Hybrid Tools Vol.

User Manual / HybridTools Vol. 3

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OVERVIEW
Hybrid Tools Vol. 3 is the ultimate production tool for epic
music and sound design a tool created for composers and
sound designers. Our Hybrid Tools series is featured in a ma-
jority of blockbuster movies, shows and video games and
used by composers such as Brian Tyler (eg. Thor, Ironman
3), Blake Neely (eg. Mentalist, Arrow), Charlie Clouser (eg.
NiN, Saw Series), Richard Marvin (ex. Grimm, 6 Feet Under),
Paul Haslinger (ex. Underworld Series, Tangerine Dream),
Neal Acree (ex. WoW, Starcraft II, Diablo 3) and hundreds of
other prominent producers and composers.
Hybrid Tools Vol. 3 contains over 4.5GB of content and more
then 2.100 hand-crafted sonic gems. Hybrid Tools Vol. 3
contains 16 different core sound classes. We designed a
wide selection of common hybrid sounds (ex. Boomers,
BPM Synced Grooves/Pulses, Drones, Risers, Wooshes),
but also created a variety of new sound types based on
the most current and upcoming trends in the cinematic
world (ex. Drastic Lines, Epic Tonal Bends, Epic Drum Kits,
Levitations, Lights, Psychological, Signature Sounds etc).
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All the content comes in a highly intuitive 3D rendered Hybrid Tools 3 also comes fully integrated with META-DATA
interface, which includes a built-in mini-browser for in- designed for Soundminer etc.
stant access to all the sounds. The interface also contains
our custom developed FX 3.0 CHAOS Engine and of course,
a REVERSE feature. The new FX engine is one of the most
flexible FX engines on the market. Whether you need a
trance gate, step-sequencer, delays, filters, EQ,
dual convolution-reverb, and delays.

Hybrid Tools 3 intuitive and functional 3D rendered

user-interface was designed so you can make music and
have access to all core features with just a single click.
Whether you want to use the internal mini-browser, which
contains the entire library or randomize over 1.500 sample
parameters with a single click of our CHAOS button.
Whether you want to REVERSE all the sounds or go half,
normal or double tempo on our BPM synced groove pulses.
It is all there all within a click.
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HYBRID TOOLS 3 is the next
in the line of definitive hybrid
FX. With its hyper fliexible
user interface
HT3 has one of the most Browser
advanced, yet highly intuitive
interfaces modern scoring.
Hybrid Tools 3 is built around an internal browser
that allows easy access to all sound banks. All the
16 core sound classes come preloaded in the main
browser, so you can audition the entire library
without having to load any further patches. The
browser also contains all sub-banks (example we
have 11 banks of BPM synced groove pulses). The
library also contains a unique REVERSE function
that allows you to reverse any bank with a single
click. Everything is right at your finger tips, so you
can get back to making music.
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controls
The available controls work on a per sound
bank basis, you can alter the volume extreme feature in Hybrid Tools 3. The FX CHAOS
envelope, reverse the sound, change the
speed, or even offset the start time of the
sound back. You can also randomise all aci-
taved FX by simply clicking CHAOS, or reset
back to default by ALT clicking CHAOS
HINT: By selectin RND under the OFFSET
control, you can randomise the start time of a
given sound bank dependant on the value of
EFFECTS
Our new FX CHAOS Engine is perhaps the most
Engine allows you make over 1.500 sample parameters
randomize with one click, while also randomizing our
FX System. The great thing about the Chaos Engine is
that you can control precise how much chaos you want
from a little cosmetic change to the birth of a com-
pletely new universe of sounds all with one click.
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The Chaos Engine is perhaps

the most extreme feature
in HT3. We wanted to take
the concept of
(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 [CCs 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 doesnt 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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SEQUENCER contains a polyphonic step sequencer. GROOVE allows you to switch between 4 user assigned sequences on
the fly. RATE alters the time signature of the played polyphonic sequence. LENGTH alters the duration of each sequenced note.
RANDOM applies human-esque qualities to the sequence, slightly nudging each note progressively out of time, and STEPS
selects the amount of available steps in the sequence.
To access the sequencer module, simply select the MAIN/SEQ tab, which will bring up the active sequencer table. The default
view shows you which velocities you are triggering for each given step in the sequence. To see what keys are being triggered,
select KEY on the lower left hand side of the SEQ module. This allows you to alter what keys are being triggered for each step
in the sequence.
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