342(para)
552msgid ""
553"<emphasis role=\"bold\">*.h2playlist</emphasis>: XML file describing a "
554"playlist.A Playlist is a (ordered) group of songs."
555msgstr ""
556
557#: manual.docbook:345(para)
558msgid ""
559"<emphasis role=\"bold\">*.h2drumkit</emphasis>: a compressed and archived "
560"folder containing all sound samples composing a drumkit and a description "
561"XML file. Drumkits are basically group of sound samples."
562msgstr ""
563
564#: manual.docbook:351(title)
565msgid "Main menu"
566msgstr ""
567
568#: manual.docbook:352(para)
569msgid ""
570"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Projects</emphasis>: this menu offers file related "
571"functions."
572msgstr ""
573
574#: manual.docbook:355(para)
575msgid "<emphasis>New</emphasis> - Create a new song"
576msgstr ""
577
578#: manual.docbook:356(para)
579msgid ""
580"<emphasis>Show Info</emphasis> - Set general properties of the song such as "
581"name, author, license and generic notes"
582msgstr ""
583
584#: manual.docbook:357(para)
585msgid "<emphasis>Open</emphasis> - Open a song"
586msgstr ""
587
588#: manual.docbook:358(para)
589msgid ""
590"<emphasis>Open Demo</emphasis> - Open a demo song (demo songs are stored in "
591"<emphasis>$INSTALLPATH/share/hydrogen/data/demo_songs</emphasis>)"
592msgstr ""
593
594#: manual.docbook:359(para)
595msgid "<emphasis>Open recent</emphasis> - Open a menu showing last used songs"
596msgstr ""
597
598#: manual.docbook:360(para)
599msgid "<emphasis>Save</emphasis> - Save changes to current song"
600msgstr ""
601
602#: manual.docbook:361(para)
603msgid ""
604"<emphasis>Save as</emphasis> - Save current song specifying a name (default "
605"path: <emphasis>$HOME/.hydrogen/data/songs)</emphasis>"
606msgstr ""
607
608#: manual.docbook:362(para)
609msgid ""
610"<emphasis>Open pattern</emphasis> - Open a saved pattern belonging to the "
611"current drumkit"
612msgstr ""
613
614#: manual.docbook:363(para)
615msgid ""
616"<emphasis>Export pattern as</emphasis> - Saves a pattern. It will be stored "
617"in <emphasis>$HOME/.hydrogen/data/patterns/drumkit_name</emphasis>"
618msgstr ""
619
620#: manual.docbook:364(para)
621msgid ""
622"<emphasis>Export MIDI file</emphasis> - Export current song in MIDI format"
623msgstr ""
624
625#: manual.docbook:365(para)
626msgid "<emphasis>Export song</emphasis> - Export current song in WAV format"
627msgstr ""
628
629#: manual.docbook:366(para)
630msgid "<emphasis>Quit</emphasis> - Quit Hydrogen"
631msgstr ""
632
633#: manual.docbook:371(para)
634msgid ""
635"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Instruments</emphasis>: this menu offers instruments "
636"and drumkit (sound libraries) functions."
637msgstr ""
638
639#: manual.docbook:373(para)
640msgid ""
641"<emphasis>Add instrument</emphasis> - Add a new instrument to your current "
642"drumkit"
643msgstr ""
644
645#: manual.docbook:374(para)
646msgid ""
647"<emphasis>Clear all</emphasis> - Delete all instruments from the current "
648"drumkit"
649msgstr ""
650
651#: manual.docbook:375(para)
652msgid ""
653"<emphasis>Save library</emphasis> - Saves all instruments settings (and "
654"their sound samples) in <emphasis>$HOME/.hydrogen/data/library_name</"
655"emphasis>"
656msgstr ""
657
658#: manual.docbook:376(para)
659msgid ""
660"<emphasis>Export library</emphasis> - Compress all instruments samples and "
661"settings in a drumkit in <emphasis>$HOME/.hydrogen/data/library_name</"
662"emphasis>"
663msgstr ""
664
665#: manual.docbook:377(para)
666msgid ""
667"<emphasis>Import library</emphasis> - Imports another drumkit from the local "
668"filesystem or download it from a remote location through an XML feed. The "
669"XML file that should be provided is <emphasis role=\"bold\">NOT</emphasis> "
670"RSS compliant (see <ulink url=\"http://www.hydrogen-music.org/feeds/"
671"drumkit_list.php\">Hydrogen website</ulink> for an example). To load another "
672"drumkit in your current working session of Hydrogen, read <xref linkend="
673"\"sect.sound_library\"/>."
674msgstr ""
675
676#: manual.docbook:381(para)
677msgid ""
678"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Tools</emphasis>: opens the mixer, the playlist "
679"editor, the instrument rack and the general preferences window."
680msgstr ""
681
682#: manual.docbook:383(para)
683msgid "<emphasis>Playlist editor</emphasis> - A tool to manage playlists."
684msgstr ""
685
686#: manual.docbook:384(para)
687msgid "<emphasis>Mixer</emphasis> - Open the mixer window."
688msgstr ""
689
690#: manual.docbook:385(para)
691msgid "<emphasis>Instrument rack</emphasis> - Open the instrument rack panel."
692msgstr ""
693
694#: manual.docbook:386(para)
695msgid ""
696"<emphasis>Preferences</emphasis> - Open the main preferences window. Read "
697"<xref linkend=\"sect.preferences\"/> on how to configure Hydrogen."
698msgstr ""
699
700#: manual.docbook:390(para)
701msgid ""
702"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Debug</emphasis>: tools mainly for debugging and "
703"monitoring Hydrogen (only available when compiled with debug support)."
704msgstr ""
705
706#: manual.docbook:392(para)
707msgid ""
708"<emphasis>Show audio engine info - </emphasis>Open a monitor with various "
709"<link linkend=\"sect.preferences.audio_engine_tab\">stats</link>"
710msgstr ""
711
712#: manual.docbook:393(para)
713msgid "<emphasis>debug action - </emphasis> Insert debug commands."
714msgstr ""
715
716#: manual.docbook:394(para)
717msgid ""
718"<emphasis>Print Objects - </emphasis>Print on stdout current objects map."
719msgstr ""
720
721#: manual.docbook:398(emphasis)
722msgid "Info"
723msgstr ""
724
725#: manual.docbook:400(para)
726msgid "<emphasis>User manual - </emphasis>Open a window with this manual :)"
727msgstr ""
728
729#: manual.docbook:401(para)
730msgid ""
731"<emphasis>About - </emphasis>The usual window with licence information, "
732"acknowledgements, etc."
733msgstr ""
734
735#: manual.docbook:411(title)
736msgid "The main toolbar"
737msgstr ""
738
739#: manual.docbook:412(para)
740msgid ""
741"Before analyzing the two main frames of Hydrogen, let's take a quick look at "
742"the main toolbar and its components:"
743msgstr ""
744
745#: manual.docbook:415(para)
746msgid "Pilot the song using the start, stop, pause, etc. buttons"
747msgstr ""
748
749#: manual.docbook:416(para)
750msgid ""
751"Choose between \"pattern\" or \"song\" mode: in \"pattern\" mode only the "
752"currently selected pattern will play, while in \"song\" mode all patterns "
753"inserted will be played."
754msgstr ""
755
756#: manual.docbook:417(para)
757msgid ""
758"An advanced tap tempo function: choose note length and how many notes to "
759"wait before recalculating BPM, then click the comma key repeatedly until the "
760"'R' letter will appear and the BPM will be updated. (see <xref linkend="
761"\"sect.tap_tempo\"/>)"
762msgstr ""
763
764#: manual.docbook:418(para)
765msgid "Manually set BPM"
766msgstr ""
767
768#: manual.docbook:419(para)
769msgid "Manage JACK transport"
770msgstr ""
771
772#: manual.docbook:420(para)
773msgid "Open the mixer and the instrument rack panels"
774msgstr ""
775
776#: manual.docbook:425(title)
777msgid "The Main Toolbar"
778msgstr ""
779
780#: manual.docbook:439(para)
781msgid ""
782"Main controls to start <emphasis role=\"bold\">[Hotkey = Spacebar]</"
783"emphasis>, stop, fast forward, rewind, loop a song or a pattern."
784msgstr ""
785
786#: manual.docbook:444(para)
787msgid "Set Pattern/Song Mode."
788msgstr ""
789
790#: manual.docbook:448(para)
791msgid ""
792"Set speed of playing (range: 30-400 bpm) <emphasis role=\"bold\">[Hotkey = "
793"mouse wheel]</emphasis> and button to enable/disable metronome"
794msgstr ""
795
796#: manual.docbook:452(para)
797msgid "Shows CPU load."
798msgstr ""
799
800#: manual.docbook:456(para)
801msgid "Shows MIDI events."
802msgstr ""
803
804#: manual.docbook:460(para)
805msgid ""
806"Click to enable Jack transport: Hydrogen will work as 'slave' with another "
807"'master' program (e.g. Ardour). This applet is only available if Jack Audio "
808"Driver is selected."
