Operation And Applications; Optimizing Aural Exciter Effects; Optimizing Big Bottom Effects - Aphex EX-BB 500 Owner's Manual

4.1 OPTIMIZING AURAL EXCITER EFFECTS

Experiment with the Aural Exciter controls to hear how each one enhances
the original audio signal:
1. Make sure the Process Switch is IN.
2. Put the Aural Exciter Amount control at 12 o'clock, to make it easy to
hear the effect as it changes.
3. Vary the Tune control and listen for the frequency range that's being
enhanced. The Tune control can be used to enhance a particular instru-
ment so it stands out in the mix.
4. Go between MIN and MAX Harmonics and listen for the change in har-
monics being added to the original audio signal.
5. After your experimental tour, set the Amount control to taste. Keep in
mind that a little Aural Exciter goes a long way.

4.2 OPTIMIZING BIG BOTTOM EFFECTS

The Drive control needs to be set at a point where the processor
receives the optimum level required for Big Bottom to work effectively.
The Amount control adjusts the amount of Big Bottom enhancement
being added to the unmodified signal. The Frequency control sets the
frequency below which the bass enhancement effects are generated.
Above the Drive control is a green LED indicator. This LED should
illuminate on bass peaks.
BIG BOTTOM EXPERIMENTING
1. Make sure the Process Switch is IN.
2. Set the Tune and Amount controls to 12:00.
3. Vary the Drive control and listen to how the bass gets fuller. Start by
adjusting the Drive control until the green LED just flashes on bass peaks,
then advance the Drive incrementally.
4. Vary the Amount control and listen for how subtle or dramatic you can make the effect.
5. Vary the Tune control to find what point gives you the most powerful or
most pleasing effect.
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