Type Rocker Switch - Alesis ModFX Phingr Reference Manual

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Using the Phlngr

TYPE Rocker Switch

The up/down rocker switch on the left side of the unit selects the
Phlngr's flanging algorithm—in other words, the timbre and how
its left and right signal paths relate to each other. The difference
between several types is most dramatic when the OUTPUTS are
connected in stereo, although the TYPE switch will have an
audible effect even in mono systems. The LEDs next to the
switch light up to indicate the current mode. There are five
flanging types available, explained below.
Stereo
In STEREO mode, the left and right channels are synchronized
exactly. As the flange sweeps down on the left, it sweeps down on
the right simultaneously.
Contrary Stereo
In CONTRARY STEREO mode, the left and right channels of
the Phlngr are synchronized, but travel in opposite directions: as
the left channel flanges downwards, the right channel flanges
upwards.
Async Stereo
In ASYNC (asynchronous) STEREO mode, the modulation of the
left and right channels of the Phlngr are not synchronized. The
left and right channels will have a similar rate, but "drift" from
each other in a random way (except in Pattern mode, where they'll
be related to each other).
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Using a mono source?
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LEFT/MO NO in p ut o nly , bu t
s till h a ve a ster eo ou tp u t,
y ou 'll fin d tha t CO NTRARY
S TEREO m od e g iv es a ster e o
e ffec t, wh ile S TEREO m od e
s ou nd s c en te r ed b etwee n the
s pe ak er s b ec a us e th e two
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