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 ===== SIDaster VST GUI =====
-{{http://fullmaj.rd-h.fr/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/interface1.png }}A VST GUI will allow user to patch the Synth more easily, to manage patches and perform updates of the [[SIDaster]] patches with Sysex Dumps / Loads.
+==== A GUI for the SIDaster ====
+{{:sida_screen.png?600|}}
-A preliminary version of the GUI interface is shown here.
+The SIDaster VST GUI allows user to patch the Synth through a visual GUI.
-The GUI is designed with [[http://www.synthedit.com|Synthedit]].
+All the Synth controls are displayed and can be tweaked live with a VST friendly host.
+Description of the GUI controls are given herebelow.
+==== Download ====
+SIDaster GUI Download link : {{Sidaster VST GUI beta 1:gui_sidaster_b1.zip|}}
+==== GUI Controls ====
+=== Voices ===
+For each of the 3 voices, the typical MOS6581 controls are shown. For audio synthesis purpose, the following controls are added:
+== Wave ==
+Changes the waveform of the current Voice.
+== Coarse ==
+The transposition of the frequency regarding the Midi Note message : from -16 to +15 semi-tones.
+== Fine ==
+Slightly detunes the voice in increments from 0 to 127.
+== Enveloppe ==
+**Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release** of the voice.
+== Tone ==
+Like in the MOS6581 Datasheet, the **Duty** cycle, **Sync** and **Ring** modulations can be activated or deactivated.
+== output ==
+defines whether the output of the voice is routed to the filter or directly to the output.
+=== master ===
+== Filter ==
+Filter frequency and resonnance can be adjusted using controls **Cut** and **Res**.
+Each of the filter types can be activated by pressing **LP, BP or HP**.
+== External input ==
+The external input can be routed either to the filter or to the output directly.
+== Mode ==
+Provides the ability to configure a patch in one of the selected modes. Not implemented yet, only **Mono** is working.
+== Tune ==
+Master tuning of the synth engine, to play with other instruments.
+== Volume ==
+Master volume of the SID chip.
+=== External Tools ===
+== Channel Configuration ==
+Select the midi channel the SIDaster is responding to.
+== Send ==
+When SEND control is active, all button/slider changes are transmitted live to the SIDaster.
+When SEND is inactive, no data is broadcasted. On next SEND turning on, all CC controls will be updated.
+== Midi Monitor ==
+Allows to monitor the Midi Messages sent to the SIDaster.
+==== Remaining Work ====
+To manage patches and perform updates of the [[SIDaster]] patches with Sysex Dumps / Loads.
+==== Synthedit ====
+The GUI is designed with [[http://www.synthedit.com|Synthedit]]. This wonderfull Tool is a must-have !