{"id":8317,"date":"2021-02-22T18:22:09","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T17:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swub.de\/en\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=8317"},"modified":"2022-07-26T13:34:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T11:34:32","password":"","slug":"keyswitch-expression-map_welcome","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.swub.de\/en\/software\/support\/article\/keyswitch-expression-map_welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Thanks for using the KeySwitch &amp; Expression Map!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swub.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/icon_manual.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8334\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the following pages, I prepared for you a <strong>solid documentation<\/strong> with <strong>a lot of illustrations<\/strong> to give you a good overview about the workflow with the device, how to set it up and the different possibilties to control the key switches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in a hurry or are an advanced Ableton user, I would recommend you to read at least the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swub.de\/en\/software\/support\/article\/keyswitch-expression-map_how-does-it-works\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"8423\">Walktrough<\/a>. There you will learn how the KeySwitch &amp; Expression Map basically works and you get a <strong>quick tour<\/strong> through the interface to explore all the functions and setting options. Additionally, you can as well use the <strong>Info View<\/strong> directly in Ableton for questions. You will find a short description of everything there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who are new to Ableton, the other chapters provide detailed <strong>step-by-step instructions<\/strong> on how to set up the KeySwitch &amp; Expression Map for various use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swub.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/icon_knowledge-tips.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8338\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swub.de\/en\/software\/support\/article\/keyswitch-expression-map_what-is-midi-in-a-nutshell\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"8592\">Knowledge &amp; Tips section<\/a><\/strong>, Over the next few months, you will find there a growing number of articles that will provide you with basic knowledge about audio engineering and music theory. I strongly believe that the time you invest in a good knowledge base will save you a lot of time later on. It will help you to find quickly creative solutions to problems and may even give you inspiration and new ideas for your music compositions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swub.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/icon_faqs.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8359\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check as well the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swub.de\/software\/support\/category\/faqs\/\" data-type=\"doc_category\" data-id=\"370\">FAQs<\/a><\/strong> for general questions about the KeySwitch &amp; Expression Map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swub.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/icon_presets.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10921\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>version 4.1<\/strong>, you can now <strong>export<\/strong>, <strong>import<\/strong> and <strong>share<\/strong> your key switches and settings with other users. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swub.de\/en\/software\/support\/article\/keyswitch-expression-map_presets-sharing\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"10931\">here<\/a> to download or upload <strong>presets<\/strong> for VST libraries or external instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swub.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/icon_helpl.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8351\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Please feel free to write me if you face a problem you cannot find a solution for or if you have questions about a special set-up. 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