Waldorf Q Keyboard User Manual

Sound Parameters – Envelopes
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ADS1DS2R Envelope
A difficult name for an envelope that is quite easy to understand. Besides the parameters an ADSR
envelope features, it offers an adjustable attack level and a second Decay and Sustain pair. With this
additional parameters, you can create much more complex envelopes. The additional envelope
parameters are accessed through the Shift button.
Attack Decay
Sustain
Release
Key pressed Key released
Time
Level
100%
Attack Level
Sustain 2
Decay 2
Picture 40: ADS1DS2R Envelope
Attack 0…127
Determines the attack rate or amount of time it takes for a signal to go from zero to Attack level.
Attack Level 0…127
Controls the level where the Attack phase ends and the Decay phase starts.
Decay 0…127
Determines the decay rate or amount of time it takes for a signal to reach the Sustain level.
Sustain 0…127
As soon as the Sustain level is reached, the envelope proceeds with the second Decay/Sustain pair
as explained below.
Decay 2 0…127
Determines the decay rate or amount of time it takes for a signal to reach the Sustain 2 level.
Sustain 2 0…127
Determines the level which is held until a note ends.
Release 0…127
Once the note is released, the release phase begins. During this phase, the envelope fades to zero at
the rate determined by the Release value.

Waldorf Q Keyboard Specifications

General

Brand	Waldorf
Model	Q Keyboard
Category	Electronic Keyboard
Language	English