Matthew Fudge, Daniel Byers

WAVE ALCHEMY
Contents
Installation & Activation ............................................................................................................3
System Requirements ............................................................................................................4
Revolution 1.1 Feature Updates ..............................................................................................4
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................6
Drum Page ...............................................................................................................................7
Instrument Header.............................................................................................................................. 8
Drum Mixer .........................................................................................................................................9
Drum Sampler Controls ....................................................................................................................10
Sample .........................................................................................................................................10
Filter.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Pitch.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Random ........................................................................................................................................11
Classic Drum Sequencer ..................................................................................................................12
Navigation..................................................................................................................................... 12
Routing .........................................................................................................................................12
Sequencer Controls ......................................................................................................................12
Drum Voice Controls.........................................................................................................................14
Loading Drum Voices ................................................................................................................... 14
Character ......................................................................................................................................15
Voice Controls ..............................................................................................................................16
Insert Effects..................................................................................................................................... 17
Compressor ..................................................................................................................................17
Shaper .......................................................................................................................................... 17
EQ ................................................................................................................................................18
Master Effects...................................................................................................................................18
Send Effects ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Delay ............................................................................................................................................19
Reverb .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Convolution Reverb ......................................................................................................................20
Sequencer Page ....................................................................................................................26
Global Accent and Slop ................................................................................................................26
Global Sequencer .........................................................................................................................27
Sequencer Options .......................................................................................................................27
DAW Presets .........................................................................................................................28
Logic Pro X .......................................................................................................................................28
Ableton Live ......................................................................................................................................29
Maschine .......................................................................................................................................... 30
Multi Output Routing ..............................................................................................................31
NKS Integration .....................................................................................................................32
 Key Ranges ......................................................................................................................................32
Plug-in Panel ....................................................................................................................................34
Key Command Reference .....................................................................................................37
Parameter editing .............................................................................................................................37
Parameter editing .............................................................................................................................37
Global Sequencer .............................................................................................................................37
Sequence Lanes ......................................................................................................................37
Step Length Buttons ................................................................................................................37
FX Page............................................................................................................................................37
Shaper Routing Previous / Next Buttons .................................................................................37
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................38
Installation & Activation
There are two main steps to getting started with Revolution:

Step 1 Installation:
1. Download all of the 5 Revolution RAR files from your account. Ensure all 5 RAR files
are 100% downloaded before moving on to point 2 below.
2. Unpack the RAR files together using an unpacking program such as Winzip /
WinRAR (if on PC) or The Unarchiver If on Mac.
3. After successfully unpacking the RAR files you will now see a single folder named
Revolution, which contains five subfolders called Samples, Instruments, Library
Data, Documentation, and Snapshots, as well as a Revoluton.nicnt file. Take note of
where this folder is located because you will reference this location in the next step.
Its very important that the file structure is maintained within the Revolution folder.
Step 2- Activation:
1. Open Kontakt or Kontakt Free Player and Click the Browse button in the top left side
of Kontakts menu panel. Now navigate to the Libraries tab, and click the Add
Library. Button
2. You will now be prompted to browse to the location in which the Revolution folder is
located on your system. Navigate and choose the Revolution folder that you have
previously unpacked (see Step 1 Installation above). Its important that you select
the Revolution folder itself instead of any of the folders subfolders.
3. The final step is to activate Revolution using your product serial code. There is a
small Activate button that will appear over Revolution in the Libraries tab within
Kontakt. Clicking this button will bring up a new window that links to Service Center.
Enter your serial number and email address here. Your Revolution serial number will
be sent to your e-mail address within 12 hours of purchasing Revolution. In the mean
time you can use the instrument in 'Demo mode'
4. 4. You have now activated your serial code for Revolution and the instrument is
ready to use! Now when you log into Service Center, you should see Revolution
listed under your activated products
Updating to Revolution 1.1
The Revolution 1.1 update requires the replacement of the following files
Revolution.nkr - in the Samples folder
Revolution.nkc - in the Samples folder
The Instruments folder found in the main folder
The Extras folder found in the main folder

Batch Re-Save (recommended)

Running a batch re-save is recommended for resolving any potential issues such as slow
loading times or missing samples.
1. With Revolution loaded into Kontakt, click the Files menu at the top of Kontakt itself
 2. Select Batch re-save
3. Confirm the warning message by pressing Yes
4. Navigate and Select the main Revolution folder. Be sure to choose the same 4
Revolution folder you referenced before when adding Revolution as a library within
Kontakt
5. Done. You should now see faster loading times

System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

Kontakt Player 5.6.5 Player or Kontakt 5.6.5
Mac OS X 10.10, 10.11 or 10.12 (latest update), Intel Core 2 Duo
Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (latest Service Pack, 32/64-bit), Intel Core 2 Duo or
AMD AthlonTM 64 X2
4 GB RAM

Recommended System Requirements

Kontakt Player 5.6.5 Player or Kontakt 5.6.5
Mac OS X 10.10, 10.11 or 10.12 (latest update), Intel Core i5 or i7
Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (latest Service Pack, 32/64-bit), Intel Core i5 or i7
8 GB RAM

Revolution 1.1 Feature Updates

Revolution Drums
Triplet times (1/6, 1/12 and 1/24) are now available in the sequencer.
Minor NKS related bugs have been addressed.
Revolution Perc
Triplet times (1/6, 1/12 and 1/24) are now available in the sequencer.
The name of the selected percussion type is displayed in the corresponding
channel mixer and sequencer. Channels with no percussion selected are set to a
blank name.
The NKS colour code for each percussion type is displayed in the corresponding
channel mixer and sequencer. Channels with no percussion selected are set to a
blank colour.
An additional 40 snapshots have been added to the Revolution Perc instrument.
Minor NKS related bugs have been addressed.

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 Revolution Module

A new instrument has been added to Revolution called Revolution Module.

Revolution Module features the ability to select any drum voice or sound from
Revolution Drums or Revolution Perc and play it individually. This is ideally suited
for workflows that rely on playing individual drum sounds from a drum rack such as
Ableton Live.*
Revolution Module features the ability to learn the MIDI note triggering Revolution
Module.
Revolution Module features the ability to play the drum voice +/- 2 octaves
*Revolution Module is an excellent instrument for adding the sound of Revolution to
an already existing drum workflow. For many situations it is still advisable to use
the full Revolution Drums and Revolution Perc Instruments as they will offer lower
CPU and RAM usage than a full drum kit of Revolution Modules.
Revolution LE

A new instrument has been added to Revolution called Revolution LE.

