PSR-S970/S770 Reference Manual
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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.
This instrument features the Master Compressor applied to the entire sound of this instrument. Although the
preset Master Compressor settings are provided, you can create and save your original Master Compressor by
adjusting the related parameters.
NOTE
Master Compressor cannot be applied to audio playback or the metronome sound.
Editing Master Compressor (CMP) Parameters
[G]
ON/OFF
Turns the Master Compressor effect on or off.
[2
]/
[3
]
TYPE
Selects a Master Compressor type.
Standard:
Standard Compressor settings.
Lite:
Light Compressor settings in which the effect is slight.
Moderate:
Moderate Compressor settings in which the effect is moder-
ately pronounced.
Dance Floor:
Relatively powerful Compressor settings to emphasize
lower pitches.
Punchy:
Highly exaggerated Compressor settings.
User1–5:
Your own custom Compressor settings saved in the next sec-
tion.
[4
]
THRESHOLD
OFFSET
Determines the threshold (minimum level at which compression starts).
[5
]
RATIO OFFSET
Determines the ratio of compression (how much the dynamic range is
compressed).
[7
]
GAIN OFFSET
Determines the output level.
Displays the Gain Red
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