User manual YAMAHA EQ601

[. . . ] What are Add-On Effects? Add-On Effects are software packages that install additional high-quality effects programs on digital consoles. Studio Manager Equalizer601 Window What is Equalizer601? Equalizer601 is an Add-On Effects package. This effect emulates the characteristics of analog equalizers used in 1970s. It adds drive to the sound by reproducing distortion typical to analog circuits. What is VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling)? VCM is a technology that enables you to model element levels in analog circuits (such as resistors and capacitors). [. . . ] The basic operation is as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select one of the internal effects processors. Patch the signal to and from the currently selected effects processor. Select and recall Equalizer601. n When you recall the program, all effects processor outputs will be muted temporarily. Locate the Effects Edit page. (See the "Part Names and Functions" section for more information on Equalizer601 parameters. ) The procedure for recalling and editing Equalizer601 varies depending on the console you are using. Refer to the Owner's Manual that came with your console for more information. Editing Parameters in Studio Manager In Studio Manager, editable parameters appear in both the Equalizer601 window and the Generic Editor window. The Equalizer601 window enables you to edit Equalizer601 specific parameters, and the Generic Editor window enables you to edit parameters common to Equalizer601 and other Effects. Refer to the Studio Manager Owner's Manual for your console for more information on the Generic Editor window. Studio Manager Generic Editor Window 2 Part Names and Functions 5 1 6 2 3 7 4 !) 8 9 @ Studio Manager Equalizer601 Window ) 4 1 5 !6 7 8 2 3 Console screen (This is a DM2000 screen. ) 3 In the following section: Functions marked with Studio Manager are available in Studio Manager. Functions marked with Console are available on the console. 4 1 2 3 1 7 8 4 ! 2 3 1 [TYPE] button Studio Manager Console Enables you to select one of two equalizer types that feature different effects. The Clean equalizer provides non-distorted, clear, typical digital sound, emulating variations in frequency response in the analog circuits. The Drive equalizer provides distorted, driven sound that enhances analog flavor, emulating changes in frequency response in the analog circuits. 2 [INPUT] control Adjusts the input level. Studio Manager Console n The range is from ­18. 0 through +18. 0 dB. 3 [OUTPUT] control Adjusts the output gain. Studio Manager Console n The range is from ­18. 0 through +18. 0 dB. 4 Level meters Studio Manager Console Studio Manager displays the Effects output level. On the console, you can select the Effects input level or output level to be displayed using the METER: [IN]/[OUT] buttons. 4 5 6 3 7 8 5 !6 7 8 9 2 filters (MID1-4). 3 n Equalizer601 is a 6-band equalizer. [. . . ] The console displays the frequency response curve for all bands. ![FLAT] button Studio Manager Console Resets the gain of each band to 0 dB. You can also reset the Q and frequency values to default by clicking and holding down the FLAT button. n If the filter type for the LO band is set to HPF-1 ( to LPF-1 ( button. ) or LPF-2 ( ) or HPF-2 ( ), and the filter type for the HI band is set ), holding down the FLAT button will turn off the corresponding band's SW @ Graph display/hide button Studio Manager Clicking this button opens or closes the frequency response curve graph and the [­]/[+] button section. U. R. G. , Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2003 Yamaha Corporation 312IP-01A0 6 [. . . ]