Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

> Thanks. that's exactly what was confusing me.  I'm used to the idea of 100% envelope 
> being, well, 100% envelope.

Well it is 100%. :)

The VCA level is independant of envelope...think of it as the "lower 
limit" setting but it doesn't have to be silence, it can be set higher.

For a fun, comprehensive introduction to the Evolver, please check out 
Anu Kirk's "Definitive Guide to the Evolver" it has the best 
descriptions of the blue skinned beast I know of:
http://www.carbon111.com/evoguide.pdf

Very Best Regards, James
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