Re: ADSR stomp box

[Per Boysen <perboysen@gmail.com>]

On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 7:33 AM, Matthias Grob <matilists@gmail.com> wrote:
> I frequently use my own slow attack and fast release effects (which do 
>not need a compressor)

I have always liked using a swell pedal when playing. Since I started
amplify my guitars and Stick with a laptop I found a great Swell Pedal
function in the Amplitube 3 app. This one allows the musician to set
the attack time to sync to tempo; for example to fourth notes or eight
notes. All through the passed decades I have always missed this
function when working with stomp boxes amp and cabinet.

> but they only become really easy and intuitive when polyphonic (separate 
>strings)

I agree! One important reason for me to integrate the Chapman Stick
into my playing is that it gives two outputs, six strings through
each. So I can then use an ADSR thingy ("swell pedal") on one side and
a "sustain pedal freezer" on the other one. The feeling of expressive
freedom is great when you can instantly create chord pads and melodies
as part of the same improvisation. But that is Stick specific, with
the guitar I have to do the same thing as a two stage process using a
looper.

When mixing recorded music I use a lot of ADSR processing. But mostly
in the other aspect; to give notes more attack and less sustain level.
For rhythmic music this is kind of The Universal Super Trick, for
ensemble playing musicians as well as for post rec production.

Greetings from Sweden

Per Boysen
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