809msgstr ""
810
811#: manual.docbook:463(para)
812msgid "Other useful keybindings (not customizable for the moment):"
813msgstr ""
814
815#: manual.docbook:467(para)
816msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[CTRL + O]</emphasis> = Open File"
817msgstr ""
818
819#: manual.docbook:472(para)
820msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[CTRL + S]</emphasis> = Save File"
821msgstr ""
822
823#: manual.docbook:477(para)
824msgid ""
825"<emphasis role=\"bold\">[Backspace]</emphasis> = Restart song or pattern "
826"from the beginning"
827msgstr ""
828
829#: manual.docbook:484(title)
830msgid "Tap Tempo and BeatCounter"
831msgstr ""
832
833#: manual.docbook:486(para)
834msgid ""
835"It is possible to change tempo at any time using the tap-tempo and "
836"BeatCounter features of Hydrogen. You can change these while playing or "
837"while the song is stopped. To change the tempo, hit the <keycap>,</keycap> "
838"(comma) key in tempo for the number of beats in the measure. After the "
839"correct number of beats are met, the tempo will change to the average tempo "
840"that you tapped in. If you continue to tap, these new taps will become a "
841"part of a rolling average. If you tap accidentally, or if you wait too long "
842"between taps, the tap tempo counter will start over."
843msgstr ""
844
845#: manual.docbook:499(para)
846msgid ""
847"The Tap Tempo is a part of the BeatCounter, which is essentially a Tap Tempo "
848"on steroids. By default the BeatCounter display is not visible. To see the "
849"BeatCounter widget click the upright button (<guilabel>BC</guilabel>) "
850"between Song/Pattern mode selector and the BPM-widget. Or, it can be shown "
851"by pressing the comma key (<keycap>,</keycap>)."
852msgstr ""
853
854#: manual.docbook:507(para)
855msgid ""
856"The tempo that you tap will be considered even beats of the beat type. The "
857"beat type can be set to 1/8 (for eight-note beats), 1/4 (for quarter-note "
858"beats), 1/2 (for half-note beats), and 1/1 (for whole-note beats). To change "
859"the beat type use the left arrow buttons. To change the number of beats that "
860"are counted, use the right arrow button. You can set from 2 to 16 beats. (I."
861"e. if you set the beat to 6, you will have to tap 6 times before the new "
862"tempo is computed and set.) When the display shows an <guilabel>R</"
863"guilabel>, it means that the BeatCounter is ready to start from 0. Every "
864"time you tap with the comma key, it will show the number of taps that you "
865"have entered (1, 2, 3...)."
866msgstr ""
867
868#: manual.docbook:522(para)
869msgid ""
870"The button in the bottom right-hand controls the auto-start feature, and it "
871"toggles between <guilabel>S</guilabel> and <guilabel>P</guilabel>. When it "
872"shows <guilabel>P</guilabel> for (<emphasis>Play</emphasis>), the song will "
873"set the new tempo and automatically start to play after you tap the right "
874"number of beats (if it's not already playing, of course). This way, if you "
875"have the BeatCounter set up for 4/4, you can tap 1-2-3-4, and start playing "
876"on the next beat. When it shows <guilabel>S</guilabel> (for <emphasis>Set "
877"BPM</emphasis>), the auto-start is disabled."
878msgstr ""
879
880#: manual.docbook:536(para)
881msgid ""
882"For example: Suppose you have a live band, Hydrogen, and a softsynth that is "
883"controlled by Seq24)... and you want them all to start at the same time. Set "
884"the beat type to 1/4 and the number of beats to 4. Enable auto-start (button "
885"shows <guilabel>P</guilabel>). Count off the band 1-2-3-4 (while tapping the "
886"comma key) &mdash; and everyone starts on 1."
887msgstr ""
888
889#: manual.docbook:545(para)
890msgid ""
891"Another example: Same situation, but the song doesn't require Hydrogen or "
892"synths until some point later. During that time, a human (e.g. guitar "
893"player) will be setting the tempo. On the measure before Hydrogen is "
894"supposed to play, tap the comma key 1-2-3-4 with the beat... and you're in "
895"on the next beat (at the right tempo)."
896msgstr ""
897
898#: manual.docbook:553(para)
899msgid ""
900"If you are using the JACK Transport, the BeatCounter continues to work. If "
901"another program is the JACK Transport Master, Hydrogen will respond to tempo "
902"change events from that application. Note that in this situation, Hydrogen "
903"is supposed to be a <emphasis>slave</emphasis>, so some of the BeatCounter "
904"features will be disabled or will not work properly. If Hydrogen is the JACK "
905"Transport Master, tempo changes from Hydrogen will be reflected in those "
906"programs (if they support it)."
907msgstr ""
908
909#: manual.docbook:564(para)
910msgid ""
911"Some of the settings to adjust the BeatCounter's latency compensation, and "
912"they are located on the <guilabel>General</guilabel> tab of the Preferences "
913"Dialog ( <menuchoice><guimenu>Tools</guimenu><guimenuitem>Preferences</"
914"guimenuitem></menuchoice> ). Here there are two spinboxes:"
915msgstr ""
916
917#: manual.docbook:577(para)
918msgid ""
919"<emphasis role=\"bold\"><guilabel>Beat counter drift compensation in 1/10ms</"
920"guilabel></emphasis>&mdash; adjust to compensate for latency between the "
921"keyboard and the program."
922msgstr ""
923
924#: manual.docbook:583(para)
925msgid ""
926"<emphasis role=\"bold\"><guilabel>Beat counter start offset in ms</"
927"guilabel></emphasis>&mdash; adjust the time between the BeatCounter's last "
928"input stroke and when the song starts playing (if auto-start is activated)."
929msgstr ""
930
931#: manual.docbook:591(para)
932msgid ""
933"Note that these can be set to positive (+) or negative (-) values. In order "
934"to find useful values for these, you will need to take some time to play "
935"with it. Also, you may want different values depending on the speed of your "
936"hardware, audio devices, drivers, etc. Using the BeatCounter effectively "
937"requires practice."
938msgstr ""
939
940#: manual.docbook:604(title)
941msgid "Song Editor"
942msgstr ""
943
944#: manual.docbook:606(para)
945msgid ""
946"The \"Song Editor\" (<xref linkend=\"fig.song_editor\"/>) gives an overview "
947"of the whole timeline of the song (e.g. intro, verse, bridge, chorus and so "
948"on); each blue coloured square on this panel is a complete bar as shown in "
949"the underlying \"Pattern Editor\" panel. Here we have complete freedom to "
950"add, remove or move patterns in any order we prefer. We can also copy and "
951"paste patterns: use left mouse button to highlight an area and drag it "
952"around. Dragging with CTRL key pressed copies the patterns."
953msgstr ""
954
955#: manual.docbook:610(para)
956msgid "The Song Editor comes with 7 buttons:"
957msgstr ""
958
959#: manual.docbook:624(para)
960msgid ""
961"<placeholder-1/> Completely delete all patterns (asks for confirmation!)."
962msgstr ""
963
964#: manual.docbook:631(para)
965msgid "<placeholder-1/> Create a new pattern (and asks for a name)."
966msgstr ""
967
968#: manual.docbook:638(para)
969msgid "<placeholder-1/> Move currently selected pattern up or down."
970msgstr ""
971
972#: manual.docbook:647(para)
973msgid ""
974"<placeholder-1/> Enable selecting patterns for copy &amp; paste (Select "
975"Mode)."
976msgstr ""
977
978#: manual.docbook:654(para)
979msgid "<placeholder-1/> Enable Draw Mode."
980msgstr ""
981
982#: manual.docbook:661(para)
983msgid ""
984"<placeholder-1/> Switch from \"Single pattern mode\" to \"Stacked pattern "
985"mode\" and back.."
986msgstr ""
987
988#: manual.docbook:668(para)
989msgid ""
990"Under these buttons there is a list of patterns created and when they will "
991"played (each square == 1 bar). Click on an squarebox to add or cancel the "
992"pattern. Clicking on right mouse button over the name of a pattern will "
993"bring up a menu to change name of the pattern or to allow copying/deleting "
994"it. Patterns with very same name are not allowed."
995msgstr ""
996
997#: manual.docbook:674(title)
998msgid "The Song Editor"
999msgstr ""
1000
1001#: manual.docbook:685(title)
1002msgid "Pattern Editor"
1003msgstr ""
1004
1005#: manual.docbook:686(para)
1006msgid ""
1007"The \"Pattern Editor\" frame (<xref linkend=\"fig.pattern_editor\"/>) lets "
1008"us create or modify the pattern (bar) which is being played, or add/remove "
1009"notes and tune intensity as well. On the higher-left side you find a pair of "
1010"LCD screens: the first one lets you choose the size of a pattern while the "
1011"second represents the current grid resolution (4 through 64). Selecting an "
1012"instrument which has at least one note in the pattern will show a few "
1013"vertical bars (one per note) on the lowest part of this frame. Those frame "
1014"shows the so called \"note properties\". This are special properties which "
1015"can be set for every single note. Hydrogen knows of 3 Properties: Velocity, "
1016"Pan and Lead/Lag. Lead and Lag allows a slight note lead or lag in respect "
1017"of the actual beat. The range is ca. 5 ticks which equals around ca. 10 ms "
1018"at a tempo of 120bpm."
