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Chapter 2 - Your First Session with the Q20
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 ÒthickenÓ 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 Q20 offers to programmers. The Program creates a thick, swirling,
ambient effect that greatly enhances an electric guitarÕs 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 Òslap backÓ 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 BlockÕs output is also fed into a Hall 1 Reverb
which provides ambience to the un-chorused signal. The ReverbÕs stereo signals are
routed to the Q20Õs outputs and mixed with the Stereo ChorusÕs signals.
Meanwhile, the ReverbÕs 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 L/R OUT. This creates a very clean stereo reverb effect
thatÕs great for vocals. Play around with the Predelay and Decay parameters to
adjust the attack and length of the reverb.
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