Instruments and Effects

Chapter 21 ES2 295
In order to define a point as the loop point, click on the turquoise strip below the
desired point. A loop point is indicated by an L in the strip below.
In order to see and define the loop point, the loop must be activated. See “Loop Mode”
on page 298.
∏ Tip: With loop activated, the vector envelope works like a multi-dimensional,
polyphonic LFO with a programmable waveform.
Vector Envelope Times
With the exception of the first point, which is tied to the beginning of each played
note, every point has a Time parameter. This parameter defines the period of time
required for the cursor to travel from the point which preceded it. The times are
normally displayed in milliseconds (ms).
To adjust a time value, you can click directly on the numerical value and use your
mouse as a slider.
Default Setting of the Vector Envelope
The default setting of the vector envelope consists of three points. Point 1 is the
startpoint, point 2 is defined as the sustain point, and point three is the end point, by
default.
The impact of the vector envelope on the Oscillator Mix Triangle or on the Square is
switched off by default. This allows the ES2 to behave as a synthesizer without a vector
envelope generator. This traditional starting point is more convenient when creating
patches from scratch.
There are two ways to switch off the vector envelope:
 You can switch on the Solo Point parameter (described on page 296). If it is on, only
the Triangle and Square cursor positions of the currently selected point are active.