SULL’ ALTRA CORDA (OR SUL’ ALTRA CORDA) Keyswitch G1 activates sull’altra corda playing. This patch works exactly as the default C1, but using sull’altra corda samples (played in higher position on lower strings) instead of of the normal sustains. Since each string of the Gofriller Cello has been chromatically sampled at two different dynamics (mp & mf) over an interval of approximately one octave, several notes for each string are available as sul’altra corda samples. These samples have a different, warmer timbre. Normal samples, i.e. on a higher string, are automatically selected when sull’altra corda samples are not available. Keyswitch G#1 activates Sull’altra corda samples in polyphonic mode.
TREMOLO (TREMOLANDO) Keyswitch A1 activates tremolo mode. Tremolo is obtained by rapidly pressing and releasing the note, in a way conceptually similar to what the cellist does by using a fast to and fro motion of the bow. This approach allows for real time flexibility in both tremolo rate and accent, which would be impossible to achieve using actual tremolo samples. When the time elapsed between consecutive notes is above a certain threshold (about 90 milliseconds), the instrument automatically switches to temporary mono/polyphonic mode analogous to the default C1. This allows you to play multiple tremolos within a legato sequence, without the need of repeatedly deactivating and reactivating tremolo mode by keyswitching. The instrument will remain in tremolo mode until a different keyswitch is activated. Try the following sequence:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Activate A1 (tremolo) keyswitch. Repeatedly and rapidly play a note. Hold down the same note. Play another note, holding down the key. Repeatedly and rapidly play a different note.
You will hear a tremolo followed by a sustain note, then a portamento to the second note, finally a tremolo on the third note. This will be obtained without the need of keyswitching C1 to restore the default portamento/legato mode. TIPS: . Realistic crescendo or decrescendo can be created by acting on the expression pedal while executing the tremolo. . Very low tremolo rates cannot be obtained, since the instrument will switch to a temporary mono/poly mode, and a sustain note will be played instead. . The sustain pedal is not active on this patch.
PIZZICATO Keyswitch A#1 activates pizzicato mode. Pizzicato has been chromatically sampled at three dynamics. The patch responds to note-on velocity, and each note is played until the key is released. Most realistic effects are obtained by proper use of the pitch and mod wheel. 36
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