Amp Simulator (Preset Bank) - Yamaha SPX2000 Owner's Manual

Amp Simulator (PRESET bank)

IN DISTORTION
This effect simulates the characteristics of a guitar amp. Previously when recording an electric guitar in a studio, it was usual
to play the guitar through an amp and then mic the amp in order to obtain the tonal character typical of the amp. This effect
simulates the result without requiring you to use an amp.
Each aspect of the sound is controlled by the following effect parameters.
AMP TYPE, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, DIST TYPE, DRIVE, CAB DEP
Amp simulation:
EQ G, EQ F, EQ Q
Filter/equalizer:
N.GATE
Noise gate:
MIX BAL., MASTER
Output level:
■Basic parameters
Parameter name Range
AMP TYPE
BASS 0—100
MIDDLE 0—100
TREBLE 0—100
DST1, DST2, OVD1, OVD2,
DST TYPE
CRUNCH
DRIVE 0—100
*a. STK-M1, STK-M2, THRASH, MIDBST, CMB-PG, CMB-VR, CMB-DX, CMB-TW, MINI, FLAT
■Fine parameters
Parameter name Range
MIX BAL. 0—100%
CAB DEP 0—100%
EQ G –12.0—+12.0 dB
EQ F 100 Hz—8.00 kHz
EQ Q 10.0—0.10
N.GATE 0—20
MASTER 0—100
Effect list
The following tables show the default parameter values for the effect belonging to the Amp Simulator type (PRESET) bank.
■Basic parameters
No.
Effect name
83 AMP SIMULATOR
■Fine parameters
No. Effect name
83
AMP SIMULATOR
BASS
MIDDLE
TREBLE
*a
Type of amp to be simulated; The character of the amp will depend on the type you select.
Simulates the BASS control of the preamp, controlling the low-frequency range tone. Raising this
value will make the low range stand out.
Simulates the MIDDLE control of the preamp, controlling the mid-frequency range tone. Raising
this value will make the mid range stand out.
Simulates the TREBLE control of the preamp, controlling the high-frequency range tone. Raising
this value will make the high range stand out.
Type of distortion; The character of the distortion will depend on the type you select.
Distortion depth. Raising this value will produce stronger distortion.
Balance between the original sound and effect sound. At a setting of 0% only the original sound
will be output; at a setting of 100% only the effect sound will be output.
Strength of the speaker cabinet simulation. Raising this value will cause the idiosyncrasies of the
speakers to be heard more strongly.
Gain of the equalizer (peaking type). This adjusts the gain of the frequency region specified by EQ
F. Positive (+) settings will boost the region, and negative (–) settings will attenuate it.
Equalizer (peaking type) frequency. The EG G gain will be applied to a region centered on this fre-
quency.
Equalizer (peaking type) Q. This indicates the sharpness of the frequency response curve of the
equalizer. Raising this value produces a sharper curve.
Noise gate depth. Raising this value will raise the level of the signals that will be allowed through
the gate. This is a useful way to remove noise. Excessively high settings of this parameter will
weaken the forcefulness of the sound.
Output level. Decrease this value if you want to lower the output of the effect sound; only the orig-
inal sound will be heard.
AMP TYPE BASS MIDDLE
STK-M1 94 100
MIX BAL. CAB DEP EQ G
100% 42% +1.5 dB
SPEAKER
PRE AMP
GATE
CABINET
SIMULATOR
SIMULATOR
Explanation
Explanation
TREBLE DST TYPE DRIVE
82 DST1 50
EQ F EQ Q N.GATE
750 Hz 2.0 1
OUT L
MIX
BAL.
OUT R
MASTER
40
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