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The
BYPASS
mode controls the operation of the effect when the block is bypassed. Effects may
contain any or all of the following modes depending upon the effect type:
•
MIX = 0 % :
In this mode the
MIX
control is effectively turned to 0 and the
LEVEL
control to
0 dB. The block is effectively the same as a shunt in this case.
•
MUTE FX OUT :
In this mode the wet signal is muted and the dry signal is preserved at the
level set by the
MIX
and
LEVEL
controls.
•
MUTE OUT :
In this mode the output of the block is shut off (both wet and dry muted).
•
MUTE FX IN :
In this mode the effects input of the block is muted and the dry signal is
preserved at the level set by the
MIX
and
LEVEL
controls. Only the Reverb, Delay and Pitch
blocks have this mode. This allows the effect to continue after the effect has been bypassed.
This mode can be used, for example, to allow a delay to continue after the block is bypassed
without abruptly cutting off.
•
MUTE IN :
In this mode the input of the block is muted. You can use this mode to bypass an
effect but still have the effect sound continue, i.e. the delay repeats continue to sound.
For effects like Chorus, Flanger, etc.
MIX = 0%
is the most effective mode when used in a series
configuration. Use the Level control to balance the effect volume between normal and bypassed
states.
For effects like Delay and Reverb, the
MUTE FX OUT
,
MUTE FX IN
and
MUTE IN
modes may be
more effective as the dry level is unaltered allowing the effect to be turned on or off without
changing the direct signal level.
For non-mixable effects such as equalization (Graphic EQ, Wah), distortion (Amplifier) and
Cabinet Emulation the bypass mode is one of two states:
•
THRU :
In this mode bypassing the effect effectively turns the effect into a shunt.
•
MUTE :
Mutes the output of the effect.
To bypass an effect press the
EFF BYP
button. Press it again to activate the effect. Effects can also
be bypassed remotely using external controllers (i.e. MIDI continuous controllers). If an effect
doesn't seem to be doing anything make sure it hasn't been bypassed accidentally. A bypassed effect
will have a dotted outline in the layout
EDIT
page and in the effect page the effect name will alternate
with the word “BYPASSED”
NOTE: Many effects allow you to bypass an effect via a modifier (see Modifiers section). This allows you
to bypass an effect using any controller, not just a MIDI CC (continuos controller). For example, you
can use an LFO to toggle the bypass state on and off at a desired rate. Or you could use the envelope
follower to toggle the bypass state depending upon the level of the input signal.
To use this feature select the
BYP MODE
parameter and press
ENTER
. This will allow you to attach a
modifier to the bypass state. When the modifier value is greater than 50% the effect will be engaged,
when less than 50% the effect will be bypassed.
The rightmost switch on the
MIX
page is labeled
GLBL MIX
. This is the global mix control enable
for the block. When on, the mix for this block will be altered by the Global Mix control. This is used
to allow overall mixing of effects to compensate for venue differences. For example, you've
