18.17 Envelope Shapes
Envelopes can be any of six shapes – Linear, Square, Slow Start/End, Fast Start, Fast End or Bezier.
Kind: concept (user-guide-section) Chapter: 18 Automation – Envelopes and More Source: REAPER User Guide v7.70
Envelopes can be any of six shapes – Linear, Square, Slow Start/End, Fast Start, Fast End or Bezier. To change the shape of an existing curve, right click over the envelope point, then choose Set Point Shape, then the required shape from the menu. The examples below illustrate the different shapes:
Linear Square Slow Start/End Fast Start Fast End Bezier Shapes other than square are usually best used for graduated parameters, such as volume and pan. Not all shapes are available for all parameters. For example, for those with only on/off status (such as bypass and mute) the only shape available is square. This principle applies to track, FX and MIDI CC envelopes. You can specify your preferred default envelope point shape type from the Options, Preferences, Project, Track/Send Defaults window. Envelopes in Track Templates: If you save a track (or selection of tracks) as a track template (Track, Save tracks as track template command) there is an option in the dialog box to Include envelopes in template.