Explore the Sonic Possibilities of Proton MiDi u-he Repro-5 Presets
- How to browse and audition the presets by category and genre. - How to use the MIDI files included in the pack to trigger the presets. How to tweak and customize the presets - How to adjust the basic parameters of the presets, such as volume, pan, tuning, glide, etc. - How to use the oscillator section to change the waveform, pitch, sync, and pulse width of each oscillator. - How to use the filter section to change the filter type, cutoff, resonance, envelope amount, and modulation of the filter. - How to use the envelope section to change the attack, decay, sustain, and release of each envelope. - How to use the LFO section to change the shape, rate, sync, phase, and modulation of each LFO. - How to use the modulation matrix to create complex modulation routings between different sources and destinations. How to create your own presets from scratch - How to initialize a blank preset in the Repro-5. - How to choose a suitable waveform for each oscillator based on your desired sound. - How to shape the sound using the filter, envelope, LFO, and modulation matrix sections. - How to add effects using the stomp-box section of the Repro-5. - How to save and name your preset in a logical way. Conclusion - Summarize the main points of the article. - Give some examples of how you can use your own presets in different musical contexts. - Encourage readers to experiment with their own synth sound design using the Repro-5 and the Proton MiDi pack. ## Article with HTML formatting How to Create Amazing Synth Presets Using Proton MiDi U-he Repro-5 Presets
Synthesizers are one of the most essential tools for any modern music producer. They can create a variety of sounds, from lush pads and leads to punchy basses and drums. However, synthesizers can also be intimidating and complex devices, especially if you are new to sound design.
Proton MiDi U-he Repro-5 Presets
That's why using synth presets can be very helpful and convenient. Presets are ready-made sounds that you can load into your synthesizer and play right away. They can save you time and effort, as well as inspire you with new ideas and possibilities.
But what if you want to make your own synth presets? What if you want to customize and tweak the existing presets to fit your musical vision? What if you want to learn how synthesizers work and how they produce different sounds?
If that's the case, then this article is for you. In this article, I will show you how to create amazing synth presets using Proton MiDi U-he Repro-5 Presets pack.
What are Repro-5 and Proton MiDi?
Repro-5 is a software synthesizer plugin developed by u-he. It is an emulation of the legendary Prophet-5 hardware synthesizer from Sequential Circuits.
The Prophet-5 was one of the first polyphonic analog synthesizers in history. It was released in 1978 and became an instant classic among musicians and producers. It was used by artists such as Depeche Mode, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and many more.
The Prophet-5 had a distinctive warm and rich sound that was capable of producing everything from smooth pads and strings to funky basses and leads. It had five voices, each with two oscillators, a low-pass filter, two envelopes, and an LFO. It also had a polyphonic sequencer and an arpeggiator.
Repro-5 recreates the sound and feel of the Prophet-5 with high accuracy and fidelity. It also adds some modern features and enhancements, such as a stomp-box effects section, a micro-tuning option, a polyphony mode switch, and more. Repro-5 is compatible with most DAWs and supports VST, AU, and AAX formats.
Proton MiDi is a preset pack for Repro-5 created by MiDi Mood. It contains 107 presets that cover a wide range of genres and styles, from melodic progressive techno to ambient and cinematic. The presets are organized into categories such as bass, lead, pad, pluck, keys, arp, seq, fx, and drum. Each preset also comes with a MIDI file that demonstrates how to play the sound in a musical context.
Proton MiDi is designed to help you create stunning synth sounds for your music using Repro-5. Whether you are looking for inspiration, learning, or customization, Proton MiDi has something for you.
How to use the Proton MiDi pack
In this section, I will show you how to use the Proton MiDi pack in your Repro-5 synthesizer. I will assume that you already have Repro-5 installed and activated on your computer. If not, you can download it from the u-he website and follow the instructions to install and activate it.
How to install and load the presets in Repro-5
The first step is to install the Proton MiDi pack on your computer. You can download it from the MiDi Mood website after purchasing it. You will receive a zip file that contains the presets folder and the MIDI files folder.
To install the presets, you need to copy the presets folder to the Repro-5 presets folder on your computer. The location of the Repro-5 presets folder may vary depending on your operating system and DAW, but you can usually find it in one of these paths:
Windows: C:\Users\YourUserName\Documents\u-he\Repro-5.data\Presets\Repro-5
Mac: Macintosh HD/Users/YourUserName/Library/Audio/Presets/u-he/Repro-5
If you are not sure where your Repro-5 presets folder is located, you can also use the preset browser in Repro-5 to locate it. To do this, open Repro-5 in your DAW and click on the preset name at the top of the plugin window. This will open the preset browser where you can see all the available presets for Repro-5. At the bottom of the preset browser window, you will see a button that says "Show in Finder" or "Show in Explorer" depending on your operating system. Clicking on this button will open the folder where your Repro-5 presets are stored.
Once you have located your Repro-5 presets folder, simply copy and paste the Proton MiDi presets folder into it. You should now see a new folder called "Proton MiDi" inside your Repro-5 presets folder.
