Effect Block - Yamaha RM1x Owner's Manual

6. Effect block

About the effect block
This block processes the audio signal that is output from the
tone generator block, adding reverberation or ambiance etc.
The RM1x has three types of effect: the reverb effect, the cho-
rus effect, and the variation effect.
Settings for this block can be made in Effect submode (pages
69, 120).
Effect settings for Pattern / Song mode can be made in Effect
submode and in Voice submode. In Effect submode, you can
store the effect type and other detailed settings of the three
effects for each song, allowing you to create the ideal acous-
tical ambiance for the style / song. In Voice submode, you can
store the effect send level settings of the three effects for each
part of the style / song.
Reverb effect
The reverb effect is dedicated to reverb. It adds reverbera-
tion to the sound.
In Effect submode, you can select one of 11 Effect Types,
and modify parameter values to adjust the character of the
reverb. Effect submode settings are remembered independ-
ently for each style / song.
Chorus effect
The chorus effect is dedicated to chorus. It adds spacious-
ness and depth to the sound.
In Effect submode, you can select one of 11 Effect Types,
and modify parameter values to adjust the character of the
chorus. Effect submode settings are remembered independ-
ently for each style / song.
Variation effect
The variation effect provides 43 types of effect including
reverb and chorus, and also distortion and overdrive etc.
In Effect submode, you can select one of 43 Effect Types,
and modify parameter values to adjust the character of the
effect. Effect submode settings are remembered independ-
ently for each style / song.
System Effects and Insertion Effects
The effects of the effect block are divided into two types
of effect: system effects and insertion effects.
On the RM1x, the reverb effect and the chorus effect are
system effects, and the variation effect can be set either as
a system effect or an insertion effect.
In the case of a system effect, effect processing is per-
formed by using the mixer Send and Return controls to
send signals from each tone generator Part to the effect
and then return the processed signal to the mixer.
In the case of an insertion effect, the effect is connected in
series between the instrument and the mixer, and adjusted
using the Dry/Wet Balance. On the RM1x, an insertion
effect can be used on any one specified Part.

6. Effect block

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RM1x SEQUENCE REMIXER