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MINIFEX FEX800 User Manual

2.2 Rear panel

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Fig. 2.2: Rear panel connectors of the FEX800
The FEX800 is connected to the mains using a 2-pole POWER connector jack.
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A matching mains adaptor is included with the unit.
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To avoid damage to your FEX800 always use the mains adaptor supplied
with the unit.
A single footswitch can be connected to the IN/OUT connector.
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This footswitch allows you to remotely control the IN/OUT button
front panel and switch the effect signal on and off.
The two OUTPUT connectors are on 1/4" connectors and provide a balanced
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left/right signal.
The two INPUT connectors are on 1/4" connectors and can be used for
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unbalanced signals. A single mono signal should be connected to the L jack.
SERIAL NUMBER.
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3. The Effects
Your MINIFEX FEX800 comes with 16 presets, which are grouped in four different
categories. All of them are stereo effects.
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Table 6.1 contains a list of the preset effect parameters which can be
edited as well as a description of the TAP/SELECT button's function.
3.1 REVERB 1
The presets from the REVERB 1 category reproduce the characteristics of natural
spaces of different sizes.
• CATHEDRAL simulates the reverberation that you can hear in big cathedrals.
This effect is characterized by a long reverb and very specific echoes. It works
well with solo instruments and vocals.
• CONCERT simulates the reverberation in a mid-size concert hall. The preset
is well suited for all natural instruments such as piano. When used sparingly,
it also gives vocals an interesting touch, for example, in ballads.
• CLUB simulates the cozy atmosphere of a mid-size jazz club or theater.
This reverb is characterized by its early reflections and short decay.
The preset works well with vocals, electric piano, drums, saxophone and
other instruments.
• CHAMBER simulates the typical characteristics of a studio. The preset is well
suited for drums, guitars and vocals or whenever you need an unobtrusive
reverb to breathe some life into a signal.
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3.2 REVERB 2
REVERB 2 comprises popular artificial reverb algorithms, which characterize
numerous pop/rock and dance tracks of the last few years.
• GOLD PLATE simulates the legendary sound of a reverb plate as used in former
studio reverb units. This effect features a very dense sound of its own and
is particularly suited to produce a very distinct reverb, e.g. for drums and vocals.
• GATED REV simulates the reverb type cut off by a gate, which was very
popular in the 80's. This effect was typically used with snare or kick drums,
but can be used to achieve interesting effects with other instruments too.
• REVERSE produces a reverb which has its reverb tail reversed. Consequently,
the reverb volume does not decrease over time but increases. This preset
can be used for unusual effects with the most varied kinds of signals. A very
popular application is to use it for snare drums.
AMBIENCE provides the signal with spatial information, however, does not
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produce an audible reverb. The preset works well with drums, keyboards,
guitars and vocals or whenever you need an unobtrusive room sound
without reverb.
3.3 DLY/MOD
The DELAY/MODULATION category offers three modulation effects for special
sound-tweaking applications and one stereo delay preset.
DELAY produces several echoes/delays of the input signal, reduces them in
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level and adds them to the original signal (echo effect). Use the DELAY preset
to create effects which are very interesting in terms of rhythm. This preset
can be used for virtually any instruments. It is particularly useful for
keyboards, guitars and vocals.
• CHORUS gives a signal more body and width, so that it sounds richer.
CHORUS can be used for virtually any signals which should sound a bit fuller.
• FLANGER gives a signal a wonderful „retro" touch. FLANGER has always
been a popular effect for guitars and keyboards. But you can also produce
interesting sounds in combination with drums, vocals or other signals.
PHASER is an effect which adds a copy of the input signal, however,
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shifted in phase. PHASER is a traditional guitar, electric piano and keyboard
effect. But you can also produce distinctive effect sounds in combination
with drums or other signals.