5. Parameter Reference
5.6. ENV1/ENV2
An envelope section generates an envelope signal for the oscillators, the filter and the amplifier as a modulation source. Exciton has two envelopes (ENV1 and ENV2) and each envelopes have the identical function.
An envelope generator outputs a signal as shown in the following figure on MIDI note-on and note-off messages. It is used as a modulation source for changing pitch, cutoff frequency and so on.
- Attack Time
- Time between receiving the note-on message and the end of attack.
- Decay Time
- Time between the end of attack and the end of decay.
- Sustain Level
- Signal level after decay time.
- Release Time
- Time between receiving the note-off message and release to zero.
5.6.1. Attack
Set the attack time.
5.6.2. Attack Curve
Sets the attack curve.
You can select the attack curve from 1(fast), 2(linear) and 3(slow).
Selecting the attack curve is useful for changing the perceptual "speed" of sounds. For example, 1(fast) fits to the fast attack percussions. On the other hand, 3(slow) is suitable for slow strings. 2(linear) is OK for most usage.
5.6.3. Decay
Sets the decay time.
5.6.4. Decay Curve
Sets the decay curve.
You can select the decay curve from 1(linear), 2(normal) and 3(fast).
5.6.5. Sustain
Sets the sustain level.
5.6.6. Release
Set the release time.
