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Pitch Shift -
Stereo
This effect shifts the frequency spectrum of the input signal. Altering the pitch of a
sound produces a wide range effects - from subtle detunes to full interval shifts up
or down a two octave range. The MX500’s
Pitch Shift
effect is a chromatic shifter,
meaning all notes of the scale are shifted by the same interval.
Pitch Shift
is very
useful with guitar tracks, monophonic synth lines, or where special vocal effects are
needed.
Detune -
Stereo
Detune
adds a slightly pitch-shifted version of the original source, thickening the
sound. This creates a particularly effective simulation of “double-tracking.” This effect
is also a great alternative to the
Chorus
effect, adding the richness of a chorus with-
out the audible sweep caused by the chorus rate.
Modulated Effect Controls
Speed
Sets the speed at which the modulated effect cycles.
Depth
Scales the intensity of the effect. This control affects the output of the LFO only. It has
no effect on the outputs of the individual waveforms.
Voices
Controls the number of additional Chorus voices.
Regen
Controls the amount of modulated signal being fed back into the input, creating feed-
back. Higher amounts add more resonance to the signal.
Diffusion
Creates a time-smoothing effect similar to diffusion in reverb. Diffusion can be a
subtle effect to add a little warmth to the chorus.
PreDelay
Determines the amount of offset between the two signals that create the flange effect.
Lower values create a tighter effect, higher values result in a more extreme "whoosh-
ing" sound.
Waveform
Selects the wave pattern used by the modulated effect.
Phase
Controls whether amplitude or depth change occurs in both left and right outputs simul-
taneously or alternates between left and right outputs.
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Effects Descriptions
MX500