Instruments and Effects

Chapter 21 ES2 297
Env Modes Normal and Finish
If the Env Mode menu is set to Normal, the release phase (the phase after the sustain
point) will begin as soon as you release the key (note off). The release phase will start
from the vector envelope point where you released the key.
 If the loop is switched off, and the vector envelope reaches the sustain point, the
sustain point will be played for as long as you hold the key.
 If the loop is switched on (see “Loop Mode” on page 298), and the loop point is
positioned before the sustain point, the loop will be played for as long as you hold a
key.
 If the loop is switched on, and the loop point is positioned after the sustain point,
the loop will be played after the release of a key.
In Env Mode Finish, the vector envelope will not immediately commence the release
phase when you release the key. Rather, it will play all points (for their full duration)
until the last point is reached, regardless of whether you hold the key or release it.
 If the loop is switched off, the sustain point will be ignored. The vector envelope will
end on its last point, regardless of whether you hold the key or release it.
 If the loop is switched on, the vector envelope will play all points until it reaches the
loop point, and then play the loop for as long as the sound ends. It does not matter if
the loop point is before or after the sustain point S.
 If the loop is switched on, and Loop Count is set to a value other than “infinite,” the
vector envelope will continue on to following points after the selected number of
loop repeats. If Loop Count is set to “infinite,” the number of segments after the loop
is irrelevant. See “Loop Count” on page 299.
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.