VALVES Explained

Join plugin expert Eli Krantzberg for a look at Native Instruments' virtual brass instrument, VALVES, and learn all you need to know to start using it in your own tracks quickly and easily. You'll learn how to adjust the voicings of chords, use macros for quick broad control of numerous parameters, create sequences, add effects, and much more! Eli will explain the features and demonstrate the sound of the plugin with various examples so you can hear for yourself what's possible with VALVES. These videos are for new VALVES users.

Videos

• A Brief Tour of VALVES (04:48) - Get a taste of what this unique low brass instrument does and an overview of where all the main controls are located.

• Voicing Allocation (07:41) - Explore the sophisticated smart voicing and voice alternate systems used in VALVES that spread notes between the instruments and generate movement between the parts.

• Main Controls Area (07:21) - Discover how the Global controls give quick access to other sections of VALVES for macro-style changes and permutations of the parts that are playing.

• Sequencer Page (08:01) - Get into the belly of VALVES and learn how to use the Articulation Sequencer to create your own parts and arrangements.

• Browser & Snapshots (05:18) - Learn how to navigate the Browser in VALVES and how to save your modified presets using Kontakt?s Snapshots.

• Mixer Page (05:16) - Hear how the basic channel controls, insert, send, and main effects help shape the sound and balance of the brass ensemble.

• Brass Choir & Automation (05:45) - Explore ways of modifying the texture of the accompaniment throughout an arrangement using moment and part automation.

• Modern Minimalism (03:10) - Discover some of the esoteric noises and instrument sounds available in VALVES and some ideas for generating modern minimalist-style brass arrangements.