The Modifiers; Harmonic Enhancer - Yamaha VL1 Owner's Manual

Getting Started

The Modifiers

As described in the "VL1 Basics" section (page 8), the VL1 has five
"Modifier" stages that shape the overal timbre of the sound. Although the
modifiers can vary the sound over a considerable range, the fundamental
timbre of each voice is determined by its physical instrument model. If
you start with a trumpet voice, for example, the modifiers will let you
create an broad range of timbres, but the final sound will always be more
or less trumpet-like. It is therefore important to choose a voice that pro-
vides the right foundation for the sound you are trying to achieve when
attempting to create an original sound.
The five modifier stages are:
Harmonic
In
Enhancer
(from physical
model)

Harmonic Enhancer

Of the five modifier stages, the Harmonic Enhancer has the most pronounced effect
on the actual harmonic structure of the sound. It allows you to create radical timbral
variations within the current instrument "family".
Modulator
Source.
Carrier
Source.
pipe/string,
and tap sound.
Mixing & The Modifiers
Frequency
Dynamic
Equalizer
Filter
Impulse
Resonator
Expander
Modulator
Carrier
Driver,
51
Out
(to effects stage)
Wet/Dry
Out
Balance
(to Dynamic Filter.)