10.6

248Logic Pro Instruments
Define a Vector Envelope point as the Sustain point
• In Logic Pro, click in the turquoise strip above the chosen point.
The Sustain point is indicated by an S between the point and its number shown on the
turquoise strip.
Set up Logic Pro ES2 Vector Envelope loops
The Vector Envelope can run in one-shot mode, as long as the note is sustained; it can
be set to repeat a specific number of times or it can repeat indefinitely, much like an LFO
modulation. You achieve repetitions with the loop functions.
Although the loop parameters seem similar to the loop parameters available for samples,
there are significant differences between them. The Vector Envelope only supplies control
signals that are used to move the pointer positions of the Triangle and Planar Pad. The
audio output of the ES2 is not looped in any way.
Any point can be declared the Loop point. Provided that the note is held for a suitable
length of time, portions of the envelope can be repeated, or looped.
The looped area spans the time between the Sustain point and the Loop point. In between
these points you can define several points that describe pointer movements in the Triangle
and the Planar Pad.
Define a Vector Envelope point as the Loop point
• In Logic Pro, click in the turquoise strip below the chosen point.
A Loop point is indicated by an L in the strip below.
Set a Vector Envelope Loop mode
• In Logic Pro, choose a Vector Envelope Loop mode.
• Off: When Loop mode is set to Off, the Vector Envelope runs in one-shot mode from
beginning to end, if the note is held long enough to complete all envelope phases.
The other loop parameters are disabled.
• Forward: When Loop mode is set to Forward, the Vector Envelope runs from the
beginning to the Sustain point, and then begins to periodically repeat the section
between the Sustain point and the Loop point in a forward direction.
• Backward: When Loop mode is set to Backward, the Vector Envelope runs from the
beginning to the Sustain point, and then begins to periodically repeat the section
between the Sustain point and the Loop point in a backward direction.