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ES2 modulation
ES2 modulation overview
ES2 is equipped with a huge number of modulation sources and targets, making it a synthesizer
that can generate extraordinary sounds that constantly evolve, sound like audio loops, or are just
plain expressive to play.
Modulation router
Planar Pad
Click here to
display the
Vector Envelope.
Modulation sources
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Modulation router: The modulation router—or router, for short—links modulation sources, such
as the envelope, to modulation targets, such as the oscillators and filters. The router features
ten modulation routings, arranged into columns. See Use the modulation router on page 60.
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Modulation sources: The modulation sources include the LFOs and envelopes. See ES2 LFO
overview on page 64 and ES2 envelopes overview on page 67.
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Vector Envelope: The Vector Envelope is an extremely sophisticated, loop-capable, multipoint
envelope that can control the Planar Pad and Triangle (oscillator mix parameter). The Vector
Envelope shares the space occupied by the modulation router and can be viewed by clicking
the Vector Envelope button to the right of the router. See Use the Vector Envelope on page 70.
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Planar Pad: The Planar Pad is a two-dimensional controller that facilitates the simultaneous
manipulation of two, freely assignable, parameters. It can be controlled with the Vector
Envelope. See Use the Planar Pad on page 77.
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