PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual
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VOCAL Page
3BAND EQ (selected by [A] or [B] button)
EQ (Equalizer) is a processor that divides the frequency spectrum into multiple bands which can be
boosted or cut as required to tailor the overall frequency response. This instrument features a high-grade
three-band (LOW, MID and HIGH) digital equalizer function for the microphone sound.
NOISE GATE (selected by [C] or [D] button)
This effect mutes the input signal when the input from the microphone falls below a specified level. This
effectively cuts off extraneous noise, allowing the desired signal (vocal, etc.) to pass.
COMPRESSOR (selected by [C] or [D] button)
This effect holds down the output when the input signal from the microphone exceeds a specified level.
This is especially useful for smoothing out vocals that have widely varying dynamics. It effectively
“compresses” the signal, making soft parts louder and loud parts softer. For a maximum compression
effect, set RATIO to a high setting and adjust the OUT parameter for optimum volume.
PITCH DETECT (selected by [E] button)
Determines how this instrument detects or recognizes the pitch of the microphone sound you input during
performance.
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Hz
Adjusts the center frequency of the corresponding band.
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dB
Boosts or cuts the level of the corresponding band by up to 12 dB.
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SW (Switch)
Turns the Noise Gate on or off.
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TH. (Threshold)
Adjusts the input level at which the gate begins to open.
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SW (Switch)
Turns the Compressor on or off.
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TH. (Threshold)
Adjusts the input level above which the Compressor is applied.
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RATIO
Adjusts the compression ratio. Higher ratios result in a more compressed
sound, with a reduced dynamic range.
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OUT
Adjusts the final output level.
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VOCAL TYPE
Set this to obtain the most natural vocal harmony, depending on your
voice.
LOW:
Setting for lower voices. This setting is also appropriate for growl-
ing and shouting.
MID:
Setting for mid-range voices.
HIGH:
Setting for higher voices. This setting is also appropriate for sing-
ing close to the microphone.
FULL:
Setting for vocalists having a wide range, from low to high.
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BACKGROUND
NOISE CUT
THRU, 200Hz, 300Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz
This allows you to filter out low noises that would interfere with the Vocal
Harmony effect. A setting of “THRU” turns the noise filter off.
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SPEED
1 (SLOW) – 4 (NORMAL) – 15 (FAST)
Adjusts the response of the Vocal Harmony effect, or how quickly harmo-
nies are generated in response to your voice.
NOTE
When the Vocal Harmony’s Pitch Detect Speed of one or both parts of Lead and Harm. are set to “as
Mic Setting” in the Detail tab (
), this parameter is effective. In other settings, the setting of
the Vocal Harmony’s Pitch Detect Speed is effective.
