Apple MainStage 3 Instruments - MainStage 3 Instruments

Use the Vector Envelope
The Vector Envelope is a multipoint, loop-capable control source. Its sole purpose is to provide
real-time control of pointer movements in the Triangle and the Planar Pad. The Vector Envelope
shares the space occupied by the modulation router.
Each played voice has an independent Vector Envelope, which is triggered from its start point
with every new keystrike (MIDI note-on message).
Conceptually, the Vector Envelope—and Planar Pad and Triangle—may be difficult to grasp,
but some experimentation will reveal how easy these features are to use. Combining these
facilities with other synthesis options enables you to create truly unique sounds that are—quite
literally—moving.
Vector Envelope
Curve
Triangle
Planar Pad
Solo Point
Env Mode
Loop Mode
Loop Rate
Time Scaling
Planar Pad
Targets
Vector Mode
Display the Vector Envelope
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Click the Vector Envelope button to the right of the router to display the Vector Envelope.
Turn the Vector Envelope on or off
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To make the Vector Envelope active: Turn off the Solo Point button.
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To deactivate the Vector Envelope: Turn on the Solo Point button.
When Solo Point is turned on, only the currently selected Triangle and Planar Pad positions of the
currently selected point are active.
Control the Planar Pad and Triangle with the Vector Envelope
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Choose the target for the Vector Envelope—the Planar Pad, Triangle, or both—from the Vector
Mode pop-up menu.
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Off: The Vector Envelope does not control the Triangle or the Planar Pad. It is completely
turned off. You can manually set and control the pointers of the Triangle and the Planar Pad.
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Mix: The Vector Envelope controls the Triangle but not the Planar Pad.
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XY: The Vector Envelope controls the Planar Pad but not the Triangle.
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Mix+XY: The Vector Envelope controls both the Planar Pad and the Triangle.
Use the Vector Envelope shortcut menu
1 Right-click or Control-click anywhere in the Vector Envelope to open a shortcut menu of
commands and functions.
2 Choose any item in the menu to perform the operation.
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