Plug-in Reference

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The included VST Instruments
The Envelope parameters are as follows:
Attack
The attack phase is the time it takes from zero to the max-
imum value. How long this should take, depends on the
Attack setting. If the Attack is set to “0”, the maximum
value is reached instantly. If this value is raised, it will take
time before the maximum value is reached. Range is from
0.0 milliseconds to 91.1 seconds.
Decay
After the maximum value has been reached, the value
starts to drop. How long this should take is governed by
the Decay time parameter. The Decay time has no effect if
the Sustain parameter is set to maximum. Range is from
0.0 milliseconds to 91.1 seconds.
Sustain
The Sustain parameter determines the level the envelope
should rest at, after the Decay phase. Note that Sustain
represents a level, whereas the other envelope parame-
ters represent times. Range is from 0 to 100.
Release
Release determines the time it takes for the value to fall
back to zero after releasing the key. Range is from 0.0 mil-
liseconds to 91.1 seconds.
Punch
When Punch is activated, the start of the decay phase is
delayed a few milliseconds (the envelope “stays” at top
level for a moment before moving on to the decay phase).
The result is a punchier attack similar to a compressor ef-
fect. This effect is more pronounced with short attack and
decay times.
Retrigger
When Retrigger is activated, the envelope will re-trigger
each time you play a new note. However, with certain tex-
tures/pad sounds and a limited number of voices it is rec-
ommended to leave the button deactivated, due to click
noises that might occur, when the envelope is ended up
abruptly. This is caused by the incoming re-trigger that
forces the envelope to start over again.
Assigning Envelope modulation destinations
To assign a modulation destination for an Envelope, pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Click in the “Mod Dest” box for one of the Envelopes.
A pop-up appears with all possible modulation destinations are shown.
All Sound parameters as well as most LFO and Envelope parameters are
available as destinations.
2. Select a destination, e.g. Cut.
The selected modulation destination is now shown in the list. Beside the
destination, a default value (50) has been set. The value represents the
modulation amount.
• You can set positive and negative modulation values by
clicking on the value in the list, typing in a new value and
pressing the Enter key.
To enter negative values type a minus sign followed by the value.
3. Select a suitable envelope curve for the modulation.
You should now hear the Cut parameter being modulated by the enve-
lope as you play.
4. Using the same basic method, you can add any num-
ber of modulation destinations for the envelope.
They will all be listed in the “Mod Dest” box.
• To remove a modulation destination click on its name in
the list and select “Off” from the pop-up.
Assigning Envelope velocity destinations
You can also assign Envelope modulation that is velocity
controlled (i.e. governed by how hard or soft you strike a
key). This is done as follows:
1. Click in the “Vel Dest” box for one of the envelopes.
A pop-up appears with all possible velocity destinations are shown.
2. Select a destination.
The selected velocity destination is now shown in the list. Beside the
destination, a default value (50) has been set. The value represents the
modulation amount. See below for an example of how velocity modula-
tion works.
• You can set positive and negative values by clicking on
the value in the list, typing in a new value and pressing the
Enter key.
To enter negative values type a minus sign followed by the value.
3. Using the same basic method, you can add any num-
ber of velocity destinations for the Envelope.
They will all be listed in the “Vel Dest” box.