Z3TA+2 Explained

Presented by DAW master instructor Doug Zangar, this in-depth series about the powerful and awesome sounding Cakewalk Z3TA+2 will show the deepest features & functions of this amazing virtual synth. If you want to get the most from this beast, look no further.

First Look

• Introduction & Overview (04:10) - Take a tour of the header info, Synth and Effects pages and their sections, and the Preview Ribbon.

• Using Controls (03:45) - Discover the differences between faders, knobs, selectors and range controls. PC keyboard and scroll wheel tips included.

The Synth Page

• Oscillators - Waveforms (09:01) - This video covers the selection area menu items for waves, transpose, octave, sync mode and grouping.

• Oscillators - Shapers (05:51) - Take a look at how to shape a wave using the numerous available transformation parameters and route audio through the two filter busses.

• Oscillators - Perform Mode (06:38) - Get a tour of the powerful pitch bend parameters and portamento mode. Analog parameters and the X-Y pad are explained as well.

• Filter Types (04:39) - The filters types are explained and demonstrated. The filters types are explained and demonstrated. The cutoff and resonance filters are demonstrated.

• Filter Controls (03:53) - Reso Boost and signal routing are covered. The Dual and Parallel settings are explained.

• Envelope Generators (06:15) - The Envelope Generator section is explained. Amplifier and Pitch are demonstrated.

• LFO Pt. 1 (06:35) - The Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) section is explained. This video covers all parameters and controls when using one of the two available waves.

• LFO Pt. 2 (02:56) - The addition of the second wave is explored. The modes to combine wave 1 and wave 2 are covered.

• Modulation Matrix Pt. 1 (06:12) - Get a tour on how to use Source, Range and Destination parameters to use an LFO and an EG for modulation.

• Modulation Matrix Pt. 2 (08:00) - This second video looks at Curve and Control menu items. Various routing possibilities are demonstrated using Curve and Control to affect the destination modulation.

The Arpeggiator

• Algorithmic Mode (05:54) - This first video looks at the algorithmic patterns created by playing multiple notes. Octave, Sort, Sync, Speed, Mode, Velocity and Length are demonstrated along with the Groove features.

• MIDI Mode (06:10) - This second video looks at the MIDI arpeggio and Gate patterns in Z3TA+ 2's collection. Export, import, and edit are demonstrated.

The Effects Page

• Distortion (05:10) - Learn how to set up a filter per voice, all filters, or both. Modes and destinations are covered along with tone, gain and the Decimator.

• Modulation (05:38) - Chorus, Flanger and Phaser are all available and explained. All the parameters are explained and demonstrated.

• Compressor (04:26) - The Compressor threshold, ratio and gain are explained and the modes are demonstrated.

• Delay (06:02) - The Delay has three separate delays that work in series. Learn the modes, EQ, feedback and stereo placement.

• Reverb (03:39) - The Reverb room modes, size, damping, EQ and level are demonstrated.

• EQ & Simulator (03:52) - The modes for the 7 band equalizer are demonstrated as are the Simulator modes.

Working with Automation

• Automation (04:21) - This video covers recording and playing back Z3TA+ 2 parameters viaTrack Based Automation.

• MIDI Learn (08:58) - The powerful MIDI learn features are covered. Mapping the controller, creating online and offline automation and play back are demonstrated.

User Waveforms and Menu items

• User Waveforms & Program Menu (04:41) - Loading custom waveforms in the oscillator and LFO sections are covered. The Program menu items are covered as well.

• Options Menu (02:04) - The Options menu items are covered in detail.