Revolution LE features the ability to play Revolution Drums in the simplest way
possible for lower CPU and resource usage. Revolution LE is identical to
Revolution Drums with the follow exceptions
A smaller interface for compatibility with smaller screens and complex workflows.
No master bus effects for less CPU load and a focused workflow towards multiple
outputs.
No sequencer for less CPU load and a focused workflow towards external
sequencing.
Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Revolution, the most authentic virtual drum machine ever created!
Here youll find documentation for everything you need to get started. Revolution features
two main pages (Drum Page & Sequencer Page), along with graphically dynamic pages for
Drum Modules FX and Pattern Browser.
These pages are the backbone of Revolutions powerful interface - They host intuitive
controls and functions for sculpting, editing and processing drum sounds and sequencer
patterns.
Youll find a detailed overview of each page below:

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Drum Page

The Drum Page allows for editing all 14 Drum Voices of Revolution. It features the following
areas which we will discuss in detail below
Instrument Header
Drum Mixer
Drum Sampler Controls
Classic Drum Sequencer
Drum Voice Controls
Insert Effects
Master Effects
Send Effects

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Instrument Header

The Instrument Header section is one of two sections which are available on both the Drum
and Sequencer page along with the Classic Drum Sequencer section.
MIDI (MIDI Build) - This control triggers the MIDI Build Process which allows you to
export a MIDI Sequence of the currently selected Sequence to your host or DAW.
o o o (MIDI Drag and Drop) - After the MIDI Build Process has been engaged clicking and
dragging from this area will export a MIDI sequence useful for sequencing in your host or
DAW. Please note that any changes to the Sequencer will require the MIDI Build Process to
be retriggered.
Sequence Pattern - Displays a drop down menu for switching the currently selected
Sequence Pattern. Alternatively sequences can be selected by sending MIDI notes between
the range F2 to E3 to the instrument.
Sequence Chase - When enabled the Classic Sequencer range will automatically change
based on the current Sequence Step. Page 1 will be displayed for Steps 1-16 and Page 2
will be displayed for Steps 17-32. Disabling this feature allows you to edit the selected
Sequence range without automatically changing.
Auto Play - When enabled selecting a Drum Channel will automatically play it's associated
Voice.
MIDI Select - When enabled playing a MIDI note will automatically selected the assigned
Drum Channel.
Master Volume - Adjusts the Volume of the Master Output.

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Drum Mixer

The following controls are duplicated 14 times. One for each Drum Voice
Drum Select - This control selects the corresponding Drum Channel for editing. When Auto
Play is enabled this control will trigger the sound of the Drum Voice.
Volume - Controls the Output Volume of the corresponding Drum Channel.
Pan - Controls the Stereo Pan of the corresponding Drum Channel.
Delay Send - Controls the Delay Send Level of the corresponding Drum Channel.
Delay Select - Switches the corresponding Send between Delay 1 and Delay 2. This is
displayed as the text DLY1 or DLY2.
Reverb Send - Controls the Reverb Send Level of the corresponding Drum Channel.
Reverb Select - Switches the corresponding Reverb Send between Reverb 1 and Reverb 2.
This is displayed as the text REV1 or REV2.
Mute - Mutes the Output of the corresponding Drum Channel.
Solo - Solos the Output of the corresponding Drum Channel.

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Drum Sampler Controls

Sample
Sample Start - Sets the Initial Sample time for the Attack
portion of the Drum Voice.
Amp Attack - Sets the Attack Time for the Drum Voice.
Amp Hold - Sets the Hold Time for the Drum Voice.
Amp Decay - Sets the Decay Time for the Drum Voice.
Velocity - Sets the influence Velocity has on the Output Volume of the Drum Voice.

Filter
Filter Style - Sets the Filter Style for the Drum Voice.
Selectable between 14 unique High Pass, Low Pass and
Band Pass Filters. This is displayed as the name of the
filter above the Freq, Res and Env controls.
Filter Cutoff - Adjusts the Cutoff Frequency for the Drum
Voice Filter.
Filter Resonance - Adjusts the Cutoff Resonance for the Drum Voice Filter.
Filter Envelope - Adjusts the Modulation Intensity the Filter Envelope has over Filter Cutoff
Frequency.
Filter Mod - Adjusts the Filter Modulation between Velocity and Envelope. This is displayed
as either the word ENV or MOD under the control with the blue circle.
Filter Attack - Sets the Attack Time for the Drum Voice Filter Envelope.
Filter Hold - Sets the Hold Time for the Drum Voice Filter Envelope.
Filter Decay - Sets the Decay Time for the Drum Voice Filter Envelope.

Pitch
Coarse Tune - Adjusts the Pitch of the Drum Voice within
+/- 12 Semitones.
Fine Tune - Adjusts the Pitch of the Drum Voice within +/-
1200 Cents.
Pitch Envelope - Adjusts the Modulation Intensity the Pitch Envelope has over Fine Tune
Depth.
Pitch Decay 1 - The time it takes the Pitch Envelope to rise or fall from zero to the
breakpoint after it has been triggered.
Pitch Break - The level of the Pitch breakpoint. If this value is negative, the envelope will
fall, then rise, and behave the other way around if its positive.
Pitch Decay 2 - The time it will take the Pitch envelope to rise or fall back to zero after it has
reached the breakpoint.

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Random
Random Start - Randomizes the Sample Start position of the
Drum Voice for recreating the subtle shifts in Analog Generated
Drum Machines.
Random Volume - Randomizes the Volume of the Drum Voice
within +/- 6dB for recreating the subtle shifts in Analog Generated Drum Machines.
Random Tune - Randomizes the Stereo Pan Position of the Drum Voice between the Left
and Right Channels.
Random Tune - Randomizes the Tune of the Drum Voice within +/- 50 Cents for recreating
the subtle shifts in Analog Generated Drum Machines.

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Classic Drum Sequencer

The Classic Drum Sequencer section is one of two sections which are available on both the
Drum and Sequencer page along with the Instrument Header section.

