Quick Start Tutorial

3. Applying master effects to several tracks

Here we will select several tracks, and apply master effects to them. The D1200 contains two master effects. By combining two different effects you can simulate complex spatial environments that could not be produced by a single effect alone.

For example you could apply “RV1:ReverbHall” to master effect 1 and “RV5:ReverbRoom” to master effect 2, so that you can vary the character of the reverb applied to each instrument by adjusting the two send levels on each channel.

In this way, you can use two different effects in conjunction with each other to create complex spatial-type effects that could not be achieved by a single effect.

1Press the [MASTER EFFECT/AUX SEND] key to access the [MAS- TER EFFECT/AUX SEND] “MstEff1” tab page.

2 Select an effect program.

Effect Program List (→ p.154)

Select “EffectNumber,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to select an effect

 

program.

 

3 Set the return level and return balance of the signal that is sent from

 

the master effect to master LR.

 

For this example, set “RetLev” (return level) to “100,” and “RetBal”

 

(return balance) to “CNT” (center).

 

4Adjust the send levels.

The send levels from each channel to master effect 1 can be adjusted in the “EffSnd1” tab page.

Select each “Send” icon knob, and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the send levels.

In this example, we will apply master effect 1 to tracks 1, 2, and 9/10.

5Press the [PLAY] key to start playback.

While the song plays, listen to the master LR output and hear the effects that are applied.

Adjust the return level and the send levels so that the master effect level meters do not indicate “CLP.”

To apply master effect 2, make similar adjustments in the “MstEff2” and “EffSnd2” tab pages.

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