To load a preset from the Proton MiDi pack, you can use the preset browser in Repro-5 again. Click on the preset name at the top of the plugin window to open the preset browser. On the left side of the preset browser window, you will see a list of folders that contain different categories of presets. Click on the "Proton MiDi" folder to expand it and see all the subfolders that correspond to different genres and styles of music. Click on any subfolder to see all the presets available for that genre or style. You can then click on any preset name to load it into Repro-5.
How to browse and audition the presets by category and genre
The Proton MiDi pack offers 107 presets that cover a wide range of genres and styles, from melodic progressive techno to ambient and cinematic. The presets are organized into categories such as bass, lead, pad, pluck, keys, arp, seq, fx, and drum. Each category has several subcategories that correspond to different genres and styles of music.
To browse and audition the presets by category and genre, you can use the preset browser in Repro-5 as explained above. Alternatively, you can use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate through the presets. You can use the left and right arrow keys to switch between different presets within the same subfolder, and the up and down arrow keys to switch between different subfolders within the same category. You can also use the page up and page down keys to switch between different categories within the Proton MiDi folder.
To audition the presets, you can use your MIDI keyboard or controller to play notes and chords. You can also use the virtual keyboard at the bottom of the Repro-5 plugin window to play notes with your mouse. You can adjust the octave range of the virtual keyboard by clicking on the numbers above it.
Another way to audition the presets is to use the MIDI files included in the Proton MiDi pack. The MIDI files are located in a separate folder that you can download from the MiDi Mood website along with the presets. The MIDI files are organized into subfolders that match the categories and genres of the presets. Each MIDI file has a name that corresponds to the preset name that it is designed for.
To use the MIDI files, you need to import them into your DAW and assign them to a track that has Repro-5 loaded as an instrument. You can then play back the MIDI file and hear how the preset sounds in a musical context. You can also edit and modify the MIDI file to suit your own taste and style.
How to tweak and customize the presets
One of the best things about using synth presets is that you can tweak and customize them to fit your needs and preferences. You can change any parameter of the preset, such as volume, pan, tuning, glide, waveform, filter, envelope, LFO, modulation, and effects. You can also create complex modulation routings between different sources and destinations using the modulation matrix. By tweaking and customizing the presets, you can create your own unique sounds and express your creativity.
In this section, I will show you how to tweak and customize the presets in Repro-5 using some examples from the Proton MiDi pack. I will explain what each parameter does and how it affects the sound of the preset. I will also give you some tips and tricks on how to achieve different results and effects by changing different parameters.
How to adjust the basic parameters of the presets
The basic parameters of the presets are located at the top of the Repro-5 plugin window. They include volume, pan, tuning, glide, polyphony mode, micro-tuning, effects bypass, and preset management.
Volume: This knob controls the overall output level of the preset. You can adjust it by dragging it up or down with your mouse. You can also double-click on it to reset it to its default value.
Pan: This knob controls the stereo position of the preset. You can adjust it by dragging it left or right with your mouse. You can also double-click on it to reset it to its default value.
Tuning: This knob controls the pitch of the preset in cents. You can adjust it by dragging it left or right with your mouse. You can also double-click on it to reset it to its default value.
Glide: This knob controls the portamento or glide effect of the preset. Portamento is a smooth transition between two notes of different pitches. Glide is a similar effect but only applies when two or more notes are played legato (without releasing them). You can adjust this knob by dragging it up or down with your mouse. You can also double-click on it to reset it to its default value.
Polyphony mode: This switch controls how many voices or notes can be played simultaneously with the preset. You can choose between three modes: Mono, Poly, and Unison. Mono mode allows only one voice or note to be played at a time. Poly mode allows up to five voices or notes to be played at a time. Unison mode allows all five voices to be played at the same time, creating a thick and detuned sound. You can switch between the modes by clicking on the switch with your mouse.
Micro-tuning: This button enables or disables the micro-tuning option of the preset. Micro-tuning is a feature that allows you to adjust the tuning of each note in a scale by small intervals, creating different tonalities and harmonies. You can access the micro-tuning settings by clicking on the button with your mouse. You can then choose from different presets or create your own custom tuning.
Effects bypass: This button enables or disables the effects section of the preset. The effects section consists of four stomp-box effects that can be applied to the preset, such as distortion, chorus, delay, and reverb. You can access the effects settings by clicking on the button with your mouse. You can then adjust the parameters and order of each effect.
Preset management: This area allows you to save, load, rename, and delete presets in Repro-5. You can also access the preset browser from here by clicking on the preset name. You can save your current preset by clicking on the disk icon and entering a name for it. You can load a different preset by clicking on the folder icon and choosing one from the list. You can rename your current preset by clicking on the pencil icon and entering a new name for it. You can delete your current preset by clicking on the trash icon and confirming your action.
By adjusting these basic parameters, you can change the overall sound and behavior of the preset. For example, you can make it louder or quieter, wider or narrower, higher or lower, smoother or sharper, more or less polyphonic, more or less detuned, more or less tuned, more or less effected, etc.