1019msgstr ""
1020
1021#: manual.docbook:693(para)
1022msgid ""
1023"The button <placeholder-1/> (hear new notes) will play the sample as it's "
1024"been added to the pattern. Finally you can move an instrument up and down in "
1025"the sequence with the buttons <placeholder-2/> . A useful <quote>Quantize</"
1026"quote> feature is available activating <placeholder-3/> . This way the beats "
1027"inserted will automatically respect the grid resolution currently applied."
1028msgstr ""
1029
1030#: manual.docbook:721(title) manual.docbook:1551(title)
1031msgid "The Pattern Editor"
1032msgstr ""
1033
1034#: manual.docbook:729(para)
1035msgid ""
1036"Rememeber this constraint concerning the grid: if you are working with a "
1037"resolution of 16 you can't go back to 8 and remove a 16th note; on the other "
1038"hand if you are working with a resolution of 8 and you try to insert a note "
1039"in the middle of two bars (looking for a 16 bars precision), notes will be "
1040"placed in the previous or in the following 8th bar. This contraint can be "
1041"removed if you disable the whole grid resolution (choose \"off\" from the "
1042"grid resolution LCD control). Now you'll be able to place notes wherever you "
1043"prefer."
1044msgstr ""
1045
1046#: manual.docbook:734(para)
1047msgid ""
1048"Each instrument has its own set of features accessible right-clicking with "
1049"your mouse on it; <quote><emphasis role=\"bold\">Fill/Clear notes</"
1050"emphasis></quote> fills or deletes every note of that instrument in the "
1051"current pattern (remember that filling a pattern is always relative to the "
1052"grid resolution set) and finally <quote><emphasis role=\"bold\">Randomize "
1053"velocity</emphasis></quote> automatically apply a pseudo-random velocity to "
1054"each note of that instrument in the pattern. The more velocity you set on "
1055"the instrument, the more hydrogen will hit <quote>hard</quote> on that "
1056"instrument when played."
1057msgstr ""
1058
1059#: manual.docbook:738(para)
1060msgid ""
1061"The small green and red squares beside the instrument name are the "
1062"<quote><emphasis role=\"bold\">mute</emphasis></quote> and <quote><emphasis "
1063"role=\"bold\">solo</emphasis></quote> buttons."
1064msgstr ""
1065
1066#: manual.docbook:750(para)
1067msgid ""
1068"Also, you can set new beats clicking on <placeholder-1/> which enables "
1069"direct input by MIDI events or by keyboard according to the following map "
1070"key=instrument:"
1071msgstr ""
1072
1073#: manual.docbook:760(emphasis)
1074msgid ""
1075"Note that the name of the instrument depends on the drumkit loaded. This "
1076"list refers to the GMKit loaded by default. The position of the instrument, "
1077"however, is the same."
1078msgstr ""
1079
1080#: manual.docbook:763(para)
1081msgid "Z = Kick"
1082msgstr ""
1083
1084#: manual.docbook:764(para)
1085msgid "X = Snare Jazz"
1086msgstr ""
1087
1088#: manual.docbook:765(para)
1089msgid "C = Snare Rock"
1090msgstr ""
1091
1092#: manual.docbook:766(para)
1093msgid "V = Tom Low"
1094msgstr ""
1095
1096#: manual.docbook:767(para)
1097msgid "B = Tom Mid"
1098msgstr ""
1099
1100#: manual.docbook:768(para)
1101msgid "N = Tom Hi"
1102msgstr ""
1103
1104#: manual.docbook:769(para)
1105msgid "M = Cowbell"
1106msgstr ""
1107
1108#: manual.docbook:770(para)
1109msgid "Q = Ride Jazz"
1110msgstr ""
1111
1112#: manual.docbook:771(para)
1113msgid "W = Ride Rock"
1114msgstr ""
1115
1116#: manual.docbook:772(para)
1117msgid "E = Instrument No. 17 (currently not assigned)"
1118msgstr ""
1119
1120#: manual.docbook:773(para)
1121msgid "R = Instrument No. 18 (currently not assigned)"
1122msgstr ""
1123
1124#: manual.docbook:774(para)
1125msgid "T = Instrument No. 20 (currently not assigned)"
1126msgstr ""
1127
1128#: manual.docbook:775(para)
1129msgid "Y = Instrument No. 22 (currently not assigned)"
1130msgstr ""
1131
1132#: manual.docbook:776(para)
1133msgid "U = Instrument No. 24 (currently not assigned)"
1134msgstr ""
1135
1136#: manual.docbook:777(para)
1137msgid "S = Stick"
1138msgstr ""
1139
1140#: manual.docbook:778(para)
1141msgid "D = Hand Clap"
1142msgstr ""
1143
1144#: manual.docbook:779(para)
1145msgid "G = Closed HH"
1146msgstr ""
1147
1148#: manual.docbook:780(para)
1149msgid "H = Pedal HH"
1150msgstr ""
1151
1152#: manual.docbook:781(para)
1153msgid "J = Open HH"
1154msgstr ""
1155
1156#: manual.docbook:782(para)
1157msgid "2 = Crash"
1158msgstr ""
1159
1160#: manual.docbook:783(para)
1161msgid "3 = Crash Jazz"
1162msgstr ""
1163
1164#: manual.docbook:784(para)
1165msgid "5 = Instrument No. 19 (currently not assigned)"
1166msgstr ""
1167
1168#: manual.docbook:785(para)
1169msgid "6 = Instrument No. 21 (currently not assigned)"
1170msgstr ""
1171
1172#: manual.docbook:786(para)
1173msgid "7 = Instrument No. 23 (currently not assigned)"
1174msgstr ""
1175
1176#: manual.docbook:790(para)
1177msgid ""
1178"Here's a quick reference of the above bindings for your convenience. See "
1179"<xref linkend=\"chap.create_song\"/> for a basic walkthrough of how the "
1180"pattern editor works."
1181msgstr ""
1182
1183#: manual.docbook:803(title)
1184msgid "Mixer"
1185msgstr ""
1186
1187#: manual.docbook:806(title) manual.docbook:1635(title)
1188msgid "The Mixer"
1189msgstr ""
1190
1191#: manual.docbook:814(para)
1192msgid ""
1193"The Mixer frame (<xref linkend=\"fig.mixer\"/>) is useful for tuning a "
1194"global or single volume of the current drumkit. It shows the current peak "
1195"(click on <placeholder-1/> to disable, useful on old CPUs) and let you set "
1196"the maximum peak allowed (tune with the fader knob of the instrument), lets "
1197"you modify attributes like pan, play solo <placeholder-2/> , mute "
1198"<placeholder-3/> or test play only that instrument <placeholder-4/> ; "
1199"selecting in the Pattern Editor an instrument causes a blue LED to light on "
1200"(near the play button). Near the global volume knob, you can set 3 global "
1201"effect such a swing (shifts a few notes back or forward not randomly), "
1202"timing (modify timings of the notes) and humanize effect (random velocity "
1203"editing)."
1204msgstr ""
1205
1206#: manual.docbook:849(para)
1207msgid ""
1208"In addition to all this you can set up to 4 special LADSPA effects for each "
1209"instrument switching the <placeholder-1/> button. See next section for a "
1210"detailed overview. <placeholder-2/>"
1211msgstr ""
1212
1213#: manual.docbook:873(title)
1214msgid "Sound Library (Drumkit Manager)"
1215msgstr ""
1216
1217#: manual.docbook:875(para)
1218msgid ""
1219"The Sound Library saves you time in managing your drum kits, favorite "
1220"patterns, and favorite songs. When making new songs and drum kits, the Sound "
1221"Library makes it easier for you to reuse and mix the instruments and "
1222"patterns from other kits and songs."
1223msgstr ""
1224
1225#: manual.docbook:881(title)
1226msgid "System Drumkits"
1227msgstr ""
1228
1229#: manual.docbook:883(para)
1230msgid ""
1231"This lists the drumkits that were installed by your system administrator. It "
1232"was determined by the compile-time prefix. On Unix-like operating systems, "
1233"this is usually <filename role=\"directory\">/usr/share/hydrogen/data/"
1234"drumkits</filename>, or possibly <filename role=\"directory\">/usr/local/"
1235"share/hydrogen/data/drumkits</filename>. These kits are available to all "
1236"users on the system, and users are usually not able to add to them."
1237msgstr ""
1238
1239#: manual.docbook:892(para)
1240msgid ""
1241"To load a drumkit from here, right-click the drumkit and select "
1242"<guimenuitem>Load</guimenuitem>. This will replace your current drumkit with "
1243"the one that you selected. To load a single instrument from that kit, left-"
1244"click the <guibutton>plus</guibutton> to the left of the drumkit's name to "
1245"show all the instruments. With your left mouse button, click and drag the "
1246"instrument into your current kit. The instrument will be added to the "
1247"drumkit that you currently have loaded."
