Effect modules

This section defines the effect parameters available for each effect module. The effect modules that can be selected will depend on the chain. (→p.82)

DYNA

1. LIMITER

LIMITER

This limits the peaks of the input signal to the specified level.

1.THRESHOLD .[–40...0]: Adjusts the level at which compression will apply.

2.

RATIO

[0...10]: Adjusts the ratio at which the signal will

 

 

 

be compressed.

3.

ATTACK

[1...10]: Adjusts the attack time.

4.

RELEASE

[1...

10]: Adjusts the release time.

5.

LEVEL

[0...

10]: Adjusts the overall level.

2. WAH

WAH UP

This is a band-pass filter type auto wah, similar to a pedal wah.

It is placed before the drive block.

1.

ATTACK

[1...10]: Adjusts the attack speed of the wah in

 

 

response to your picking.

2.

SENS

[0...10]: Adjusts the sensitivity of the wah.

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Effect modules

WAH DWN

This is a wah in which the filter operates in the opposite direc- tion from WAH UP.

*The parameters are the same as “WAH UP.”

B WAH UP (BASS WAH UP)

This is a low-pass filter type auto wah. It is suitable for instru- ments such as electric bass.

1.

ATTACK

[1...10]: Adjusts the attack speed of the wah in

 

 

response to your picking.

2.

PEAK

[0...10]: Adjusts the sensitivity of the wah.

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B WAH DWN (BASS WAH DOWN)

This is a wah in which the filter operates in the opposite direc- tion from BASS WAH UP.

*The parameters are the same as “BASS WAH UP.”

3.COMP

CL COMP (CLASSIC COMP)

This is a compressor that makes your picking more consistent and produces a smooth sustain.

1.

SENS

[1...10]: Adjusts the sensitivity of the compres-

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D4 specifications

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