retriggerbar

Retriggerbar is a term used in various technical and musical contexts to describe a mechanism, control, or visual indicator that causes a process to start again or extend its action when a trigger event occurs. It is not a standardized term across any single field, and its exact meaning can vary depending on the platform, device, or community where it appears.

In music production and audio processing, a retriggerbar typically refers to a control or setting that forces the restart of a sound’s envelope, oscillator, or sample at the beginning of a new trigger. This can produce a uniform attack phase on each note or beat, creating a rhythmic consistency. In digital audio workstations and plugins, retrigger behavior is sometimes exposed as a parameter labeled retrigger, re-trigger, or retrigger bar, and may influence how envelopes or LFOs respond to incoming notes.

In electronics and automation, the concept is related to retriggerable timing elements, where an input pulse restarts a timer or one-shot device. A retriggerbar in this context may appear as a visual cue in software interfaces or as part of a timing diagram, indicating where a new trigger resets the ongoing process. The term emphasizes the recurring initiation of activity rather than a one-off event.

Notes on usage: retriggerbar is informal and context-dependent. Users should consult device-specific documentation for exact behavior and naming. Related concepts include retrigger, re-trigger, envelopes, LFOs, and retriggerable timers.