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Effects
In addition to reverb, various other effects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character and
feeling of the instrument. As with reverb, some sound types enable certain effects automatically in order to enhance
tonal quality. The ES520 digital piano features 16 different effect types.
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Effect types
Effect type Description
Mono Delay Adds an echo effect to the sound, playing through both speakers (stereo) simultaneously.
Ping Delay Adds a “ping pong” echo effect to the sound, giving the impression that it is “bouncing” from left to right.
Triple Delay Similar in principle to Ping Delay, but with an additional centre echo.
Chorus Layers a slightly detuned version of the sound over the original, thus enriching its tonal character.
Classic Chorus Similar in principle to Chorus, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.
Ensemble Enriches the sound by adding three voiced chorus.
Tremolo Adds a tremor to the sound by varying the volume constantly.
Classic Tremolo Similar in principle to Tremolo, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.
Vibrato Tremolo Adds vibrato to tremolo.
Auto Pan Alternates the sound output from left to right across the stereo field using a sine wave.
Classic Auto Pan Similar in principle to Auto Pan, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.
Phaser Applies a cyclic phase change to the sound, giving the impression that the sound is moving.
Classic Phaser Adds an effect produced by digital signal processing of classic chorus.
Compressor Increases the acoustic pressure.
Rotary 1
Simulates the sound of a rotary speaker commonly used with vintage electronic organs.
* Pressing the and MENU buttons simultaneously alternates the speed of the rotary simulation between “Slow”
and “Fast” effect modes. If the optional GFP-3 or F-302 pedal is connected, the left (soft) pedal can also be used.
Rotary2 Adds vibrato to the rotary speaker effect.
1. Turning Effects on/off
Press the EFFECTS button to turn effects on/off.
The LED indicator for the EFFECTS button will turn on to indicate
when effects are in use, and the current status will briefly be
shown in the display.
* If the Dual, Split, or Four Hands mode is selected, no effect is exerted
on the layered sound or lower sound.