1248msgstr ""
1249
1250#: manual.docbook:903(title)
1251msgid "User Drumkits"
1252msgstr ""
1253
1254#: manual.docbook:905(para)
1255msgid ""
1256"These are your own drum kits that you can manage yourself. They are usually "
1257"stored in <filename role=\"directory\">$HOME/.hydrogen/data/drumkits</"
1258"filename>. When you are creating a new drumkit, you can save it here by "
1259"selecting <menuchoice><guimenu>Instruments</guimenu><guimenuitem>Save "
1260"library</guimenuitem></menuchoice>."
1261msgstr ""
1262
1263#: manual.docbook:913(para)
1264msgid ""
1265"Loading drumkits and instruments to use is the same as for the System "
1266"Drumkits (see <xref linkend=\"sect.systemdrumkits\"/>)."
1267msgstr ""
1268
1269#: manual.docbook:918(title)
1270msgid "Patterns in the Sound Library"
1271msgstr ""
1272
1273#: manual.docbook:920(para)
1274msgid ""
1275"Before you save your favorite patterns to the sound library, be sure to edit "
1276"it's properties by right-clicking and selecting <guimenuitem>Properties</"
1277"guimenuitem>. There, you can give the pattern a title and a category. You "
1278"can use one of the categories already provided, or create your own "
1279"categories by simply typing in a category name. The category name is "
1280"important, because the patterns will be filed by category in the Sound "
1281"Library."
1282msgstr ""
1283
1284#: manual.docbook:928(para)
1285msgid ""
1286"You can save your favorite patterns in the sound library by right clicking "
1287"the title of the pattern in the song editor, and selecting <guimenuitem>Save "
1288"Pattern</guimenuitem>. It will appear in the Sound Library underneath "
1289"<guilabel>Patterns</guilabel> and the category that you assigned to the "
1290"pattern."
1291msgstr ""
1292
1293#: manual.docbook:936(title)
1294msgid "Songs in the Sound Library"
1295msgstr ""
1296
1297#: manual.docbook:938(para)
1298msgid ""
1299"To save songs in the Sound Library, put them in your data directory "
1300"underneath the <filename role=\"directory\">songs</filename> folder (usually "
1301"<filename role=\"directory\">$HOME/data/songs</filename>. To remove them, "
1302"remove the file from that folder."
1303msgstr ""
1304
1305#: manual.docbook:947(title)
1306msgid "Drumkits and Instrument Editing"
1307msgstr ""
1308
1309#: manual.docbook:949(para)
1310msgid ""
1311"Creating a new drumkit with Hydrogen is done with the Instrument Editor. "
1312"Using the instrument editor you can load samples, set envelope parameters, "
1313"set the gain, and a few other advanced features like mute groups, low-pass "
1314"resonance filter, and pitch randomization."
1315msgstr ""
1316
1317#: manual.docbook:955(para)
1318msgid ""
1319"Instead of creating your own drumkit, you can also use or download existing "
1320"drumkits using the <xref linkend=\"sect.sound_library\"/>."
1321msgstr ""
1322
1323#: manual.docbook:963(title)
1324msgid "Concepts"
1325msgstr ""
1326
1327#: manual.docbook:965(para)
1328msgid ""
1329"The synthesizer in Hydrogen is a sample-based synthesizer. A sample is a "
1330"piece of pre-recorded audio (usually between .1 sec and 3 sec). To play a "
1331"note, the sample is simply played back at the right time. There's a few "
1332"concepts and terms that you should understand when you are putting together "
1333"a drumkit. (See <xref linkend=\"glossary\"/> for more detailed explanations.)"
1334msgstr ""
1335
1336#: manual.docbook:976(title)
1337msgid "Sampling Synthesizer Terms"
1338msgstr ""
1339
1340#: manual.docbook:978(term) manual.docbook:1995(glossterm)
1341msgid "Sample"
1342msgstr ""
1343
1344#: manual.docbook:978(para) manual.docbook:1997(para)
1345msgid ""
1346"A short recording of a sound, typically between .1 and 3.0 seconds long."
1347msgstr ""
1348
1349#: manual.docbook:983(term) manual.docbook:1821(glossterm)
1350msgid "Gain"
1351msgstr ""
1352
1353#: manual.docbook:983(para)
1354msgid "Volume adjustment."
1355msgstr ""
1356
1357#: manual.docbook:987(term) manual.docbook:2019(glossterm)
1358msgid "Velocity"
1359msgstr ""
1360
1361#: manual.docbook:987(para) manual.docbook:2021(para)
1362msgid "How hard you hit a note."
1363msgstr ""
1364
1365#: manual.docbook:991(term)
1366msgid "ADSR Envelope Generator"
1367msgstr ""
1368
1369#: manual.docbook:991(para)
1370msgid ""
1371"An Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release envelope generator. After you trigger a "
1372"note, Hydrogen will <emphasis>attack</emphasis> the note by increasing its "
1373"volume from 0 to the full velocity of the note. After reaching full "
1374"velocity, it will <emphasis>decay</emphasis> the note by lowering the volume "
1375"until it reaches the <emphasis>sustain</emphasis> level. When the note is "
1376"<emphasis>released</emphasis>, Hydrogen reduces the volume from the sustain "
1377"level back down to 0."
1378msgstr ""
1379
1380#: manual.docbook:1005(term) manual.docbook:1686(glossterm)
1381msgid "Attack"
1382msgstr ""
1383
1384#: manual.docbook:1005(para)
1385msgid ""
1386"The amount of <emphasis role=\"bold\">time</emphasis> to go from 0 to full "
1387"velocity."
1388msgstr ""
1389
1390#: manual.docbook:1010(term) manual.docbook:1763(glossterm)
1391msgid "Decay"
1392msgstr ""
1393
1394#: manual.docbook:1010(para)
1395msgid ""
1396"The amount of <emphasis role=\"bold\">time</emphasis> to go from full "
1397"velocity to the sustain volume."
1398msgstr ""
1399
1400#: manual.docbook:1015(term) manual.docbook:2003(glossterm)
1401msgid "Sustain"
1402msgstr ""
1403
1404#: manual.docbook:1015(para)
1405msgid ""
1406"The <emphasis role=\"bold\">level</emphasis> (how loud) to hold the note "
1407"between the sustain and the release. It is a percentage of the velocity. It "
1408"does not depend on time."
1409msgstr ""
1410
1411#: manual.docbook:1021(term) manual.docbook:1937(glossterm)
1412msgid "Release"
1413msgstr ""
1414
1415#: manual.docbook:1021(para)
1416msgid ""
1417"The amount of <emphasis role=\"bold\">time</emphasis> to go from the sustain "
1418"volume back down to 0."
1419msgstr ""
1420
1421#: manual.docbook:1027(para)
1422msgid ""
1423"Typical samples that are used in Hydrogen are: the sound of a single drum "
1424"hit, the sound of a single cymbal hit, the sound of a single cowbell hit. "
1425"Whenever you put a note in the pattern (or play a note using MIDI), Hydrogen "
1426"will play whatever sound you have loaded. So, to put together a drum kit you "
1427"need to gather short recordings of the bass drum, each tom, each cymbal, the "
1428"high hat open, the high hat closed, the snare drum (snare on), the snare "
1429"drum (snare off), rim shots, etc."
1430msgstr ""
1431
1432#: manual.docbook:1039(para)
1433msgid ""
1434"However, there are no rules about what a sample can be. It's not uncommon to "
1435"use Hydrogen to trigger non-drum sounds like: audio clips of people talking, "
1436"a clip from a song, sound effects, audio clips from movies, and famous "
1437"people speaking. Be creative!"
1438msgstr ""
1439
1440#: manual.docbook:1049(title)
1441msgid "Creating a New Drumkit"
1442msgstr ""
1443
1444#: manual.docbook:1051(para)
1445msgid ""
1446"To start a brand new drum kit, select <menuchoice><guimenu>Instruments</"
1447"guimenu><guimenuitem>Clear All</guimenuitem></menuchoice>. This will give "
1448"you a bank of 32 blank instruments. To delete instruments, right-click on on "
1449"each instrument and select <guimenuitem>Delete Instrument</guimenuitem>. To "
1450"add more instruments, select <menuchoice><guimenu>Instruments</"
1451"guimenu><guimenuitem>Add instrument</guimenuitem></menuchoice>."
1452msgstr ""
1453
1454#: manual.docbook:1066(para)
1455msgid ""
1456"Select an instrument to start editing it. This is done by left-clicking on "
1457"the name of the instrument in the instrument list (at the left). You will "
1458"notice that the name of the instrument in the Instrument Editor matches the "
1459"one that you clicked."
1460msgstr ""
1461
1462#: manual.docbook:1072(para)
1463msgid ""
1464"After you have your drum kit working the way you want, select "
1465"<menuchoice><guimenuitem>Instruments</guimenuitem><guimenuitem>Save library</"
1466"guimenuitem></menuchoice>. It will ask you for the name of the kit to save. "
1467"If you wish to <emphasis>overwrite</emphasis> an existing kit, you will need "
1468"to type in the same name as the kit that you want to replace."
