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Chapter 4 Dynamics 45
Enveloper
The Enveloper is an unusual effect that lets you shape transients—the attack and
release phases of a signal. This gives it a unique capability to shape the signal, and can
be used to achieve impressive results different than any other dynamics effect.
Enveloper Parameters
The Gain and Time controls on the left apply to the attack portion of the signal, while
the Gain and Time controls on the right apply to the release portion.
 Threshold slider and field: Sets the threshold above which the attack and release
levels are altered.
 (Attack) Gain slider and field: Sets the gain on the attack phase of the signal. When
set to the center (0) position, the signal is unaffected.
 (Attack) Time knob: Sets the duration from the beginning of the signal considered as
the attack.
 Display area: Graphically displays the attack and release curves applied to the signal.
 (Release) Time knob: Sets the duration of the signal considered as the release.
 (Release) Gain slider: Sets the gain on the release phase of the signal. When set to the
center (0) position, the signal is unaffected.
 Out Level slider: Sets the level of the output signal.
 Lookahead slider and field: Adjusts how far the Enveloper looks ahead in the signal.
Using the Enveloper
The most important parameters of the Enveloper are the two Gain sliders, one on each
side of the central display area, that govern Attack (left) and Release (right). Raising the
gain emphasizes the attack or release phase, respectively, while lowering the gain
attenuates the corresponding phase.
As an example, boosting the attack gives a drum sound more snap, or amplifies the
initial pluck (or pick) sound of a stringed instrument. Cutting the attack causes
percussive signals to fade in more softly. You can also mute the attack, making it
virtually inaudible. Another handy application for this effect is to mask the poor timing
of accompanying instruments.