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Now let’s take a look at Flux Mini 2 CM features. Flux Mini CM 2 features a new expanded interface that employs similar graphics to their new Flux Pro plugin. Meanwhile the feature set is an extended version of the Flux Mini 2 freebie and includes control of Pan and a CM-specific preset bank.

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Load up an instance as an insert. The top bar includes the preset browser in the middle, parameter undo/redo, the MIDI triggering drop-down menu to the left and Settings menu on the right. You’ll find various options in the Settings including the option to output the curve data as a MIDI CC of your choice.

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The main left hand panel includes the key filter parameters (Cutoff and Resonance) and a drop-down menu to select the filter type – low, high or band pass. Beyond this you have Amplitude, Pan and wet/dry Mix controls. In the bottom left hand corner you can select sync’d or free time (up to 10 secs).

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Five of the parameters are slider controls. This is how you apply the control curve and you’ll find each parameter includes positive and negative settings (up to +/- 100%). This is a more capable system than the original Flux Mini CM and allows control of five parameters at the same time.

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The graph display occupies the middle and right. This gives an easy way to create complex control curves and also includes a background frequency analyser and adjustable snap grid resolution. To make changes you double click the curve to add nodes and then drag the nodes or accompanying curve shape nodes to get the desired outcome.

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To assist with curve creation there are also some cursor tools, which you access from the Settings menu. We suggest you select the Floating Toolbar option as this keeps the tools visible at all times and allows you to position the toolbar to taste.