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Using LFO 1’s Envelope Generator in the ES2
LFO 1 features a simple envelope generator, which is used to control the time it takes for
the LFO modulation to fade in or fade out. At its center position, which can be accessed
by clicking the middle mark, the modulation intensity is static—that is, no fade in or fade
out will occur.
To set the LFO 1 modulation fade time
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Choose a positive LFO 1 EG value to fade in the modulation.
The higher the value, the longer the delay time.
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Choose a negative LFO 1 EG value to fade out the modulation.
The lower the slider is positioned onscreen, the shorter the fade out time.
LFO envelopes are most often used for delayed vibrato—many instrumentalists and
singers intonate longer notes this way.
To set up a delayed vibrato
1 Place the LFO 1 EG slider at a position in the upper half (Delay) and modulate the Pitch123
target with the LFO1 source in the router.
2 Set a slight modulation intensity.
3 Select an LFO 1 Rate of about 5 Hz.
4 Choose the triangular wave as the LFO 1 waveform.
Tip: Chaotic and fast modulations of oscillator frequencies (target: Pitch123) by the LFO 1
source—with a delayed Sample&Hold waveform, a high Rate, and short fade out—is ideal
for emulating the attack phase of brass instruments.
Setting LFO 2’s Rate in the ES2
LFO 2 is ideally suited for creating rhythmic modulation effects—that retain perfect
synchronicity, even during project tempo changes.
The LFO 2 Rate parameter allows LFO 2 to run freely (in the upper half of the Rate slider
range), or to be synchronized with the project tempo (in the lower half of the Rate slider
range).
The rate is displayed in Hertz or rhythmic values (the latter when project tempo
synchronization is active). Rates range from speeds of 1/64-notes to a periodic duration
of 32 bars. Triplet and punctuated values are also available.
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