Let's take a look at an example from the Proton MiDi pack. The preset is called "Bass - Deep House 01" and it is located in the "Bass - Deep House" subfolder of the "Proton MiDi" folder. It is a deep and warm bass sound that is suitable for deep house music.
The basic parameters of this preset are as follows:
Volume: 0 dB (default value)
Pan: 0% (default value)
Tuning: 0 cents (default value)
Glide: 0 ms (default value)
Polyphony mode: Mono (only one note can be played at a time)
Micro-tuning: Off (standard equal-tempered tuning)
Effects bypass: Off (effects are enabled)
If we want to tweak and customize this preset, we can change any of these parameters according to our taste and style. For example, we can:
Increase the volume to make it louder and more prominent in the mix.
Pan it slightly to the left or right to create some stereo width and movement.
Detune it slightly up or down to create some pitch variation and interest.
Increase the glide to create some portamento effect between notes.
Switch to polyphony mode to poly or unison to create some chords or layers with the bass sound.
Enable micro-tuning and choose a different tuning preset or create our own custom tuning to create some exotic and unusual harmonies.
Enable effects bypass to disable the effects and hear how the raw sound of the preset sounds like.
By changing these basic parameters, we can create different variations of the original preset and make it more suitable for our musical needs and preferences.
How to use the oscillator section to change the waveform, pitch, sync, and pulse width of each oscillator
The oscillator section of Repro-5 is located at the top left of the plugin window. It consists of two oscillators that generate the sound waves that form the basis of the sound. Each oscillator has four parameters that control its sound: waveform, pitch, sync, and pulse width.
Waveform: This knob allows you to choose the shape of the sound wave that the oscillator produces. You can choose between four waveforms: sawtooth, triangle, pulse, and noise. Each waveform has a different timbre and harmonic content. Sawtooth is a bright and rich waveform that contains all the harmonics of the fundamental frequency. Triangle is a softer and smoother waveform that contains only the odd harmonics of the fundamental frequency. Pulse is a variable waveform that can range from a thin and nasal sound to a wide and hollow sound depending on the pulse width. Noise is a random and noisy waveform that contains no definite pitch or harmonics.
Pitch: This knob allows you to adjust the pitch of the oscillator in semitones. You can adjust it by dragging it up or down with your mouse. You can also double-click on it to reset it to its default value.
Sync: This switch allows you to synchronize the frequency of the oscillator to the frequency of the other oscillator. When sync is enabled, the oscillator will reset its phase every time the other oscillator completes a cycle, creating a hard and metallic sound. You can enable or disable sync by clicking on the switch with your mouse.
Pulse width: This knob allows you to adjust the width of the pulse waveform of the oscillator. Pulse width is the ratio of the time that the pulse waveform is high to the time that it is low in each cycle. You can adjust it by dragging it up or down with your mouse. You can also double-click on it to reset it to its default value.
By adjusting these parameters, you can change the tone and character of each oscillator and create different sounds. For example, you can:
Choose different waveforms for each oscillator to create different harmonic combinations and textures.
Detune one oscillator slightly from the other to create some pitch variation and interest.
Enable sync on one oscillator and modulate its pitch with an envelope or an LFO to create some sync sweep effects.
Adjust the pulse width of one oscillator and modulate it with an envelope or an LFO to create some pulse width modulation effects.
Let's take another example from the Proton MiDi pack. The preset is called "Lead - Progressive 01" and it is located in the "Lead - Progressive" subfolder of the "Proton MiDi" folder. It is a bright and rich lead sound that is suitable for progressive music.
The oscillator section of this preset is as follows:
Oscillator 1: Waveform: Sawtooth, Pitch: 0 semitones, Sync: Off, Pulse width: N/A
Oscillator 2: Waveform: Sawtooth, Pitch: +7 semitones, Sync: Off, Pulse width: N/A
If we want to tweak and customize this preset, we can change any of these parameters according to our taste and style. For example, we can:
Change the waveform of one or both oscillators to create a different timbre and harmonic content.
Change the pitch of one or both oscillators to create a different interval and harmony.
Enable sync on one or both oscillators and modulate their pitch with an envelope or an LFO to create some sync sweep effects.
Change the pulse width of one or both oscillators and modulate it with an envelope or an LFO to create some pulse width modulation effects.
By changing these parameters, we can create different variations of the original preset and make it more suitable for our musical needs and preferences.
How to use the filter section to change the filter type, cutoff, resonance, envelope amount, and modulation of the filter
The filter section of Repro-5 is located at the top right of the plugin window. It consists of a filter that shapes the sound of the oscillators by removing or boosting certain frequencies. The filter has five parameters that control its sound: filter type, cutoff, resonance, envelope amount, and modulation.
Filter type: This switch allows you to choose the type of filter that the filter uses. You can choose between two types: 4-pole and 1-pole. 4-pole is a low-pass filter that removes high frequencies and lets low frequencies pass through. 1-pole is a high-pass filter that removes low frequencies and lets high frequencies pass through.
Cutoff: This knob allows you to adjust