SETTINGS VIEW

The Settings Panel provides a collection of utilities that allow for configuring audio, display, MIDI settings, accessing and sharing Animoog Z files, viewing the Manual, and displaying version information.

CONFIGURATION

AUDIO

LOOPER BEEP

When this feature is On (highlighted), the RECORD function of the Looper Effect will produce an audible beep on each beat of the initial recording. No beep is heard when recording overdubs.

NOTE: The LOOPER will always provide a four-count before recording begins, regardless of the LOOPER BEEP selection.

BACKGROUND AUDIO

When this feature is On (highlighted), Animoog Z will continue to make sound – and consume battery power - while it is running in the background.

NOTE: The BACKGROUND AUDIO setting is only available on iOS

SILENT PRESET CHANGES

When this feature is On (highlighted), active notes and hold will automatically be released when presets change. When disabled, active notes and hold will remain active between preset changes.

ABLETON LINK DISABLED/ENABLED

When this feature is On (highlighted and reading ABLETON LINK ENABLED), Animoog Z can match the beat and tempo of other Ableton Link enabled Apps. You can adjust the tempo on one device, and the other linked applications will follow. Players can drop out, stop their performance, restart and fall back in—and still be in sync. With Ableton Link set to DISABLED, Animoog Z will not share timing information with other Ableton Link enabled Apps.

NOTE: When activating Ableton Link, there is an option to turn on in-app notifications. This option will notify you when Apps join or exit your current session.

BUFFER

The BUFFER setting determines how many samples occur between live performance input and audio output. Lower settings result in lower output latency but are more CPU intensive and can result in pops and clicks

NOTE: BUFFER size and SAMPLE RATE settings are not available on iPhone devices

SAMPLE RATE

Determines the SAMPLE RATE of the audio generated by Animoog Z. Higher sample rates generate higher resolution audio, but are more CPU intensive and can result in pops and clicks.

NOTE: On macOS, the SAMPLE RATE settings are not updated until Animoog Z is restarted.

TIP: The BUFFER and SAMPLE RATE settings are requests to the operating system and are dependent on your audio hardware and which other software is currently using the audio hardware. Animoog Z's request to change the BUFFER and SAMPLE RATE might not be honored by the operating system. The currently active BUFFER size and SAMPLE RATE are displayed at the bottom of the Configuration window.

ACTIVE AUDIO DEVICE

On macOS it's possible to select which audio device to use for playback and recording.
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Please note that your Mac's microphone and speaker are treated as different audio devices. In order to record timbres through the microphone while playing back through the speaker, you need to first create an Aggregate Audio Device through the Audio MIDI Setup application that can be found in the Applications > Utilities folder, and then select that Aggregate Audio Device for use.

DISPLAY

MOD AND PITCH WHEELS

Determines whether the Mod Wheel and Pitch Wheel are visible in the keyboard area. If disabled, the Mod Strips will disappear and in their place the Keyboard will extend all the way to the left side of the screen.

PERPETUAL ROTATION

When this feature is On (highlighted), the Wave Cube will continue to rotate indefinitely after the initial rotation. The speed of the rotation will be the same as the moment fingers are released while using the rotate gesture.

OSCILLOSCOPE

Enables/Disables the Oscilloscope display on the X/Y/Z Grid.

TOOLTIPS

When this feature is On (highlighted), all changes to knobs and switches will display a tooltip with the changed value in the preset name area. Pressing and holding on a knob or switch will display a tooltip with the active value without having to make a change.

WAVECUBE

Determines whether the WALLS, X/Y Grid, and PATH are visible in the Wave Cube.

MIDI

These parameters allow Animoog Z to be used effectively with other MIDI devices. They include choosing a port, setting the input and output channels, creating a map to allow for MIDI control over any and all controls, setting up a MIDI connection via Bluetooth, and specifying the range of the Pitch Bend wheel, etc.

NOTE: Animoog Z always sends data to a virtual MIDI Output port named "Animoog Z". This port can be accessed by any other App running on your iOS device to receive MIDI information from the Animoog Z.

