Master Section
The Master Section is the producer in the control booth. It doesn’t make a sound of its own, but it decides how the whole record comes together, deciding who’s too loud, who needs to move left or right in the stereo field, and whether the mix is about to clip into crunchy distortion.
Transpose & Panning
Every band needs good balance, and here you can fine-tune how the Brass and Strings sit in the mix.
Brass Transpose / Strings Transpose – Shift these sections up or down to hit the right register without changing your hand position on the keyboard. Great for stacking octaves or avoiding mud in the low end.
Brass Panning / Strings Panning – Spread your ensemble across the stereo field. Maybe push the brass stage left and let the strings bathe in reverb on the right, or keep them centered for a tight, unified punch.
Tune
This knob adjusts the tuning of the entire Trident. Set it to concert pitch, and you’ll be locked in with the band (or your DAW). Or, offset it to adjust the tuning to other instruments.
Volume
It sets the overall output of the Trident, adjusting all three sections together.
Limiter
The Limiter switch prevents clipping if you’re pushing the Volume too hard.
Tips
Use Transpose to layer your Brass and Strings an octave apart for symphonic hugeness.
Experiment with Panning to create an extra-wide stereo spread. Brass left, Strings right, Synth down the middle.
Keep the Limiter on if you’re experimenting with stacked sections and effects. It’ll prevent clipping and unwanted distortion.