Manual version 1.1
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Harmony4 User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Parameter Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Chapter 2: Descriptions
Keyboard and Mouse Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The Main Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The Voices Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The Humanize Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
The Control Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The Setup Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Chapter 3: Producing Harmony
Harmony Modes Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
A Comparison of the Harmony Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Getting Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Checking Out the Harmony Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Troubleshooting
Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Chapter 4: Appendix
Scale Intervals Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Chordal Intervals Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Chord Types Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
© BY TC HELICON 2006. ALL PRODUCT AND COMPANY NAMES ARE TRADEMARKS OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE OWNERS. VST IS A TRADEMARK OF STEINBERG AG, ALL SPECIFICATIONS
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TC HELICON IS A TC
GROUP COMPANY.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Harmony4 plug in from TC-Helicon. This product
is a landmark plug-in. It is the first time our harmony technology has been made
available as a software plug-in. The arrival of faster, more capable computer
platforms, and secure hardware such as TC Electronic’s PowerCore has
allowed us to offer you our harmony capabilities previously available only in our
dedicated hardware products. As a DAW user, you have the extra convenience
to make fine adjustments over time that increase realism.
Now you can add vocal sparkle, and depth to your songs, advertising jingles,
spoken word content, video games, and more from within a compatible digital
audio host program. All you need is a nicely recorded vocal track to send to
Harmony4. The four Hybrid Shifting
TM
algorithms can be thought of as well
trained singers that you can manipulate in order to create vocal magic.
We hope you become as entranced by the possibilities of Harmony4 as we are
excited to bring it to you.
The TC-Helicon Team
August 2006
Main Features
up to 4 harmony voices
Humanization styles offer enhanced realism and special FX
Tabbed interface simplifies and speeds editing
Range of musical inputs possible: Notes or Chords from MIDI keyboard or
Key, and Scale
Multiple instances can produce more harmony voices and thicker vocals
All settings easily automatable for superior results
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Support Information
The TC Support Interactive website www.tcsupport.tc is designed as an online
support, and information center. At the site you can find answers to specific
questions regarding TC-Helicon software, and hardware. All known issues are
stored in a database searchable by product, category, keywords, or phrases.
Under the section "My Stuff" you can login to check the status of your questions,
download materials such as product manuals, software updates, and new
presets. This site has been specifically designed to meet the needs of our
users. We constantly update the database, and you will find the site to be a
huge resource of information. Browse through Q&A's, and discover new aspects
of your TC-Helicon product. If you can't find an answer online, you have the
option of submitting a question to our technical support staff who will then reply
to you by e-mail. The TC Support Team is on constant alert to help you in any
way they can.
Contact Details
Alternatively, you may contact the TC Electronic distributor in your area, or write
to:
TC ELECTRONIC A/S
Customer Support
Sindalsvej 34
Risskov DK-8240
Denmark:
.
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TC Electronic, Inc.
5706 Corsa Avenue, Suite 107
Westlake Village, CA 91362
USA
www.tc-helicon.com
System Requirements
WINDOWS
• PowerCore running version 2.0.2 or higher
• Desktop or laptop computer that meets Powercore system requirements
• VST compatible host application
• System must meet requirements of the host application
MAC OS X
• Macintosh system OS X 10.4
• PowerCore running version 2.0.2 or higher
• Desktop, iBook or PowerBook computer that meets Power system
requirements
• VST or AudioUnits compatible host application
• System must meet requirements of the host application
Parameter Inputs
Mouse Click/Drag
Clicking in any text edit field, and dragging vertically is supported.
Scroll Wheel Support
All parameters support scrolling on both Windows XP, and Mac OS X. Simply
place the mouse over a parameter value field, and use the Scroll Wheel to
increment/decrement the associated parameter value.
Direct Input
Double clicking in any edit field allows you to type in an exact number. In a text
field, you need only type in the first few characters, and press enter.
Key Commands
Most host applications support keyboard commands for certain functions. The
following key commands are available for all Plug-In parameters:
Key Commands In Windows
Fine Adjust = Alt + Scroll Wheel (in some hosts)
Key Commands in Mac OS
Fine Adjust = Apple + Scroll Wheel (in some hosts)
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Chapter 2: Descriptions
The Main Interface
Here we discuss getting around the GUI. More detail on parameters follows
later in the manual.
1. Host Area - This will be displayed differently for each host program. In this
case, the host area of Cubase SX is shown.
2. Visualization Area - Here you can see at a glance information about the current
preset. Each head represents an enabled voice. Click on a head, and you can drag
the mouse to change the harmony interval of each voice (although not in Notes and
Notes 4CH modes because harmony intervals in these modes are determined by
incoming MIDI note messages). Gender is represented by the apparent male, or
female characteristic of each voice. The soundwaves emanating from the heads
show both level, and pan position. The lower part shows text representing each
harmony interval, or MIDI note depending on the current harmony mode.
3. Tab Editing Area - This is composed of 4 tabs containing parameters that
are grouped by function. Generally, each voice has its own vertical column of
settings. The slider on the right side of this window can be used to reveal more
parameters if they exist.
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