INPUT LIST

Shows the available MIDI input ports configured and recognized by the system. Here you can choose the active MIDI Input port(s).

INPUT CHANNEL

This parameter determines which MIDI channel will be used to receive data. Tap the CHANNEL box and set your channel by scrolling through the options from OMNI (all Channels); 1-16; or MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression).

NOTE: When connecting a MIDI controller and selecting it from the INPUT LIST, the MPE Configuration Message sent out by the controller will automatically switch the INPUT CHANNEL to MPE

TIP: The MPE Channel Pressure message is mapped to the PRESSURE CONTROL in the MOD panel, and the MPE Control Change #74 message is mapped to the MOD-WHEEL CONTROL.

OUTPUT LIST

This list shows the available MIDI output ports configured and recognized by the system. Here you can choose the active MIDI Output port(s).

OUTPUT CHANNEL

This parameter determines which MIDI channel will be used to transmit data. Tap the CHANNEL box and set your channel by scrolling through the options from 1-16; or MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression).

NOTE: Selecting MPE as the OUTPUT CHANNEL, allows you to use the Animoog Z keyboard as an MPE Controller. The MPE Configuration Message will be sent to the selected MIDI output ports.

TIP: With MPE output active, the SEND NOTES, SEND VELOCITY, and SEND CHANNEL PRESSURE options are also used to determine which MPE type of messages are sent.

TIP: Connecting an iOS device to a macOS computer through MIDI, and selecting the macOS MIDI port as the output port, then enabling MPE as the OUTPUT CHANNEL, allows all the Animoog Z expressive playing to be done with the macOS version of Animoog Z.

PANIC

Tapping this button sends an “All Notes Off” command on every MIDI channel. This will clear any ringing notes or hung commands in your MIDI setup.

BT CONNECT

Tapping this button begins a search for compatible Bluetooth MIDI devices. Available devices will appear in the "Bluetooth Central" window. Select the device you wish to use, then press Done to close the "Bluetooth Central" window.

TIP: Use BT CONNECT to connect a Bluetooth MIDI controller to Animoog Z

BT TRANSMIT

Tapping this button configures how Animoog Z is advertised as a Bluetooth MIDI device. In the "Bluetooth Peripheral" window you can change the name your device is discoverable as and advertise it to other Bluetooth Devices.

TIP: Use BT TRANSMIT to use Animoog Z as a Bluetooth MIDI controller

PITCH BEND

The depth of the effect provided by the PITCH wheel can be set to a musical semitone or Off (no effect) using the RANGE parameter. The value of the Pitch Bend Range parameter can be saved individually with a specific value for each Preset, or a global value can be chosen that will provide the same depth of effect on every Preset. Tap the RANGE value box and scroll to the correct amount.

NOTE: To save the PITCH BEND value for an individual Preset, you must exit the SETTINGS window and tap the SAVE icon to program the Preset using the current value.

NOTE: When Pitch Sensitivity was changed with the MIDI RPN #0 message, the PITCH BEND RANGE will display RPN

SEND NOTES

Enables/disables MIDI Note output messages from the Animoog Z keyboard.

SEND ARP

Enables/disables MIDI Note output messages that are generated by the Arpeggiator when it is active, as opposed to from the keyboard keys.

SEND POLY PRESSURE

Enables/disables MIDI Polyphonic Pressure output messages from the Animoog Z keyboard.

SEND CHANNEL PRESSURE

Enables/disables MIDI Channel Pressure output messages from the Animoog Z keyboard.

SEND VELOCITY

Enables/disables MIDI Velocity output messages from the Animoog Z keyboard.

SEND CONTROLS

Enables/disables MIDI CC output messages from the Animoog Z panel controls.

MAP MIDI

Tapping the MAP MIDI option will open a Panel Map showing any current MIDI CC (Continuous Controller) assignments. MIDI CC Mapping is useful if you want to operate Animoog Z from a hardware controller, or for integration with a DAW. By creating and saving a MIDI CC Map, you can specify which MIDI CC numbers will affect which knobs and which features. MIDI CC Maps can be created to optimize a particular Preset for external control, or to provide the highest level of integration with a favored controller. MIDI CC Maps are saved and recalled independently of Presets.

