Product Support: Triton Series Products
Product Support: Triton Series Products
Ribbon
The Ribbon (MIDI CC#16) transmits values from 0 to 127. The center point produces a control value of 64. There is a small dot above the disk drive casing that makes it easy to see and feel the Ribbons center point. The Ribbon is often used to control both Filter fc and EG intensity, much like a variable tone control. However, many Guitar programs use the Ribbon to produce a double string bend (playing 2 strings, but only bending 1 string into a unison tone). Select A037 Wet Dist. Guitar. Play single notes and chords while sliding your finger from the left to the center part of the Ribbon Organs often use the Ribbon to control the Amp or VDA volume. Select any Organ program using the Category Function to see how the Ribbon can control volume. Electric and Acoustic Basses use the Ribbon for pitch bend, while Synth Basses use it for tone shaping (fc, EG intensity, resonance, & envelope shaping). Use the Category Function to select Bass Programs, and notice the differences in the Ribbon behavior.
The Ribbon can also be used to Cross Fade sound elements. Select C051 Ensemble & Solo. The Ribbon cross fades between a small and large string section. Select B081 Vintage EP. Here the Ribbon is used to cross fade or blend the tine (bell character) and the hard strike of a vintage E.Piano. * KARMA, Triton Le and Triton Le Pro do not have a ribbon controller*
Note 2: Remember that Realtime Knob Assignment Row A or B (the status) will be written into memory for every Program, Combination or Song. Note 3: When using the AMS function to assign knobs, try to avoid using Knob assignments with [+]. Knob assignments using MIDI CC 17, 19, 20, and 21 use 12:00 as the center position. This gives them a bipolar function. When [+] is used, the Knobs work much like a volume knob (7:00 to 5:00). Sometime you might use this for special mixing applications in Combi or Sequence Mode. Most of the Triton sounds use Knob functions with a bipolar function. Following this convention will help keep your sounds more compatible, especially when combining them with other sounds in the Triton.
Value Slider
The Value Slider (MIDI CC#18) is only available in the Program and Combi modes. It is often used to control Pitch, LFO rates, Modulation FX rates, and Dynamic Mod (with Delays).
Performance Editing
In Program Mode, you can use the Performance Editors to change octaves, Pitch Stretch, adjust OSC balance, Amp Levels, attack, Decay, and IFX7 MFX Wet/Dry levels. Use the Write button to save any edits as a shortcut.
IFX and MFX algorithms can also be swapped or copied from any program, Combi, or song. Double size FX are only available as IFX. EQ can also be copied from any program, Combi, or song Syncing the EGs- When you need to create identical or similar envelopes for each oscillator, you can use the sync function to program both filter envelopes or amp envelopes simultaneously. Pitch Stretching works best on PCM (sampled Instrument sounds. Using the Transpose and Tune parameters (to offset each other) in the Program, Combination, and Sequence modes to get alternative tonal shapes.
Organ Emulation
Select program A103 Full Drawbars. Lets take a closer look at whats happening. P1: Edit Basic, Select OSC Basic. Turn Knob 1. Notice how Knob 1 adds a vibrato chorus. Slider is transposing and pitch stretching the organ 1 octave down. P8: Edit IFX SelectIFX2. Turn Knob 2. Knob 2 Controls the Rotary Speed. Hold a note or chord, and move the JS+Y full up, and let go. This toggles the Rotary Speaker like the real thing. JS-Y toggles overdrive On and Off. Press SW1 to hear the Organ with and without the Rotary effect. SW2 stops or brakes the rotary effect. Select IFX 4. Knob 3 adds distortion. SelectP9: MFX2. Knob 4 controls Reverb amount. The Ribbon controls volume. This method is applied to most of the Triton Organs. There are a few variations of this method. Try selecting some other Organ programs, to examine controller variations.
