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Synthesizer

Xpand!2

Avid

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Xpand!2 is a multi-timbral virtual workstation synthesizer featuring four independent synthesizer slots, each with full MIDI control, mixing, arpeggiator, modulation, and effects capabilities. It combines multi-sampled instruments with FM, wavetable, and virtual analog synthesis, offering over 1200 synthesizer presets and over 2300 factory patches designed by professional sound designers.

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Key Features

01Four synthesizer slots with individual MIDI channel assignment
02Over 1200 synthesizer presets (Parts) and over 2300 factory Patches
03Four-part multi-timbral architecture with independent Mix, Arpeggiator, Modulation, and Effects settings
04FM, wavetable, and virtual analog synthesis engines
05Per-Part arpeggiator with multiple modes and tempo-sync options
06Keyboard split and zone assignment (Hi/Lo Key) across Parts
07Dual effects (FX1 and FX2) with cascading capability
08LFO modulation wheel with shape selection and tempo sync
09Polyphony up to 64 voices per Part

Things to Try

  • 01Set modulation wheel shape to Const and destination to Pan with positive or negative Depth values to move the signal left or right across the stereo field
  • 02Use FX2 Send to FX1 control at 100% to cascade a delay effect into a reverb for more ambient effects
  • 03Enable Latch mode to continue arpeggiator playback after releasing keys, removing released keys only when new keys are pressed
  • 04Assign Parts to different keyboard ranges using Hi/Lo Key controls (for example, Part A as bass C-1 to B2 and Part B as synth lead C3 to G8)
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