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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
The ES2 features these loop options:
Off
If Loop Mode is switched 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 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.