1469msgstr ""
1470
1471#: manual.docbook:1083(para)
1472msgid ""
1473"Drumkits are automatically stored in the <filename class=\"directory\">data</"
1474"filename> directory (i.e. <filename class=\"directory\">$HOME/data/drumkits</"
1475"filename>)."
1476msgstr ""
1477
1478#: manual.docbook:1088(para)
1479msgid ""
1480"To export a drumkit (for sharing with others), it must first be loaded into "
1481"your Sound Library. Then, select <menuchoice><guimenuitem>Instruments</"
1482"guimenuitem><guimenuitem>Export library</guimenuitem></menuchoice> from the "
1483"menu. Select the drum kit that you wish to export, and give it a file name "
1484"to save it to."
1485msgstr ""
1486
1487#: manual.docbook:1100(title)
1488msgid "Creating an Instrument and Layers"
1489msgstr ""
1490
1491#: manual.docbook:1102(para)
1492msgid ""
1493"For each instrument in a drum kit, you can load several samples and set "
1494"different synthesizer parameters. This section will step you through how to "
1495"create a new instrument and load the samples."
1496msgstr ""
1497
1498#: manual.docbook:1107(para)
1499msgid ""
1500"To begin creating an instrument, select <menuchoice><guimenu>Instruments</"
1501"guimenu><guimenuitem>Add instrument</guimenuitem></menuchoice>. This will "
1502"give you a blank instrument to start from."
1503msgstr ""
1504
1505#: manual.docbook:1114(para)
1506msgid ""
1507"Now, you need two samples. Any .WAV or .FLAC file will do. Hydrogen provides "
1508"several in the <filename class=\"directory\">data/drumkits</filename> "
1509"directory."
1510msgstr ""
1511
1512#: manual.docbook:1119(para)
1513msgid ""
1514"In the instrument editor, click on <guibutton>Layers</guibutton>. You can "
1515"layer several samples into the instrument. Which one is played depends on "
1516"the velocity of the incoming note. Click <guibutton>Load Layer</guibutton> "
1517"and point the <guimenu>Audio File Browser</guimenu> to your sample. Note "
1518"that the <guimenu>Audio File Browser</guimenu> will allow you to preview the "
1519"sample before you load it. It will also allow you to load more than one "
1520"sample at a time. But for now, only load one."
1521msgstr ""
1522
1523#: manual.docbook:1129(para)
1524msgid ""
1525"After you load the sample, you'll see that there is now a <guilabel>1</"
1526"guilabel> at the top, and the topmost rectangle has turned light blue. To "
1527"load a second sample, click the slot just below it, and then click "
1528"<guibutton>Load Layer</guibutton> to bring in another sample."
1529msgstr ""
1530
1531#: manual.docbook:1136(para)
1532msgid ""
1533"After bringing in both samples, you'll probably notice that only the "
1534"<emphasis>first</emphasis> sample is being played whenever you trigger the "
1535"instrument. This is because you need to set the <emphasis>velocity</"
1536"emphasis> ranges for the layers. Move your mouse to the sides of the light "
1537"blue rectangles and you see that you get a left-right drag cursor. Now drag "
1538"the sample to the left or right (like a curtain). You will now see Layer 2 "
1539"appear."
1540msgstr ""
1541
1542#: manual.docbook:1147(para)
1543msgid ""
1544"The velocity setting for the layer is 0-velocity on the left, and full "
1545"velocity on the right. Set up Layer 1 to sound for soft notes, and Layer 2 "
1546"to sound for hard notes. (I.e. Layer 1 on the left and Layer 2 on the right.)"
1547msgstr ""
1548
1549#: manual.docbook:1153(para)
1550msgid ""
1551"Now, in the pattern area, set up a simple pattern that plays this "
1552"instrument. Adjust the velocity settings on each note so that you can get "
1553"the different samples to sound. Now set the pattern to loop and notice how "
1554"your different samples are getting triggered. (To learn about editing a "
1555"pattern, see <xref linkend=\"sect.pattern_editor\"/>)"
1556msgstr ""
1557
1558#: manual.docbook:1161(para)
1559msgid ""
1560"For each layer, you can set the <guibutton>Gain</guibutton> and the "
1561"<guibutton>Pitch</guibutton>. The pitch also has a <guibutton>Fine</"
1562"guibutton> adjustment."
1563msgstr ""
1564
1565#: manual.docbook:1166(para)
1566msgid ""
1567"Use the <guibutton>Gain</guibutton> adjustment to control how loud the "
1568"sample will play. This is necessary because it's extremely difficult to get "
1569"a set of samples that all sound at about the same volume. By adjusting here, "
1570"the samples that were recorded too quietly can be turned up to match your "
1571"loud samples (that had to be turned down)."
1572msgstr ""
1573
1574#: manual.docbook:1175(para) manual.docbook:1318(para)
1575msgid ""
1576"It is very easy to set the <guibutton>Gain</guibutton> too high, causing "
1577"your sample to clip. Remember to test the gain with full-velocity notes. If "
1578"you clip your signal here, it will only get worse as Hydrogen processes it."
1579msgstr ""
1580
1581#: manual.docbook:1183(para)
1582msgid ""
1583"The pitch of the sample can be modified with the pitch controls. The "
1584"<guibutton>Pitch</guibutton> knob adjust the pitch in musical half-steps. "
1585"(So, -12 is down 1 octave). The pitch on the right adjusts the pitch "
1586"&plusmn;50 cents. (One half-step is 100 cents.)"
1587msgstr ""
1588
1589#: manual.docbook:1191(para)
1590msgid ""
1591"The pitch is adjusted by playing the sample back faster or slower. This is "
1592"called the Dopplar Effect. So, if you have a 1-second sample that you turn "
1593"down -12 (1 octave), you sample will only last for .5-seconds."
1594msgstr ""
1595
1596#: manual.docbook:1199(title)
1597msgid "Instrument Parameters"
1598msgstr ""
1599
1600#: manual.docbook:1201(para)
1601msgid ""
1602"In the instrument editor, click on the <guibutton>General</guibutton> "
1603"button. Here you can adjust several parameters that are for the whole "
1604"instrument (not for each layer). The parameters that you can adjust are:"
1605msgstr ""
1606
1607#: manual.docbook:1209(para)
1608msgid ""
1609"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Envelope parameters</emphasis>: <guibutton>Attack</"
1610"guibutton>, <guibutton>Decay</guibutton>, <guibutton>Sustain</guibutton>, "
1611"<guibutton>Release</guibutton>. (See <xref linkend=\"def.envelopegenerator\"/"
1612">)"
1613msgstr ""
1614
1615#: manual.docbook:1215(para)
1616msgid ""
1617"<emphasis role=\"bold\"><guibutton>Gain</guibutton></emphasis>: The overall "
1618"volume of the instrument."
1619msgstr ""
1620
1621#: manual.docbook:1219(para)
1622msgid ""
1623"<emphasis role=\"bold\"><guibutton>Mute Group</guibutton></emphasis>: Which "
1624"mute group this instrument is a member of (see <xref linkend=\"def.mutegroup"
1625"\"/>)."
1626msgstr ""
1627
1628#: manual.docbook:1225(para)
1629msgid ""
1630"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Filter Parameters</emphasis>: <guibutton>Byp</"
1631"guibutton>ass, <guibutton>Cutoff</guibutton>, <guibutton>Resonance</"
1632"guibutton>."
1633msgstr ""
1634
1635#: manual.docbook:1230(guibutton)
1636msgid "Random Pitch"
1637msgstr ""
1638
1639#: manual.docbook:1235(para)
1640msgid ""
1641"It's important that you understand <xref linkend=\"sect.instrument_editing."
1642"concepts\"/> in order to continue on."
1643msgstr ""
1644
1645#: manual.docbook:1240(title)
1646msgid "Envelope Parameters"
1647msgstr ""
1648
1649#: manual.docbook:1242(para)
1650msgid ""
1651"When the instrument is triggered, its volume is run through an ADSR "
1652"Envelope. The parameters operate as follows:"
1653msgstr ""
1654
1655#: manual.docbook:1257(para)
1656msgid ""
1657"The attack, decay, and release parameters are all set by the number of "
1658"<emphasis>audio samples</emphasis>. This means that the time changes "
1659"depending on the sample rate of your sound card. The max time for each of "
1660"them is 100,000 audio samples (typ. 2.27 sec at 44.1 kHz)."
1661msgstr ""
1662
1663#: manual.docbook:1248(para)
1664msgid ""
1665"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Attack</emphasis>&mdash; the amount of "
1666"<emphasis>time</emphasis> that the volume of the sample goes from 0 to the "
1667"full velocity of the note. If the value is 0, the sample will play "
1668"immediately at full velocity. If the value is 1.0, the sample volume will "
1669"use the maximum time available for the attack paramater. <placeholder-1/>"
1670msgstr ""
1671
1672#: manual.docbook:1267(para)
1673msgid ""
1674"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Decay</emphasis>&mdash; the amount of "
1675"<emphasis>time</emphasis> for the volume of the sample to go from full "
1676"velocity down to the sustain volume. If the value is 0, the sample will "
1677"immediately skip from the attack volume to the sustain volume. If the value "
1678"is 1.0, the sample volume will use the maximum time available for the decay "
1679"parameter.<footnoteref linkend=\"fn.adsrtimes\"/>"
1680msgstr ""
1681
1682#: manual.docbook:1278(para)
1683msgid ""
1684"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Sustain</emphasis>&mdash; the <emphasis>volume</"
1685"emphasis> to play the note after the decay phase is over, and until the note "
1686"is released. If set to 0, the note will be silent. If set to 1.0, the note "
1687"will play at full velocity."