Programming Arps
In addition to Up, Down, Alternate 1 & 2, and Random, there are 200 internal Arp Patterns who can be assigned for Programs, Combinations and Songs. Patterns 0-145 & 196-199 work well with instrument sounds, and Patterns 145-195 are for Drum Kits. P7: displays the assignable Arp parameters. Remember that the Arpeggiator Gate and Velocity Knobs are also programmable. Arp Assignments can also be copied from any program, Combi or Song. Remember that Combis and Songs can use up to 2 Arp Patterns, and programs can only use 1 Arp Pattern. Note: Avoid assigning Arp Patterns above 199, unless you plan using these locations for the creation of new Arp patterns. The Triton Keyboard Expansion Boards use Arp Locations 200-215, and 216-231
E Bank
The Tritons E bank is ideal for creating new programs. None of the Factory Combinations reference E Bank. Programs. When youre ready to save your work, go to the Disk Mode, Select Save PCG, uncheck the A/B/C/D Programs and Combinations (Programs, Combinations, Global). This way your file can be safely loaded without disturbing anything in the A/B/C/D banks.
Combinations
If you want to create Combinations, a good strategy would be to over write the bank locations starting with A000. When youre ready to save, follow the procedure described before, only this time leave Combi bank A un-checked. It also would be a good idea to provide documentation explaining what sounds will be loaded and where they will be loaded. There is an initialized Combi in D127 *Users Slot* if you want to start programming from scratch.
2. The Triton Le and Triton Le Pro only have 1 Insert Effect. If you feel that you absolutely must use additional insert effects, then try to prioritize the most important effects. Dedicate IFX1, MFX1 and MFX 2 as your most significant effects. This way it will be easier to import your Triton programs into an Le.
Final Advice
Compare your work with similar sounds in appropriate categories. Compare controllers, Arps, levels, EQ. Try to keep and retain similar voicing concepts. Remember that the Triton is a powerful synthesizer that also features astounding effect algorithms. Take full advantage of the Tritons AMS capabilities, to shape and control programs in unique and dramatic ways!
E Bank Programs
E000 Sampler Waves (M) *for mono user samples E001 Sampler Waves (S) * for stereo user samples E002 Self-Vocode 1 E003 Self-Vocode 2 E004 Vocoder 1 E005 Vocoder 2 E006 Mono Samples * for mono user samples using AMS E007 Stereo Samples * for stereo user samples using AMS
E008: Saw E.Piano SW1: Octave Down SW2: JS+Y/ Ribbon Lock JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: LFO 1 Amp Mod JS-Y: IFX Stereo Auto Pan Ribbon: Filter Cutoff Knob1: Resonance & Filter Cutoff Knob2: Random LFO 2 Filter Mod (MIDI / Tempo Sync) Knob3: MFX Chorus Frequency & Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: IFX & MFX Reverb Wet/Dry Mix Slider: LFO1 Amp Mod Speed / IFX Auto Pan Speed Arp: 129 Speed Sequence: Split: C3 Other: OSC1 & 2 Pitch Shift Velocity Switch E009: Saw Organ SW1: (Mod) IFX Overdrive, Amp Simulation, and Rotary Wet/Dry SW2: OSC 2 Pitch, Envelope Decay (Perc tune/decay) JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: Rotary speaker Slow/fast Toggle JS-Y: LFO2 VDA tremolo Ribbon: