￥Synferno is a cinematic Sound Module containing 300 different kits that can be played in tandem across 4 categories (Bass, Synth, Ambient and Groove).

 

The 300 Kits can be loaded by dragging and dropping the separate *.NKI files or by using the snapshot function.

 

Loops can be played polyphonically timestretched within a range of two octaves (24 semitones).
Each part has it´s own color-coded range on the keyboard. You can alternatively play the loops sliced using the “SLICE” button in the SEQ page.

 

There are special MIDI trigger keys/notes that enable you to turn on/off the FX per part, retrigger a currently playing slice (when sequencer is turned on) and to trigger a volume (“trancegate”) per part.

 

MIX PAGE

 

From here you can mix and match the individual loops (parts).
The top LCD shows the current kit or simply “—USER—” if you´ve modified (loaded another loop) the kit. It has no other functionality.
You have 4 LCD´s that represent the current (loaded) loop. From there you can select different loops or let Synferno choose new ones by clicking on the “R” buttons. (Randomize).
The “R” buttons have different functions depending on what key you press at the same time:
– NO KEY: chooses random loop from the part´s loop list.
– SHIFT: randomizes parameters in the FX and EDIT page, as well as choosing a random FX preset.
– ALT: chooses a random loop for all four parts at once.
– SHIFT + ALT: chooses a random loop for all parts + randomizes FX and EDIT page values (random FX preset).
NOTE: When you press SHIFT and ALT on the first “R” button on the mix page (BASS section) that also alters the sequencer state (on/off) + chooses a random sequencer preset for ALL parts.
The SOLO buttons can be used to solo parts. Clicking any SOLO button with COMMAND/ALT or SHIFT will deactivate any active solo.
For almost all controls you can press ALT and adjust the value for all parts at once. (It´s always stated in KONTAKT´s information window). COMMAND/CONTROL will reset values. SHIFT is for fine-tuning.
The SPACE knobs set the amount of convolution reverb for the selected part. (The “SPACE” toggle button must be enabled in the FX page).
The FX buttons can be used to enable or disable FX sections for the parts. The SEQ buttons will enable/disable the per-part sequencer.

 

FX PAGE

 

The STEP FILTER is a tempo-synced bandpass filter that randomly changes it´s cutoff. The AMOUNT controls the strength of the cutoff sweeps. The STEP GATE is a classical volume “trancegate”. In the middle are on/off toggle buttons for the various effect sections. To the right is a preset menu with 32 presets and a “R” button that chooses one randomly.

 

The SPACE REVERB comes with 60 impulse responses that you can choose via the dropdown menu. This convolution reverb is available for each part. (Each with a different IR if wanted). CPU = BAD