The Modifiers - Yamaha MU100R Owner's Manual

Playing and Editing VL Voices

The Modifiers

The modifiers block consists of 4 sections as shown in the diagram. Al-
though these may appear to be simple effects, they are actually intimately
related to the VL's sound-producing model and have a significant effect on
the sound.
Harmonic Enhancer
The Harmonic Enhancer determines the
harmonic structure of the sound to the
extent that it can produce radical timbral
variations within an instrument "family"
(e.g., saxophones).
Dynamic Filter
This section is similar to the dynamic fil-
ters found in many conventional synthe-
sizers, with high-pass, bandpass, band
elimination, and low-pass modes. Some
filter parameters are available via the VL
tone generator section controls.
Frequency Equalizer
This is a 5-band parametric equalizer with frequency, Q (bandwidth), and
level control. The equalizer also has pre-EQ high- and low-pass filters as
well as key scaling capability for precise response control throughout the
instrument's range.
Resonator
The Resonator uses simulated "resonator" pipes or strings and delays to
produce a "woody" resonance effect — although it has little or no effect on
some Voices. The Resonator is employed as one of the preset Voice param-
eters.
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Harmonic
Enhancer
Dynamic
Filter
Frequency
Equalizer
Resonator