Navigation
Global Sequencer - Enables the Global Sequencer view for a more thorough
and complete view of the Drum Sequencer and it's associated controls.
Effects - Enables the Global Effects view for control over insert, send and
master effects.
Sequence Browser - Displays a global browser of Sequence Patterns which can be loaded
into Revolution.

Routing
Strip Routing - Varies the routing order of the Drum
Channel Effects between 6 unique Effect Chains.
Shaper Routing - Varies the routing order of the four unique
Shaper Effects between 24 unique Effect Chains.

Sequencer Controls
Sequencer Play - When the Sequencer is enabled pressing this button
will begin Playback. If the button is pressed again during playback the
Sequencer will stop. This feature can be triggered by sending MIDI note
C-1 to the instrument.
Sequencer Host Synchronization - When enabled, Starting/Stopping playback in your
DAW/Host will be start and stop playback on the Sequencer.
Sequencer Record - When enabled live MIDI input will be recorded to the currently selected
Sequence.

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Sequence Accent -
Displays the Global Accent
state for corresponding
step. This is displayed a
rectangle light above the
Sequence Step. When activated every drum on the corresponding step will be increased
between no accent to 6.0dB. This value can be set with the Global Accent Value.
Global Accent - This control increases the Volume of the Global Accent. When this control
is at it's maximum value there will be a 6dB boost applied to Globally Accented Steps. When
at it's minimum value no volume boost applied to the Globally Accented Steps.
Sequence Step - Add or removes a Drum Note on the corresponding step. Yellow lights
represent a velocity of 64 and Red lights represent a velocity of 127.
Sequencer Rate - Sets the Synchronized Rate of the Sequencer between 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and
1/32 notes.
Sequencer Shuffle - This control increases the shuffle time of the Sequencer. Shuffle is
based on dividing two steps by a triplet subdivisions rather than on dividing two steps
perfectly in half. In practice this means increasing the Shuffle value delays every second
Step to push it closer to the following one.
Sequence Chase - When enabled the Classic Sequencer range will automatically change
based on the current Sequence Step. Page 1 will be displayed for Steps 1-16 and Page 2
will be displayed for Steps 17-32. Disabling this feature allows you to edit the selected
Sequence range without automatically changing. The state of this control is displayed in the
Instrument Header.
Classic Sequencer Page - This control switches the Classic Sequencer from displaying
Steps 1-16 or steps 17-32. On screen this is displayed between A or B.

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Drum Voice Controls

Loading Drum Voices

Each Drum Voice has a different collection of Drum
Machine modes which are available. These depend on
what drum sounds the original machines had available.
By clicking on the name of the Drum Machine mode (ie:
RV-909) you will be presented with a drop down menu
which allows you to select the desired drum machine.
Doing this will dynamically remove and load only the
necessary samples for that drum voice into RAM.
Alternatively you can also cycle through available Drum
Machine modes by navigating with the left and right
arrows directly to right of the Drum Machine name.
The Drum Voice control section displays all of the controls sampled from the original drum
machines. None of the sounds in this section are created through DSP but have been
recorded from high quality recordings of the original machines. In total Revolution features
over 41,000 unique samples to give the instrument a truly analog sound.
Each Drum Voice has the ability to virtually load the sound of one of 14 Drum Machine styles
modelled after highly sought after and rare Analog and Digital Drum machines.

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Character
The most powerful control in this section is the Character knob which is the last of the four
controls in the centre of this section. This control transforms the sound of the drum machine
to a virtual representation of the original machine in various different sound styles.
Depending on the selected character the first three analog controls will change to controls
found on the original controls. These sound styles include
Analog - The original drum machine sound sampled through a high quality and
direct signal path with random round robin (alternating) samples to preserve the
unique character of the original instrument.
Digital - The original drum machine sound sampled through a high quality and
direct signal path. Since Digital Drum machines use static samples this mode does
not feature round robin samples.
Tape - The original drum machine resampled and recorded from a multitrack
Studer A820 Tape Machine. The Tape mode is available in 1-3 levels with
increasing levels of saturation.
S1200 - A lofi digital resampled version of the sound. These samples have been
sped up five semitones and lowered to 16-bit / 26.04KHz. The samples are then
lowered back to their original pitch using the Kontakt S1200 sampling engine.
SP1200* - The original drum machine resampled to a vintage SP1200 sampler and
recorded back at all 16 pitch levels. This sampler is known for its gritty and lofi
ringing character.
SP12* - The original drum machine resampled to a vintage SP12 sampler and
recorded back at all 16 pitch levels. This sampler is a precursor to the know
SP1200 and although lesser known is similar in sound character.
S950* - The original drum machine resampled to a vintage S950 sampler and
recorded back at all 16 pitch levels. This sampler is known for its lofi and filtered
character.
Driven / Mastered - The original drum machine resampled through various high-
end and boutique hardware.
Biscuit - The original drum machine resampled through a hardware effect
processor which features 8-bit digital distortion processing and analog resonant
filters. This character style is present in the RV-606 mode only.
Crushed - The original drum machine resampled through tape and tube
processors to get a heavily saturated form of analog distortion. This character style
is present in the RV-606 mode only.
* These character styles features a GRIT mode which compensates for the pitch changes
in resampling by digitally resampling back in Kontakt. This allows for maintaining the pitch
of the original sample while experimenting with the extreme aliasing and distortion present
in resampling through vintage samplers.

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Voice Controls

Retrigger - When selected the voice will not overlap when playing back samples by
automatically fading out all sounds on this voice.
Choke Group - Allows you to select between 1 of 16 Choke Groups for the selected Drum
Voice. Drum Voices which are assigned to the same Choke Group will automatically cancel
the audio of all other Drums in the same Group.
Voice Select - This is a drop down menu which appears as the name of the instrument in
the top right hand corner. This varies per drum type and allows you to select different
versions of the drum voice. This includes variations such as closed / open hihat or various
percussion instruments. Not available for the Bass Drum and Snare Drum Voices.
External Output - This control allows routing of the corresponding Drum Channel to an
External Output or Master Output. See page 27 for more information on setting up
Revolution for multi output.
Multi Output - This is a square icon to the right of the External Output menu. When
Selected all Drum Channels will automatically be routed to their own output. When de-
selected all Drum Channels will be routed to the Master Output. See page 27 for more
information on setting up Revolution for multi output.

