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Set Vector Envelope times
With the exception of the first point, which is tied to the beginning of each played note,
every point has a Time parameter. This parameter defines the period of time required for the
position indicator to travel from the point that preceded it. The times are normally displayed in
milliseconds (ms).
Set a time value
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Drag the numerical value vertically.
Note: Changing a time value alters the absolute time positions of all subsequent points.
Set a time value without affecting the absolute time positions of later points
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Control-drag the Time parameter to increase or decrease the time required to reach the
following point.
The time setting of the ensuing point is simultaneously adjusted by a corresponding amount.
This ensures that the adjacent and all following points retain their absolute time positions.
Use Vector Envelope time scaling
You can stretch and compress the entire Vector Envelope. To double the Vector Envelope’s speed,
for example, set Time Scaling to 50%, rather than halving the time values of every point.
Click here to change the
time scale.
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The Time Scaling parameter ranges from 10% to 1000%. It is scaled logarithmically.
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If the Loop Rate is “as set,” scaling also affects the loop.
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If the Loop Rate is set to a free or synced value, the setting is not affected by the Time
Scaling parameter.
Normalize time scaling and the loop rate with Fix Timing
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Click Fix Timing to multiply the Time Scaling value by all time parameters. Time Scaling is reset to
100%.
There is no audible difference. This is simply a normalizing procedure.
In cases where Loop Rate is set to a synced value, clicking Fix Timing switches the Loop Rate to
“as set,” thus preserving the absolute rate.
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