Example Programs; 96: "Verbofmydreams; 97: "Guitar Rack; 98: "Stereo Plates - Alesis 2 Reference Manual

Chapter 2 -Your First Session With The QuadraVerb 2

Example Programs

The following are descriptions of the three example Programs in the Preset bank.

96: "VerbOfMyDreams"

This Program is fairly simple in design, using only 3 Blocks to provide EQ, Delay and
Reverb. It is designed for a mono audio source to be connected to the [R] INPUT. In
the display, you can see the R IN routed to the first Block, which is defined as a 3-
Band Parametric EQ. The M output of the EQ then is routed to the next Block, which
is a Mono Delay. The M output of the Delay is then routed to the next Block, which is a
Room 2 Reverb. The L output of the Reverb is routed to the L OUT while the R
output of the Reverb is routed to the R OUT. Also, the R IN is routed to both the L and
R OUT, to combine the original dry signal with the wet signal coming from Block #3.
The EQ Block is used to tailor the sound before further processing occurs. You
should make adjustments here based on the signal you feed through it; if the higher
frequencies of the input signal do not sound as good through the Reverb as the mids
and lows, try attenuating them in the EQ. The Delay is used to "thicken" the sound by
adding a few very fast echoes. The Reverb adds ambiance, as if you were in a large
chamber, and completes the total effect.
Using the Mix function, you can adjust the output level of the Reverb Block and the
Direct Signal to create the balance you are looking for.

97: "Guitar Rack"

This Program includes two Pitch Blocks feeding a delay Block, into another Pitch Block,
then into a Reverb Block, and finally yet another Pitch Block. This is a prime example of the
flexibility the QuadraVerb 2 offers to programmers. The Program creates a thick, swirling,
ambient effect that greatly enhances an electric guitar's sound.
The R IN is routed to Blocks 1 and 2, as well as the L and R OUT. The first two Pitch
Blocks are defined as Pitch Detune type, but are set to different detune amounts to
create a thicker sound. The Delay Block is a Mono Delay which provides a very quick
"slap back" by using a small delay time and no feedback. The third Pitch Block
provides a Stereo Chorus which swirls the detuned, delay signal and feeds directly to
the outputs. The Delay Block's output is also fed into a Hall 1 Reverb which provides
ambience to the un-chorused signal. The Reverb's stereo signals are routed to the
QuadraVerb 2's outputs and mixed with the Stereo Chorus's signals. Meanwhile, the
Reverb's mono output feeds a Stereo Flanger whose stereo signals are also
combined with the Stereo Chorus, Reverb and the original input signal at the outputs.
Again, use the Mix parameters to create just the balance you want.

98: "Stereo Plates"

This Program is very simple. It routes the L and R IN through separate stereo type
Reverb Blocks (Plate 1 type, to be precise). Both stereo signals coming out of the two
Reverb Blocks feed the LR OUT. This creates a very clean stereo reverb effect that's
great for vocals. Play around with the Predelay and Decay parameters to adjust the
attack and length of the reverb.
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