Effects Descriptions

The X6 features a comprehensive, easy-to-use multi-effects processor. We encourage you to spend some time becoming familiar with the operation and sound of each effect before you begin using them out at a performance. Although effects can add a level of interest and surprise to musical material, it is often easy to overdo it. Learn how to judiciously apply effects to your music and remember that sometimes your crowd just wants to hear the song.

CHANNEL EFFECTS – You can apply these effects to CH1, CH2, or MASTER by selecting the appropriate option with the ASSIGN switch.

2XCOPY * – A copy of the signal is delayed by a defined time. DJs will often keep 2 copies of a record for juggling tricks like this. Try using this effect with beat sync enabled and move the INTENSITY / MIX fader up and down to the tempo. Now use the RATE/FREQUENCY knob to try different multiples of the tempo.

TAPE ECHO * – A much sought-after echo effect, developed in the 1960s. In beat-sync mode, RATE/FREQUENCY controls the delay time as a multiple of the tempo (1x, 2x, 4X, etc). If beat sync has been disabled, RATE/FREQUENCY will control delay time continuously. The INTENSITY/MIX fader controls the input into the echo. This makes it very useful for selecting a phrase, vocal word or beat to echo. Simply turn up the INTENSITY/MIX fader momentarily during the snippet of music you wish to emphasize and bring it down. You’ll notice how the audio which was playing during that time will echo away. Now try turning up the INTENSITY/MIX fader for a whole measure, then cut the music out with the channel VOLUME fader. Let the music echo for a bit, then bring down the INTENSITY/MIX fader and cut the music back in.

ECHO – Regular echo effect. The configuration of this echo is a little different. This time, the INTENSITY/MIX fader controls the output of echo. When the fader is up, it will echo. Push the fader further, and it will feedback heavily, just like the tape echo. When the fader is at the bottom, the echo effect is cut out completely. This effect is very useful for juggling beats and emphasizing musical phrases.

FLANGER * – Sweeping flanger effect. In beat sync mode, the RATE/FREQUENCY controls the sweep rate as a multiple of the tempo. When beat synch is disabled, the RATE/FREQUENCY will continuously control the sweep rate. The INTENSITY/MIX controls the intensity of the flange effect.

PHASER * – Sweeping phase shifter effect. It is similar to the flanger effect, except that a flanger has a more pronounced harmonic sound, reminiscent of a jet engine passing overhead. A phase shifter is enharmonic, and has a “swooshing” sound. In beat sync mode, the RATE/FREQUENCY controls the sweep rate as a multiple of the tempo. When beat sync is disabled, the RATE/FREQUENCY will continuously control the sweep rate. The INTENSITY/MIX controls the intensity of the phase shifter effect.

LP FILTER – Low-pass filter effect. INTENSITY/MIX controls the amount of filtered signal which will be heard. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the filter’s cut-off frequency. When RATE/FREQUENCY is at its maximum value, there will be no filtering; as you begin to turn down the knob, the effect will begin to filter out the high (treble) frequencies of the audio.

MIC-AUX EFFECTS – You can apply these effects only to the MIC INPUT and MIC-AUX LINE INPUT by selecting MIC-AUX with the ASSIGN switch.

VOCODER – A square wave vocoder, reminiscent of the robot voice sounds from the early days of electronic music. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the pitch of the voice.

TAPE ECHO * – See description under CHANNEL EFFECTS.

ECHO – See description under CHANNEL EFFECTS.

REVERB 1 – Simulates hall reverberation. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the decay (size of room). INTENSITY/MIX controls the wet/dry mix.

REVERB 2 – Samples the audio and plays it in reverse while adding reverb. This is a very cool effect if you stab into the effect then immediately cut the sound using the channel VOLUME fader.

HP FILTER – High-pass filter effect. INTENSITY/MIX controls the amount of filtered signal which will be heard. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the filter’s cut-off frequency. When RATE/FREQUENCY is at its minimum value, there will be no filtering; as you begin to turn up the knob, the effect will begin to filter out the low (bass) frequencies of the audio.

LMT+DISTORT – Band-limited distortion effect. This effect is mainly intended to be used with a microphone. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the distortion amount, while INTENSITY/MIX controls the amount of distortion which will be mixed in.

(*) When beat sync has been enabled by tapping the TAP button to the beat, effects denoted with an asterisk (*) will have rates or times which are related to the tempo. Use the RATE/FREQUENCY knob to adjust the multiple of the tempo (1x, 2x, 4x, etc). To disable beat sync and have continuous control over rate/frequency, press and hold the TAP button until it remains lit continuously.