Editing Compressor (Master Compressor) Parameters - Yamaha DGX-670 Reference Manual

Editing Compressor (Master Compressor) Parameters

Compressor is an effect commonly used to limit and compress the dynamics (softness/loudness) of an audio
signal. For signals that vary widely in dynamics, such as vocals and guitar parts, it "squeezes" the dynamic
range, effectively making soft sounds louder and loud sounds softer. When used with gain to boost the overall
level, this creates a more powerful, more consistently high-level sound.
This instrument features the Master Compressor applied to the entire sound of this instrument. Although the
preset Master Compressor settings are provided, you can create and save your original Master Compressor by
adjusting the related parameters.
Master Compressor cannot be applied to playback of audio received via the USB Audio Player function and the Audio Input Sounds.
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Use the [1 ] (CMP) buttons to turn the Master Compressor on.
Displays the
Gain Reduction
(compressed
level) and
output level.
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Use the [2 ] (Type) buttons to call up the Master Compressor Type window.
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Use the [1 ] – [4 ] buttons to select the Master Compressor type, and then
press the [EXIT] button.
• Natural: Natural Compressor settings in which the effect is moderately pronounced.
• Rich: Rich Compressor settings in which the instrument's characteristics are optimally brought out. This
is good for enhancing acoustic instruments, jazz music, etc.
• Punchy: Highly exaggerated Compressor settings. This is good for enhancing rock music.
• Electronic: Compressor settings in which the electronic dance music's characteristics are optimally
brought out.
• Loud: Powerful Compressor settings. This is good for enhancing energetic music such as rock or gospel
music.
• User 1–30: Your own custom Master Compressor settings saved in step 5.
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Edit the Master Compressor.
[3 ]
Compression
[4 ]
Texture
[5 ]/
Output
[6 ]
[2
[EXIT]
4 5
Determines the threshold (minimum level at which compression starts).
Determines the ratio of compression (how much the dynamic range is
compressed).
Determines the output level.
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