CAGESTRINGS

Custom Aleatoric Group Effects

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OVERVIEW
Welcome to CAGE – the most comprehensive collection of The CAGE String Edition contains an articulation list
Orchestral Effects ever done. second to none. We wanted to create something
definitive and unrivaled. The String Edition alone contains
CAGE (Custom Aleatoric Group Effects) is produced by over 1100 articulations and it is near impossible to find an
Academy Award, TEC and G.A.N.G Award Winning effect not covered. The incredible depth of articulations is
composer Troels Folmann and Emmy nominated supported by our custom CAGE Chaos Engine, which
composer and orchestrator, Colin O’Malley. CAGE comes contains a variety of user controllable parameters. The
in three dedicated volumes,Strings, Brass and Woodwinds CAGE Chaos Engine allows you to take complete control of
with each volume containing up to 9 microphone the samples controlling hundred of parameters with just a
positions. The microphones are divided into two core single click. In addition you can also randomise all the rack
groups: Ensemble (Close, Mixed, Decca, Far, Wide) and effects individually (ex. trance-gate, filters, EQ).
Divisi (Spot Mic 1, 2, 3 and 4). So whether you want full
ensemble or more chamber (divisi) oriented FX – its all
available, right at your finger tips.
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So imagine having the deepest set of articulations with an
incredibly intuitive and powerful Chaos Engine. An infinite
amount of possibilities.
The entire user-interface (UI) was designed in gorgeous 3D
and in a way that allows both newcomers and experts to
get rolling in a matter of seconds. CAGE is using a variety of
components from our exclusive V8P series giving you the
ultimate in flexibility. One example is the ability to chain se-
quences between different articulations, so you can build
your own sets of FX chains.
But most importantly CAGE is the most comprehensive
collection of orchestral FX ever done. Take something as
simple a “string riser”. It’s no longer a matter of whether
you want a rising string sound. It is a matter of whether
you want it as a normal legato glissando or perhaps with a
slight tremolo motion in it – maybe you want more of a trill
based glissando or maybe you just want a horrific grinding
string variation. CAGE has it all and is the definitive the birth of a completely new universe of sounds – all with
collection of orchestral FX.
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CAGE contains 9 different microphones, which are divided
into 5 ensemble mics (close, mixed, decca, far, wide) and
4 divisi mics (spot 1-4). The flexibility of microphone posi-
tions allows you to dial in the perfect sound of your choice.
In addition CAGE also comes with a wealth of convolution
presets, so you can add otherworldly flavors to your sound.
CAGE is utilizing a variety of custom scripts from our exclu-
sive 8W library. One of the coolest things is the ability to
“sequence” your articulations, so you can build up complex
FX chains made within different presets.
The Chaos Engine is perhaps the most extreme feature in
CAGE. We wanted to take the concept of Aleatoric (Chance/
Randomisation) and port it to our code and user-interface.
The CAGE Chaos Engine allows you take any parameter and
randomise it with a single click. The great thing about the
CAGE Chaos Engine is that you can precisely control how
much chaos you want – from a little cosmetic change to
one click.
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CAGE has it all and is the

definitive collection of
orchestral FX. With its hyper
fliexible user interface
CAGE has one of the most
advanced, yet highly intuitive
interfaces for orchestral
sampling. ARTICULATIONS
The Articulations page has a very simple layout,
consisting of a few but crucial controls. The most
important of which is the articulation window.
This allows you to select what articulation is
currently playable.
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SETTINGS PURGE
By selecting the settings icon you can choose You can load and unload each individual articulation
how each articulation is activated. Be it a from RAM. Therefore saving valuable resources from
velocity range, a key switch, or a range within being taken up by unsused sounds. When highlighted
a particular MIDI CC. You can fully customise this indicates the articulation is loaded (or loading) and
each articulation to best suit your personal available to be played.
work flow.
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CHAOS
The Chaos icon will randomise all enabled effects and paramters with a given range, this range can be
adjusted on a per effect level under each settings panel on the effects page. This is CAGE at its finest.
You can create complete chaos and design a brand new effect by the touch of a button (note: this will
randomise parameters which are enabled)

RESET
The Reset icon will reset any active effects and paramters to there factory default. This is a great tool
to use if you simply want to get back to the beginning and start from a fresh. (note: this will only reset
parameters which are enabled)

STACKING
The Stacking icon allows you to stack articulations ontop of one another. When bypassed
selecting a new articulation will automatically switch off the previous one. Whereas when stacking is
enabled, selecting a new articulation will simply layer the new over the old allowing you to biuld more
dense and complex textures. When enabled the “Chaos” feature will also randomise what articulations
are layered with one another, as well as there relative parameters.
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chaos

STACKING
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SEQUENCER
When open, the sequencer allows you to pre determine the order of your articulation changes. This
is great for chaining sequences together without having to play them in live. Simply select what
articulations you want in the sequence by clicking there labels. By using the arrow icons or by playing
your MIDI controller you can progress to the following sequence slot. You can even save and recall up
to 4 seperate chains.

rest
Select this icon to insert a rest into the sequence .

save
Use this control to save your current sequence chain.

arrows
Use the relevant arrows to move forwards and backwards in the sequence.

