Effect Block
MOTIF-RACK XS Owner’s Manual
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Basic Structure
Ref
erence
V
oice
Multi
Utility
The Contr
ols &
Connector
s
Setting Up
Listening to
the Sound
Connections
Using a Computer
Quic
k Guide
Appendix
Tremolo & Rotary
The tremolo effect cyclically modulates the volume. The Rotary
Speaker effect simulates the characteristic vibrato effect of a
rotary speaker.
Distortion
This type can be used mainly for guitar, adding distortion with an
edge to the sound.
Compressor
Compressor is an effect commonly used to limit and compress
the dynamics (softness/loudness) of an audio signal. For signals
that vary widely in dynamics, such as vocals and guitar parts, it
“squeezes” the dynamic range, effectively making soft sounds
louder and loud sounds softer. When used with gain to boost the
overall level, this creates a more powerful, more consistently
high-level sound. Compression can be used to increase sustain
for electric guitar, smooth out the volume of a vocal, or bring a
drum kit or rhythm pattern further up-front in the mix.
Wah
This Effect cyclically modulates the tone brightness (cutoff
frequency of a filter). Auto Wah modulates the tone via LFO,
Touch Wah modulates the tone via volume (note on velocity) and
Pedal Wah modulates the tone via pedal control (foot controller).
Lo-Fi
This effect intentionally degrades the audio quality of the input
signal via several methods, including lowering of the sampling
frequency.
Tech
This effect radically changes the tonal characteristics by using a
filter and modulation.
MISC
This category includes effect types not included in the other
categories.
Effect Type
Ins
Description
AUTO PAN
✔
An effect which cyclically moves the sound
left/right and front/back.
TREMOLO
✔
An effect which cyclically modulates the
volume.
ROTARY
SPEAKER
✔
Simulation of a rotary speaker.
Effect Type
Ins
Mas
Description
AMP
SIMULATOR 1
✔
–
A simulation of a guitar amp.
AMP
SIMULATOR 2
✔
–
A simulation of a guitar amp.
COMP
DISTORTION
✔
–
Since a Compressor is included in
the first stage, steady distortion can
be produced regardless of
changes in input level.
COMP
DISTORTION
DELAY
✔
✔
Compressor, Distortion and Delay
are connected in series.
Effect Type
Ins
Mas
Description
VCM
COMPRESSOR
376
✔
✔
Compressor with VCM technology.
CLASSIC
COMPRESSOR
✔
–
Conventional type of compressor.
MULTI BAND
COMP
✔
✔
3-band type compressor.
Effect Type
Ins
Description
VCM AUTO WAH
✔
Modulates the tone via the LFO.
VCM TOUCH WAH
✔
Modulates the tone via the volume
(note on velocity).
VCM PEDAL WAH
✔
Modulates the tone via the pedal
control. For best results, assign the
Pedal Control parameter of this
Effect type to the Foot Controller in
the Controller Set display, then use
the Foot Controller to control this
effect in real time.
Effect Type
Ins
Mas
Description
LO-FI
✔
✔
Degrades the audio quality of the
input signal for a lo-fi sound.
NOISY
✔
–
Adds noise to the current sound.
DIGITAL
TURNTABLE
✔
–
Simulates the noise, scratches and
pops of a vinyl record.
Effect Type
Ins
Mas
Description
RING
MODULATOR
✔
✔
An effect that modifies the pitch by
applying amplitude modulation to
the frequency of the input.
DYNAMIC RING
MODULATOR
✔
–
Dynamically controlled ring
modulation.
DYNAMIC
FILTER
✔
✔
Dynamically controlled filter.
AUTO SYNTH
✔
–
Processes the input signal into a
synthesizer-type sound.
ISOLATOR
✔
✔
Controls the level of a specified
frequency band of the input signal.
SLICE
✔
✔
Cuts the Voice sound into separate
segments for special rhythmic
effects.
TECH
MODULATION
✔
–
Adds a unique feeling of
modulation similar to ring
modulation.
Effect Type
Cho
Ins
Description
VCM EQ 501
–
✔
Vintage 5-band parametric EQ with
VCM technology.
HARMONIC
ENHANCER
–
✔
Adds new harmonics to the input
signal to make the sound stand out.
TALKING
MODULATOR
–
✔
Adds a vowel sound to the input
signal.
DAMPER
RESONANCE
–
✔
Simulates the resonance produced
when the damper pedal of the
piano is pressed.
PITCH
CHANGE
–
✔
Changes the pitch of the input
signal.
EARLY
REFLECTION
✔
✔
This effect isolates only the early
reflection components of the
reverb.
