Waldorf Edition - Manual (Page 26)

Waldorf Edition
User Manual 26 Waldorf
Envelopes
The envelopes create a control signal that varies
with time. They are used, for example, to
modulate the filter settings or the level of a
sound within a given period of time. The
envelopes are structured identically, and offer
Attack, Decay, Shape and Release. Attack and
Decay can also be graphically edited. If you press a key, the envelope is started. The
envelope parameter has the following functions:
 Attack defines the period of time for the envelope to rise to its maximum.
 Decay defines the time for the envelope to fall to 0.
 Shape controls the shape of the Decay and Release phases. You can shade
from exponential to linear to inverse exponential, or to a combination of
exponential and inverse exponential (cosine like).
 After you let go of the key, Release defines the period of time it takes for
the envelope to sink back to zero. If you turn Release fully left, this parame-
ter is ignored. This is the most useful setting for drum sounds.
Both envelopes can be edited quickly and easily with the mouse. Editing is simpli-
fied by the graphic changes you see in the corresponding function.
To edit, click on the respective handle and drag in the desired direction. The chan-
ges and their parameter names are visible in the display.
Keep the following in mind:
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Envelopes 1 and 2 are structured identically. Attack and Decay are time-
dependent parameters, which is why they can only be moved horizontally.
Envelope 1
Envelope 1 allows you to manipulate different sound parameters. The intensity of
modulation is controlled with the corresponding Env or Vel parameter.
Envelope 2
Envelope 2 is structured identically to Envelope 1, but is pre-routed to the amplifier
level.