Pages
Use the relevant tab to switch between ages and there saved sequences.

random
This control will randomise every slot in the sequence.

clear
This control will clear the entire sequence.

reset
This control will return the sequence back to the begining. Use the neighbouring settings to control how it is activated. how

settings
By selecting the settings icon you can choose how each page is activated.
rest
random
save
clear
arrows
reset
pages
settings
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CAGE contains 9 different

microphones, which are
divided into 5 ensemble mics
(close, mixed, decca, far, wide)
and 4 divisi mics (spot 1-4).
The flexibility of microphone
positions allows you to dial in
the perfect sound for you. MIXER
The Mixer page has a very familar layout,
containing controls that allow you to alter the
volume / pan / solo / mute for each microphone
position. To adjust the output routing, simply click
on the name of the desired microphone position
and select an output from the dropdown menu.
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dropdown PURGE
By using the dropdown menu you can You can load and unload each individual microphone
access controls for the Stereo Spread, EQ position from RAM. Therefore saving valuable
Presence, and the Reverb Send for each resources from being taken up by unsused positions.
individual microphone position. When at the When highlighted this indicates the position is loaded
default value (CMD + CLICK) these controls (or loading) and available to be played.
will automatically bypass in order to save CPU
resources.
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options
The Options page allows you to access further
controls that alter and customise the playability
and sound of a patch.
controls
DYNAMICS [CC1] allows you to crossfade between
different velocities and filters.
EXPRESSION [CC11] adjusts the overall volume of
a patch. LINK links the 2 controls together.
RELEASE TRIGGER alters the volume of the natural
release sounds.
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OFFSET envelope
OFFSET [CC16] pushes the start of each ATTACK alters the amount of time it takes for a note to
sample further into the sound. fully sound after a key is pressed.
When lit up, the OFFSET parameter will RELEASE adjusts the amount of time a note is held for
randomise upon every new key creating even after releasing a key.
more variation.
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VELOCITY
Use the controls available under the velocity
sub menu to alter the velocity sensitivity of the
patch. This is great for customising the patch to
work with your given controller.
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MARKERS
Markers allows you to mark a particular sound in
order for it to be easily located in the future. You
can mark any sound by playing the key and then
selecting “Mark“, as well as rate it by
dragging the “Rank“ slider. To clear the list of
Markers, simply click “Reset”.
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STACKING
By selecting an articulation under Stacking
you are able to adjust the GAIN, PAN, and
TUNE for that individual art. To allow these
parameters to be randomised under chaos,
simply turn on the neighbouring light.
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The CAGE Chaos Engine is

perhaps the most extreme
feature in CAGE. We wanted to
take the concept of Aleatoric
(Chance/Randomisation) and
port it to our user-interface.

effects
The Effects page consists of multiple rack effects.
To scroll through the available effects you can use
the scroll bar on the far right. To auto scroll up and
down you can click on the bottom left / right, top
/ left right or middle left / right, this will auto scroll
to the approriate position.
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KEY CONTROL allows you to change the VOLUME, PAN, FINE & COURSE TUNE of every single sample. Simply play the
sample via your MIDI controller and adjust the parameters. STRETCH takes the last played sample and chromatically maps it
accross the keybed, allowing you to tonally play any desired sound. The CHAOS control randmises all the available parameters
dependant on the included settings.

The Settings page consists of several basic parameters, ON NOTE will randomise the activated parameters upon every new
note played, RANGE alters the amount of available randomisation, and the 3 activation buttons allow you to choose what
parameters will be included and adjusted under randomisation features such as CHAOS.
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MACRO allows you to save 2 presets, and flawlessly morph between them. Set any effect to the desired sound and then press
START, move the controls to a different position and press END. Now the MACRO dial will be able to morph between them. To
automate the MACRO dial select MOTION, this will enable the sequencer available on the SEQ page allowing you to sequence
the movement in anyway you wish. RATE adjusts the speed of the sequence but it will remain synced to your host tempo
throughout. (note: not all parameters are available to be controlled by the macro)

The Settings page consists of several basic parameters, RANDOM will randomise the Sequencer, STEPS will adjust the available
amount of steps in the Sequencer and ON NOTE will restart the sequence upon every new note played.
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FILTER controls an independant LOW PASS [CC74] and HIGH PASS [CC75] filter. These smooth filters can be directly
controlled by the interface, or by the included ADSR envelope [CC’s 76-79]. VINTAGE enables a subtle phaser affect which is
great for adding a thin resonant level of air on top of the filter. You can even automate the filter with the included sequencer,
located on the SEQ page. And Of course, you can hit CHAOS in order to randmise every relavant parameter.

