Envelope Follower
The Envelope Follower provides a control signal (for use in the Modulation
Matrix) that is proportional to the input audioOs amplitude (i.e., when the
input audio gets louder, the envelope followerOs value rises, and vice versa).
ItOs particularly useful for classic auto-wah effects (when patched to a
bandpass filterOs frequency) as well as a wide range of other effects driven
by your audioOs dynamics.
As you would expect, the Envelope Follower is most useful on tracks with
wide dynamics. Drum loops, for example, will provide Envelope Follower
signals that are both rhythmic and dynamic - a powerful combination.
The Envelope FollowerOs Attack and Decay controls allow you to add a
selectable amount of lag to the respective portions of the Envelope
FollowerOs signal. (Easier to hear than explain N just try it).
ATTACK
This control is used to set the amount of lag time added to the Envelope
FollowerOs Attack. Its effect is to turn very percussive attacks into more
legato ones. It can also smooth out unwanted reattacks caused by noise in
the audioOs attack.
You may also click in the numeric display and type in the desired value.
Option (Mac)/Alt (PC) clicking the knob will reset the value to 15 ms.
RELEASE
This control is used to set the amount of lag time added to the Envelope
FollowerOs Release. The numeric display will indicate the time in milliseconds.
You may also click in the numeric display and type in the desired value.
Option (Mac)/Alt (PC) clicking the knob will reset the value to 150 ms.
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