Plug-in Reference

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The Included VST Instruments
Mystic
Decay
After the maximum value has been reached, the value starts to drop. How long this
takes 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 rests at after the Decay
phase. Note that Sustain represents a level, whereas the other envelope parameters
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 milliseconds 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 effect. This effect is more
pronounced with short attack and decay times.
Retrigger
When Retrigger is activated, the envelope re-triggers each time you play a new note.
However, with certain textures/pad sounds and a limited number of voices it is
recommended 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, proceed as follows:
1. Click in the “Mod Dest” box for one of the Envelopes.
A pop-up menu appears in which 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, for example, 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 envelope as you
play.
4. Using the same basic method, you can add any number of modulation destinations
for the envelope.
They are all 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 menu.