FXpansion Guru 1.5 - Manual (Page 12)


AUDIO: Sequencer retardation (uTicks)
This option sets the sequencer to run a fraction behind the host sequencer (a ‘uTick’ is a
/6384 note). This is sometimes necessary if you’re using Gate/Shot/Trig mode and your host
has sloppy timing (many do!):- if the host triggers a Gated pattern too late, the first note of the
pattern will be dropped as GURU’s playback cursor will have already moved past the start of the
note. Increasing this value to 00 or so will cure this in almost all cases.
This option can also be used to shift GURU’s timing if a host is sending incorrect time synchro-
nization values, some hosts e.g. Cubase SX, Tracktion, do this if they have PDC enabled and
GURU is on a track with inserts that require PDC e.g. Powercore, UAD-, Duende.
AUDIO: Master clock offset (@ 1 PPQ)
This offsets GURU’s sequencer from the host at a coarse resolution in quarter notes. It’s useful
if the host is sending grossly wrong PPQ sync timing values; Logic 5.5 on PC will do this, for
instance, if you have pre-roll or count-in turned on.
BROWSING: Soften attack/release when slicing
This option causes GURU to default the layer amp attack/release sliders to a slightly softened
value when slicing loops. It’s good for avoiding clicks in loops, but you may feel it takes some of
the punch away.
BROWSING: Hide embedded sample folders in files pane
When enabled, the “.samples” folders which hold the WAV files associated with a specific kit or
song will not be shown in the browser.
MISC: Pattern editor follows playback cursor
When enabled, the pattern editor will flip through the pages in a multi-page pattern as playback
progresses. When it is disabled, pick pages via the page select toggle on the right hand side of
the pattern editor.
MISC: Pattern editor follows currently playing pattern
When enabled, the pattern editor will update to the currently playing pattern as it changes. When
disabled, you have to explicitly click on a pattern memory button to select a pattern for editing.
Generally it’s best to leave this ON unless you’re doing rapid-fire Gate/Shot/Trig re-triggering.
MISC: Enable tool tips
When enabled, value tool tips are shown for the knobs, and hints are shown for various other
controls.
MISC: Save settings only (not samples) in songs and kits
When enabled, saving a song or kit will NOT save the samples used in that song or kit – in other
words, you are taking responsibility for your own sample file management. Please don’t switch
this on unless you know what you’re doing and are confident to manage your own sample files
– after all, disk space is cheap, but creativity is priceless!
MISC: Don’t show pad names (requires restart)
When enabled, the default pad names (“KICK”, “SNARE” etc.) are hidden and instead the pads
are just numbered ..6. This option requires you to restart GURU for it to take effect.