Using the XV-2020 as a General MIDI Sound Module

Making Effects Settings in GM Mode (EFFECTS)

 

 

In GM mode, a GM-exclusive Chorus and Reverb can be used. Chorus and Reverb can be set

 

 

independently.

 

 

 

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Chorus:

Adds depth and spaciousness to the sound.

 

•

Reverb:

Adds the reverberation characteristics of halls or auditoriums.

 

 

* In GM mode, you cannot use Multi-effects.

 

 

* The XV-2020’s onboard effects can be turned on/off as a whole. For details, refer to “Turning Effects On/Off

 

 

(p. 76).”

 

 

 

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parameter

 

Value

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT LEVEL

 

0–127

Sets the direct sound’s volume for each Part.

 

(Dry Send Level)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHORUS SEND LEVEL

0–127

Adjusts the amount of Chorus for each Part. If you don’t want to add the Chorus effect, set it to 0.

 

 

 

 

 

REVERB SEND LEVEL

0–127

Adjusts the amount of Reverb for each Part. If you don’t want to add the Reverb effect, set it to 0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Chorus and Reverb are output in mono at all times.

GM CHORUS

Parameter

Value

Description

 

 

 

CHORUS TYPE

CHORUS 1–4,

Selects the type of Chorus.

 

FB CHORUS,

CHORUS 1–4: Chorus1–4

 

FLANGER

FB CHORUS: Feedback Chorus

 

 

FLANGER: Flanger

 

 

 

CHORUS RATE

0–127

Specifies the modulation frequency of the Chorus sound.

 

 

 

CHORUS DEPTH

0–127

Sets the depth of the modulations of the Chorus sound.

 

 

 

CHORUS FEEDBACK LEVEL

0–127

Adjusts the amount of Chorus sound that is returned (fed back) to the Chorus.

 

 

Higher settings will create a more complex Chorus effect.

 

 

 

CHORSUS REVERB SEND LEVEL

0–127

Adjusts the amount of Reverb to be applied to the sound routed through Chorus.

 

 

If you don’t want to add the Reverb effect, set it to 0.

 

 

 

GM REVERB

Parameter

Value

Description

 

 

 

REVERB TYPE

SMALL ROOM,

Selects the type of Reverb.

 

MEDIUM ROOM,

SMALL ROOM: Reverb resembling that obtained in a small room.

 

LARGE ROOM,

MEDIUM ROOM: Reverb resembling that obtained in a somewhat larger room.

 

MEDIUM HALL,

LARGE ROOM: Reverb resembling that obtained in a large room.

 

LARGE HALL,

 

MEDIUM HALL: Reverb resembling that obtained in a medium-sized concert hall.

 

PLATE

 

LARGE HALL: Reverb resembling that obtained in a large concert hall.

 

 

 

 

PLATE: Plate-type reverb effect.

 

 

 

REVERB TIME

0–127

Adjusts the length of the Reverb time.

 

 

 

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XV-2020 specifications

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