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20.2. SIMPLER 289
due to the discontinuity in waveform amplitude (i.e., the sample's loudness). The Snap
switch will help mitigate these by forcing Simpler's loop markers to snap to zero-crossing
points in the sample (points where the amplitude is zero). Note: Snapping is based on the
left channel of stereo samples. It is therefore still possible, even with Snap activated, to
encounter glitches in the right channel of a stereo sample.
You can also smooth the transition from loop end to loop start by using the Fade control,
which crossfades the two points. This method is especially useful when working with long,
textural samples.
20.2.3 Zoom
Quite often, one starts with a longer region of a sample and ends up using only a small part
of it. Simpler's two Zoom buttons (+ and -) allow you to zoom in around the selected
length, or zoom out to access a larger area. When zooming in on small portions of long
samples, it will probably be necessary to repeatedly shrink the highlighted sample region,
as Simpler will zoom no further than the length of this region. Note: After zooming in, the
Start, Loop and Length parameters will be resized so that there is no audible difference.
This means that the Start and Length values are altered by zooming, and automation or clip
envelopes utilizing these parameters will behave differently after the operation.
20.2.4 Envelope
Simpler contains the classic ADSR Envelope section, as seen in most synthesizers, for shaping
the dynamic structure of the sample. It also has two additional envelopes, one for the lter
and one for pitch, which are available by toggling the respective buttons in the envelope
section. Attack controls the time in milliseconds that it takes for the envelope to reach
its peak value after a note is played. Decay controls the amount of time it takes for the
envelope to drop down to the Sustain level, which is held until the note is released. Release