Synchronizing
Forma Labs // System Initialization
Access global settings via the Settings menu in the main view.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Number of Outputs | How many output rows are active (1–64). Access this in the Settings menu to add more than the default number of outputs. Rows above this count are bypassed. |
| Input Delay (Global) | Groups notes played within a time window to handle imprecise playing (0–500 ms). |
| Multi-Core | Controls how many CPU cores are used for processing hosted instruments. Default is 1. |
| Output Row Labels | Edit the display name of each row from one place. Names appear throughout the UI. |
Filament supports up to 64 output rows. By default, a smaller number is active. Increase this in Settings when building larger templates.
Performance note: Hosting a large number of powerful sample libraries will naturally require a more capable system. Each hosted instrument consumes CPU and RAM—scale your output count to match your hardware.
Tip: Keep the output count at the minimum you need — unused rows don't consume CPU, but a lower count keeps the UI more manageable.
Input delay allows for imprecise playing. Rather than recalculating chords or routing on every tiny timing imperfection, the plugin groups notes played within the delay window together. This ensures the performance sounds tidy even when your playing isn't perfectly simultaneous.
Individual voice layers also have their own Input Delay parameter for per-voice timing adjustments.
Controls how many CPU cores are used for processing hosted instruments.
Recommendation: For bigger instrument setups with many powerful sample libraries, switch to Auto mode to fully utilise your CPU's multiple cores. This can significantly improve performance when hosting many instruments simultaneously.
Give each output row a descriptive name (e.g., "Violin I", "French Horn", "Timpani"). Labels are saved with the bank and appear in the grid, mixer, and module editors.