NOTE: CC Maps can be saved, reloaded, and shared with other users.

If no MIDI CC is assigned to a specific parameter, the value displayed will be [ - - ]. To make a MIDI CC assignment, simply tap a knob or switch, and then operate the corresponding knob or switch on your MIDI controller. The first MIDI CC number that Animoog Z detects will be assigned to that parameter. Repeat this process for other knobs and switches.

To manually assign a MIDI CC, simply double tap a knob or switch. This will open the basic "MIDI CC Assignment" window. From here, you can enter the desired MIDI CC number. Press SET to save your change.

NOTE: MIDI CC Maps apply to all voices; they cannot be used by MPE to control parameters in a per-note manner.

To edit a MIDI CC assignment, double-tap on a knob or switch with an existing MIDI CC value. This will open the "MIDI CC Assignment" window. From here you can Clear the current value, enter a new CC value, or change between 14-bit and 7-bit resolution. Once you have edited the CC assignment, press SET to save your change.

PROGRAM CHANGE

Revealing the PRESET BROWSER when MAP CCs is active, allows program change numbers to be associated with your presets.

To assign a PROGRAM NUMBER, simply tap on the rectangle to the left of the Preset Name. This will open a window from where you can enter the desired number. Press OK to save your change, or press MIDI LEARN to send the Program Change message from your MIDI device that should be used for this preset.

Pressing the PGM button below the PRESET BROWSER will only display the presets that have a PROGRAM NUMBER assigned.

SAVE/LOAD CC MAP

Tapping the SAVE/LOAD CC MAP option opens a list of all of the available MIDI CC Maps. Choose a MIDI CC Map from the list; the name will become highlighted.

CLEAR

Selecting CLEAR removes all MIDI assignments from the active MIDI CC Map. This way, you can begin building a new MIDI CC Map without having to un-assign any previous assignments individually.

LOAD

Selecting LOAD will cause the highlighted MIDI CC Map to become the Active MIDI CC Map.

SAVE

By selecting SAVE, you can add the active MIDI CC Map to the list of available MIDI CC Maps. The "Save the active CC map as?" window will open where you can give the current MIDI CC Map a new name. Name your CC Map and press Save to finish.

TIP: After performing any edits to the active MIDI CC Map, you can save it using the same name, or save it as a new MIDI CC Map using a new name.

NOTE: When saving an edited MIDI CC Map under the previous name, a second pop-up box will ask you to confirm that you wish to overwrite the previous data.

DELETE

Tapping DELETE opens a window confirming that you want to delete the currently selected MIDI CC Map. Press Delete to remove it from the Animoog Z app.

CANCEL

Choosing CANCEL closes the MIDI CC MAPS window.

SAVE/LOAD PGM MAP

Tapping the SAVE/LOAD PGM MAP option opens a list of all of the available MIDI PGM Maps. Choose a MIDI PGM Map from the list; the name will become highlighted.

CLEAR

Selecting CLEAR removes all MIDI assignments from the active MIDI PGM Map. This way, you can begin building a new MIDI PGM Map without having to un-assign any previous assignments individually.

LOAD

Selecting LOAD will cause the highlighted MIDI PGM Map to become the Active MIDI PGM Map.

SAVE

By selecting SAVE, you can add the active MIDI PGM Map to the list of available MIDI PGM Maps. The "Save the active PGM map as?" window will open where you can give the current MIDI PGM Map a new name. Name your PGM Map and press Save to finish.

TIP: After performing any edits to the active MIDI PGM Map, you can save it using the same name, or save it as a new MIDI PGM Map using a new name.

NOTE: When saving an edited MIDI PGM Map under the previous name, a second pop-up box will ask you to confirm that you wish to overwrite the previous data.

DELETE

Tapping DELETE opens a window confirming that you want to delete the currently selected MIDI PGM Map. Press Delete to remove it from the Animoog Z app.

CANCEL

Choosing CANCEL closes the MIDI PGM MAPS window.

PRESETS

Additional Preset features can be found in this section of the SETTINGS panel.

