Effect Modules - Alesis GuitarFX User Manual

Effect Modules

If you were to think of the GuitarFX as a series of individual
pedals linked together, then each pedal in that series would be
considered an effect module. The GuitarFX has nine separate
effect modules, as shown below:
You can assign one effect to each of these modules and
adjust its parameters accordingly. On the face of the unit,
you'll see a list of possible effect types for some of these
modules. For more on effect modules, see chapter 10.
Effect Types
When we use the word "effect" in this manual, we're usually
referring to an effect type. Each module provides you with a
selection of effect types, only one of which may be chosen
for each module. For example, the DIST module allows you
to select which type of distortion you want (ACOUSTIC,
FDR CLEAN, RHYTHM and others). The behavior of each
of these effect types may be adjusted in one or more ways to
produce variations of the effect.
Parameters
A parameter is a control that changes the characteristics of an
effect. When we use the word "parameter," we are referring
to the "direct control" parameter available to the DIST, FX1,
FX2 and FX3 modules. DIST's parameter is called DRIVE,
and the parameters for FX1, FX2 and FX3 are labeled
PARAM. The characteristic controlled by a parameter varies
from effect to effect.
Programs
A program is a combination of effects modules
and their respective settings. In PLAY mode,
you have quick access to the GuitarFX's 80
programs via the foot pedals and the VALUE knob. The
programs are divided up into banks A – H and are identified by a
bank letter and a program number on the display.
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