Manual.Cthulhu for Windows and Mac (VST / AAX) is available for purchase for $ 39 USD. The update is free for registered users. More information Information: XFER Records / Cthulhu LAV, presented by Surge Sounds, is a collection of Lauv POP inspiration and future preselections and hybrid serum kits for the modern manufacturer. Tag: cthulhu vst manual cthulhu vst manua Tunecraft: Lush Chords For Cthulhu is an hefty collection of over 2,500 unique presets chords sorted by keys, modes, and scales for xFer Cthulhu VST plugin Xfer Records Cthulhu v1.03 WiN MAC OSX The Chord and Arp Monster VST MIDI-FX Plug-In Harmonic Inspiration, Made Easy. Cthulhu runs inside your host program (e.g. Ableton Live™, Steinberg Cubase™,Image-Line FL Studio™, Energy XT™, Reaper™, Mackie Tracktion™, etc.). Getting in touch If you experience any problems while using this plug-in, or you just wish to pass on your comments regarding Cthulhu or this manual, or links to. Chord banks for Xfer Cthulhu. A reminder: read the manual of the software/hardware you use. If you are new to this and want to spend hours on youtube,.
This pack was made bearing OVO sound in mind, but the majority of chords are lush and dark, so they will be useful in any genre, especially Hip-Hop, Future RnB, House, Deep House. Pack Contents: 40 Xfer Cthulhu Presets. 40 Xfer Cthulhu Arp Presets. Presets contain from 9 to 20 chords each. 7 Construction Kits From The Demo (Bonus).
Xfer Cthulhu Manual
TRANSCRIPT
Xfer Records Cthulhu
CthulhuThe Chord and Arp Monster
VST MIDI-FX Plug-InVersion 1.0.0August 2012
2012 Xfer Recordswww.xferrecords.com
Copyright 2012 xfer records. All rights reserved.
Cthulhu VST plug-infor Windows and Macintosh OS X
Coding: Steve Duda (www.steveduda.com)
Manual: Steve Dudathanks to stevejay for the manual template
Manual version: Saturday, October 6, 2012
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Xfer Records or the author of this document be liable for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained within it. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or for any purpose without the express written consent of Xfer Records.
VST Plugin technology by SteinbergVST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
All other copyrighted trademarks belong to their respective owners.
W W W . X F E R R E C O R D S . C O M
2
1. Contents
Add a second email account to outlook for mac 2011. 2.Introduction................................... 5Getting in touch.................................5Installing Cthulhu............................... 5
Installing on the PC............................... 5Installing on Macintosh OS X........................5Uninstalling Cthulhu...............................6
3.Connecting Cthulhu (VST version)................7Step 1: Add Cthulhu ............................7Step 2: Add an Instrument........................ 7Step 3: Connect them together....................7
4.Connecting Cthulhu in Logic (AudioUnits version)...95.Operating Cthulhu.............................13
Two Modules, One Plug-in.......................13Mute Output (MIDI only).........................13
6.Chords Module................................ 14Chord One note in becomes many...............14Altering a chord within a Chord Slot................15Chord Panel Area (alphanumeric Display of Chord)...16Lock switches.................................16Macro Switches (Learn / Copy / Pasta / WTF)........16LEARN...................................... 16Learn a single chord slot.........................16Advanced Learn (Note On Only)..................17Copy Button.................................. 17Pasta Button.................................. 18WTF Button...................................18
7.Chord Menu.................................. 19Sort Sub-Menu............................... 19
8.Arpeggiator...................................22Arpeggiator many notes in output one-at-a-time.....22
3
Graphs...................................... 229.Arpeggiator Graphs............................ 23
Note Sel tab.................................. 23Step muting...................................25Graph pattern length............................25Position Reset (down arrow)......................25Rand Sel tab.................................. 26Octave tab....................................26Pitch tab..................................... 27Vel scale tab..................................27Gate tab ..................................... 28Late tab ..................................... 28Harmony tab.................................. 28
10.Additional Arp Features.......................29Arp Patterns.................................. 29Note output prevention..........................30Clock Div.....................................30Copy/Paste/Random............................31
11.Presets......................................32Presets Browser / Loading Presets................32Anatomy of a Chord preset.......................32Anatomy of an Arp preset........................32
2. Introduction
Cthulhu is two MIDI FX modules combined into one plug-in:One half is a chord memorizer and player, allowing you to experiment with creating and reworking chord progressions with single-note presses.The other half is a pattern-based arpeggiator, allowing incoming notes or chords to be manipulated in various rhythmic ways.
