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Fundamentals Course

Learn filament from the ground up

A structured course that takes you from first launch to your first complete orchestration. Each lesson builds on the previous, giving you a solid foundation in filament's core concepts.

8 lessons34 min total
Course Progress0 / 8 complete
01

Interface Overview

Quick orientation of filament's interface. Understand the main sections and where everything lives before diving deeper.

4 min
02

Routing Matrix & Plugin Hosting

The core of filament. Learn to connect inputs to outputs, load instruments, and build your first routing configuration.

6 min
03

Keyswitches & Voices

Learn how filament splits chords into voices and control articulations across your orchestra with keyswitch mapping.

5 min
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04

Arpeggiator

Create rhythmic patterns from held chords. Configure rate, direction, and gate settings for melodic and rhythmic figures.

5 min
05

CC Modifier

Shape dynamics and expression. Map mod wheel to multiple parameters and create expressive, evolving performances.

3 min
06

Articulation Trigger

Automate articulation changes based on velocity, note length, or CC values. Set up intelligent articulation switching.

4 min
07

The Mixer

Complete mixer coverage: volume, pan, mute/solo, buses, sends, and gain staging. Mix your orchestration inside filament.

4 min
08

Presets & Saving

Save, load, and organize your configurations. Build a preset library and manage your orchestration templates.

3 min

Course Complete!

You've finished the Fundamentals course. You now have a solid foundation in filament's core concepts.

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What You'll Learn

Navigate filament's interface confidently
Build routing configurations and host plugins
Understand voice allocation and splitting
Set up keyswitches for articulation control
Use the arpeggiator for rhythmic patterns
Shape dynamics with CC modifiers
Automate articulations with triggers
Mix your orchestration with buses and sends
Save and organize presets efficiently

Prerequisites

  • • filament installed and activated
  • • A DAW with MIDI routing capabilities (Logic, Cubase, Ableton, etc.)
  • • At least one orchestral sample library
  • • Basic understanding of MIDI and virtual instruments

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