EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition Virtual Instrument Plug-In (Download) - Manual (Page 81)

HOLLYWOOD ORCHESTRA OPUS EDITION C O N T E N T S <
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LegSus
This instrument features a legato articulation in which multiple notes can be played
uninterrupted on a single bow stroke. Each note moves in the direction of the next just
as it’s ending to ensure smooth playback — but instead of separate layers for the legato
and sustain portions, each note is sustained at the end of the legato transition, allowing
for less cross-fading to preserve the feeling of a live performance. A performance script
determines which layer is selected based on whether legato playing is detected or not, and
timing between legato intervals is adjusted (tighter or looser) based on how hard or soft
you play (Note Velocity). When playing connected notes (legato) up to an octave in either
direction, a combined legato / sustain articulation will play. When playing disconnected
(non-legato), a sustain vibrato layer will play (consisting of a lyrical vibrato articulation
in the soft dynamic, and a sustain vibrato articulation in the loud dynamic). CC 1 (Mod
Wheel) controls dynamics of both the connected (legato) and disconnected (non-legato)
layers based on its initial value (2 levels), but does not cross-fade between these dynamic
layers. Both CC 11 (Expression), and CC 1 (Mod Wheel) can, however, control overall
loudness mid-note.
Keyswitch
Keyswitch (KS) Master instruments can switch between many individual instru-
ments or articulations by playing their respective blue-colored keys (‘keyswitches’)
on the virtual keyboard. When an instrument or articulation is actively selected, its
corresponding keyswitch will be highlighted in yellow. This is one of the fastest ways
to cycle between articulations in real time, and it makes it easy for you to drop notes
into the piano roll and switch articulations after the performance.