NEW PRESET

Tapping NEW PRESET open the "Default" preset.

RANDOM PRESET

Tapping RANDOM PRESET generates a new preset through intelligent randomization. Animoog Z even tries to come up with a name for you!
The random Timbres are selected from the list of Timbres that are displayed in the right column of the TIMBRES panel.

TIP: RANDOM PRESET respects the SELECTIVE LOADING settings, allowing only certain parameters to be randomized while preserving the others.

SELECTIVE LOADING

By default, all SELECTIVE LOADING options are On (highlighted), meaning when a preset is loaded, the parameters of all Animoog Z's modules are replaced when the preset changes.

By turning individual options Off (not highlighted), loading the parameters of specific modules can be disabled. This offers a convenient way to reuse elements of presets without having to manually replicate a collection of parameter settings.

ORBS: enable or disable loading all parameters on the ORBS panel, including the path

TIMBRES: enable or disable loading the 8 timbres

ENVELOPES: enable or disable loading envelope parameters
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LFOS: enable or disable loading all LFO parameters

MODS: enable or disable the entire modulation matrix

EFFECTS: enable or disable loading all effects parameters

TEMPO: enable or disable loading the tempo

iCLOUD DOCUMENTS

If you have enabled iCloud Drive on your device, then the Presets, Timbres and CC Maps you have created will also be saved here. Presets, Timbres and MIDI CC Maps saved to iCloud can easily be reloaded into the Animoog Z app.

BROWSE PRESETS

This option opens a list of the available iCLOUD PRESETS. Select any Preset from this list and it will instantly become the active Preset. Dragging Left on any Preset name on iOS or right-clicking with a mouse on macOS will reveal the Delete (X) icon. Tap on the Delete Icon to remove it from the iCLOUD PRESET list.

BROWSE TIMBRES

This option opens a list of the available iCLOUD Timbres. Select any Timbres from this list and it will instantly become the active Timbre. Dragging Left on any Timbre name on iOS or right-clicking with a mouse on macOS will reveal the Delete (X) icon. Tap on the Delete Icon to remove it from the iCLOUD Timbre list.

BROWSE CC MAPS

This option opens a list of the available iCLOUD CC MAPS. Select any CC Map from this list and it will instantly become the active CC Map. Dragging Left on any CC Map name on iOS or right-clicking with a mouse on macOS will reveal the Delete (X) icon. Tap on the Delete Icon to remove it from the iCLOUD CC MAPS list.

BROWSE PROGRAM CHANGEMAPS

This option opens a list of the available iCLOUD PROGRAM CHANGE MAPS. Select any Program Change Map from this list and it will instantly become the active Program Change Map. Dragging Left on any Program Change Map name on iOS or right-clicking with a mouse on macOS will reveal the Delete (X) icon. Tap on the Delete Icon to remove it from the iCLOUD PROGRAM CHANGE MAPS list.

NOTE: Choosing a CC or Program Change Map as the active map does not commit these settings to memory. Save the active map by going to the SETTINGS menu, selecting MIDI, and then selecting SAVE/LOAD CC or PROGRAM CHANGE MAP. Once the maps page opens, press SAVE, and follow the instructions in the dialog.

PRESET SHARING

SHARE ACTIVE PRESET

Select this option to share the currently active Preset using AirDrop, Mail, and other messaging services.

SHARE ACTIVE TIMBRES

Select this option to share the currently active Preset and Timbres (and the WAV files within them) using AirDrop, Mail, and other messaging services.

SHARE ACTIVE CC MAP

Select this option to share the currently active MIDI CC Map using AirDrop, Mail, and other messaging services.

SHARE ACTIVE PROGRAM CHANGE MAP

Select this option to share the currently active MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE Map using AirDrop, Mail, and other messaging services.

SHARE FILTERED PRESETS

Select this option to share a ZIP file of all the PRESETS that are displayed in the Preset Panel using AirDrop, Mail, and other messaging services.

SHARE FILTERED TIMBRES

Select this option to share a ZIP file of all the Timbres that are displayed in the right column of the TIMBRES Panel using AirDrop, Mail, and other messaging services.

MANUAL

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