Filter Cutoff & Volume Knob1: LFO Mod (Tremolo) Knob2: Rotary Speaker Speed Knob3: Rotary Speaker Stop/Start Knob4: Reverb Slider: OSC 2 VDA (Perc OFF) Arp: Random E010: Saw Bells SW1: (Mod) OSC 2 Pitch SW2: JS-Y/ Ribbon Lock JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: LFO1 Pitch JS-Y: LFO2 Random Filter Mod (MIDI / Tempo Sync) Ribbon: Filter Cutoff & Volume Knob1: Amp LFO Mod & Speed (Tremolo) Knob2: OSC 1 Pitch Knob3: MFX Chorus Speed, Depth, and Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: Reverb Slider: LFO Filter Mod Arp: Random
E011: Saw Strings SW1: Octave Down SW2: JS-Y/ Ribbon Lock JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: LFO1 Pitch JS-Y: LFO2 LFO 2 AMP Mod (Tremolo) Ribbon: Filter Cutoff & Volume Knob1: Attack Knob2: OSC 1 Pitch Knob3: OSC 1/2 Detune, MFX Chorus Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: IFX Multitap Chorus/Delay, MFX Reverb Slider: Resonance, Filter Mod, and LFO Speed Arp: 137 Step Saw Down E012: Saw Voices SW1: Mod IFX Pitch Shift SW2: JS-Y/ Ribbon Lock JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: LFO1 Pitch JS-Y: IFX Talking Modulator Ribbon: Filter Cutoff & Volume Knob1: Attack Knob2: Pitch Envelope, Filter Cutoff Knob3: OSC 1/2 Detune, MFX Chorus Speed, Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: MFX Reverb Slider: Amp Mod (tremolo) Arp: 139 Ditto E013: Saw Synth Brass SW1: Octave Down SW2: Ribbon Lock JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: LFO1 Pitch JS-Y: LFO 2 Trill Ribbon: Filter Cutoff & Volume Knob1: Attack Knob2: Pitch Envelope, Resonance, and Filter Cutoff Knob3: OSC 1/2 Detune, MFX Chorus Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: MFX Reverb Slider: Amp Mod (tremolo) Arp: 29 Arco Arpeggio
E014: Saw Flute SW1: (Mod) Shorten Envelope SW2: (Mod) Sequence Delay JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: LFO1 Amp Mod (Tremolo) JS-Y: LFO 2 Trill Ribbon: Filter Cutoff & Volume Knob1: Attack Knob2: Decay Knob3: MFX Chorus Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: MFX Reverb Slider: OSC 1/2 Pitch Arp: 137 Saw Step Down Other: OSC1 & 2 Pitch Shift Velocity Switch E015: Saw Feedback Gtr. SW1: (Mod) IFX Flanger/Overdrive/Compressor SW2: (Mod) OSC 2 Pitch (Harmonic Feedback), IFX Overdrive Wah On/Off JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: LFO1 OSC Mod (Vibrato) JS-Y: Cross Fade OSC 1&2 Ribbon: Pitch Knob1: Filter Cutoff, IFX Overdrive Wah Sweep Knob2: LFO 2 Random Filter Mod (MIDI / Tempo Sync) Knob3: MFX Chorus Speed, Depth, and Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: MFX Sequence Delay Slider: OSC 1/2 Pitch Arp: 002 Guitar Strum 2 (Split B4, Bottom Velocity 104) E016: Saw Bass SW1: (Mod) Filter Cutoff & Envelope SW2: JS-Y, Ribbon Lock JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: LFO1 OSC Mod (Vibrato) JS-Y: LFO 2 Random Filter Mod (MIDI Tempo Sync) Ribbon: Pitch Knob1: Pitch EG Knob2: Resonance and Filter Cutoff Knob3: MFX Chorus Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: MFX Reverb Wet/Dry Mix Slider: OSC 1 Pitch Arp: 53 Latin Bass
