Soundtoys PanMan User Manual

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10 Threshold setting how much of the modulation will be used. You will see that the white markings around the Threshold knob turn red based on the in

11 Width Mod The Width Mod is also a bi-polar control and allows you to dynamically increase or decrease the width of the pan effect, again, based on

12 At fast Attack settings (knob turned fully counter clockwise) the Rate and Width Mod will go to their full mod setting instantaneously. As you tu

13 Again, the way the level of the input signal changes will likely effect how you will want to set the Release time. If you want the modulation chan

14 settings (defined by the Rate Mod and Width Mod knobs) and at the rate determined by the Attack knob. In the Gate mode the Width will remain at

15 90 degrees and Offset of 0 degrees, selecting three steps will cause PanMan to transition between -90, 0, and 90 degrees, 4 steps to transition be

16 If any of your points are rushed or dragged before the beginning or after the end of the pattern, don’t fret – they will wrap around and come in a

17 drag. Note that two points cannot exist at the same time, so if you try to drop a point where another point exists, it will simply return to where

18 Rev: This is an abbreviation for “Reverse Exponential.” Produces the opposite of “Exp”, where the waveform rises slowly at first, then faster and

19 then create complex, varied repetitions of your basic shape with the rhythm editor. Direction Use the direction buttons to select a basic panning

2 C O N T E N T S I N T R O 3!THANKS! 3!Installation 3!Basics 3!USING PANMAN 4!Basic Controls 4!LFO Mode 8!Rhythm Step Mode 14!Rhythm Shape M

20 Custom Rhythm Editor In addition to the preset rhythms provided, PanMan includes a powerful Rhythm Editor feature that allows you to create your

21 event. Dragging up/down will drag the top of the event up or down. While holding option, you can also drag left/right to change the event’s durati

22 Tweak The tweak button in Rhythm Shape mode will open up the dynamics panel. This is the same as the dynamics panel for LFO mode, except there is

23 PingPong Mode Ping-Pong mode allows you to alternate between pan positions on every trigger. The Offset and Width controls default so that the t

24 Controls Common to Both Triggered Modes Threshold and Manual Trigger The threshold knob controls the level at which the input will cause a trigger

25 off when you close the tweak panel, so there is no way you can accidentally leave it on. Trigger Divider The Trigger Divider knob allows

26 FOR MORE DETAILS If you made it this far, you deserve a medal! Now that you’ve taken the time to learn all about PanMan, go to it! Have fun, exper

27 TRADEMARK INFO SoundToys, PanMan and their respective logos are all trademarks of SoundToys, Inc. *All other trademarks are the property of their

3 I N T R O THANKS! First off we want to say a big THANK YOU for your purchase of PanMan. We know that there are an awful lot of plug-ins for you t

4 USING PANMAN You might be thinking that panning is pretty simple. And PanMan can do simple. It can do your standard back-and-forth, left-to-right,

5 Offset The “Offset” control defines the base pan position. It defaults to 0 degrees (Center), and ranges from -105 degrees to +105 degrees. Note th

6 level, and possible clipping which may or may not sound so good depending on the switch setting and what your ears like to hear. Analog Mode Switc

7 Pan Meter The Pan Meter is a collection of red and yellow LEDs that show you the current pan position. The LEDs charge and discharge like real LEDs

8 LFO Mode The “LFO” in LFO Mode stands for Low Frequency Oscillator. A LFO creates a repeating waveform that oscillates at some desired frequency.

9 Tweak (Dynamics) Pressing the tweak button in LFO mode will open up the LFO dynamics panel (shown above), giving you access to knobs to modulate t