Envelope
The Envelope Page provides a dedicated interface for setting, controlling, and sequencing ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) envelopes for each sequencer track. Each track contains its own dedicated envelope, which can be triggered for each note played and modulate internal parameters (e.g., Probability, Velocity) or external parameters (e.g., connected devices via MIDI Control Change and Control Voltage).
Unlike LFOs, which continuously oscillate, envelopes are triggered by the start of each note and their duration is determined by the note’s length. CV Envelopes are unipolar, ranging from 0V to +10V when used on a CV Track.
As with the LFOs system, Reliq employs an Envelope Slot mechanism that allows for the storage, recall, and sequencing of different envelope configurations.
Interface Overview
The Envelope Page displays the selected track name and the active Envelope Slot for that track. The ADSR envelope curve is shown in the center of the display, while the top part of the display shows the slot settings, including ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN, RELEASE, SHAPE, and AMPLITUDE.
On the Grid Pads, envelopes for each track are arranged horizontally. Each row corresponds to a track, and each column represents the envelope slots stored for that track.
Selecting a track is done by pressing the corresponding Track Button , and selecting an envelope slot is achieved by pressing the appropriate Slot Pad.
Reliq provides a dedicated envelope per track, with up to 128 slots per track per project. By creating, sequencing, and adjusting envelope slots in real time, envelopes can be used as a dynamic tool to shape the evolution of a sound.
Envelope Slot Settings
Each track’s envelope has 128 slots that can be stored, recalled, and sequenced. Each envelope Slot contains the following settings:
ATTACK
The ATTACK parameter determines how quickly the envelope reaches its maximum value. The value ranges from 0 to 100.
DECAY
The DECAY parameter defines the time taken for the envelope to fall to the SUSTAIN level after reaching its peak. The value ranges from 0 to 100.
SUSTAIN
The SUSTAIN parameter sets the level the envelope holds while the note is sustained. This value is set as a percentage, ranging from 0 to 100.
RELEASE
The RELEASE parameter determines how quickly the envelope returns to zero after the note is released. The value ranges from 0 to 100.
SHAPE
The SHAPE parameter defines whether the envelope’s transitions between stages are linear or exponential. This setting applies across the entire envelope.
AMPLITUDE
The AMPLITUDE parameter controls the overall amplitude of the envelope. When used in a CV Track, the envelope is unipolar, meaning it ranges from 0V to +10V. The amplitude setting determines the maximum voltage of the envelope.
Range: 0–100%
Creating and Navigating Slots
Envelope slots are represented on the Grid Pads, where each row corresponds to a track, and each column represents an envelope Slot. Empty slots remain unlit, while slots with content are illuminated in yellow. The active slot for each track is highlighted in white.
To create a new slot, press an empty Slot Pad. The settings for that slot will appear at the top of the display. Any modifications made to a slot are saved automatically.
Navigating between slots within the selected track is done by using the Arrow Buttons or by pressing the corresponding Slot Pad directly. The current slot number is displayed in the bottom-right corner of the interface.
When triggering a slot in real time, the slot is synchronized with the sequencer clock and is triggered at the End Of Bar (EOB). When a slot is queued for triggering, it is illuminated in green.
To trigger a column of slots for all tracks, press and hold the SHIFT Button and the corresponding Page Button above the column where all slots should be triggered.
Sequencing Slots via Follow-Up Actions
Each Envelope Slot can be assigned a Follow Up function, which determines the action that occurs once the slot has completed. The follow-up function can trigger another slot, or jump to a specific slot.
Available follow-up actions include:
None: The slot loops without any follow-up action.
Prev: The previous slot in sequence is triggered.
Next: The next slot in sequence is triggered.
Any: A random slot is triggered.
Other: A random slot is triggered, except the current one.
First: The first slot in sequence is triggered.
Last: The last slot in sequence is triggered.
Jump: The slot jumps to a specified slot.
Additional parameters for follow-up actions include:
Loops: Specifies how many times the slot will loop before the follow-up action is triggered.
Probability: Defines the likelihood of the follow-up action occurring at the end of the slot.
For the Jump follow-up action, the Jump To parameter specifies the target slot for the jump.
To assign a Follow Up action, press and hold the desired slot to enable Parameter Lock. The follow-up parameters will appear in the upper-right corner of the display.
The encoder above each parameter label is used to adjust the settings. For quick configuration, press and hold the current slot, then press the slot to which it should jump. The follow-up parameters will be set automatically.
Envelope Slot Functions
The following functions are available on the Envelope Page, similar to those found on the LFO Page:
: Trigger all slots in a specific column.
: Navigate to the next or previous slot on the selected track.
: Navigate to the next or previous slot pages for the selected track.
: Undo/Redo the last action on the Envelope page.
Slot : Copy a specific slot to the clipboard.
Slot : Paste a slot from the clipboard to the selected position. Pasting over an existing slot will overwrite its content.
: Copy all slots from a column to the clipboard. BETA
: Paste all slots from the clipboard to a column, overwriting pre-existing slots. BETA
Technical Specifications
Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Maximum Slots per Track | 128 slots |
Envelope Stages | ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) |
Amplitude Range (CV Tracks) | 0V to +10V |
Shape Options | Linear or Exponential |
Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release Range | 0 to 100 |