E017: Slow Saw Pad SW1: Portamento SW2: JS-Y, Ribbon Lock JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: LFO1 OSC Mod (Vibrato) JS-Y: LFO 2 Random Filter Mod (MIDI Tempo Sync) Ribbon: Filter Cutoff Knob1: Attack Knob2: Decay Knob3: OSC 1/2 Detune, MFX Chorus Speed, Depth, and Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: IFX BPM Delay Wet/dry Mix, MFX Reverb Wet/Dry Mix Slider: OSC 2 Pitch, Amp Mod (Tremolo) Arp: 123 Echo Riff E018: Fast Saw Synth SW1: Portamento SW2: JS-Y, Ribbon Lock JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: LFO1 OSC Mod (Vibrato) JS-Y: IFX Overdrive Ribbon: Filter Cutoff Knob1: OSC 1 Resonance, Filter Shape Knob2: LFO 2 Random Filter Mod (MIDI Tempo Sync), IFX Sequence Delay Feedback & Wet/Dry Mix Knob3: MFX Chorus Speed, Depth, and Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: MFX Reverb Wet/Dry Mix Slider: OSC 2 Pitch Arp: 103 Repeat E019: Saw OD Bass/Lead SW1: (Mod) Filter Cutoff, IFX Compressor-OD/High Gain, and Stereo Compressor SW2: JS-Y, Ribbon Lock JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: LFO1 OSC Mod (Vibrato) JS-Y: LFO 2 Random Filter Mod (MIDI Tempo Sync) Ribbon: Filter Cutoff Knob1: Attack Knob2: Filter Cutoff Envelope Shape, Overdrive Wah Sweep MFX Chorus Wet/Dry Mix Knob3: MFX Chorus Speed, Depth, and Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: MFX L/C/R Delay Wet/Dry Mix Slider: OSC 1 Pitch Arp: 30 Dance Bass Riff 1
E020: Motion Saw SW1: (Mod) LFO 2 Random Filter Mod (MIDI Tempo Sync) SW2: JS-Y, Ribbon Lock JS X: +/-2 JS+Y: LFO2 OSC Mod (Octave Trill) JS-Y: LFO 2 Random Filter Mod (MIDI Tempo Sync), Filter 2 Cutoff, and Resonance Ribbon: Filter Cutoff Knob1: IFX Compressor, Decimator Knob2: Filter Cutoff Envelope Shape, Overdrive Wah Sweep Knob3: OSC 1/2 Detune, IFX Stereo Random Phaser, MFX Chorus Speed, Depth, and Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: MFX Stereo BPM Delay Input Level (D Mod), Feedback, and Wet/Dry Mix Slider: VDA Random Mod Arp: 102 Once! Split: D#4 E021: Saw SFX SW1: (Mod) OSC 1/2 Pitch EG, Filter Cutoff SW2: (Mod) Filter Mod, Filter cutoff, Amp EG Shape, IFX Ring Mod, and Decimator JS X: +/- 12 JS+Y: LFO1 OSC Mod, IFX Ring mod frequency JS-Y: LFO Filter Mod, Filter 2 Cutoff, and Resonance, LFO 1 Speed Ribbon: Inverted Pitch for OSC 1&2, IFX Ring Mod LFO Frequency & Depth, Decimator Sampling Frequency & LFO Speed Knob1: Resonance, Cutoff, Knob2: LFO 2 Speed, Overdrive Wah Sweep MFX Chorus Wet/Dry Mix Knob3: OSC 1/2 Detune, IFX Stereo Random Phaser, MFX Chorus Speed, and Wet/Dry Mix Knob4: MFX Stereo Cross Delay Feedback, and Wet/Dry Mix Slider: VDA LFO Mod Arp: Up Other: Mono E022: Saw Arpeggiator SW1: (Mod) Amp2 Envelope Shape (Mute Off) SW2: JS-Y, Ribbon Lock JS X: +/- 2 JS+Y: LFO2 OSC Mod (Octave Trill), Envelope Shape JS-Y: OSC 2 Pitch Ribbon: Filter Cutoff, EG Shape Knob1: Attack Knob2: OSC 1 Pitch Knob3: Amp LFO Mod, IFX Chorus Speed & Wet/Dry Mix, MFX BPM Delay and Dmod Knob4: MFX Stereo BPM Delay Wet/Dry Mix and Reverb wet/Dry mix Slider: OSC 2 Pitch Arp: 137 Saw Step Down Split: C4
E023: Saw & Noise Drum Hit SW1: (Mod) OSC 1/2/ Pitch, Filter Cutoff, and Resonance SW2: JS-Y, Ribbon Lock JS X: + 12, -18 & +12, -7 JS+Y: LFO1 OSC Mod JS-Y: Envelope Shape, IFX Distortion Ribbon: Pitch, Filter Cutoff Knob1: Attack Knob2: OSC 1/2 Pitch EG, Envelope Shape Knob3: IFX BPM Delay Feedback, Wet/Dry and MFX ChorusWet/Dry Mix Knob4: MFX Reverb Wet/Dry Mix Slider: Filter Cutoff, and Filter Mod (MIDI Tempo Sync) Arp: 198 6/8 Pattern