TOOLS
Envelope Sequencer
The Envelope Sequencer provides a convenient tool for create repetitive arpeggiator patterns OR sequences.
NOTE: To scale a series of bar values, Right-Click the point where you want to start and drag. Move vertically to scale the sequence.
To open
Select the envelope Options menu (small right-facing arrow on standard envelopes) and then select 'Create sequence' OR from the Automation Clip Menu.
Overview
- Adding control points - The top row squares in the window defines 'steps' equal to the grid spacing of the parent envelope. Left-click to step forward, Right-click to step backward through 4 states:
- Off.
- normal step.
- step without gate.
- Step merged with next.
- Target levels - There are 4 target level controls selected by clicking on the buttons below the control/breakpoint area.
- Attack level - Controls the height of the leading control points in a step.
- Release slope - Controls the release slope.
- Decay slope - Controls the release curve (tension).
- Sustain level - Controls the sustain level.
Parameters
- Mode Menu - Normal (loop), Ping-pong (repeat envelope once backwards).
- Time mul(tiplier) - Changes the envelope time-base.
- Swing - Swing creates a 'swing' rhythm where the first note is held a little longer at the expense of the second note in the bar.
- Attack - Changes the attack of all notes.
- Decay - Changes the decay of all notes.
- Sustain - Changes the sustain of all notes.
- Gate - Changes the length of notes.
Action buttons
- Reset - Reset the tool to the default state.
- Randomize - Adds random variation to all parameters.
- Accept - Accept changes and close the tool. Note, these changes can be subsequently undone using the Current project History or Ctrl+Z.
Plugin Credits: Didier Dambrin
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