Halion library manual#
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This allows for quick access to these programs and for preloading the program samples for faster changes between programs. HALion allows you to load a virtually unlimited number of programs into the Program Table.

Loading and Managing Programs via the Program Table.

You cam perform your mixing operations in the Mixer. You can make MIDI and MIDI controller settings in the MIDI Editor, the MIDI CC editor, and the Options Editor. HALion’s wavetable synthesis offers you a wide range of possibilities, from the re-synthesis of samples to the creation of entirely new sounds. If a sample zone is selected, the Sample Editor shows the corresponding sample. The Sample Editor allows you to view and edit samples. For example, you can transpose the pitch, adjust level and pan, and limit the playback to a specific area on the keyboard. In the Sound Editor for programs and layers, you can find the parameters that are set globally for an entire program or layer. The mapping functions are based on information like key range, root key, and velocity range. You can manually edit the sample mapping via the Mapping Editor. HALion can play back files in the General MIDI (GM) format. Multi-programs, or multis, can load multiple sounds or programs and combine them. In the Browser, you can search your system for files. You can load HALion 3 presets from HSB container files, VST Sound files, or FXP/FXB files. The Tagging Editor allows you to set up or edit the attributes for your programs. Program, layer, and multi-program presets can be described by using a predefined set of attributes. You can import program presets from any file location using the File Explorer/macOS Finder. This allows you to exclusively load specific components, for example. You can look inside multis, programs, and layers. The results list shows all files that have been found based on your filter settings. The MediaBay allows you to browse for and load files.īy default, the MediaBay library selector displays user libraries with a generic library icon, but you can also set up your own icons for your libraries. The MediaBay enables you to access presets, such as multi-programs, programs, and layers.

You can use the MediaBay and the Browser to manage, navigate to, load, and preview different file types.

Each slot can contain a program, that is, you can work with 64 programs at the same time. The Load dialog allows you to load programs, layers, and multi-programs. You can load programs and layers via the Program Tree, the MediaBay or the Browser, via drag and drop onto the Slot Rack, and via various context menus in different areas of the plug-in. To be able to use the content of VST Sound containers, the containers must be registered in the MediaBay. HALion comes with a wide range of factory content and allows you to load other Steinberg content, user-generated content, or third-party libraries. You can load, save, and manage different kinds of sound files. You can automate most of the HALion parameters from within your host application, whether these are parameters of a program or global parameters such as AUX effects. In the plug-in functions section, on the toolbar, and on the Options Editor, you can find global functions and settings for HALion. For example, presets can be used in several different sections and contexts, but their handling is always the same. Some common controls and concepts exist throughout the program. This allows you to make the most of the available screen space. The size of each window and window section is individually adjustable.

Halion library windows#

You can arrange the available editors in the window, structure the window sections using tabs, and configure several separate windows for your work. HALion provides flexible and highly customizable window management options. Here you will find detailed information about all the features and functions in the application.

Halion library manual#

This is the Operation Manual for Steinberg’s HALion. The following list informs you about the most important improvements in HALion and provides links to the corresponding descriptions.