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Insert Effects
The Insert, Send and Master effects are found by pressing the FX navigation
button found on the right hand side of the instrument.

Compressor
Comp Enable - Enables/Disables the Compressor.
Comp Style - Sets the Style of the Compressor. Classic is a
modern digital circuit. Feedback is a FET based model similar
to a Urei 1176. Solid is a VCA based model similar to an SSL
G-Bus Compressor.
Comp Thresh - Adjusts the Compressor Threshold of the Drum Channel.
Comp Ratio - Adjusts the Compressor Ratio of the Drum Channel.
Comp Attack - Adjusts the Compressor Attack Time of the Drum Channel.
Comp Release - Adjusts the Compressor Release Time of the Drum Channel.
Comp Makeup - Adjusts the Compressor Makeup of the Drum Channel.
Comp Mix - Adjusts the Compressor Mix of the Drum Channel.
Comp Output - Adjusts the Output Volume of the Compressor.

Shaper
Shaper Enable - Enables/Disables the Shaper Effect
Filter Cutoff - Adjusts the frequency of the Drum Channels
Daft Lowpass Filter.
Filter Drive - Adjusts the intensity of the Drum Channels Filter
Drive
Tape Sat - Adjusts the Input Drive or Saturation of the Tape Effect. Note that high levels of
Input Saturation will lower the volume significantly but this can be compensated for with the
Shaper Output.
Tape Warmth - Adjusts the Tone of the Tape Effect between a Low Frequency emphasis to
the left and a High Frequency emphasis to the right.
Bit Crush - Increases the Bit Crush Effects by lowering the bit depth of the Drum Channel.
Sample Redux - Increases the Sample Redux effects by lowering the Sample Rate of the
Drum Channel.
Trans Attack - Adjusts the Transient Master Attack Time for the currently selected Drum
Channel.
Trans Sustain - Adjusts the Transient Master Sustain Time for the currently selected Drum
Channel.
Shaper Output - Adjusts the Output Volume of the Shaper Effect.
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EQ
Shaper Enable - Enables/Disables the Shaper Effect
Filter Cutoff - Adjusts the frequency of the Drum Channels Daft
Lowpass Filter.
Filter Drive - Adjusts the intensity of the Drum Channels Filter
Drive
Tape Sat - Adjusts the Input Drive or Saturation of the Tape Effect. Note that high levels of
Input Saturation will lowever the volume significantly but this can be compensated for with
the Shaper Output.
Tape Warmth - Adjusts the Tone of the Tape Effect between a Low Frequency emphasis to
the left and a High Frequency emphasis to the right.
Bit Crush - Increases the Bit Crush Effects by lowering the bit depth of the Drum Channel.
Sample Redux - Increases the Sample Redux effects by lowering the Sample Rate of the
Drum Channel.
Trans Attack - Adjusts the Transient Master Attack Time for the currently selected Drum
Channel.
Trans Sustain - Adjusts the Transient Master Sustain Time for the currently selected Drum
Channel.
ShaperOutput - Adjusts the Output Volume of the Shaper Effect.

Master Effects

The Master Effects are identical to the Insert effects with a few notable exceptions
The Master Effects process the master output of all Drum Voices that are not
assigned to an external output. Any Drum Voice assigned to an external output will
not be processed by the Master Effects.
The Master Effects cannot process the Send Effects due to technical limitations
within Kontakt.
The Filter Drive control has been swapped with Filter Res on the
Master Effects.
The Master Output has an Output Limiter which can be enabled by
clicking the Green upward facing arrow to the left of the word
Master.

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Send Effects

Revolution contains two delay effects and two convolution reverb effects which can be be
used on each drum voice. Switching the sends to each drum voice can be accomplished by
clicking the text under the Delay and Reverb Sends. These are labelled as DLY1 or DLY2
and REV1 and REV2.

Delay
Delay Enable - Enables/Disables the Delay
Effect. This setting is remembered when
saving presets if you would like to disable
effects when loading presets.
Delay Time Value - Displays the current Delay
Time for Delay.
Delay Time - When Delay Sync is enabled this control sets the Delay Time between 1/32T
and 1/1. When Delay Sync is disabled this control sets the Delay Time between 5ms and
3.0s.
Delay Sync - When enabled the Delay Time will be synchronized between 1/32T and 1/1.
When disabled the Delay Time range will be between 5ms and 3.0s.
Delay Feedback - Sets the Feedback Intensity of Delay.
Delay Filter Cutoff - Sets the High Cut of Delay.
Delay Stereo Width - Sets the Stereo Pan of Delay.
Delay Output - Sets the Output Level of the Delay.

Reverb
Reverb Enable - Enables/Disables the Reverb
Effect. This setting is remembered when
saving presets if you would like to disable
effects when loading presets.
Previous Reverb - Selects the previous
Reverb Program from the Reverb Select menu.
Next Reverb - Selects the next Reverb Program from the Reverb Select menu.
Reverb Select - Displays the list of available Reverb Programs.
Reverb Pre-Delay - Sets the Pre-Delay Time of the Reverb Effect.
Reverb High Pass - Sets the High Pass Filter of the Reverb Early/Late Reflections.
Reverb Low Pass - Sets the Low Pass Filter of the Reverb Early/Late Reflections.
Reverb Output - Sets the Output Level of the Reverb Effect.

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Convolution Reverb

Unlike conventional digital reverbs which use an algorithms to create the sound Revolution
uses Impulse Responses which are samples of real reverb. These were recorded in a wide
variety of studios using some of the best rooms, analog and digital hardware reverbs
available and processed with vintage Transistor and Tube EQs.
This was achieved by specialized test tones into the room or reverb unit and recording the
sound. This recording was then processed to create an Impulse Response, or IR file, which
could be used to recreate the actual sound of the reverb within the instrument.
There are a total 160 included Impulse responses. Below is a comprehensive list of all the
Impulse Responses included with Revolution.

