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Multi-Effects 

Using a combination of multiple effects like a single effect is called multi-effect operation. This is most suitable when the
RFX-300 is used as an insert effect device during recording or as a stand-alone effect during a live performance. 

[Setting Example] 

[Setting Example] 

MIX

TIME

ADJUST

TAP

VARIATION

MIX

TIME

ADJUST

TAP

VARIATION

B4

COMP+DELAY

TAP

(Delay Time)

VARIATION/TAP

TIME/ADJUST

MIX

This is a combination of compressor and delay. The effect is most 
suitable for vocals with echo. 

Serves for tap input of 
delay time. 

Delay Time

Serves for knob 
adjustment of delay time. 

Comp Threshold

Adjusts the threshold for 
the compressor/limiter 
action. 

B7

DELAY+REV

TAP

(Delay Time)

VARIATION/TAP

TIME/ADJUST

MIX

A great combination of effects for vocals. Can also be used for lead 
guitar and electric piano solos.

Serves for tap input of delay 
time. 

Delay Time

Serves for knob 
adjustment of delay time. 

Reverb Mix

Adjusts the reverb mix 
amount. 

B5

REV

VARIATION

(Warm/Clear)

VARIATION/TAP

TIME/ADJUST

MIX

This is a combination of chorus and reverb, suitable for example for 
chord backing by acoustic guitar or electric piano. 

Selects the effect variation 
(Warm or Clear tone). 

Chorus Mix

Adjusts the chorus mix 
amount. 

Reverb Mix

Adjusts the reverb mix 
amount. 

VARIATION/TAP

TIME/ADJUST

MIX

B3

COMP+DETUNE

VARIATION

(Compressor/Limiter)

This is a combination of a compressor that evens out sound level 
differences and a detuning effect with a slightly pitch-shifted 
component added to the original sound. 

Selects the compressor 
variation (Compressor or 
Limiter). 

Comp Threshold

Adjusts the threshold for 
the compressor/limiter 
action. 

This yields a "double tracking" effect that is great for 
pop songs. 

This setting gives light, floating feeling that is 
great for playing arpeggios.

Detune Mix

Adjusts the balance 
between original sound 
and effect sound (detune). 

VARIATION/TAP

TIME/ADJUST

MIX

B6

FLG+REV

TAP

(Flanger Rate)

This is a combination of flanger with strong modulation and reverb. It 
can be used for example with electric guitar leads, arpeggios, or for 
other sound effects. 

Serves for tap input of 
flanger modulation rate. 

Flanger Rate

Serves for knob 
adjustment of flanger 
modulation rate. 

Reverb Mix

Adjusts the reverb mix 
amount. 

BYPASS

Dry Thru

BYPASS

Dry Thru

BYPASS

Dry Thru

BYPASS

Dry Thru

BYPASS

Dry Thru

In bypass mode, only 
the unprocessed original 
sound is output. 

In bypass mode, only 
the unprocessed original 
sound is output. 

In bypass mode, only 
the unprocessed original 
sound is output. 

In bypass mode, only 
the unprocessed original 
sound is output. 

In bypass mode, only 
the unprocessed original 
sound is output. 

Effect

Description

Summary of Contents for RFX-300

Page 1: ...song Any effect can be called up quickly and without fuss The unit is designed to be especially useful for recording and mixdown on a multi track recorder Easy operation The main parameters of preset...

Page 2: ...excessive force to the switches and buttons Also take care not to drop the unit and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure Alterations Never open the case of the RFX 300 or attempt to modif...

Page 3: ...tor begins to flash when battery voltage becomes low OUTPUT control Adjusts the signal output level BYPASS key Sets the unit to the bypass mode where the effects are temporarily turned off EFFECT sele...

Page 4: ...rn jacks of a multi track recorder Connect the send jack of the MTR to the INPUT L MONO jack of the RFX 300 and connect the OUTPUT L R jacks of the RFX 300 to the return jacks or the stereo line input...

Page 5: ...nd source RFX 300 playback equipment The INPUT control and OUTPUT control of the RFX 300 and the volume control of the playback equipment should be set to minimum before turning the system on 3 Turn u...

Page 6: ...effect VARIATION TAP key This key is used to select effect variations and it also serves for the tap input function by which the unit detects the key press interval The key operation depends on the c...

Page 7: ...er Rate Reverb Mix B7 DELAY REV Delay Time Delay Time Reverb Mix B8 POWER MIX Short Reverb Long Reverb Intensity Reverb Mix B9 WIDE MIX Short Reverb Long Reverb Intensity Reverb Mix B10 BOOST MIX Shor...

Page 8: ...r Depth Rate Simultaneously controls the modulation depth and rate Dry Wet Balance Adjusts the balance between original sound and effect sound A8 FLANGER TAP Rate VARIATION TAP TIME ADJUST MIX BYPASS...

Page 9: ...certain level Selects the effect variation Compressor or Limiter Release Adjusts the time lag between the point where the signal falls below the threshold level and the end of compressor action Should...

Page 10: ...ts the chorus mix amount Reverb Mix Adjusts the reverb mix amount VARIATION TAP TIME ADJUST MIX B3 COMP DETUNE VARIATION Compressor Limiter This is a combination of a compressor that evens out sound l...

Page 11: ...especially for songs with emphasis on instrumental sound Selects the reverb variation Short Reverb or Long Reverb Intensity Adjusts the left right spread Reverb Mix Adjusts the reverb sound mixing ra...

Page 12: ...RCA type phono jack input cannot be used simultaneously Connect a sound source only to one input No effect sound Is unit set to bypass mode Cancel bypass mode Is MIX control turned fully to direct sou...

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