Yamaha Add-On Effects Manual

What are Add-On Effects?
Add-On Effects are software packages that install additional high-quality effects programs on
digital consoles.
What is Compressor 276/276S?
Compressor 276/276S is an Add-On Effects package.
This effect emulates the characteristics of analog compressors, which are used as a standard effect in recording
studios. It frames and thickens the sound, and is suitable for drum and bass sounds.
Compressor 276S is a stereo effect. You can link its parameters for the L and R channels.
Compressor 276 is a mono split effect. You can control two monaural channels independently.
What is VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling)?
VCM is a technology that enables you to model element levels in analog circuits (such as resistors and
capacitors).
This technology was developed by an engineering group led by Mr. Kunimoto, an engineer who developed the
first physical modeling synthesizers, VL1 and VP1. Compressor 276/276S utilizes VCM technology.

Special Notices

• Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
• The software and this Owner's Manual are exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.
• Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written
consent of the manufacturer.
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responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.
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