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Each voice is equipped with 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 seem somewhat
strange, and perhaps a little intimidating, but a little experimentation on your part will
reveal how easy these features are to use. Combining these facilities with other ES2
synthesis options enables you to create some truly unique sounds that are—quite
literally—moving.
To activate or deactivate the Vector Envelope
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Turn off the Solo Point button (described on Setting the ES2 Vector Envelope Solo Point)
to activate the Vector Envelope.
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Turn on the Solo Point button to deactivate the Vector Envelope.
When Solo Point is turned on, only the currently selected Triangle and Planar Pad positions
of the currently selected point are active.
Vector Envelope Control of the ES2’s Planar Pad and Triangle
The Vector Mode pop-up menu below the Vector Envelope button allows you to specify
the target for the Vector Envelope—the Planar Pad and/or the Triangle.
Off: The Vector Envelope does not control the Triangle or the Planar Pad. It is completely
turned off. This allows you to manually set and control the square icons of the Triangle
and the Planar Pad.
Mix: The Vector Envelope controls the Triangle, but not the Planar Pad.
XY: The Vector Envelope controls the Planar Pad, but not the Triangle.
Mix+XY: The Vector Envelope controls both the Planar Pad and the Triangle.
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