E-Mu MORPHEUS, Operation Manual

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Morpheus Operation Manual 44
EFFECTS SECTION
• Hall 1
Hall 1 is a large, highly reverberant space with auditorium-like acous-
tics. Like all the Hall programs, “Hall 1” exhibits a warm, distant
ambience with slow reflection density buildup. With the decay param-
eter set to maximum, “infinite” reverberation effects can be obtained.
Adjustment of wet-dry mix can be used to position the listener from
the “front row” (
≈
25%) to “back of the balcony” (
≈
100%).
• Hall 2
This reverb is similar to “Hall 1”, but harder and brighter, with more
pronounced slap echoes that come from parallel reflecting surfaces in
the room. Hall 2 also exhibits a pronounced reverb “bloom” or late-
reflection buildup. A 50% wet mix creates the optimum “close” dis-
tance adjustment.
• Hall 3
Hall 3 is similar to “Hall 2”, but with larger scale stadium-like acous-
tics. Hall 3 is warmer than Hall 2 (more high frequency damping) and
does not display the obvious early reflections and slap echoes. It also
exhibits a distinct predelay of approximately 100 milliseconds and a
pronounced late reflection buildup both of which contribute to the
impression of a large space. Wet mix values of 10% to 50% are most
appropriate, although a setting of 100% produces an effective cave
simulation.
• Chamber 1
A simulation of a bright, medium-sized chamber reverb or recital hall
with hard walls. Early reflections are very prominent, with high reflec-
tion density. Moderately long decays are possible at the maximum
decay setting.
• Chamber 2
Similar to “Chamber 1” but with a much warmer sound. The wet mix
adjustment provides an effective control over the apparent source
location from close (10%) to very distant (100%).
• Plate 1
Simulates a plate reverb unit. Gives a tight, bright, slightly metallic
sound. Reflection buildup is very rapid, with high density. Early reflec-
tions are minimized.
• Plate 2
An effect similar to Plate 1, but slightly warmer with less density.