Designers Notes.txt

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-z3ta+ Max collection:by Frank Genus=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-


     First of all, thank you for your support of both ProSounds and 
my work.  the Z3ta+Max Collection is the result of 6 months of dedicated
and tedious work.  I have put all of my imagination and skill into this
release to make it a "Must Have" for z3ta+ owners from all backgrounds.
From hobbyists to professional musicians and producers.  Every preset
has been sculpted from scratch and then re-evaluated numerous times to
ensure that they are perfect.
     My initial motivation for creating this set was that the z3ta+
Synthesiser had gone to take on the label of a "Trance Synth".  While
It is able to generate gorgeous trance music, it is also capable of 
much more.  In fact, I would argue to say that it is one of the only
synthesisers one may ever need!  Using that statement as my basis, 
I intend to prove with this collection that z3ta+ can be used in just
about ANY musical enviroment...from the obvious electronic music genres,
too the not so obvious spaces of Jazz, Blues, Rock&Roll, hell even the 
distant sands of country music!  The z3ta+Max collection is one of the
most progressive sets for z3ta+ out there today...It contains sounds
that  enter into completely new scenes rather than simply 
emulate synthesisers of the past.  It makes z3ta+ sound like a 
z3ta+, as opposed to a juno or a mini-moog.  
     While exploring z3ta+Max, please be sure to pay attention to 
the various control options.  Great detail was put into making these
sounds flexible and letting the user decide certain aspects of the sound
For example, in volume 2:Leads+, there is a preset called "slayer Lead".
...It is as close to a distorted power chord played on a guitar as has
ever been....with this preset, the modulation wheel controls the Tone
of the sound, moving it up will give the guitar chord more air.  
Also, the PitchBend wheel enables the user to emulate both a glissando
like playing technique and generate the sound of feedback caused by 
high distortion levels.  There are many interesting uses for velocity,
aftertouch,Modulation, and more through-out the bank.  
     Again, thank you for your support. I hope z3ta+Max is a constant
source of inspiration for you and your artistry.  

                            -Frank Genus-
                                2004