Cthulhu runs inside your host program (e.g. Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase,Image-Line FL Studio, Energy XT, Reaper, Mackie Tracktion, etc.) .
Getting in touchIf you experience any problems while using this plug-in, or you just wish to pass on your comments regarding Cthulhu or this manual, or links to cool tunes made with Cthulhu, you can email the developer directly at: steve@xferrecords.com.
Installing CthulhuCthulhu is available in both PC and Mac OS X versions. It is designed to be used within a host audio application that supports the VST plug-in format.
Installing on the PCUnzip the .zip file. Place Cthulhu.dll in your VSTPlugins folder (or subfolder inside), as determined by your host program. Place the Cthulhu Presets folder in the same location as Cthulhu.dll
Installing on Macintosh OS XUnzip the .zip file. Place Cthulhu.vst in the VST Folder of your choice, e.g. /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/ If you use Logic, place Cthulhu.component in the Components folder of your choice, e.g. /Library/Audio/Plugins/Components/. The AudioUnit (.component) sends MIDI out via IAC Bus (see chapter 4), so the AudioUnit is is not recommended in hosts which support both plug-in formats, such as Ableton Live.
5
Place the Cthulhu Presets folder in /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST or ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST.
Cthulhu is a VST instrument plug-in, though it only outputs waves for reference - Do not expect to hear amazing sound from it! The intent is to route MIDI from Cthulhu to another software instrument (unless you really like simple sawtooth waves). If you are unsure as to how to do this, check the documentation for your host. Instructions for doing this in some programs will follow in the next chapter.
Uninstalling Cthulhu(PC) delete the Cthulhu.dll plug-in file and the Cthulhu Presets folder from your VST Plugins folder.(OSX) move Cthulhu.vst from your VST Plugins folder and Cthulhu Presets folder to the trash. Note there are two VST Plugins folders on OSX, which aren't readily visible on OSX Lion or greater.In the Finder, press command-shift-G (go to folder) and type or paste:/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VSTthis is referred to as the System VSTPlugins folder. Also check:~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VSTwhich is referred to as the User VSTPlugins folder.
6
3. Connecting Cthulhu (VST version)
Step 1: Add Cthulhu
Cthulhu should be added to an Instrument (MIDI) Track. You need to be able to route MIDI to Cthulhu so you can have it trigger chords. This is the same procedure you would follow adding any VST Instrument in your host. If you are not sure how to do this, refer to your host documentation or send us an email.
Step 2: Add an InstrumentSince Cthulhu doesn't make amazing sound itself (just a
sawtooth tone for reference, if desired), you should add another instrument for Cthulhu to control, such as a VSTi, external MIDI synthesizer, or built-in instrument in your host. Keep in mind since Cthulhu can send chords, it is recommended (but not necessary, if using the Arp) that the instrument can be polyphonic (can play a chord back, not just a single note).
Step 3: Connect them togetherYou need to route the MIDI From Cthulhu to the Instrument. The
manner of doing this varies in different hosts. Generally this involves setting the MIDI input on the destination instrument track to the track containing Cthulhu. Here are two examples:MIDI Connection, Example 1: Ableton Live
7
Please note you will probably want to set Monitor to In (on the track containing Cthulhu, so you can trigger Cthulhu from your MIDI controller.
MIDI Connection Example 2: FL Studio
8
Steps 1, 2 as mentioned above. (Created two MIDI Tracks, added Cthulhu to Track 1, and an Instrument to the Track 2)
3A) On the track containing the Instrument, select the track containing Cthulhu as the MIDI From MIDI Source.
3B) Next, select Cthulhu so Live knows the MIDI is coming from Cthulhu directly.
3C) Lastly, set Monitor to In, so our destination track will receive this MIDI.
3A) Click the Gear icon in the top-left of Cthulhu's GUI window to show the Plug-in Settings.
3B) Select an Output port that is a number greater than the Hardware MIDI Outs in the MIDI Settings of FL Studio. 20 is a safe be
