u-he Zebra2 Explained®
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6:49 Getting Started
Let’s get a general lay of the land and look at the main views we will be working in.
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7:04 Patch Window
In this video we will go over everything you need to keep your presets organized.
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9:22 Synthesis Window
The Synthesis Window is where we create patches, load modules, and work with signal flow.
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5:06 Global Settings
Learn how the Global settings influence how the synth responds, and how Voice Mode determines how many notes we hear and how the synth re-triggers them.
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5:52 The Oscillator
We can stack up to eleven voices per note all while morphing between wave forms.
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4:52 Oscillator Lower Panel
These sub-panels allow us to tweak the sound of the oscillator.
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4:54 Oscillator Wave Editor
Let’s look at how we can draw our own waveform. We can also morph or blend between sixteen different waveforms.
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5:01 FMO & Noise
There are two more Oscillators we can use: a Frequency modulated Oscillator and a noise Oscillator.
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5:42 Filters
These modules are great for sculpting and adding movement to a signal. The Cross Modulation Filter takes it to a whole new level.
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3:42 Comb Filter
The four-line multimode comb filter can also be used as an Oscillator thanks to it’s internal pulse generator.
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5:36 Additional Generators
Let’s take a look at the Sideband, Shaper, Distortion, Ring, and Mix modules.
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6:59 Modulation
We can source that modulation from a MIDI controller or from an internal module. The Modulation Matrix give us even more control over modulation depth.
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5:56 Multi Stage Envelope Generator
The Multi-Stage Envelope Generator will give you total control of the envelope and continuous control over is timing.
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2:59 LFO
It looks simple but it’s very cleaver. There is a simpler version as well called called the Global Low Frequency Oscillator.
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6:07 Modulation Mapper & Mixer
The Mmap is simple but has the potential to make any sound pop. The Modulation Mixer can also bring complexity to a sound.
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4:45 FX Grid
You can route and program effects chain in the FX Grid. We have the option of running FX modules as inserts and well as on sends.
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3:48 Remaining FX
Let’s take a look at Chorus/Flanger, Delay, Reverb, Compressor, and EQ.
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3:36 Arpeggiator/Sequencer
Programming Zebra 2’s arpeggiator is simple and musical.
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3:36 X/Y Pad Programming
The X/Y pads allow us to control multiple parameters at once. The range bar and markers also allow us to set up range and polarity control.
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1:44 MIDI Mapping
Mapping a parameter is as simple as clicking on the parameter we want to modulate and moving our controller.
Product Overview
u-he’s Zebra2 is a real animal of a virtual analog synth, and in this video tutorial series, synth expert Scottie Dugan covers every aspect of this amazing virtual software instrument!
Scottie begins with a birds-eye-view of Zebra2 as a whole, before focusing in on the patch window. He then covers the Synthesis window, where you create patches, load modules, and work with signal flow.
This leads into a discussion of the global settings such as Voice Mode to determine polyphony and general performance settings.
Next, Scottie explains and explores the Oscillator section, including all of its sub-panels containing fine tuning parameters for customizing nearly every aspect of the oscillator.
The Oscillator Wave Editor is then focused on, revealing how you can draw your own waveforms. Scottie then demonstrates how to use the Frequency Modulated Oscillator and the Noise Generator to add flavor and grit to your sound.
After that, Scottie explores all the filter modules in Zebra2. Zebra offers nearly every type of filter you can find in physical hardware, along with some unique software filters such as the Cross Modulation Filter.
But wait, Zebra has even more modules, and Scottie covers them all! He describes the Sideband, Distortion, Ring, and Mix modules, as well as the Modulation modules.
Scottie then talks about how nearly every parameter can be modulated either from a MIDI controller or internal module, and then demonstrates how the Modulation Matrix gives you even more control over your sound design.
If the standard Envelope Generator isn’t enough, Zebra2 offers a Multi-Stage Envelope Generator, which Scottie shows you and how you can use it to adjust the timing of your envelopes and more.
With most of the building blocks covered, Scottie digs into the Modulation Mapper and Mixer, and how you can use it to bring complexity to your patches and make any sound pop.
Then it’s time to explore the FX Grid in which you route and program effects chains, as well as all the effects such as delay, chorus, reverb, compressors, and EQ!
Scottie concludes the series by showing you how to get the most out of Zebra2’s musical and intuitive arpeggiator, and how to program the X/Y pad which allows for controlling multiple parameters at once.
Finally, Scottie delves into Zebra2’s comprehensive MIDI Mapping capabilities.
If you’re new to Zebra2, or you’re an established user ready to dive deeper and get creative with it, watch “u-he Zebra2 Explained” Today!
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