# Reverb Source - Patch Name Length Channels

1 Studio A - P1 - 4006-TL SDC 3.00s Stereo

2 Studio A - P1 - 4038 Ribbon 3.00s Stereo

3 Studio A - P1 - C12 Tube 2.85s Mono

4 Studio A - P2 - 4006-TL SDC 3.00s Stereo

5 Studio A - P2 - 4038 Ribbon 3.00s Stereo

6 Studio A - P2 - C12 Tube 3.00s Mono

7 Studio A - P3 - 4006-TL SDC 3.00s Stereo

8 Studio A - P3 - 4038 Ribbon 3.00s Stereo

9 Studio A - P4 - 4006-TL SDC 3.00s Stereo

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10 Studio A - P4 - 4038 Ribbon 3.00s Stereo

11 Studio A - P5 - 4006-TL SDC 3.00s Stereo

12 Studio A - P5 - 4038 Ribbon 3.00s Stereo

13 Studio A - P6 - PZM 3.00s Mono

14 Studio A - P6 - PZM 3.00s Stereo

15 Sonic Temple - Back Wall 3.00s Mono

16 Sonic Temple - Front + Back 3.00s Stereo

17 Sonic Temple - Front Wall 3.00s Mono

18 Sonic Temple - Omni 3.00s Stereo

19 Sonic Temple - PZM 3.00s Stereo

20 Sonic Temple - Staircase 3.00s Stereo

21 Sonic Temple - Staircase Btm 3.00s Mono

22 Sonic Temple - Staircase Top 1.00s Mono

23 Small Studio - Near Wall Close 1.00s Stereo

24 Small Studio - Near Wall Far 1.00s Stereo

25 Small Studio - Room Centre 3.00s Mono

26 Small Studio - Room Centre 3.00s Stereo

27 BX10 1.5s Mono

28 BX10 1.5s Stereo

29 BX10 2.5s Mono

30 BX10 2.5s Stereo

31 BX10 3.5s Mono

32 BX10 3.5s Stereo

33 BX20 2.0s Stereo

34 BX20 2.0s + 2.5s Stereo

35 BX20 2.0s + 3.5s Stereo

36 BX20 2.0s + 4.5s Stereo

37 BX20 2.5s Stereo

38 BX20 3.0s Stereo

39 BX20 3.0s + 3.5s Stereo

40 BX20 3.5s Stereo

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41 BX20 4.0s Stereo

42 BX20 4.5s Stereo

43 Orban - Clean 3.50s Stereo

44 Orban - EQ 1 3.50s Mono

45 Orban - EQ 2 3.50s Mono

46 Orban - EQ 3 3.50s Mono

47 Orban - EQ 4 3.50s Mono

48 Orban - EQ 5 3.50s Mono

49 Orban - EQ 6 3.50s Stereo

50 RMX16 - Ambience - 1.0 3.00s Stereo

51 RMX16 - Ambience - 1.5 3.00s Stereo

52 RMX16 - Ambience - 2.0 3.00s Stereo

53 RMX16 - Ambience - 2.5 4.69s Stereo

54 RMX16 - Ambience - 3.0 5.00s Stereo

55 RMX16 - Ambience - 3.5 5.00s Stereo

56 RMX16 - Ambience - 4.0 5.00s Stereo

57 RMX16 - Ambience - 5.0 6.61s Stereo

58 RMX16 - Ambience - 7.0 25.00s Stereo

59 RMX16 - Non-Linear - 1.0 3.00s Stereo

60 RMX16 - Non-Linear - 1.5 3.00s Stereo

61 RMX16 - Non-Linear - 2.0 3.00s Stereo

62 RMX16 - Non-Linear - 2.5 3.00s Stereo

63 RMX16 - Non-Linear - 3.0 3.00s Stereo

64 RMX16 - Non-Linear - 3.5 3.00s Stereo

65 RMX16 - Non-Linear - 4.0 3.00s Stereo

66 RMX16 - Non-Linear - 5.0 3.00s Stereo

67 RMX16 - Non-Linear - 7.0 3.00s Stereo

68 RMX16 - Plate - 1.0 3.00s Stereo

69 RMX16 - Plate - 1.5 3.50s Stereo

70 RMX16 - Plate - 2.0 4.39s Stereo

71 RMX16 - Plate - 2.5 6.00s Stereo

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72 RMX16 - Plate - 3.0 6.12s Stereo

73 RMX16 - Plate - 3.5 6.12s Stereo

74 RMX16 - Plate - 4.0 7.00s Stereo

75 RMX16 - Plate - 5.0 11.94s Stereo

76 RMX16 - Plate - 7.0 1.72s Stereo

77 RMX16 - Reverse - 1.0 1.82s Stereo

78 RMX16 - Reverse - 1.5 1.82s Stereo

79 RMX16 - Reverse - 2.0 2.02s Stereo

80 RMX16 - Reverse - 2.5 2.02s Stereo

81 RMX16 - Reverse - 3.0 2.01s Stereo

82 RMX16 - Reverse - 3.5 2.04s Stereo

83 RMX16 - Reverse - 4.0 2.31s Stereo

84 RMX16 - Reverse - 5.0 2.31s Stereo

85 RMX16 - Reverse - 6.0 2.32s Stereo

86 RMX16 - Reverse - 7.0 2.44s Stereo

87 RMX16 - Reverse - 9.0 2.24s Stereo

88 RMX16 - Room A1 - 1.0 2.24s Stereo

89 RMX16 - Room A1 - 1.5 2.32s Stereo

90 RMX16 - Room A1 - 2.0 2.24s Stereo

91 RMX16 - Room A1 - 2.5 2.99s Stereo

92 RMX16 - Room A1 - 3.0 5.00s Stereo

93 RMX16 - Room A1 - 3.5 5.00s Stereo

94 RMX16 - Room A1 - 4.0 5.30s Stereo

95 RMX16 - Room A1 - 5.0 6.36s Stereo

96 300L - Halls - Church - 1 1.00s Stereo

97 300L - Halls - Church - 2 2.00s Stereo

98 300L - Halls - Church - 3 2.50s Stereo

99 300L - Halls - Church - 4 3.50s Stereo

100 300L - Halls - Gated Hall - 1 2.00s Stereo

101 300L - Halls - Gated Hall - 2 2.87s Stereo

102 300L - Halls - Gated Hall - 3 3.00s Stereo

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103 300L - Halls - Large Hall - 1 1.00s Stereo