1688msgstr ""
1689
1690#: manual.docbook:1286(para)
1691msgid ""
1692"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Release</emphasis>&mdash; the <emphasis>time</"
1693"emphasis> to fade out the note from the sustain volume back down to 0 "
1694"(silent). If set to 0, the note will fade out in the minimum amount of time "
1695"(about 5 ms). If set to 1, it will fade out for the maximum time available."
1696"<footnoteref linkend=\"fn.adsrtimes\"/>"
1697msgstr ""
1698
1699#: manual.docbook:1296(para)
1700msgid ""
1701"If the sample is shorter than the times that you specify, the sample will "
1702"end, regardless of which phase of the ADSR it is in. If the note is "
1703"sustained, it does <emphasis>not</emphasis> draw out the note while you are "
1704"holding it. It only holds the gain (volume) parameter during that time."
1705msgstr ""
1706
1707#: manual.docbook:1306(title)
1708msgid "Gain and Mute Group"
1709msgstr ""
1710
1711#: manual.docbook:1308(para)
1712msgid ""
1713"The gain sets the overall volume for the sample. This gain is applied after "
1714"the gain that you set for the layer, and before the gain that is set for the "
1715"mixer. If the Gain is 0, the instrument will be silent. If the gain is 1.0 "
1716"the volume of the samples will not be adjusted (i.e. 0 dB). If the gain is "
1717"set higher, the samples will be amplified."
1718msgstr ""
1719
1720#: manual.docbook:1326(para)
1721msgid ""
1722"Hydrogen provides more mute groups than you know what to do with (over 256). "
1723"A mute group is a grouping of instruments that are mutually exclusive "
1724"&mdash; only one instrument may be playing at any time. If one is playing "
1725"and another instrument in the group is triggered, it will immediately "
1726"silence (mute) and start playing the other instrument. This is useful, "
1727"especially, for instruments like hi-hats where the open sound and the closed "
1728"sound are different instruments."
1729msgstr ""
1730
1731#: manual.docbook:1337(para)
1732msgid ""
1733"If the mute group is set to <guilabel>Off</guilabel>, then the instrument is "
1734"not part of any mute grouping. If the mute group is set to any number, then "
1735"that is the group that the instrument is a part of. To set other instruments "
1736"into the same grouping, set their mute group parameter to the same number. "
1737"(For example, to group all the high-hat instruments, you can set all their "
1738"mute group parameters to 1. To have a snare drum mute group, set their mute "
1739"group parameters to 2.)"
1740msgstr ""
1741
1742#: manual.docbook:1352(title)
1743msgid "Filter and Random Pitch"
1744msgstr ""
1745
1746#: manual.docbook:1354(para)
1747msgid ""
1748"The filter is a low-pass resonance filter. If you don't wish to use is, "
1749"click the <guibutton>BYP</guibutton>ass button so that it's red. If it's not "
1750"red, then the filter is active. The cutoff parameter adjusts the cutoff "
1751"frequency for the filter. The resonance parameter adjusts how much to "
1752"resonate the cutoff frequency. If the resonance is set to 0, then the filter "
1753"is just a simple low-pass filter."
1754msgstr ""
1755
1756#: manual.docbook:1363(para)
1757msgid ""
1758"The cutoff frequency of the filter varies with the sample rate of your audio "
1759"card. The range of the knob (0 to 1.0) is optimized for a 48,000 kHz sample "
1760"rate."
1761msgstr ""
1762
1763#: manual.docbook:1381(para)
1764msgid ""
1765"The random pitch paramater allows you to randomly vary the pitch of the "
1766"sample every time it is triggered. The value is set between 0 and 1.0. The "
1767"pitch change is fairly small: &plusmn;2 half-steps &times; value. Using this "
1768"sparingly can help your sequences to sound more like a real drummer."
1769msgstr ""
1770
1771#: manual.docbook:1390(title)
1772msgid "Tips on Editing Instruments"
1773msgstr ""
1774
1775#: manual.docbook:1392(para)
1776msgid ""
1777"With all of the different parameters available to tweak, it can be difficult "
1778"to set up something that sounds nice when you're done. Here's a few tips on "
1779"setting up an instrument:"
1780msgstr ""
1781
1782#: manual.docbook:1397(para)
1783msgid ""
1784"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Turn down the gain.</emphasis> Every time you have a "
1785"gain knob (i.e. an amplifier), this is called a <emphasis>gain stage</"
1786"emphasis>. With every gain stage you have, it's easy to overdrive your "
1787"signal &mdash; which means the signal gets distorted by clipping. In "
1788"addition, if you have two samples that, by themselves, peg your meters "
1789"&mdash; what do you think happens when you combine them? That's right, you "
1790"overdrive the signal again."
1791msgstr ""
1792
1793#: manual.docbook:1406(para)
1794msgid ""
1795"If things sound bad and distorted, start by turning down the gain setting on "
1796"the layer... especially if it's larger than 1.0. Then turn down the "
1797"instrument gain. Then any gain on a LADSPA effect. Then the fader on the "
1798"mixer. Then the master output fader."
1799msgstr ""
1800
1801#: manual.docbook:1412(para)
1802msgid ""
1803"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Test samples at full velocity.</emphasis> Your "
1804"sample will be played louder if the velocity is higher. So, if you set "
1805"everything to sound nice and full with velocity at 0.7, what will happen "
1806"when you get a full velocity of 1.0? (<emphasis>Hint: clipping.</emphasis>)"
1807msgstr ""
1808
1809#: manual.docbook:1418(para)
1810msgid ""
1811"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Try to use samples that are -6 dB max.</emphasis> "
1812"Visually, this means samples that peak at only 1/2 of full scale. Otherwise, "
1813"turn your layer gain to about .5."
1814msgstr ""
1815
1816#: manual.docbook:1423(para)
1817msgid ""
1818"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Remove all DC offsets from the sample.</emphasis> In "
1819"a sample editor, there is usually a line down the center of your sample's "
1820"waveform. This is the zero-line. The beginning of your sample should be on "
1821"this line. The end of your sample should also be on this line. However, if "
1822"your signal is a little above or a little below this line, you will hear a "
1823"click at the beginning and the end of your sample whenever it is played. If "
1824"your sample editor doesn't provide any tools to fix a DC Offset problem, you "
1825"can eliminate the noise by putting a slight fade-in/out at the ends of your "
1826"sample."
1827msgstr ""
1828
1829#: manual.docbook:1435(para)
1830msgid ""
1831"<emphasis role=\"bold\">The ADSR will not be longer than your sample.</"
1832"emphasis> If you have a short sample, it doesn't matter how long you set the "
1833"attack and delay &mdash; the sample will stop playing at the end."
1834msgstr ""
1835
1836#: manual.docbook:1440(para)
1837msgid ""
1838"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Things change with the sample rate.</emphasis> If "
1839"you have a really nice setup with all your parameters painstakenly "
1840"tweaked... things <emphasis>will</emphasis> change if you change the sample "
1841"rate of your audio card. Many of Hydrogens internal settings and parameters "
1842"are done based on how many samples go by, and not on how many seconds go by. "
1843"The sort of things that change are: anything time-base (like attack and "
1844"release) and anything frequency based (like the cutoff frequency)."
1845msgstr ""
1846
1847#: manual.docbook:1454(title)
1848msgid "LADSPA plugins"
1849msgstr ""
1850
1851#: manual.docbook:1455(para)
1852msgid ""
1853"Hydrogen can also add effects to sounds using any LADSPA plugin library. You "
1854"need to have installed the LADSPA sources (available from <ulink url="
1855"\"http://www.ladspa.org\"/>) and while this will give a rough idea of how it "
1856"works you should really have a taste of the real thing installing one or "
1857"more plugin libraries, it's as simple as a <command>scons &amp;&amp; scons "
1858"install</command>. Here are a few places to download plugin libraries:"
1859msgstr ""
1860
1861#: manual.docbook:1458(para)
1862msgid ""
1863"SWH-Plugins available at <ulink url=\"http://plugin.org.uk\"/>. Note that "
1864"before compiling these plugins you need the FFTW tarball from <ulink url="
1865"\"http://www.fftw.org\"/>."
1866msgstr ""
1867
1868#: manual.docbook:1460(para)
1869msgid "CMT available at <ulink url=\"http://www.ladspa.org\"/>."
1870msgstr ""
1871
1872#: manual.docbook:1462(para)
1873msgid "TAP available at <ulink url=\"http://tap-plugins.sf.net\"/>."
