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SIDaster VST GUI
A GUI for the SIDaster
The SIDaster VST GUI allows user to patch the Synth through a visual GUI.
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 : 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 Synthedit. This wonderfull Tool is a must-have !