The modulator version of Segments also has standard envelope modulator options:Ī Single Trigger option to keep the envelope from retriggerring when overlapping notes are receivedĪn Amount parameter controlling output scaling of each voice On the Polymer module version of Segments, both parameters are available in a context menu when right-clicking on the module's backgroundĪ Bipolar toggle (±) maintains the curve's shape but rescales it, so that the minimum value is -1 and the middle value is now 0 (zero) smoothness of each voice, for example by Poly Pressure (from the Expressions modulator), or any other source Option to Enabling Smoothing, with Smoothing Time set in milliseconds/secondsīoth settings can be automated and modulated, for controlling the sharpness vs. Points can be added or dragged to extend the length of the envelope, so taking the default settings and adding a point at the 4 line would extend the shape to be 4 bars long The curve editor is scrollable and shows a time ruler in the primary interval (1, 2… n), with the set number of grid units displaying within each primary intervalĬlicking and dragging in the ruler area allows for zooming and scrolling, just as with the Arranger This Rate –Timebase pair defines the primary interval of the whole envelope, which defaults to a setting of 1 bar, and with a shape that ends after one iteration You can either drag one of these points to another point, or right-click on any point and choose the appropriate option - either Set Hold Point (when in Hold mode), or Set Loop Start / Set Loop End (when in Looping or Ping Pong modes)Ī set Rate (from 0.2 to 50) with regard to the set Timebase (either Seconds, Milliseconds, Bars or other beat-time units, Pitch (of current note), or Hold)īoth the Rate and Timebase can be modulated for each note, for example by Velocity (from the Expressions modulator), or any other source The hold point or loop region & start/end points are shown in the inverse color of the interface on the modulator, this is blue Ping Pong (⇌) - Uses any two of the curve's points, and loops forwards and backwards between them on sustain the loop end point is also the release start Looping (⥤) - Uses any two of the curve's points, and loops forwards between them on sustain the loop end point is also the release start Hold (□) - Uses any one of the curve's points as the hold/sustain level, which is also the release start One-shot (⇀) - Plays thru the entire shape (while the voice is alive) at note on With all familiar envelope modulator/module controls NEW MODULATOR & POLYMER/GRID MODULE: SEGMENTS (ENVELOPE)Ī freely drawable, segmented envelope generator What every modulator/module in the family shares is a central curve component, which defines the shape of the action and is completely under the control of the userĮach curve is simply a series of points arranged on a fixed or free timeline (depending on the device)įive separate devices means each is focused on its particular task, with only the right parameters for that job 1. MSEG FAMILY - DRAWING CURVES FOR MODULATION…Ī multi-segment envelope generator, or MSEG, is a tool for drawing custom envelopes, automation shapes, looping patterns, and moreīased on the idea of MSEG, we've created five (5) new devices that share a common way to draw, save, and interchangeably load curves (via the new BWCURVE file format)
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