Using Effects; Using The Multi-Effects Processor (Mfx) - Roland Interactive Arranger EXR-46 OR Owner's Manual

Using effects

The EXR-46 OR contains digital Reverb and Chorus effects pro-
cessors. You can switch them on/off and select other types. You
can also set the Send level (the amount of reverb or chorus) to
be applied to the various Keyboard parts. Please bear in mind
that the chorus effect cannot be combined with the MFX (so
you need to choose between chorus or MFX for the Main part).

Using the multi-effects processor (MFX)

The multi-effects (MFX) processor can be used for processing
the Main part. It can generate various effects (47), some of
which are combinations of two effects, while the Reverb and
Chorus processors only generate effects that are somehow
related to ambiance (REV) or modulation (CHR).
(1) Press the [FUNCTION] button (it must light).
FUNCTION
(2) Use FAMILY [√][®] to select "EFFECTS".
The EXR-46 OR's function parameters are divided into 9 log-
ical "families". For the following, we need to select the
effects group.
(3) Use SELECT [√][®] to select the "MFX" parameter.
Off
00
Note: See also "Working with the FAMILY, SELECT and numeric
buttons" (p. 20).
The "Off" message means that the MFX is not being used.
(4) To switch on the MFX, select one of the remaining 47
types using the [–][+] buttons.
Off: The MFX is off.
Enhancer: An Enhancer controls the overtone structure of
the high frequencies, adding sparkle and tightness to the
sound.
Overdrv1~4: Overdrive creates a soft distortion similar to
that produced by tube amplifiers. Several types of overdrive
are available: (1) Small combo amp, (2) Combo amp, (3) Large
double-stack amp (2 cabinets), (4) Large double-stack amp (3
cabinets).
Distort1~4: This effect produces a more intense distortion
than Overdrive. The numbers refer to different kinds of dis-
tortion.
Phaser: Adds a phase-shifted sound to the original sound,
producing a twisting modulation that creates spaciousness
and depth.
AutoWah: The Auto Wah cyclically controls a filter to create
cyclic change in timbre.
Rotary: Simulates the sound of a classic rotary speaker. This
effect is most suitable for electric organ. If you select this
type, you can use the MODULATION axis of the BENDER/
MODULATION lever for switching between the slow and fast
modulation speeds: press the lever towards the back of the
EXR-46 OR to alternate between slow and fast undulations.
StFlangr: This is a stereo Flanger. It produces a metallic res-
onance that rises and falls like a jet airplane taking off or
landing.
SpFlangr: A Step Flanger is a Flanger effect with clearly
noticeable steps rather than continuous pitch changes.
Compress: A compressor reduces signal peaks and boosts
low levels, smoothing out unevenness in volume.
Limiter: A limiter prevents the volume from exceeding a cer-
tain level without boosting low levels.
HexaCho: Hexa Chorus uses six layers of chorused sound to
give richness and spatial spread to the sound.
Trem Cho: Tremolo Chorus is a chorus effect with added
Tremolo (cyclic modulation of the volume).
StChorus: This is a stereo chorus.
Space-D: A multiple Chorus that gives no impression of
modulation, but produces a transparent Chorus effect (the
perfect "stereo maker").
StDelay: Delay is an effect that allows you repeat the input
signal, thus creating echoes (repetition).
Mod Dly: This effect adds modulation to the delayed sound,
producing an effect similar to a Flanger.
3Tap Dly: The Triple Tap Delay produces three delay sounds;
center, left and right.
4Tap Dly: Delay with four repetition lines.
TmCtrDly: This effect controls the delay time in realtime.
Reverb: A nice Reverb effect.
GteRevNr: Gate Reverb is a special type of Reverb in which
the reverberant sound is suddenly cut off (and does not
gradually decrease).
GteRevRv: A gated Reverb effect that sounds "backwards".
GteRevS1: The reverberant sound moves from right to left.
GteRevS2: The reverberant sound moves from left to right.
2PtchShf: A Pitch Shifter changes the pitch of the original
sound. This 2-voice effect has two pitch shifters, and adds
two transposed copies to the original sound.
FbPtchShf: Pitch Shifter with several echoes.
OD®Chors: This effect connects an Overdrive and a Chorus
in series. ("Series" means that the first effect is also pro-
cessed by the second.)
OD®Flger: This effect connects an Overdrive and a Flanger
in series.
OD®Delay: This effect connects an Overdrive and a Delay in
series.
DS®Chors: This effect connects distortion and a Chorus in
series.
DS®Flger: This effect connects distortion and a Flanger in
series.
DS®Delay: This effect connects distortion and a Delay in
series.
EH®Chors: This effect connects an Enhancer and a Chorus
in series.
EH®Flger: This effect connects an Enhancer and a Flanger
in series.
EH®Delay: This effect connects an Enhancer and a Delay in
series.
Cho®Dly: This effect connects a Chorus and a Delay in
series.
FL®Delay: This effect connects a Flanger and a Delay in
series.
Cho®Flgr: This effect connects a Chorus and a Flanger in
series.
Cho/Dly: This effect connects a Chorus and a Delay in paral-
lel. ("Parallel" means that the input signal is processed by
two effects that do not interact.)
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