Hi,
Sorry if this already been reported but in the iOS version I struggled considerably with volume levels and think it may be a bug.
First, I noticed that if you load multiple layers and then set the levels between them in a complimentary way with some being louder than others, these mix settings, relative to each other, get overridden by the vector function which seems to just play the sample from lowest to highest volume depending in where the ‘joystick’ happens to be. What I was expecting was for the loudest position of the vector control to play back the sample at whatever I set it to on the main page.
So I thought, ‘oh well, it is what it is’, and tried adjusting the volume of the sample itself in the sample edit page. While the waveform graphic goes up and down with the adjustment, it has no audible effect. The sample just plays at full volume.
Please let me know if this is pilot error and if this is or isn’t the case on the desktop version as well.
I no longer have access to the app and will not be able to participate in troubleshooting. If it’s a bug and gets resolved may I ask that this thread somehow be updated to reflect that or that it shows up in the release notes in the app store?
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Regarding the sample volume, I’ve also noticed that behavior. Changing the volume of the sample changes the waveform graphic, but not the volume. I’ve had to go back and increase/decrease the gain on my samples before importing to compensate for this.
Regarding the Vector affecting volumes, there is definitely a need for a gain control that is separate from the vector. I think a gain control in the “Control” section would do the trick.
BTW - AudioModern, I am absolutely loving Soundbox and am having a blast rethinking and creating new instruments (currently just for myself). I create complex textures using a wealth of synths then sample and build the instruments in Soundbox as a finished product. Love it!
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Agreed, iOS compatible multilayer sampler with vector control? Game changer. 
Thanks for the confirmation of the volume stuff SS.
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Hello, it appears there’s a bug with adjusting the volume on the sample edit page. We’ll fix this ASAP.
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Sounds good. Thanks for the reply.
So is it very difficult to not have the vector controller override the mix levels settings on the layer page?
Being able to set the levels on the sample edit page ultimately solves the problem which is great, but it makes the more ergonomically friendly layer page redundant if you plan to use vector control.
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In the current build, the vector is designed with 100% as the maximum value. We will explore options to allow custom values on all four sides.
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Gotcha, thank you. I realize the original vector synths probably had the values set like this too. A problem arises with user-samples given perceived and actual loudness and resonance differences etc…
I really think you’ll have a winner, hitting a feature-price sweet-spot once this, the mod envelopes and any outstanding bugs are ironed out.
Great job guys.
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