Chapter 3. Creating Your Own Sounds

Hi Gain (High Gain)

Adjust the gain of the high frequency range.

Amp Type (Amp Simulator Type)

Select the type of guitar amp.

SMALL: small amp

BUILT-IN:single-unit type amp

2-STACK:large double stack amp

3-STACK:large triple stack amp

Pan (Output Pan) #

Adjust the stereo location of the output sound. L64 is far left, 0 is center, and 63R is far right.

4: PHASER

A phaser adds a phase-shifted sound to the original sound, producing a twisting modulation that creates spaciousness and depth.

L in

 

L out

 

Phaser

Pan L

 

 

R in

Mix

Pan R

Resonance

R out

Manual #

Adjust the basic frequency from which the sound will be modulated.

Rate #

Adjust the frequency (period) of modulation.

Depth

Adjust the depth of modulation.

Res (Resonance)

Adjust the amount of feedback for the phaser.

Mix (Mix Level)

Adjust the ratio with which the phase-shifted sound is combined with the direct sound.

Pan (Output Pan)

Adjust the stereo location of the output sound. L64 is far left, 0 is center, and 63R is far right.

Level (Output Level)

Adjust the output level.

5: SPECTRUM

Spectrum is a type of filter which modifies the timbre by boosting or cutting the level at specific frequencies. It is similar to an equalizer, but has 8 frequency points fixed at locations most suitable for adding character to the sound.

L in

L out

 

Pan L

 

Spectrum

R in

Pan R

R out

Band 1 (Band 1 Gain)

Adjust the 250 Hz level.

Band 2 (Band 2 Gain)

Adjust the 500 Hz level.

Band 3 (Band 3 Gain)

Adjust the 1000 Hz level.

Band 4 (Band 4 Gain)

Adjust the 1250 Hz level.

Band 5 (Band 5 Gain)

Adjust the 2000 Hz level.

Band 6 (Band 6 Gain)

Adjust the 3150 Hz level.

Band 7 (Band 7 Gain)

Adjust the 4000 Hz level.

Band 8 (Band 8 Gain)

Adjust the 8000 Hz level.

Q

Simultaneously adjust the width of the adjusted areas for all the frequency bands.

Pan (Output Pan) #

Adjust the stereo location of the output sound. L64 is far left, 0 is center, and 63R is far right.

Level (Output Level) #

Adjust the output level.

6: ENHANCER

The Enhancer controls the overtone structure of the high frequencies, adding sparkle and tightness to the sound.

L in

Enhancer

 

2-Band

L out

 

EQ

 

 

Mix

 

 

 

 

 

R in

Enhancer

 

2-Band

R out

Mix

EQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sens (Sensitivity) #

Adjust the sensitivity of the enhancer.

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Roland XP-30 owner manual Phaser, Spectrum, Enhancer