Instruments and Effects

Chapter 28 Sculpture 499
When in any of the loop modes, the loop always cycles between user-defined envelope
handles that indicate the loop start point (L icon), and the sustain point (S icon). These
handles can be dragged to the desired position.
 When set to Finish, the envelope runs in one shot mode from its beginning to its
end—even if the note is released before the envelope has come to its end. The other
loop parameters are disabled.
 When set to Loop Forward, the 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.
 When set to Loop Backward, the envelope runs to the sustain point and begins to
repeat the section between the sustain point and loop point periodically—always in
a backward direction.
 When set to Loop Alternate, the envelope runs to the sustain point and returns to
the loop point and back to the sustain point periodically, alternating in both a
backward and forward direction.
Note: If the loop point lies behind the sustain point, the loop will start after the key has
been released.
Loops can be synchronized to the project tempo automatically via the “sync” and “ms”
buttons.
Sync and “ms” Buttons
These buttons allow you to select between a free-running envelope (with segment
times displayed in milliseconds) or a tempo-synced envelope with note value options,
such as 1/8th or 1/4.
Switching between values forces a recalculation of times to the nearest note value or
ms time, respectively, based on the current project tempo.
Compare Button
Following the initial (original) recording of an envelope, and any subsequent edits, this
button allows you to toggle between the original recording and the edited version.
Obviously, this is only available as an option if an envelope curve has actually been
recorded.