The Settings page consists of the Envelope buttons which allow you to choose which filter type is controlled by the envelope,
and the Sequencer buttons which allow you to choose which filter is type is controlled by the sequencer.
We also included RATE which adjusts the speed of the sequence remaining synced to your host tempo. STEPS which adjusts
the available amount of steps in the Sequencer and ON NOTE which will restart the sequence upon every new note played.
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EQ controls an 3 band Equaliser, we have included a handful of useful presets to help you in scullpting your sound. We also
have included a CHAOS control, this allows you to randmise every value, which is extremely useful for carving out new and
interesting sounds.

The Settings page consists of a few vital controls to help control the CHAOS switch. Such as MOTION, which constantly
randomises and animates every relevant parameter. RANGE which alters the amount of randomisation under both MOTION
and CHAOS. And the CHAOS / FLOW switch which changes the type of randmisation available. CHAOS is purely random based
on a value below your current settings and the RANGE, whereas FLOW analyses and adjusts your current settings depending
on your RANGE allowing you to have a more subtle evolution of randomisation.
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DEGRADER consists of a BIT CRUSHER and a DISTORTION unit. Of course we also have included a CHAOS control, which
allows you to randmise every value, which is extremely useful for carving out new and interesting sounds.

The Settings page consists of a few vital controls to help control the CHAOS switch. Such as MOTION, which constantly
randomises and animates every relevant parameter. RANGE which alters the amount of randomisation under both MOTION
and CHAOS. And the CHAOS / FLOW switch which changes the type of randmisation available. CHAOS is purely random based
on a value below your current settings and the RANGE, whereas FLOW analyses and adjusts your current settings depending
on your RANGE allowing you to have a more subtle evolution of randomisation.
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TRANCE GATE consists of a gate sequencer which allows you to stutter any sound. The RATE control alters the speed of the
gate which remains tempo synced to your host. The STEPS control alters the amount of available steps. And the MIX parameter
controls the amount strength of the gate. The CHAOS control allows you to randomise the gate.

The Settings page consists of a few vital controls to help control the gate. Such as MOTION, which randomises the gate at the
end of each sequence, and ON NOTE which will restart the sequence upon every new note played.
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DELAY consists of 2 sequential delays, this allows you to build complex rhythms and sequences by simply using different time
values. Each delay has a wet MIX parameter, a tempo synced TIME control, and FEEDBACK and PAN controls to help control the
style and poer of the delay. We also went a step further, and added a a LOW and HIGH PASS filter to the end of the chain, this
allows you to filter out certain frequencies only in the feedback of the delay ensuring it doesn’t conflict with your main sound.
And, you guessed it, we included a CHAOS control, so you are able to randomise every relevant parameter, creating some truly
amazing delay patterns. Both delays and the filters also work intelligently, meaning if you are not using them or they are set to
a minimal value, they will bypass themselves in order to save your CPU load.
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TRANSFORM contains a powerful impulse convolution with some truly strange and wonderful presets. To change what
convolution is loaded, simply select the preset dropdown menu, and load any of our hand designed impulse responses. From
fog horns, to car crashes, engine revs to world ending drones, we have included a handful of our favourite custom recorded
and designed presets. If you are feeling indesisive, you can also select the CHAOS control, which will randomly assign a preset
for you, as well as alter the available controls for some truly esoteric results. The included controls can help you further shape
the convolution, such as MIX which alters the wet value of the insert, SIZE which stretches or compresses the impulse,
PRE-DELAY which adds a small delay before the impulse is triggered, and of course a HIGH and LOW PASS FILTER, which
allows you to shape the frequency of the impulse convolution layer.
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REVERB contains a powerful convolution reverb partnered with a digital reverb. To change what convolution is loaded,
simply select the preset dropdown menu, and load any of our custom recorded impulse responses. We have included a
variety, of real acoustic spaces we use and love, such as recording studios, churches, cathedrals and halls. As well as a few not
so acoustic spaces we equally love. We have also crafted a quick and useful room positioner tool, by clicking anywhere in the
“ROOM” area you can access a variety of crafted presets which load custom settings ontop of your chosen convolution reverb.
This is a great tool for quickly placing your sound in designed space. Or of course you can select the CHAOS control and let the
engine do the choosing for you.
The included controls are similar as to the TRANSFORM module except REVERB has a digital counterpart. This can be bypassed
by using the DIGITAL ON/OFF switch.
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