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Chapter 13 Sculpture 275
Use Sculpture envelope nodes
When an envelope is rst opened, a default envelope curve is automatically created for each
envelope. Click the (Mode) Env button to view it.
A few handles (nodes) are placed—from left to right—along a straight line within the envelope.
These are indicators of the following parameters.
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Node 1: Start level—cannot be repositioned
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Node 2: Attack time position/level
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Node 3: Loop time position/level
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Node 4: Sustain time position/level
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Node 5: End time position/level
As you move the pointer along the line, or place it over the nodes, the current envelope segment
is highlighted.
You can create your own envelopes manually by manipulating the nodes and lines, or you can
record an envelope, as discussed in Record Sculpture envelopes on page 276.
Adjust the time between nodes
m Drag a handle left or right.
As you drag, the overall length of the envelope changes—with all following nodes being moved.
When you release the mouse button, the envelope display automatically zooms to show the
entire envelope.
Note: You cannot move a node beyond the position of the preceding node. You can, however,
move nodes beyond the position of the following node—even beyond the right side of the
envelope display—eectively lengthening both the envelope segment and the overall envelope.
Set the level of each node
m Drag a handle up or down.
Change the shape of the curve between nodes
m For simple (nonrecorded) envelopes, drag the line that connects nodes up or down.
m For recorded envelopes, which may have a more complex curve between nodes, Control-drag
the curve.