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VCA DECAY
The third and final Envelope Generator in your DFAM is dedicated to modulating
the Output volume of the VCA. The Decay time of this EG is set using the VCA
DECAY knob. This value may also be affected by the Sequencer VELOCITY 1-8
knobs. These Velocity levels are connected to the Velocity inputs of the Envelope
Generators, providing an additional source of voltage control to the Amplitude
and Decay time of the VCA EG.
7 O’CLOCK (MINIMUM)
The Decay is nearly immediate and will result in little sound being output. This setting is ideal for crafting
short sounds with sharp attacks, such as tight hi-hats.
9 O’CLOCK
Sound is now audible for a brief moment. This setting is useful for creating short blips, hits, and claps
where a small portion of the body of a sound is desirable.
10 O’CLOCK
This setting allows a greater amount of sound to pass over time while still remaining percussive and
tight. It is ideal for short, but hard-hitting thumps and tuned percussion sounds.
11 O’CLOCK
Sounds are now able to ring out and resonate. The decaying “note” of a pitched percussion sound is
now much easier to hear, while the punch of the sound is still prominent. This setting is useful at faster
tempo settings.
12 O’CLOCK
Sounds are are now able to ring out over a long period of time and the more musical resonances of
DFAM can be heard. This setting is particularly useful when creating percussion sounds that share
both low and high frequency information.
PAST 12 O’CLOCK
Sounds begin to wash together in an almost drone-like manner, while retaining their individuality.
Settings above 12 O’Clock are useful for creating deep, musical experiences where note articulation
and dynamics are crafted in the Filter.
TIP: Patch the PITCH CV output into the VCA DECAY input and use the Sequencer PITCH 1-8 knobs to
vary the feel of a sound. (See preset Quick Hats on page 33.)
VOLUME
Use the VOLUME knob to a set a comfortable headphone listening level, or to
adjust the final output level of your DFAM.
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