Channel FX:
2XCOPY*: A copy of the signal is delayed by a defined time. The WET/DRY fader will act like a sharp contour crossfader, fading between the original (MIX/INTENSITY fader down) and the delayed (MIX/INTENSITY fader up). Pro DJs will often keep 2 copies of a record so they can do beat juggling tricks like this. Try using this effect with the beat tap sync and move the MIX/INTENSITY fader up and down to the tempo. Now try it with different multiples of the tempo using the RATE knob. You’re having fun, we know… when you’re done annoying everyone, read on. There’s more!
TAPE ECHO*: A much sought after echo sound developed in the 1960s. No reggae, jungle, house, techno, hip hop or soul DJ should be without one. In beat synch mode, the RATE/FREQUENCY controls the tempo multiple. When beat synch is disabled, the RATE/FREQUENCY will continuously control the delay time. The MIX/INTENSITY 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 mix momentarily during the snippet of music you wish to emphasize and bring it back down. You’ll notice how the audio which was playing during that time will now echo away. Now, try turning up the MIX/INTENSITY fader for a measure, then cutting out the music with the phono/line switch. Let it echo for a bit, then bring down the MIX fader and cut the music back in… Congratulations! you are now a remix artist. WARNING! This tape echo, like its inspirations, will saturate and have high feedback gain when the MIX/INTENSITY fader is set high. By carefully riding the MIX/INTENSITY fader you can synthesize sounds; the trick is to tame them.
ECHO*: Regular echo effect. The configuration of this echo is a little different. This time, the MIX/INTENSITY 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 synch 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 MIX/INTENSITY 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 more “swooshing” sound. In beat synch 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 MIX/INTENSITY controls the intensity of the phase shifter effect.
FILTER:
MIC FX:
VOCODER: Square Wave Vocoder with Sibilance. Robot voice sound straight from the early days of electronic music. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the pitch of the vocoder. MIX/INTENSITY mixes between your voice and the vocoder sound.
TAPE ECHO*: See description in section, “Channel FX”.
ECHO*: See description in section “Channel FX”.
REVERB 1: Hall Reverberation Simulator. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the decay (size of the room), MIX/INTENSITY controls the wet/dry mix of the reverb effect.
REVERB 2: Reverse Reverb. A very eerie sound. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the delay time, MIX/INTENSITY controls the wet/dry mix of the reverb effect.
LMT+DISTORT: Band limited Distortion. Shout out “Rock the house!” or “REWIND!!!” with this effect. They’ll definitely get the point! RATE/FREQUENCY controls the distortion amount, MIX/INTENSITY controls the wet/dry mix of the distortion effect.