Part 7
Envelopes, Gates & Triggers
A note is more than pitch. It has a shape over time. The ADSR envelope controls how a sound starts, fades, holds, and dies. The crucial difference between retrigger and legato modes defines the character of classic synths: that's why an Odyssey sounds punchy and a Minimoog sounds smooth.
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Preset
Envelope Shape (drag handles to edit)
ADSR
Filter
Trigger Mode
Retrigger resets the envelope on each note, punchy and percussive. Legato continues from the current level, smooth and flowing.