104 300L - Halls - Large Hall - 2 3.00s Stereo

105 300L - Halls - Large Hall - 3 4.00s Stereo

106 300L - Halls - Small Hall - 1 0.87s Stereo

107 300L - Halls - Small Hall - 2 2.00s Stereo

108 300L - Halls - Small Hall - 3 4.50s Stereo

109 300L - Halls - Synth Hall - 1 1.00s Stereo

110 300L - Halls - Synth Hall - 2 1.35s Stereo

111 300L - Halls - Synth Hall - 3 2.14s Stereo

112 300L - Halls - Synth Hall - 4 2.76s Stereo

113 300L - Halls - Synth Hall - E 3.28s Stereo

114 300L - Plates - Contem-Plate - 1 1.00s Stereo

115 300L - Plates - Contem-Plate - 2 2.50s Stereo

116 300L - Plates - Contem-Plate - 3 3.90s Stereo

117 300L - Plates - Perc Plate - 1 0.58s Stereo

118 300L - Plates - Perc Plate - 2 1.00s Stereo

119 300L - Plates - Perc Plate - 3 1.96s Stereo

120 300L - Plates - Perc Plate - 4 2.50s Stereo

121 300L - Plates - Perc Plate - E 3.00s Stereo

122 300L - Plates - Perc Plate - F 3.61s Stereo

123 300L - Plates - Round Plate - 1 0.73s Stereo

124 300L - Plates - Round Plate - 2 4.00s Stereo

125 300L - Plates - Salad Plate - 1 0.74s Stereo

126 300L - Plates - Salad Plate - 2 1.07s Stereo

127 300L - Plates - Salad Plate - 3 2.50s Stereo

128 300L - Plates - Salad Plate - 4 2.67s Stereo

129 300L - Plates - Warm Plate - 1 0.97s Stereo

130 300L - Plates - Warm Plate - 2 2.50s Stereo

131 300L - Plates - Warm Plate - 3 4.28s Stereo

132 300L - Rooms - Small Room - 1 2.26s Stereo

133 300L - Rooms - Small Room - 2 2.78s Stereo

 134 300L - Rooms - Small Room - 3 1.00s Stereo

135 300L - Rooms - Studio A - 1 2.50s Stereo

136 300L - Rooms - Studio A - 2 3.11s Stereo

137 300L - Rooms - Studio A - 3 3.50s Stereo

138 SPX900 - Basement 13.00s Stereo

139 SPX900 - Canyon 0.74s Stereo

140 SPX900 - Gate Reverb A 0.72s Stereo

141 SPX900 - Gate Reverb B 0.74s Stereo

142 SPX900 - Percussion ER 3.00s Stereo

143 SPX900 - Plate 2.84s Stereo

144 SPX900 - Plate + Gate 3.00s Stereo

145 SPX900 - Rev 1 Hall and Gate 0.81s Stereo

146 SPX900 - Reverse Gate 1.78s Stereo

147 SPX900 - Room 1 1.4s 0.87s Stereo

148 SPX900 - Room 3 0.7s 5.41s Stereo

149 SPX900 - Tunnel 5.5s 1.62s Stereo

150 Misc - Array Delay 0.61s Stereo

151 Misc - Bass Room 3.78s Stereo

152 Misc - Big Space 1.74s Stereo

153 Misc - Bright Ambience 8.57s Stereo

154 Misc - Broken 480 5.10s Stereo

155 Misc - Mini Ambience 2.64s Stereo

156 Misc - Nice Plate 6.66s Stereo

157 Misc - PCM Hall 4.15s Stereo

158 Misc - Tape Echo 1.88s Stereo

159 Misc - Undulation 8.65s Stereo

160 Misc - Wash Verber 5.00s Stereo

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Sequencer Page

Almost all functions of Revolution can be accomplished from the Drum Page and with a MIDI
controller however the instrument also features a Global Sequencer page for a simplified
and modern workflow.

Global Accent and Slop

Sequence Accent - Displays the Global Accent state for corresponding step. This is
displayed a rectangle light above the Sequence Step. When activated every drum on the
corresponding step will be increased between no accent to 6.0dB. This value can be set with
the Global Accent Value. This is a mirror of the Sequence Accent on the Classic Step
Sequencer.

Sequencer Slop - This randomizes the Global Slop value of each Sequence Step. This
value can be offset on individual steps by using the Slop Step 1-32 Controls above the
Sequence Lanes.
Sequence Slop - This controls the Flam Time or 'Slop' for Step 1. Positive Values cause a
delay between each step from Kick Drum 2 to Percussion 4. Negative Values cause a delay
between each step from Percussion 4 to the Kick Drum 2. Kick Drum 1 is not effected by

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this control.

Global Sequencer

Drum Select - This control selects the corresponding Drum Channel for editing. When Auto
Play is enabled this control will trigger the sound of the Drum Voice.
Mute - Mutes the Output of the corresponding Drum Channel.
Solo - Solos the Output of the corresponding Drum Channel.
Sequence Lane - This is a 32 Step Sequence Lane which allows for drawing per step
velocity for the corresponding Sequence Pattern. Unlike the Classic Step Sequencer which
has two values this lane allows fine tuning and drawing of all 127 velocity levels. By using
key commands these lanes take on secondary functions.
Command / Control - Clears the selected Sequence Lane.
Option / Alt - Cycles through a collection of easy presets for the selected pattern.
Shift + Option / Alt - Randomizes the selected Sequence Lane.

Sequencer Options

Sequence Copy - Copies the currently selected Sequence to memory. When enabled the
current Sequence Pattern will be copied to memory and replace the next selected Sequence
Pattern.
Duplicate Sequence - When the Sequence Length is less than 32 Steps the current
Sequence will be duplicated until it is double it's current length or there are no available
steps remaining.
Sequence Clear - When pressed once all Sequence Data for the currently selected Drum
Channel will be deleted. When consecutively Pressed three times all Sequence Data will be
erased Globally.
Sequence Length 1 - 32 - When selected the Length of the Sequencer is set to 1 Step in
Length. This is displayed as the number 1 through 32. While option/alt is held on the
keyboard and one of these buttons is selected the sequence will be reordered so the
selected step will become the first step of the sequence. This is a useful feature when used
with Sequencer Record and you inadvertently start recording on a step other than step 1.
Alternatively this can also be useful for creative experimentation along with the Sequence
Lane key commands.

