5 – Operation

ªªPeaking Filter

EQ1 Peaking

f: 884 Q:2.4 Gn:-10

This is the traditional fully parametric EQ. The filter boosts or cuts the signal at frequency “f” by the Gain (“Gn”) amount (in dB). Additionally, you can vary the bandwidth of the peak or dip with the “Q” control (higher Q = narrower bandwidth).

The default settings are:

f:6977 Q: .71 Gn: +3

ªªNotch Filter

EQ1 Notch

f: 3775 Q:5.8

The Notch Filter passes all frequencies except for a band centered around frequency “f,” which is sharply attenuated. The setting of the “Q” control determines the width of the notch (higher Q = narrower notch). (The default frequency setting is 6977 and the default Q setting is .71.)

ªªBand Pass Filter

EQ1 Band Pass f: 1277 Q:8.4

The Band Pass filter sharply attenuates all frequencies except for a band centered around frequency “f.”The setting of the “Q” control determines the width of the pass band (higher Q = narrower pass band). (The default frequeny setting is 6977 and the default Q setting is .71.)

ªªLow Pass Filters

EQ1 Low Pass 6dB f: 6087

EQ1 Low Pass 12dB f: 6087 Q:2.8

These filters pass signal below the cutoff frequency “f” and roll off signal above “f” at either 6 dB or 12 dB per octave. The 12 dB filter’s “Q” control allows you to add a variable height peak at the filter’s cut-off frequency. (The default frequeny setting for 6 dB and 12 dB is 6977 and the default Q setting for 12 dB is .71.)

As you would expect, the 12 dB/octave filter provides greater attenuation of signals above “f” and is useful for reducing hiss or other high frequency environmental noise encountered in the recording process.

ªªHigh Pass Filters

EQ1 High Pass 6dB f: 3775

EQ1 High Pass 12dB f: 3775 Q:2.8

These filters pass signal above the cutoff frequency “f” and roll off signal below “f” at either 6 dB or 12 dB per octave. The 12 dB filter’s “Q” control allows you to add a variable height peak at the filter’s cut-off frequency. (The default frequeny setting for 6 dB and 12 dB is 6977 and the default Qsetting for 12 dB is .71.)

As you would expect, the 12 dB/octave filter provides greater attenuation of signals below “f” and is useful for reducing sub-sonic noise, rumble, mic stand noise or other low frequency environmental noise encountered in the recording process.

ªªEQ #2 Page

Pressing the EQ BAND 2 button brings up this page:

EQ2 Peaking

f: 7725 Q:2.4 Gn:+12

This page allows you to select the type and set the parameters of the second equalizer band. The available options are identical to EQ Band #1 described above. (The default EQ2 setting is OFF.)

ªªEQ ON Button

When this button is lit, the EQ module is active. When it is not lit, the module is bypassed. Pressing the button toggles its state. The EQ On/Off function can also be controlled by MIDI and/or by a footswitch.

ªªDouble Track Page

Pressing the DBL TRACK button brings up this page:

The TA-1VP’s Double Track function let’s you create the effect of two not-quite-identical versions of the same performance being played in unison. These tracks can appear together at the main output or can be routed to independent outputs for subsequent processing and mixing.

Double Track

Mono mix amount: 27%

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