Expression Maps

For more realistic performances, many instrument layers use key switches to switch between different expressions, that is, between different articulations and playing styles of the same instrument. These key switches are set to low keys to maximize the playable range and they cannot be changed internally to ensure that performances played by FlexPhrasers always sound the same.

However, in some cases you need to shift the key switches into the playable keyboard range to get access to them. You may also want to select the expression using a MIDI controller. You can use so-called expression maps to customize the internal setting.

To specify the expressions that you want to use in your expression map, activate them in the expressions list.

Note

Some instrument layers consist of multiple expressions that are not switchable via a key switch. For example, instrument noises typically do not have a key switch assigned. In this case, you can select the individual expressions and edit them, but you cannot apply any key switch functionality.

Expression Map Options Menu

You can define whether you want to use the internal key switches, remap them to other keys, or use a MIDI controller by selecting a mode from the pop-up menu above the expression list.

Select Keyswitch to use the internal key switches to switch to an expression.
Select Remapped if you want to remap the original key switches to other keys.
Select Controller to use a MIDI controller to remotely control the internal key switches.

To assign a MIDI controller, open the menu, select Learn CC, and use the controller on your MIDI hardware.
If you activate Temporary KS Mode, expressions other than the default expression are only active for as long as the corresponding key switch is held. This allows you to enter notes with other expressions by pressing a key switch temporarily.
Default Expression sets the default expression for Temporary KS Mode. This is also the expression that is active after loading the program or layer.