Waldorf Pulse 2 - Manual (Page 68)

Appendix
Pulse 2 User Manual 68
Release
An envelope parameter. The term "Release" describes
the descent rate of an envelope to its minimum value
after a trigger is terminated. The Release phase begins
immediately after the trigger is terminated, regardless of
the envelope's current status. For instance, the Release
phase may be initiated during the Attack phase.
Resonance
Resonance is an important filter parameter. It emphasi-
zes a narrow bandwidth around the filter cutoff fre-
quency by amplifing these frequencies. This is one of
the most popular methods of manipulating sounds. If
you substantially increase the resonance, i.e, to a level
where the filter begins self-oscillation, then it will gene-
rate a relatively clean sine waveform.
Sustain
An envelope parameter. The term "Sustain" describes the
level of an envelope that remains constant after it has
run through the Attack and Decay phases. Sustain lasts
until the trigger is terminated.
System Exclusive Data
System exclusive data allow access to the heart of a
MIDI device. They enable access to data and functions
that no other MIDI messages are able to address.
"Exclusive" in this context means that these data pertain
only to one device type or model. Every device has
unique system exclusive data. The most common appli-
cations for SysEx data include transfer of entire memo-
ries and complete control of a device via a computer.
Trigger
A trigger is a signal that activates events. Trigger signals
are very diverse. For instance, a MIDI note or an audio
signal can be used as a trigger. The events a trigger can
initiate are also very diverse. A common application for
a trigger is its use to start an envelope.
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus system to
connect a computer with an external device. USB
equipped devices can be plugged together while active.
The recognition is made automatically.
Volume
The term describes a sound's output level