Alesis QS8.2 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
Editing Programs
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The Amplitude Envelope Function [110 AMP
ENVELOPE]
The Amplitude Envelope (button [110]) determines the volume of the
note over time. For example, it determines whether the note fades in
slowly or starts abruptly. Unlike the Pitch and Filter Envelopes, the Amp
Envelope is always fully active. See below for the envelope parameters.
Setting Envelope Parameters
The following parameters apply to the Pitch, Filter and Amplitude
Envelopes.
Setting the Envelope Attack Time
Buttons: [EDIT] [90]-[110]
Page: 1
Parameter: Attack (00 to 99)
This sets the amount of time the envelope will take to reach its
maximum level. The higher the value, the slower the attack.
Setting the Envelope Decay Time
Buttons: [EDIT] [90]-[110]
Page: 2
Parameter: Decay (00 to 99)
This sets the amount of time the envelope takes from the end of the
Attack stage to reach the Sustain level. The higher the value, the longer it
will take.
Setting the Envelope Sustain Level
Buttons: [EDIT] [90]-[110]
Page: 3
Parameter: Sustain (00 to 99)
This sets the level that the envelope will reach after the Decay time.
Setting the Envelope Release Time
Buttons: [EDIT] [90]-[110]
Page: 4
Parameter: Release (00 to 99, HOLD - Pitch Envelope only)
TIP: Some Programs may leave the Amp
Envelope fully open, and provide attack and
decay using the Filter Envelope.