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Basic Concept 8: Envelopes
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Basic Concept 8: Envelopes

Envelope generators shape how a sound evolves over time – from percussive hits to swelling textures. Learn the basics of AD, ADSR, and looping envelopes, and how they control amplitude, filters, and timbre in a synthesizer.

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