Chapter 8
—Insert Effect Parameters
To access the Parameters described on this page (unless otherwise noted):
Press Effects
,
turn the Parameter knob to select Insert Effect
,
and press Enter
.
Turn the Parameter
knob to select the parameter
,
and use the Value knob to change the parameter's Setting
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Parameter
Range
Description
Env 1 Level
Env 2 Level
Env 3 Level
Env 4 Level
Env 5 Level
Env 6 Level
Env 7 Level
Env 8 Level
Env 9 Level
-99% to +99%
-99% to +99%
-99% to +99%
-99% to +99%
-99% to +99%
-99% to +99%
-99% to +99%
-99% to +99%
-99% to +99%
These parameters control the output tap levels sequenced in time across
the density from input to output. Envelope Level 1 is tapped right after
the diffusers and before the echoes. If this is undesirable, set Envelope
Level 1 to -99%. Envelope Levels 8 and 9 are positioned at the very end
of the Density; setting these too high can cause excessive ringing.
Envelope Levels 8 and 9 are also very dry. Set all nine tap levels to find
the envelope for your application. We recommend the average Envelope
Level not to exceed a value of +45% to prevent overdriving these
reverbs.
HF Damping
100Hz to 21.2kHz
The HF Damping is located within the density. This parameter selects the
amount of high frequency energy to be filtered out.
HF Bandwidth
100Hz to 21.2kHz
The high frequency bandwidth parameter acts as a low pass filter on the
output signal, controlling the amount of high frequencies that will be
heard. The higher the setting, the more high frequencies are heard.
Primary Send
-99% to +99%
Controls the level of the diffused input signal which is nearly
instantaneous with respect to the input. This signal is injected directly
into the Density at the specified level.
Diffusion 1
0 to 100
This parameter smears the input signal transients of higher frequency
ranges. Higher values are recommended for smoother percussion. Very
low values will give a highly repetitive echo-like sound. Diffusion1 and 2
exist within each diffuser block.
Diffusion 2
0 to 100
Diffusion2 is similar to Diffusion1, but offers control of lower
frequencies. In general a setting of 50 can be considered an equal mix of
dry/diffused sound; this setting is a good starting point.
Density 1
0 to 100
Density 1 controls the number of echoes.
Density 2
0 to 100
Density 2 controls the number of echoes in a lower frequency range. In
general, to get the smoothest sound, Density 2 is usually less than the
value of Density 1.
ER 1 Time
0 to 112ms
Controls the amount of time it takes for the first pre-echo to be injected
into the Density. Pre-echoes are the sounds which have been reflected
back from the walls or other reflective surfaces.
ER 1 Send
-99% to +99%
This parameter controls the level of the first pre-echo.
ER 2 Time
0 to 112ms
This controls the amount of time it takes for the second pre-echo to be
injected into the Density.
ER 2 Send
-99% to +99%
This parameter controls the level of the second pre-echo. Experiment
with both positive and negative on all echoes to change the tonal
character of the results.
Output Bal
Full <L to Full >R
Controls the left/right stereo balance of the reverb signal.
