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Adjusting the Overall Balance
When you’ve finished recording, you’ll want to adjust
the balance between the various parts. The process of
adjusting the overall sound and clarifying the parts you
want to emphasize is called “mixing.”
Press [STUDIO] to access the Studio Play screen
(mixer), and adjust the various settings.
In the Studio Play screen, you can press the [F7 ] or
[F8 ] keys several times to switch the view between
the internal (internal sound generator) parts, audio
tracks, expansion boards, and external MIDI output parts.
Part group Explanation
Audio Track Audio tracks of the song
Internal Internal (internal sound generator)
EXP 1 Expansion board 1
EXP 2 Expansion board 2
External External MIDI output

About the mixing balance

Volume (Level) and mute (Mute Sw)
Use these to adjust the balance between the instruments. If there are a large number of parts
and you find it difficult to distinguish between them, you may find it useful to mute separate
sounds such as drums, bass, or piano while you make adjustments.
Left/right position (Pan)
It is typical to place the drums and bass in the center. Around these sounds, you can pan the
chordal instruments to left and right to create a stable ensemble. Panning the lead instruments
near the center, but slightly left or right, can enhance their listenability.
Reverb (Reverb Send)
Using reverb will produce the sensation of a performance heard in a studio or hall. However,
excessively deep reverb will blur the acoustical image, making your song less listenable.
Low frequencies will make the reverb sound muddy, so it’s usual to not use any reverb on kick
drum or bass. Conversely, using deep reverb on specific items such as a short piano phrase
played during an interlude can enhance the overall depth of the song.
Chorus (Chorus Send)
Applying chorus will spread the sound between left and right, adding a pleasant depth and
spaciousness to the sound. This effect is commonly applied to guitar and electric piano, so
you’ll often have occasion to use it. However, you’ll achieve the maximum effectiveness if you
keep a distinction between parts that use chorus and parts that don’t use chorus.
For more about effect settings such as reverb and chorus
➝ “Adding Effects” (p. 150) in the Owner’s Manual
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