Global Instruments

In order to be able to play a Palette, preview the phrases in a Library, or listen to a chord Progression, Synfire needs a basic selection of sounds to be always available, whether an arrangement is currently open or not. This is accomplished by the Global Instruments.

Piano

Standard instrument used for all kind of audible responses. Synfire uses it for previewing scales and chords in the Catalog, or rendering melodies when you work with the Harmonizer. Although you can choose any sound, a piano is best suited for this general purpose.

Chords

Used for sustained chords, e.g. when you surf a Palette. This should be a lush string section or a warm synthesizer pad.

Bass

Used for the bass voice in Chords Only Mode, the Harmonizer and the Palette.

Guitar

Only used in specific factory preset Sketches.

Drums

Used for drums and percussion, when no other sound is available.

Metronome

Used as a count-in for recording. Pick a sound you want to use for the metronome clicks. It should have a low latency.

For every global instrument you assign a Sound, set a default volume and pan and edit its Playing Ranges as needed.