Editing Programs
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(for pitch, filter, and amp) in each Program Sound. An envelope generator has
different effects on different modules. Example: The Amp Envelope creates level
changes. Amplitude that decays over time creates percussive effects (plucked strings,
drums, etc.). Amplitude that increases over time gives the effect of brass, woodwind,
and some bowed instruments.
Each envelope generator has the standard attack, decay, sustain, and release
parameters found on most synthesizers, along with delay, sustain decay, and
different triggering options.
TIME
DELAY
L
E
V
E
L
ATTACK
DECAY
SUSTAIN LEVEL
RELEASE
SUSTAIN DECAY
NOTE ON NOTE OFF
About Signal Processing
The signal processing section of the QuadraSynth provides the same kind of power
as the Alesis QuadraVerb. It is a complete digital signal processing unit with four
input buses, simultaneous multiple effects, and flexible signal routing.
Sound
Sends 1—4
Main L
Main R Aux L
Aux R
Effects
Processor
(reverb, delay,
chorus, etc.)
There are 128 different Preset Effects Patches, plus another 128 User Effects Patches
to choose from. The Effects parameters themselves are edited separately from either
the Program or the Mix, using Effects Edit Mode (more in Chapter 6). In Program
Edit Mode, you can select to be used by the Program. Each of the four sounds in the
Program has its own Effect Level control and can be assigned to any one of the four
effect buses. Patch select, Effect Level and Bus information is saved with the Program
when you store it back into memory. When you need to edit the effects themselves
(configuration, reverb type, room size, chorus speed, etc.), those changes are saved
with the Effects Patch when you store it back into memory.
Drum Mode