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Chapter 14
Live Effector Power Tips63 Distortion
This little trick can kick your tracks into high gear! Use the Distortion effect selectively, applying it
only to certain beats in the Pattern, places you want to add an accent — such as on the 2nd or 3rd
beat of the bar. This gives you a massive, in-your-face sound — right on that all-important back-
beat — and takes the rhythm to a new level!
In a variation on this technique, bring in the Distortion repeatedly and rhythmically. This punches
new accents into the Pattern, and — with the right treatment — creates a completely new Pattern!
This technique works extremely well with some of the other effects, such as Ring Mod, Flanger, and
Phaser.
64 Auto Pan
Tweak the knob until you hit the “sweet spot” — the point at which auto panning syncs up to the
bpm and gives you the rhythmic effect you want.
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Tech tip:
The knob positions and the corresponding bpm readings shown here are approximate — let your
ears be the final judge!
One Two Three Four
Release!This timing!
q
w
e
r
No modulation
Fast speed
for special
effects.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
78910111213
q 1 beat cycle
Knob
position
678910111213
bpm 55 70 90 110 125 145 160 195
w 2 beat cycle
Knob
position
56789
bpm 70 110 140 180 200
e 3 beat cycle
Knob
position
4567
bpm 60 105 165 210
r 4 beat cycle
Knob
position
45
bpm 80 140