EFFECT 1/2

FX1/FX2

The PSX offers two independent, identically-configured 18-bit stereo effect units – FX1 and FX2. Each unit provides 99 program presets which are selected by the use of the UP/DOWN buttons. The presets are divided according to the different effect types into seven different groups which are shown on the printed labels. The programs within each preset group are sorted in ascending order where higher numbers provide the same FX type with increased intensity. The presets 1 - 20 offer high quality reverberation effects that are equally suited for the use during live performances or your home recording environment. The program numbers 21 - 40 provide mixed effect types of echo/reverb, chorus/reverb and flanger. Numbers 41 - 60 offer different delay effects. The last group from 61 - 99 provides different reverse, chorus, and doubling presets as well as special delay and reverb programs. During the initialization of the FX units, when turning the PSX’s power on, the preset 05 (Large Hall 3 Bright) is selected for the FX1 while the FX2 unit is set to preset 55 (Delay Mono 250ms). These two effects are similarly suitable for live performances and recording applications. They can be used separately or together. Please, also refer to the supplementary information form “EFFECT PRESETS” for a more detailed description of all effect presets. This list contains all preset groups together with the corresponding program profiles, their individual characteristics, and a description on how and in what combination to use them. Take your time to test all presets and select the ones that are best suited for your specific application.

The preset 0 is a slap back echo which is mainly used for service and testing of the effects section and it doesn’t appear on the list at the panel.

The FOOT SWITCH connector is provided to allow the connection of a foot switch pedal to remote control the FX units’ EFFECT ON/OFF function. If your foot switch features a LED – like the EV FOOT SWITCH does – this indicator will light when the effect is activated.

FX1/FX2

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20

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40

41

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REVERB

REVERB

ECHO

CHORUS

DELAY

DELAY

SPECIAL

HALLS

PLATES

REVERB

REVERB

STEREO

MONO

PROGRAMS

25. AUX1/2 SEND

These jacks are meant for the connection of external FX units, providing the signal mixes that you have established for the AUX/FX buses – the identical mixes which are fed to the internal FX1/2 units. The output level is controlled using the corresponding AUX/FX SEND controls. The external devices’ output signals can be send back to the PSX via the stereo return bus or by using stereo input channels.

The AUX1/2 sends are designed with Ground Sensing technology to prevent the induction of external noise, even when longer cables are used.

26. DISPLAY

The actual selected effect number is displayed.

27. UP/DOWN buttons

The UP/DOWN buttons are used to select the effect presets. Keeping a button pressed constantly lets you step quickly through the program numbers.

28. FX to AUX3

These controls allow to mix the FX1/2 output signals with the AUX3 signal. In case you are using the AUX3 bus for monitoring purposes, you are able to add the FX signals at the desired level to the monitor mix. Experience in mixing has shown that the effect level in the monitor mix should be lower than the level in the main mix. R

29. AUX/FX SEND

These rotary controls could also be called FX SEND master controls, since they are used to adjust the overall level of the effect mix that you have established using the channel FX send controls. The AUX/FX SEND controls are used to set the input levels of the corresponding FX unit, respectively and the levels of the AUX SEND outputs. Whenever the Peak LED (PK) blinks, there is the potential risk that the FX input signal is driven into clipping, making it necessary to reduce its level by turning the corresponding AUX/FX SEND control to the left, until the LED is not lit anymore. Since the AUX/FX SEND controls not only affect the signals of the FX buses but also the monitor effect level, which is sent by the FX to AUX3 control, careless changes can result in acoustical feedback.

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