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15. dsp eFFects (diGitaL siGnaL processinG) paneL -
eFFects seLector knob -
This knob is used to select a desired effect. The effects have
two adjustable parameters, Time Array and Depth Feedback. Effects are listed below;
echo -
When the EChO effect is selected it will add an echo to your output signal.
auto pan -
When the PAN effect is selected the effect will automatically pan the output from
the left channel to the right channel.
FLanGer -
When the FLANgER effect is selected it distorts the output signal and creates an
effect similar to frequencies phasing in and out of each other.
ManuaL & auto FiLter -
When the FILTER effect is selected it will tweak the original sound
to add different tonal definition.
reverb -
When the REVERb effect is selected it simulates the sound you would get as if you
were playing music in big empty hall. All the reflections you would get with the music bouncing
off the walls is digitally simulated in this effect.
trans -
When the TRANS effect is selected it will simulate a real-time mixer transformer
effect.
pitch shiFt -
When the PITCh ShIFT effect is selected it can increase or decrease the play-
ing speed. Using the bEAT SYNC button you can change the pitch percentange between
- 100%, -50%, 0%, +50%, and +100%.
input assiGn -
This knob is used to select a channel in which to apply effects.
tiMe arraY knob (paraMeter X) -
This knob is used to adjust the parameter time value.
depth Feedback knob (paraMeter Y)
-
This knob is used to adjust the parameter ratio
value (effect level).
16. tap button -
This button is used to override and manually set a tracks bPM. Occasionally the
built-in bPM meter may not function as desired. This button allows you to override the internal beat
clock and manually set a tracks bPMs. To manually set the bPMs; tap this button a few times to a
tracks heavy down beat, the unit will automatically calculate your tapping and translate it into a tracks
bPM. The bPM readout is then displayed in the LCD (22). To return to the automatic bPM counter,
press and hold down the
taP button (16)
for at least 2 seconds and then release.
17. FX on/oFF button -
This button functions as an effect Master on/off button and is used to
activate and deactivate the effects.
18. beat seLect buttons/beat dispLaY -
This button is used to set the delay time of an effect
to the beat of music. The display indicates the beat ratio that has been set for an effect. The beat ratios
are 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1/1, 2/1, and 4/1. It also changes the TIME PARAMETER according to the measured
bPM of the effector.
19. FX cue button -
This is used to select the effects to be monitored with headphones.
20. Q-start on/oFF sWitch -
This function works in conjunction with a compatible American DJ
®
or American Audio
®
“q” Start CD player. When used with a compatible CD player, you can use the
crossfader to start and stop a CD Player with the slide of the mixer’s
Crossfader (21).
The ON/OFF
“q" START SWITCh activates the FADER “q" START feature. When in the ON position, the FADER
“q" START automatically returns the CD player to the preset CUE POINT.
For example; Assuming you have two compatible American Audio™ CD players or a
MX-1400 DSP
CONTROLS aND FUNCTiONS cont.
