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ES1 envelope parameters
ES1 envelope parameters overview
ES1 provides an attack, decay, sustain, and release (ADSR) envelope that can shape filter cutoff
and the level of the sound over time.
Envelope Parameters
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A(ttack) slider: Drag to set the time it takes for the envelope to reach the initial desired level.
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D(ecay) slider: Drag to set the time it takes for the envelope to fall to the sustain level, following
the initial attack time.
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S(ustain) slider: Drag to set the sustain level, which is held until the key is released.
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R(elease) slider: Drag to set the time it takes the envelope to fall from the sustain level to a level
of 0.
ES1 filter cutoff envelope modulation
The envelope generator modulates the filter cutoff frequency over the course of a note’s
duration. The modulation intensity—and response to velocity information—is set by the arrows
on the ADSR via Vel slider in the Filter section.
ADSR via Vel slider
The modulation range is determined by the two arrows.
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The lower arrow indicates the minimum amount of modulation.
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The upper arrow indicates the maximum amount of modulation.
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The blue bar between the arrows shows the dynamic range of this modulation. You can
simultaneously adjust the modulation range and intensity by dragging the blue bar.
Tip: If you’re unfamiliar with these parameters, set the Cutoff parameter to a low value,
Resonance to a high value, and move both ADSR via Vel arrows upward. Constantly strike a note
on the keyboard while changing the arrows to learn how these parameters work.
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