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ADSR

ADSR module

The ADSR is a standard four-stage envelope generator (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) used to shape how a sound evolves over time.

PinTypeDescription
GateAudioTrigger signal — envelope starts on rising edge, enters release on falling edge
AttackAudioAttack time
DecayAudioDecay time
SustainAudioSustain level (0–10V)
ReleaseAudioRelease time
Overall LevelAudioScales the entire envelope output
PinTypeDescription
Signal OutAudioEnvelope output (0–10V)

Connect the Gate input to a MIDI-to-CV module’s Gate output. The envelope rises during Attack, falls to the Sustain level during Decay, holds at Sustain while the key is held, then falls to zero during Release when the key is released.

Envelope times use an exponential voltage scale — each 1V increase approximately doubles the time. Negative voltages produce shorter times.

Typical connections:

  • Amplitude envelope: ADSR output to VCA volume input
  • Filter envelope: ADSR output to filter cutoff frequency
  • FM envelope: ADSR output to oscillator PM Depth