Q-FX19™
DSP EFFECT CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS cont.
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last heard, but it does not echo the sound. The PHASE effect adds a different tonal defination. The
effects have two adjustable parameters, Time Array (TA) (67) and Depth Feedback (DF) (65).
61. ECHO/FILTER BUTTON -
This button is used to activate and deactivate either the ECHO or
FILTER effect. When the ECHO effect is activated the ECHO/FILTER BUTTON will glow green, when
the FILTER effect is selected the button will glow red. The ECHO effect adds an echo to your output
signal. The FILTER effect tweaks the original sound to add different tonal definition. The effects have
two adjustable parameters, Time Array (TA) (67) and Depth Feedback (DF) (65).
62. FX ON BUTTON -
This button functions as an effect Master on/off button and is used to activate
and deactivate the effects.
63. 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 (79). To return to the automatic BPM counter,
press and hold down the
TAP BUTTON
for at least 2 seconds and then release.
64. DRY/WET DIAL -
This knob is used to increase or decrease the selected effect, and controls the
amount of effect applied to the input source. If the dial is turned all the way clockwise (wet), 100% of
the effect will be heard. If the dial is turned all the way counter-clockwise (dry), then no effect will be
heard.
65. DEPTH FEEDBACK KNOB -
This knob is used to adjust the parameter ratio value.
66. P.S.P (PRE SET PARAMETERS) BUTTON -
This button is used to activate the effect preset
parameters, and to store your own preset parameters. Each effect comes with 12 preset parameters,
this button accesses the presets. Once you have pressed the button to activate the presets, turning
the TIME ARRAY DIAL(67) will let you search through the 12 different presets. The CUE BPM/DEPTH
FEEDBACK DISPLAY(74) will indicate the preset. Once you find the preset that you want, simply press
the TIME ARRAY DIAL(67) to activate that preset.
STORING YOUR OWN PRESET PARAMETERS
.
1. Set the beat delay time with the Beat button (69) to 0/0.
2. Select the effect and set the parameters for that effect.
3. Press and hold the P.S.P Button for 5 seconds, until the Cue BPM/Depth Feedback display
flashes with #1, and the Time Array display flashes “Save.”
4. If you turn the Time Array Dial, it will scroll through numbers 1-12 and then finally to “DF.” Choose
a number to save your preset parameter under, and press the Pre Set Parameter button to save.
5. To erase your preset parameter follow steps 1-4, but instead choose “DF.” This will automatically
change all preset parameters back to factory settings.
Note: You cannot set the presets when
the XFader FX is activated.
67. TIME ARRAY DIAL -
This knob is used to adjust the parameter time value. It is also used to search
through the effect presets, and activate the preset.
68. INPUT SELECT -
This knob is used to select a channel in which to apply effects.
69. BEAT BUTTON -
This button is used to set the delay time of an effect to the beat of music.
70. FX CUE BUTTON -
The button activates and deactivates the FX “CUE” mode, the same as PFL
button (19).
71. FLANGER/PITCH SHIFT BUTTON -
This button is used to activate and deactivate either the
