Available Editors

The editors give you access to the parameters of HALion and its programs and modules.

Slot Rack

Allows you to load and manage the loaded programs.

MIDI Editor

Allows you to configure the ranges and MIDI parameters of the slots.

Program Tree

Allows you to create programs by combining samples, layers, busses, and MIDI and audio effects.

Sound Editor

Gives you access to the parameters of the various program components. It can display the parameters of programs, layers, zones, MIDI modules, busses, and effects. Which parameters are displayed depends on the object that is selected in the Program Tree.

Zone Editor

Allows you to edit the parameters of all zones of the focused layer simultaneously, including any sublayers. If zones are selected in the Program Tree or the Mapping Editor, only these zones can be modified.

MIDI Modules Editor

Allows you to edit MIDI modules, such as FlexPhrasers or MegaTrig modules.

Mapping Editor

Allows you to specify and visualize how samples are distributed over the keyboard and velocity range.

Sample Editor

Allows you to define the sample and loop parameters.

Wavetable Editor

Allows you to make settings for the wavetable synthesizer that is used by wavetable zones.

Sample Recorder

The Sample Recorder allows you to record samples in HALion.

Browser

Allows you to browse and import files, including external sampler formats.

MediaBay

Allows you to load programs and layers.

Library Creator

Allows you to create your own VST Sound content in HALion.

Macro Page

VST Sound Instrument Sets provide macro pages. These pages are preconfigured to show the most important parameters for the specific programs. Whether it is possible to edit a program only via its macro page or whether you have access to all underlying zone and layer parameters depends on the instrument set.

If a program comes with a macro page, this page is displayed when you open the Macro Editor. If you load a program that contains one or multiple layers with macro pages, all macro pages are shown together in the Macro Editor. For each macro page, HALion inserts a navigation button on the toolbar that allows you to switch between the pages.

Macro Page Designer

Allows you to create your own macro pages.

Mixer

Allows you to mix the program slots, access the output and AUX busses, and manage effects.

Keyboard

Combines a keyboard, two wheels, and the sphere control. You can use these controls to simulate external hardware.

Quick Controls

Allows you to remote-control any parameter inside the program.

Trigger Pads

Allow you to assign and trigger notes and chords. Furthermore, it is possible to use the trigger pads to switch between FlexPhraser or arpeggiator variations.

Program Table

Shows all loaded programs. This includes the programs that are used in the Slot Rack as well as those that are loaded via MIDI program change.

Parameter List

Gives you a detailed overview of the parameters of the selected element in the Program Tree. For example, if you select an effect in the Program Tree, only the parameters of that effect are shown.

Automation

Lists all assigned automation parameters. With the tabs at the top, you can specify whether you want to show the automation parameters for the slot, the global parameters, or all automation parameters.

MIDI Ctrl

Lists all assigned MIDI controllers.

Undo History

Lists all of your actions and allows you to undo changes.

Options

Contains global plug-in settings regarding the overall performance, global edit functions, and MIDI controllers.