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THE PHASEMISTRESS CONTROL PANEL - ENVELOPE MODE
Envelope Mode employs an envelope follower that, well, follows the
volume level of the input signal and dynamically controls the amount of
filter modulation based on volume changes in the input signal. Envelope
Mode works great on dynamic signals that change in volume in rhythmic
ways like guitar or drums. You can create envelope controlled phasing
effects and a whole lot more using this mode.
The same common controls from LFO and Rhythm Mode are also used
in Envelope Mode (common controls are covered in detail on pages 8-11).
Envelope Mode does add in a few new controls in the center section of
the Control Panel which we will discuss next.
ENVELOPE MODE THRESHOLD
The Threshold knob works similar to the threshold control on a com-
pressor. It defines at what volume the envelope follower will start
‘tracking’ the volume changes in the input signal. As the input level
rises above the threshold, the envelope follower ‘follows’ that signal and
will modulate the frequency accordingly. The farther above the thresh-
old level, the more modulation will occur. As the signal falls below the
threshold level, no modulation occurs.
It is important to adjust the Threshold based on the type of input audio
and the amount of modulation you wish to achieve. Setting the Thresh-
old very high will only modulate the phase at the loudest peaks but
setting it too low can cause the phase to become overmodulated.
PhaseMistress — Version 5
Figure 13: Envelope Mode Control Panel