Power-Amplifier / Compressor
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Power-Amplifier / Compressor
Using a Power-Amplifier / Compressor block, you can adjust the piano sound of Part 1 or Part 2 either using faithful
reproductions of electric-piano power amps and speakers, or alternatively, using a compressor.
Power-Amplifier / Compressor Types
The following table identifies the different power amplifier / compressor types provided by this block and provides a
description of each. A different power amplifier / compressor type can be applied to the sound from the Piano block and
Modulation Effect block of each of Part 1 and Part 2.
NOTE
If CF 3Band, CF 2Band, S6 3Band, or S6 2Band has been set as a part’s piano type, only Clean or Comp376 can be selected in the corresponding
Power-Amplifier / Compressor block.
Editing Sequence:
Press and hold the [POWER AMPLIFIER/COMPRESSOR 1] or [POWER AMPLIFIER/COMPRESSOR 2] button
(for at least one second)
Turn Knob 1 (
PowerAmp
)
Power amplifier /
compressor type
Description
71Rd I
(PowerAmp 71Rd I)
PowerAmp 71Rd I adds a warm, vintage-type distortion to the sound. As such, it is ideal for enhancing the
acoustic nuances of electric pianos.
73Rd I
(PowerAmp 73Rd I)
Also intended for use with electric pianos, PowerAmp 73Rd I is a pleasant sounding power amplifier
producing a spacious, mellower tone.
75Rd I
(PowerAmp 75Rd I)
PowerAmp 75Rd I is an electric-piano power amplifier that energizes the piano sound to produce a
powerful, all-engulfing tone.
78Rd II
(PowerAmp 78Rd II)
Characterized by a clear, highly-present tone, the PowerAmp 78Rd II electric-piano power amplifier works
particularly well with chorus-type effects.
69Wr
(PowerAmp 69Wr)
Delivering both power and subtlety, PowerAmp 69Wr is an electric-piano power amplifier that enhances low-
end punch while producing a richer overall sound.
77Wr
(PowerAmp 77Wr)
PowerAmp 77Wr adds a bright, colorful ambience to electric piano sounds in order to achieve a higher
degree of presence.
Clean
(Clean Amp)
Modeling an ideal power amplifier, Clean Amp boosts sounds evenly across the entire frequency spectrum.
Comp376
(Compressor 376)
Compressor 376 is a vintage-type compressor that can be used to control the dynamics of your piano
sounds.
