VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP2024P
Tab. 2.6: Functioning of the filter/EQ effects’ parameters
2.7 Distortion effects and amp simulations
VOCAL DISTORTION: This effect is very hip when used on vocals and drum loops, and is combined with a delay and flanger.
TUBE DISTORTION: This effect simulates the sound of different tube types. When an analog tube, as found in a guitar amplifier, is overamplified by raising the input signal (e.g. of a guitar), the original signal is mixed with the harmonic overtones. With rising overmodulation (also known as saturation of tubes), the original signal is distorted and the sound is fresh and full. This is a classic sound in rock music.
GUITAR AMP: This effect simulates the sound characteristics of a complete guitar amplifier. You can connect a guitar or bass (after appropriate
FUZZ: This is a special guitar distortion type. Jimi Hendrix was one of the first guitarists to recognize the appeal of this broadband transistor overmodulation. The humming distortion of the FUZZ BOX has again become popular with alternative rock and grunge. The VIRTUALIZER PRO’s fuzz works in three different frequency bands.
SPEAKER SIMULATION: The VIRTUALIZER PRO is able to simulate various types of speakers. Typical guitar amplifying speakers as well as multimedia speakers are available. You can also use a parametric equalizer to further refine the sound.
RING MODULATOR: This effect allows a radical alienation of audio signals. Similar to the principle of FM radio, the signal is multiplied by a carrier frequency, so that frequency modulation (FM) takes place. This effect is very well suited for vocal alienation (robot voice).
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