1874msgstr ""
1875
1876#: manual.docbook:1467(title)
1877msgid "Plugins Kill"
1878msgstr ""
1879
1880#: manual.docbook:1468(para)
1881msgid ""
1882"A LADSPA plugin is compiled, executable code. It is capable of hanging, "
1883"crashing, freezing, screaching, overflowing buffers, and even phoning home. "
1884"If you start having issues with Hydrogen, disable your plugins and see if "
1885"things improve. Some plugins are not designed for real-time use, and some "
1886"are just plain better than others."
1887msgstr ""
1888
1889#: manual.docbook:1476(para)
1890msgid ""
1891"Once you have installed a few plugins open a song you'd like add an effect "
1892"to and select an instrument that has a few beats in the pattern. In the "
1893"Mixer click on <placeholder-1/> and select one of the four available effect "
1894"line Click on the Edit button ( <placeholder-2/> ), than on <quote>Select "
1895"the FX</quote>: this will bring up another window (<xref linkend=\"fig."
1896"select_effect\"/>) that lets you choose an effect amongst those installed, "
1897"they are alphabetically sorted and categorized. Once you're done, adjust the "
1898"level from the mixer and start playing. Each round knob in the FX part "
1899"controls the level of its effect. <placeholder-3/> If you want to quickly "
1900"enable/disable the effect click the Bypass ( <placeholder-4/>) button."
1901msgstr ""
1902
1903#: manual.docbook:1513(title)
1904msgid "Select an Effect"
1905msgstr ""
1906
1907#: manual.docbook:1532(title)
1908msgid "A new song"
1909msgstr ""
1910
1911#: manual.docbook:1534(title)
1912msgid "\"Song\" mode and \"Pattern\" mode"
1913msgstr ""
1914
1915#: manual.docbook:1535(para)
1916msgid ""
1917"This is just a quick-and-dirty walkthrough to Hydrogen. Refer to the "
1918"tutorial for a more detailed overview."
1919msgstr ""
1920
1921#: manual.docbook:1539(para)
1922msgid ""
1923"Hydrogen has 2 main modes: \"Pattern\" mode and \"Song\" mode (refer to "
1924"<xref linkend=\"sect.main_toolbar\"/> for the buttons to activate). When "
1925"\"Pattern\" mode is activated the current pattern is continously repeated, "
1926"so to help changing it until we don't like it, while \"Song\" mode repeats "
1927"only the current pattern: this is useful when putting together the patterns, "
1928"to create the whole structure for the song."
1929msgstr ""
1930
1931#: manual.docbook:1545(title)
1932msgid "A new pattern"
1933msgstr ""
1934
1935#: manual.docbook:1546(para)
1936msgid ""
1937"We'll start from an empty song with an empty pattern, as created by default: "
1938"\"pattern\" mode should be selected now. It is also possible to change name "
1939"of the pattern. Now let's click on the <quote>Play</quote> button and while "
1940"the pattern is playing let's add notes in the grid of the Song Editor (<xref "
1941"linkend=\"fig.pattern_editor.2\"/>) simply left_mouse_clicking on it: adjust "
1942"grid resolution and BPM speed if needed. Rememeber some constraints of the "
1943"grid: if you are working with a resolution of 16 you can't go back to 8 and "
1944"remove a 16th note; same thing happens if you are working with a resolution "
1945"of 8 and you try to insert a note in the middle of two bars (looking for a "
1946"16 bars precision): they will be placed on the previous or on the following "
1947"8th bar (unless you choose <quote>off</quote> from the Grid Resolution LCD, "
1948"in this case you're free to place notes wherever you prefer). <emphasis role="
1949"\"bold\">Be sure to select the correct pattern in the Song Editor before "
1950"adding notes in the Pattern Editor!</emphasis>"
1951msgstr ""
1952
1953#: manual.docbook:1561(title)
1954msgid "A new sequence"
1955msgstr ""
1956
1957#: manual.docbook:1562(para)
1958msgid ""
1959"Once patterns are created (<xref linkend=\"fig.insert_notes\"/>), we can "
1960"copy/paste/delete them simply dragging with the mouse (activate the select "
1961"mode for the Song Editor and keep pressed left mouse button to select those "
1962"you want to move or copy)."
1963msgstr ""
1964
1965#: manual.docbook:1567(title)
1966msgid "Inserting Notes in a Pattern"
1967msgstr ""
1968
1969#: manual.docbook:1578(title)
1970msgid "Adjust from the mixer"
1971msgstr ""
1972
1973#: manual.docbook:1579(para)
1974msgid ""
1975"Of course we can always use the mixer window, either when creating or "
1976"playing patterns."
1977msgstr ""
1978
1979#: manual.docbook:1583(para)
1980msgid ""
1981"The Mixer frame (<xref linkend=\"fig.mixer.2\"/>) is made of 32 independent "
1982"tracks, each of these is binded to an instrument, plus a \"Master Output\" "
1983"line to adjust general output volume and a \"FX\" button to set effects. "
1984"Every line features 3 buttons ( <placeholder-1/><placeholder-2/><placeholder-"
1985"3/> ), pan adjust ( <placeholder-4/> ), current maximum peak, volume fader "
1986"and name of the track. Clicking on <placeholder-5/> will play the selected "
1987"instrument, cutting the others. The \"Mute\" button <placeholder-6/> , "
1988"simply mute <emphasis>that</emphasis> instrument. The maximun peak indicates "
1989"the maximun volume reached from the instrument; the peak must be in a range "
1990"of 0.0 and 1.0 (in <xref linkend=\"fig.mixer.2\"/> you can see a few volumes "
1991"too loud), otherwise it will get distorted producing a weird sound "
1992"(especially with OSS audio driver), in this case it's better to set volume "
1993"down; keep an eye on each vu-meter."
1994msgstr ""
1995
1996#: manual.docbook:1645(title)
1997msgid "Glossary"
1998msgstr ""
1999
2000#: manual.docbook:1647(para)
2001msgid ""
2002"This is a glossary of general terms encountered when using Hydrogen, "
2003"synthesizers, drums, or samplers. The definitions in the text are "
2004"simplified, but the definitions here are more general and have more "
2005"explanation. For example, the text of the manual would have you believe that "
2006"an ADSR is the only kind of envelope generator, and could only ever control "
2007"the volume. While it's simple for new users, it's not quite right."
2008msgstr ""
2009
2010#: manual.docbook:1659(glossterm)
2011msgid "ADSR"
2012msgstr ""
2013
2014#: manual.docbook:1661(para)
2015msgid ""
2016"A type of envelope generator that allows you to control the <link linkend="
2017"\"def.attack\">Attack</link>, <link linkend=\"def.decay\">Decay</link>, "
2018"<link linkend=\"def.sustain\">Sustain</link>, and <link linkend=\"def.release"
2019"\">Release</link> parameters. Generally, the parameters are proportional to "
2020"the <link linkend=\"def.velocity\">velocity</link>."
2021msgstr ""
2022
2023#: manual.docbook:1670(para)
2024msgid ""
2025"In Hydrogen, the ADSR envelope generator only controls the volume "
2026"(attenuation)."
2027msgstr ""
2028
2029#: manual.docbook:1673(para)
2030msgid ""
2031"Read more about this in the Wikipedia Article <ulink url=\"http://en."
2032"wikipedia.org/wiki/ADSR_envelope\">ADSR Envelope</ulink>"
2033msgstr ""
2034
2035#: manual.docbook:1688(para)
2036msgid ""
2037"This is the first phase of an ADSR envelope, and is the amount of "
2038"<emphasis>time</emphasis> to turn the parameter up from 0 to full velocity "
2039"after triggering the note."
2040msgstr ""
2041
2042#: manual.docbook:1697(glossterm)
2043msgid "Attenuation"
2044msgstr ""
2045
2046#: manual.docbook:1699(para)
2047msgid ""
2048"In filters and mixers, this the amount that a signal is reduced (volume)."
2049msgstr ""
2050
2051#: manual.docbook:1709(glossterm)
2052msgid "Band-Pass Filter"
2053msgstr ""
2054
2055#: manual.docbook:1711(para)
2056msgid ""
2057"A filter that preserves a cetertain band of frequencies, and attenuates "
2058"(silences) all others. This is often done by combining a high-pass and a low-"
2059"pass filter."
2060msgstr ""
2061
2062#: manual.docbook:1724(glossterm)
2063msgid "Clipping"
2064msgstr ""
2065
2066#: manual.docbook:1726(para)
2067msgid ""
2068"A phenomenon that happens to a signal when the signal is too large for "
2069"whatever is receiving it. The peaks of the signal (which are normally smooth "
2070"curves) get cut off straight at the max volume (clipped). This distorts the "
2071"sound and is usually undesirable."
2072msgstr ""
2073
2074#: manual.docbook:1732(para)
2075msgid ""
2076"An example of clipping is when you play music louder than your speaker can "
2077"handle. Parts of the music sound harsh and fuzzy."
2078msgstr ""
2079
2080#: manual.docbook:1739(glossterm)
2081msgid "Cutoff Frequency"
2082msgstr ""
2083
2084#: manual.docbook:1741(para)
2085msgid ""
2086"On high-pass and low-pass filters, this is the frequency that divides "
2087"between those that pass, and those that are attenuated (silenced). In a high-"
2088"pass resonance filter, or a low-pass resonance filter, the cutoff is also "
2089"the frequency zone that gets boosted."
