Using the XV-2020 Effects

Patch/Rhythm Set Mode Settings

Only one Multi-effect, Chorus, or Reverb effect can be set for each Patch or Rhythm Set. You cannot apply differing types of Multi-effects, Chorus, or Reverb to each of the Tones or Rhythm Tones comprising the Patch or Rhythm Set.

Basic Process of Making Effects Settings

When applying effects in Patch/Rhythm Set mode, the following procedure is used to make the settings.

1.Setting the Output Method of the Direct Sound (Output Assign -> p. 78)

Settings determining whether or not the signal passes through the Multi-effects, the jack used to output the sound, and the type of output (stereo or mono) are made for each individual Patch or Rhythm Set, or each Tone or Rhythm Tone.

2.Setting the Amount of Each Effect Applied (Send Level-> p. 78)

Set the level (volume) of each effect signal to be sent for each Tone or Rhythm Tone.

3.Making Multi-Effects Settings (->p. 80)

Select the type of Multi-effects to be used, and set the parameters for the selected Multi-effect.

4.Setting the Multi-Effects Controller (-> p. 78)

When using MIDI messages to change the Multi-effects parameters in realtime, select the Multi-effects controller.

5.Setting the Output Destination and Volume for the Sounds Passing Through the Multi-Effects (-> p. 80)

Select the output jack and set the output level (volume) of the sounds passing through the Multi-effects. You can also apply Chorus or Reverb to the sound that passes through Multi-effects.

6.Making Chorus Settings (-> p. 76)

Select the Chorus type to be used, and set each of the parameters for the selected Chorus.

7.Setting the Output Destination and Volume for the Sounds Passing Through the Chorus (-> p. 80)

Select the output jack and set the output level (volume) of the sounds passing through the Chorus. You can also apply Reverb to the sound that passes through Chorus.

8.Making Reverb Settings (-> p. 76)

Select the Reverb type to be used, and set each of the parameters for the selected Reverb.

9.Setting the Output Destination and Volume for the Sounds Passing Through the Reverb (-> p. 81)

Select the output jack and set the output level (volume) of the sounds passing through the Reverb.

Audio Signal Flow

The audio path of direct sounds or sounds that have been passed through the effects in Patch/Rhythm Set mode is shown in the figure below.

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XV-2020 specifications

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