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Curve
The Curve parameter sets the shape of the transition from point to point. You can
choose between nine convex and nine concave shapes. There are also the two extreme
forms; “hold+step” and “step+hold,” which allow stepped modulation. Where
“step+hold” jumps at the beginning of the transition time, “hold+step” jumps at the
end.
Note: You can use “hold+step” to create stepped vector grooves with up to 15 steps.
Vector Envelope Loops
The vector envelope can—like any envelope—run in one shot (as long as the note is
sustained) mode. It can also run several times or in an infinite cycle, much like an LFO.
You can achieve this through the use of loops.
Note: The loop parameters might remind you of the loop parameters available for
samples. Just to avoid any misunderstandings: The vector envelope only supplies
control signals used for moving the cursor positions of the Triangle and Square. The
audio of the ES2 is not looped at all.
Loop Mode
The ES2 features these loop modes:
 Off: If the Loop Mode mode is set to Off, the vector envelope runs in one shot mode
from its beginning to its end—given that the note is held long enough. The other
loop parameters are disabled.
 Forward: When Loop Mode is set to Forward, the vector envelope runs to the sustain
point and begins to repeat the section between the loop point and sustain point
periodically, always in a forward direction.
 Backward: When Loop Mode is set to Backward, the vector envelope runs to the
sustain point and begins to repeat the section between the sustain point and loop
point periodically, always in a backward direction.
 Alternate: When Loop Mode is set to Alternate, the vector envelope runs to the
sustain point and returns to the loop point and back to the sustain point periodically,
alternating in both a backward and forward direction.