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Chapter 13: Using the effects
EXPANDER (I)
This effect expands (boosts) signals with a certain level or lower and broadens the dynamic range.
4 1
3
B 5
6
Parameter Setting range Function
1 Thresh –60dB – 0dB Adjusts the level at which the effect is enabled.
2 Ratio 1:2 – 1:100 Adjusts the boosting ratio for signals that exceed the threshold value.
3 Output –24dB – +24dB Adjusts the level of the effect sound.
4 Att 0 – 127 Adjusts the attack time of the effect.
5 Rel 0 – 127 Adjusts the release time of the effect.
6 Hold 0 – 127 Adjusts the hold time of the effect.
NOISE GATE (I)
This dynamic effect mutes signals at a certain level or lower. This is useful for cutting noise during silent parts of
a performance.
4 1
3
B 5
6
Key
GATE
Parameter Setting range Function
1 Thresh –60dB – 0dB Adjusts the level at which the gate opens or closes.
2 key AUX-A/AUX-B Selects the source signal that triggers the gate to open or close (AUX
SEND A or AUX SEND B).
3 Output –24dB – +24dB Adjusts the level of the effect sound.
4 Att 0 – 127 Adjusts the attack time of the effect.
5 Rel 0 – 127 Adjusts the release time of the effect.
6 Hold 0 – 127 Adjusts the hold time of the effect.
DIGITAL EQ (I)
This is a three-band parametric equalizer. Pressing the
MORE
/
BACK
[F6]
key will switch between the screens of the
parameters.
1
3
B
4 5
7 6
Parameter Setting range Function
1 EQ 1 F 20 – 20kHz Sets a frequency for EQ1.
2 EQ 2 F 20 – 20kHz Sets a frequency for EQ2.
3 EQ 3 F 20 – 20kHz Sets a frequency for EQ3.
4 G –18dB – +18dB Set the level of EQ1–3.
5 Q 0.5 – 10 Set the curve for EQ1–3.
6 Output –60dB – +24dB Sets the level of the effect sound.
7 EQ ON/OFF Switches EQ on and off.