2090msgstr ""
2091
2092#: manual.docbook:1746(para)
2093msgid ""
2094"For example, if you have a low-pass filter and you set the cutoff frequency "
2095"high (i.e. 20kHz)... the filter will not affect the sound. All the audible "
2096"frequencies will pass through undisturbed. As you lower the cutoff frequency "
2097"to something like 40 Hz (the low string on a bass guitar), it sounds like "
2098"someone is putting a blanket over the speaker. The higher frequencies are "
2099"being attenuated above 30 Hz."
2100msgstr ""
2101
2102#: manual.docbook:1765(para)
2103msgid ""
2104"After reaching full velocity from the attack, this is the amount of "
2105"<emphasis>time</emphasis> to turn the parameter down from full velocity to "
2106"the sustain level."
2107msgstr ""
2108
2109#: manual.docbook:1776(glossterm)
2110msgid "Envelope Generator"
2111msgstr ""
2112
2113#: manual.docbook:1778(para)
2114msgid ""
2115"A way to control (change) a parameter over time as a response to triggering, "
2116"holding, and releasing a note."
2117msgstr ""
2118
2119#. TRANSLATORS: This is a witty English expression that means, "Did I
2120#.         just say something really complicated, and you quit paying attention?
2121#.         I'll try it again a little more informally."
2122#: manual.docbook:1784(para)
2123msgid "Did your eyes just glaze over? Let's try again:"
2124msgstr ""
2125
2126#: manual.docbook:1786(para)
2127msgid ""
2128"Imagine that you're playing a note on the keyboard and you have your other "
2129"hand on a knob (volume, filter cutoff, etc.). As you play the note, you "
2130"twist the knob (often up, then down... or down, then up). You do the same "
2131"thing on each note. That's what an envelope generator does. See also <link "
2132"linkend=\"def.adsr\">ADSR</link>"
2133msgstr ""
2134
2135#: manual.docbook:1797(glossterm)
2136msgid "Fader"
2137msgstr ""
2138
2139#: manual.docbook:1799(para)
2140msgid ""
2141"A slider control used to adjust the attenuation (volume) in a mixer. Faders "
2142"always have an \"audio\" taper, which means that the attenuation amount "
2143"changes on an exponential scale."
2144msgstr ""
2145
2146#: manual.docbook:1806(glossterm)
2147msgid "Filter"
2148msgstr ""
2149
2150#: manual.docbook:1808(para)
2151msgid ""
2152"A device that changes a sound by attenuating specific frequencies. A tone "
2153"knob is an example of a simple, low-pass filter."
2154msgstr ""
2155
2156#: manual.docbook:1823(para)
2157msgid ""
2158"In an amplifier, this adjust how much (or how little) a signal is amplified "
2159"(volume). A higher gain value is a louder signal."
2160msgstr ""
2161
2162#: manual.docbook:1831(glossterm)
2163msgid "High-Pass Filter"
2164msgstr ""
2165
2166#: manual.docbook:1833(para)
2167msgid ""
2168"A filter that attenuates (silences) low frequencies, but allows high "
2169"frequencies to pass through."
2170msgstr ""
2171
2172#: manual.docbook:1844(glossterm)
2173msgid "Instrument"
2174msgstr ""
2175
2176#: manual.docbook:1846(para)
2177msgid ""
2178"In Hydrogen, an instrument is a single noise-maker (like a bass drum kick, "
2179"or a tom)."
2180msgstr ""
2181
2182#: manual.docbook:1857(glossterm)
2183msgid "Layer"
2184msgstr ""
2185
2186#: manual.docbook:1859(para)
2187msgid ""
2188"In an instrument you can load several different samples (each one called a "
2189"<emphasis role=\"bold\">layer</emphasis>), and have a different sample play "
2190"depending on the velocity of the note. Only one sample at a time will play."
2191msgstr ""
2192
2193#: manual.docbook:1864(para)
2194msgid ""
2195"Suppose you have a sample of a floor tom being struck softly. If you simply "
2196"play the sample louder &mdash; it will <emphasis>not</emphasis> sound the "
2197"same as a real tom that has been struck very hard. If you wish to mimic this "
2198"in your instrument, you can load one sample for soft playing, and a "
2199"different sample for loud playing."
2200msgstr ""
2201
2202#: manual.docbook:1876(glossterm)
2203msgid "Low-Pass Filter"
2204msgstr ""
2205
2206#: manual.docbook:1878(para)
2207msgid ""
2208"A filter that attenuates (silences) high frequences, but allows low "
2209"frequencies to pass through."
2210msgstr ""
2211
2212#: manual.docbook:1889(glossterm)
2213msgid "Mute"
2214msgstr ""
2215
2216#: manual.docbook:1891(para)
2217msgid ""
2218"To make no noise. A setting on an instrument that prevents any audio output."
2219msgstr ""
2220
2221#: manual.docbook:1897(glossterm)
2222msgid "Mute Group"
2223msgstr ""
2224
2225#: manual.docbook:1899(para)
2226msgid ""
2227"A group of instruments (samples) that should mute (stop playing) immediately "
2228"after another instrument in the group is triggered."
2229msgstr ""
2230
2231#: manual.docbook:1902(para)
2232msgid ""
2233"This is typically used in hi-hats, where there's a different instrument "
2234"(sample) for when the hi-hat is open or closed. With a real hi-hat, the "
2235"sound of the open hi-hat will stop as soon as you close it. However, if you "
2236"use two samples &mdash; the open sound will continue even after you have "
2237"triggered the closed sound. By placing both instruments in the same mute "
2238"group (group #1, for example)... triggering closed sound will immediately "
2239"stop the open sound (and vice versa)."
2240msgstr ""
2241
2242#: manual.docbook:1917(glossterm)
2243msgid "Octave"
2244msgstr ""
2245
2246#: manual.docbook:1919(para)
2247msgid ""
2248"A span of frequencies where the top-most frequency is exactly twice the "
2249"frequency of the bottom frequency."
2250msgstr ""
2251
2252#: manual.docbook:1922(para)
2253msgid ""
2254"For example, the range 20 Hz to 40 Hz is an octave. So is 120 Hz to 240 Hz, "
2255"and 575 Hz to 1150 Hz. While the frequency differences are very different "
2256"(20 Hz, 120 Hz, and 575 Hz, respectively), to the human ear they "
2257"<emphasis>sound</emphasis> like the same distance."
2258msgstr ""
2259
2260#: manual.docbook:1939(para)
2261msgid ""
2262"After the note is released, this is the amount of <emphasis>time</emphasis> "
2263"to reduce the parameter from the sustain level to 0."
2264msgstr ""
2265
2266#: manual.docbook:1948(glossterm)
2267msgid "Resonance"
2268msgstr ""
2269
2270#: manual.docbook:1950(para)
2271msgid ""
2272"When referring to a resonance filter, this is the parameter that determines "
2273"how much of a boost (gain) to give the frequencies at the cutoff."
2274msgstr ""
2275
2276#: manual.docbook:1959(glossterm)
2277msgid "Resonance Filter"
2278msgstr ""
2279
2280#: manual.docbook:1961(para)
2281msgid ""
2282"A filter that gives a large boost to a very narrow range of frequencies. "
2283"Typically it will be part of a high-pass or a low-pass filter, where the "
2284"boosted frequencies are centered on the cut-off frequency."
2285msgstr ""
2286
2287#: manual.docbook:1973(glossterm)
2288msgid "Roll-off"
2289msgstr ""
2290
2291#: manual.docbook:1975(para)
2292msgid ""
2293"This is the amount that frequencies are attenuated (suppressed) as the "
2294"frequency changes (typically measured in dB/octave)."
2295msgstr ""
2296
2297#: manual.docbook:1978(para)
2298msgid ""
2299"For example, in a low-pass filter the frequences below the cutoff frequency "
2300"are not attenuated (they pass-through with the same volume). Same with the "
2301"cutoff frequency. As you go above the cutoff frequency, the frequencies that "
2302"are near the cutoff frequency are not attenuated very much at all. However, "
2303"the frequencies that are much higher than the cutoff are attenuated "
2304"(suppressed) a lot. This is usually approximated by a straight line (on a "
2305"log scale) and measured in in dB of attenuation per octave of frequency."
2306msgstr ""
2307
2308#: manual.docbook:2005(para)
2309msgid ""
2310"The <emphasis>level</emphasis> to hold the parameter after finishing the "
2311"decay time. This level will be maintained until the not is released."
2312msgstr ""
2313
2314#: manual.docbook:2023(para)
2315msgid ""
2316"MIDI devices are required to send this information along with the note. "
2317"Synthesizers use this information to adjust several parameters on the sample "
2318"(typically the volume). In Hydrogen, it is only used to adjust how loud the "
2319"sample is played back."
2320msgstr ""
2321
2322#. Put one translator per line, in the form of NAME <EMAIL>, YEAR1, YEAR2.
2323#: manual.docbook:0(None)
2324msgid "translator-credits"
2325msgstr ""
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