Tokøta from Mastering.com breaks down the ES2's Vector mode, a way to build gated, rhythmic modulation sequences directly on the synth's XY pad.
Instead of a static sound, you place rhythmic markers on the vector envelope and assign each one a different XY position. As playback moves through those points, the sound morphs on a beat.
Route the vector to amplitude for pumping, gated volume swells, or to both filter cutoffs for evolving tonal shifts. Blend in oscillator mix so the timbre itself shifts between markers, not just the filter or level.
Dial in loop rate to speed up or slow down the rhythmic pattern, and use intensity to control how dramatic the modulation feels. The result is a synth part with built-in movement, useful for turning a static patch into something that feels alive without extra automation.