Roland RS-50 Owner's Manual page 70

Adding effects
03: DISTORTION
This effect produces a more intense distortion than Overdrive.
fig.MFX-03
L in
Amp
Distortion
Simulator
R in
Parameter Value
Drive # 0–127
Pan # L64–63R
Amp Type SMALL,
BUILT-IN, 2-
STACK, 3-
STACK
Low Gain -15– +15 [dB]
High Gain -15– +15 [dB]
Level 0–127
04: PHASER
A phaser adds a phase-shifted sound to the direct sound, producing
a twisting modulation that creates spaciousness and depth.
fig.MFX-04
L in
Phaser
R in
Resonance
Parameter Value
Manual # 100–8000 [Hz]
Rate # 0.05–10.00 [Hz] Adjusts the frequency (period)
Depth 0–127
Resonance 0–127
Mix 0–127
Pan L64–63R
Level 0–127
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L out
Pan L
2-Band
EQ
Pan R
R out
Description
Adjusts the degree of distortion.
The volume will change togeth-
er with the degree of distortion.
Adjusts the stereo location of the
output sound.
L64 is far left, 0 is center, and
63R is far right.
Selects the type of guitar amp.
SMALL: small amp
BUILT-IN: single-unit type amp
2-STACK: single-unit type amp
3-STACK: large triple stack amp
Adjusts the gain of the low fre-
quency.
Adjusts the gain of the high fre-
quency.
Adjusts the output level.
L out
Pan L
Mix
Pan R
R out
Description
Adjusts the basic frequency
from which the sound will be
modulated.
of modulation.
Adjusts the depth of modula-
tion.
Adjusts the amount of feedback
for the phaser.
Adjusts the ratio with which the
phase-shifted sound is com-
bined with the direct sound.
Adjusts the stereo location of the
output sound.
L64 is far left, 0 is center, and
63R is far right.
Adjusts the output level.
05: SPECTRUM
Spectrum is a type of filter which modifies the timbre by boosting or
cutting the level at specific frequencies.
It is similar to an equalizer, but has 8 frequency points fixed at
locations most suitable for adding character to the sound.
fig.MFX-05
L in
Spectrum
R in
Parameter Value
Band 1 -15– +15 [dB]
Band 2 -15– +15 [dB]
Band 3 -15– +15 [dB]
Band 4 -15– +15 [dB]
Band 5 -15– +15 [dB]
Band 6 -15– +15 [dB]
Band 7 -15– +15 [dB]
Band 8 -15– +15 [dB]
Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0,
8.0
Pan # L64–63R
Level # 0–127
06: ENHANCER
The enhancer controls the overtone structure of the high frequencies,
adding sparkle and tightness to the sound.
fig.MFX-06
L in Enhancer
Mix
R in
Enhancer
Mix
Parameter Value
Sens # 0–127
Mix # 0–127
Low Gain -15– +15 [dB]
High Gain -15– +15 [dB]
Level 0–127
L out
Pan L
Pan R
R out
Description
Adjusts the 250 Hz level.
Adjusts the 500 Hz level.
Adjusts the 1000 Hz level.
Adjusts the 1250 Hz level.
Adjusts the 2000 Hz level.
Adjusts the 3150 Hz level.
Adjusts the 4000 Hz level.
Adjusts the 8000 Hz level.
Simultaneously adjusts the
width of the adjusted areas for
all the frequency bands.
Adjusts the stereo location of the
output sound. L64 is far left, 0 is
center, and 63R is far right.
Adjusts the output level.
2-Band
L out
EQ
2-Band
R out
EQ
Description
Adjusts the sensitivity of the en-
hancer.
Adjusts the ratio with which the
overtones generated by the en-
hancer are combined with the
direct sound.
Adjusts the gain of the low fre-
quency.
Adjusts the gain of the high fre-
quency.
Adjusts the output level.