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DAW Presets
Revolution comes with easy starting point presets for Logic Pro X 10.2.4, Ableton Live 9.7.1
and Maschine 2.5. All of these can be found in the Extras folder.

Logic Pro X

Integration with Logic Pro X includes a .patch file which can be used for opening Logic Pro X
in a multi Output configuration with 14 aux tracks in a summing stack. To install this, move
Revolution.patch file to anywhere inside the following folder
~/Music/Audio Music Apps/Patches/Instruments
After this has been placed here do the following
1. If you havent done so first restart Logic
2. After opening Logic again create a new Software Instrument Track.
3. Open the browser by pressing the browser icon.
4. Navigate to User Patches and select Revolution from the location you placed it

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Ableton Live

Integration with Ableton Live 9 includes a .adg file with Revolution mapped inside of a single
Drum Rack*. Installation is as simple as dragging and dropping the .adg file from Ableton
Live 9 folder in the Extras folder of Revolution into your Ableton Project.
For long term usage it is recommended to save this .adg file to a location within your Ableton
Live User library.
*Please not that some users may experience a bug between Kontakt and Ableton Live which
requires you to set your default output setup as the multi output template included with
Revolution. Please note this will not effect your ability to use other Kontakt instruments but
will automatically use multiple outputs in any Kontakt instrument by default.
You can do this by following the instructions listed on Page 30.

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Maschine

Integration with Maschine 2 is included in the form of built in NKS integration and a group
preset for routing to multi outputs. After installing Revolution it will appear in your browser
under the category Drums & Percussion. Installation of Maschine and its presets is
completely automatic and native to Maschine.
To install the Revolution Maschine group you can drag and drop the Revolution.mxgrp file
from Revolutions extra folder into Maschine on an empty group.
For long term use you can save this group preset to your user library for recall later.

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Multi Output Routing
Revolution can be configured for multi-output so Drum Voices can appear as tracks in your
DAW. For users familiar with Kontakt this can be setup in the standard method used for
creating multiple outputs. For users who are new to Kontakt we have created a simplified
approach for getting started. Please note as well that using multiple outputs will bypass the
master effects.
1. Navigate to the Revolution folder and go to the Output Config folder.
2. Here you can open the Kontakt Multi Output Config.nkm file
3. This will open Kontakt with 16 stereo outputs. From here go to File (The disk icon) and
select Outputs

4. This will reveal the Output window and show the routing of the 16 channels available from
loading this Multi-Output instrument. From here select Presets / Batch Configuration and
Save output section preset as . A dialog will appear asking you where you would like
to save the preset. You can give it a name and save it in the default location.

5. Each time you want to use Revolution with Multiple-Outputs you can now select this
preset and you will have 16 stereo outputs available. Please note that in order to make
Kontakt see these outputs after initially loading an
instrument you must first restart the engine by clicking the
exclamation logo in the top right hand corner.

6. If you would like to make this the default behaviour anytime you open a Kontakt
instrument, wether its Revolution or not, you can select Presets / Batch Configuration
and then Save Current Output section state as default for -> All Formats.

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NKS Integration

Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) is Native Instruments extended plug-in format for all virtual
instrument developers. NKS allows for intuitive and seamless interaction between plug-in
instruments and KOMPLETE KONTROL and MASCHINE hardware. Revolution features a
well thought and thorough integration for the NKS plug-in format.

Key Ranges

A. Classic Sequencer Range (C-1 - D#0) - These 16 keys display the sequence pattern
for the currently selected Drum Voice. Depending on wether the Sequencer Page is set
to Page A or B these keys will display steps 1-16 or 17-32. Along with providing
sequence display these keys can also be used to turn steps on and off with support for
velocity sensitivity. The visual colour of these keys will change depending on the drum
voice which is selected. In the above image this key range is cyan because the selected
Drum Voice is Hihat 1. When the Sequence Pattern is less than 32 steps disabled steps
will not be coloured.
B. Sequencer Navigation Controls (E0 - G#0) - These 5 keys are used for adjusting the
navigation controls of the Step Sequencer.
E0 : Step Length - While this note is held pressing a key in the Step Sequencer
Range (C-1 - D#0) will set that key to be the last step in the Sequence Pattern.
F0 : Pattern Duplicate - When this key is pressed, and the Sequence Length is
less than 32 Steps, the current Sequence will be duplicated until it is double it's
current length or there are no available steps remaining. This has the same
function as pressing the onscreen duplicate button.
F#0 : Sequencer Page 1 - When this key is pressed the Classic Sequencer will
display steps 1-16.
G0 : Sequencer Page 2 - When this key is pressed the Classic Sequencer will
display steps 17-32.
G#0 : Sequencer Chase - When this key is pressed the Sequencer range will
automatically change based on the current Sequence Step. Page 1 will be
displayed for Steps 1-16 and Page 2 will be displayed for Steps 17-32. Disabling
this feature allows you to edit the selected Sequence range without automatically
changing. This has the same function as pressing the onscreen Sequencer
Chase button.

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C. Play Note Range (C1 - E2) - This range of keys is used for playing back the Drum
Voices of Revolution or for sequencing in your host.
Bass Drum 1 : C1 = Red
Bass Drum 2 : C2 = Red
Snare Drum 1 : D1 = Warm Yellow
Snare Drum 2 : E1 = Warm Yellow
Tom 1 : F1 = Orange
Tom 2 : G1 = Orange
Tom 3 : A1 = Orange
Hihat 1 : F#1 = Cyan
Hihat 2 : G#1 = Cyan
Hihat 3 : A#1 = Cyan
Cymbal 1 : C#2 = Mint Green
Cymbal 2 : D#2 = Mint Green
Perc 1 : C#1 = Orange
Perc 2 : D#1 = Orange

Revolution Perc differs from Revolution Drums by assigning the 14 available Drum Voices
chromatically from C1 to B1. Revolution Perc also uses an alternate colour scheme to
differentiate the Percussion that is assigned to each voice.

