The Ex Effect System; System Effects - Yamaha EX5 Owner's Manual

The EX Effect System

The EX effect system is not an "extra." It is a top-quality digital signal processing system
which is capable of producing effects rivalling and even exceeding those of many separate
component effect units in quality. In the EX5, EX5R, and EX7, effect programming is an
integral and important part of voice programming, and the ability to control specific effect
parameters in real time makes them indispensable for expressive control as well.
Two main effect types are provided: "system" and "insertion." System effects apply to the
overall sound, whether it be a voice, an entire performance setup, a song, etc. Insertion effects,
on the other hand, can be applied individually to each voice so, in a performance setup which
uses four voices, for example, you could have completely different insertion effects applied to
each voice, plus overall system effects which apply to all voices in the performance setup.

System Effects

Two system effect "units" are provided for overall sound enhancement: Reverb and Chorus.
Reverb
The Reverb effect unit provides 12 different reverb-related effects including realistic simulations of
the natural reverberation in various halls and rooms. Independent reverb settings can be made for
each voice in the Voice mode, and for each performance setup in the Performance mode.
Effect parameter details begin on page 105.
Chorus
The Chorus effect unit includes a selection of 17 chorus-type effects, including flanging, phasing,
symphonic, and others. Most of these effects are ideal for thickening and adding animation to the
sound. Independent chorus settings can be made for each voice in the Voice mode, and for each
performance setup in the Performance mode.
See the Data List book for a complete list of the available system effects.
Currently selected reverb type
Currently selected Chorus type
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