Using the ES M Level Envelope and Output Controls

The output stage of the ES M offers the following parameters.

Figure. Level Envelope and Output parameters.
  • Decay knob: Sets the decay time of the dynamic stage. The attack, release, and sustain times of the synthesizer are internally set to 0.
  • Velo knob: Determines the velocity sensitivity of the dynamic stage.
  • Vol knob: Sets the master output level of the ES M.
  • Overdrive knob: Controls the level of the integrated overdrive effect.

    Important: To avoid hurting your ears or damaging your speakers, consider turning down the Volume level before setting Overdrive to a high value; then turn it up gradually.