Off = Inactive
Rim Shot = Red
Cowbell = Orange
Clave = Warm Yellow
Hand Clap = Yellow
Tambourine = Lime
Shakers = Green
Conga = Mint
Bongo = Cyan
Timbale = Turquoise
Agogo = Blue
Guiro = Plum
Whistle = Purple
Chimes = Fuchsia

E2 : MIDI Select - When this key is pressed MIDI Select will be toggled on and off. When
enabled playing a MIDI note will automatically selected the assigned Drum Channel.

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D. Pattern Select Range (F2 - E3) - These 12 keys are used for selecting Sequence
Patterns 1 through 12. The currently select pattern will be set to the note on position.
E. Sequencer Options Range (F3 - B3) - These 7 keys are used to control the following
sequencer functions
G3 : Sequencer Record - This key toggles the Sequencer Record button. When
enabled live MIDI input will be recorded to the currently selected Sequence. Visual
feedback is provided and this key will blink to let you know Sequencer Record has
been enabled.
G#3 : Sequencer Reverse - When pressed this key momentarily reverses the
sequencer position. When released the Sequence Step returns to its expected
position. This can be helpful for live performances and jamming with the sequence.
Especially useful for creating impromptu drum fills at key moments.
A3 : Sequencer Copy - This key toggles the Sequencer Copy button. When
enabled the current Sequence Pattern will be copied to memory and replace the
next selected Sequence Pattern.
A#3 : Sequencer Stutter - When pressed this key momentarily causes the
sequencer position to repeat or stutter over the current step. When released the
Sequence Step returns to its expected position.This can be helpful for live
performances and jamming with the sequence. Especially useful for creating
tension and builds along with live automating the master filter.
B3 : Erase Step - While held, pressing a MIDI note assigned to a Drum Voice will
erase any notes on the current step. This can be used for erasing sections of a
pattern in real time.

Plug-in Panel
Revolution features 16 pages of mapped controls which are exposed to the controls of
Maschine hardware and Komplete S-Series keyboards. Many of these controls are effected
by the selected Drum Voice. This allows you to control many more parameters than would
be possible in a conventional method.
Page 1 - Analog Controls / Select

Page 2 - Mixer / Voice Controls

Page 3 - Sequencer / Amp

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 Page 4 - Filter / Tune / Random

Page 5 - Filter Env / Tune Env

Page 6 - Mix Shaper

Page 7 - Mix EQ

Page 8 - Mix Comp

Page 9 - Mix Effects Output / Enable

Page 10 - Master Shaper

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 Page 11 - Master EQ

Page 12 - Master Comp

Page 13 - Master Effects Output / Enable

Page 14 - Delay 1 / Delay 2

Page 15 - Reverb 1 / Reverb 2

Page 16 - Sends Enable / Output

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Key Command Reference
Parameter editing
Opt + Click = Move all similar neighbouring controls
Command / Ctrl + Click = result control to default value

Parameter editing
Opt + Click (Solo Button) = Solo independence / Clear All Solos
Opt + Click (Mute Button) = Clear All Mutes

Global Sequencer
Sequence Lanes
Opt + Click = Cycle Sequence Pattern
Command / Ctrl + Click = Clear Sequence Lane
Shift + Opt + Click = Randomize Pattern Sequence

Step Length Buttons

Opt + Click = Reshuffle sequence to make the selected step become Step 1

FX Page
Shaper Routing Previous / Next Buttons
Opt + Click = Randomize Shaper Routing
Troubleshooting
Revolution is stuck at the LOADING screen?

This screen only appears when Kontakt cannot initialize or startup. Commonly this
can be the case if your DAW or host has not completed its startup sequence. Some
of the common ways this can happen in different DAWS are as follows

1. The audio driver is not enabled or has been set to an inactive audio device. This
can happen with some audio devices, such as the UA Apollo, when it is selected
but not physically connected.
2. The DAW has entered a power safe mode. This will happen with Logic Pro when
used with a MacBook that has been left idle on battery power.
3. The power button or audio device enable button has been set to off on your DAW.
Below are three images of what this will look like in Ableton, Logic and Maschine
Revolution does not play when I press play in my DAW?
Revolution features a sync play button. When this is enabled pressing
playing in your DAW will automatically start play in Revolution. This is
located at the bottom left next to the play button.

I'm confused as to how to save my pattern presets in the Library. When I

navigate to Users, name the file and save it, it does not appear in the Users list?
After saving a pattern you need to restart Kontakt for your patterns to appear in the browser.
The patterns should also be saved in this location

"/Revolution/Data/Patterns/2 User

After doing this the next time Revolution is loaded up it will appear in the browser.
Audio Demo Credits

Revolution - Donny Walls

Howl - Donny Walls
A New Revolution
Produced by Donny Walls.
www.soundcloud.com/donnyw

That Old Magic

Produced by Aaron Collier & Richie Wilcox
http://www.aaroncollier.ca

Heavy Hitters 40

Revolution 808
Produced by Mike Hastings
http://www.soundcloud.com/mikehastings

Moduler Patterns
Produced by Moduler
http://soundcloud.com/moduler

Enzalla Interstellar
Produced by Enzalla
https://soundcloud.com/enzalla

Tone Operator WARD

Produced by Tone Operator
http://nightmusique.com

Revolution - Regular Joe

Dub Revolution
Produced by Joseph Schagen / Regular Joe
https://soundcloud.com/regularjoseph
Revolution GilJ
Produced by GilJ /Sheel R
https://www.facebook.com/mevsyouspace

Nobody Else
Produced by Synth Patrol
https://soundcloud.com/synth-patrol

Torley Patterns
Produced by Torley Wong
http://torley.com

Synth
Produced by Mike Ritchie
www.mikeritchiemusic.com

Revolution Cryophonik
Produced by cryophonik
http://www.cryophonik.com

Revolution Amiel
Produced by Reuven Amiel
https://soundcloud.com/amiel
Snapshot Preset Credits
Reuven Amiel - https://soundcloud.com/amiel
BitFunk - http://www.bitfunk.com
Mike Hastings - http://www.soundcloud.com/mikehastings
Dinu Ivancu - http://soundcloud.com/moduler
Mike Ritchie - www.mikeritchiemusic.com
Joe Schagen - https://soundcloud.com/regularjoseph
Donny Walls - www.soundcloud.com/donnyw
Torley Wong - http://torley.com