Changing The Sound - Akai MFC42 Operator's Manual

Changing the sound

1. Passing the filter
First, pass the input signal through the filter on the Stereo channel.
Press 2 POLE key on the Stereo channel. This makes the sound of rhythm machine go through the
filter. You now hear the change in sound already.
2. CUTOFF change
The CUTOFF knob changes the character of sound fed through the filter.
Try rotating the CUTOFF knob, paying attention to the character of sound. Now press 4 POLE and 2
POLE keys alternatively while rotating the CUTOFF knob to hear the difference by the number of
poles.
3. FILTER TYPE selection
FILTER TYPE, as the name implies, the type of filters is selected here by the combination of toggle
switch position.
Depending on the filter type selected by the combination of these switches, the way the sound change
differs when the CUTOFF knob is rotated. Try selecting the different filter types while rotating the
CUTOFF knob. Also, try them out with different pole selections. (Refer to Keywords in basic
operation.)
4. RESONANCE change
The resonance effect gives the distinguish character of metallic sound.
Try rotating the RESONANCE knob. It should sound metallic as you rotate the knob. As the effect of
RESONANCE changes largely on the position of CUTOFF knob, try changing the CUTOFF position
when the effect of resonance is not so significant.
5. Using the effects
The MFC42 has the Phase Shifter and Distortion effects unit built-in.
The phase shifter gives the sound the swirl or roll effect. The distortion effect distorts the sound.
Turn the PHASE SHIFTER on and adjust the SPEED and DEPTH knobs. Hear how the sound
changes with the various CUTOFF and FILTER TYPE settings. Turn the DISTORTION on and check
its effect, also. The output level of distortion is adjusted by the OUTPUT knob. The amount of
distortion is adjusted by the INPUT and/or LEVEL knobs on Mono/Stereo channele. These two effects
can be used simultaneously.
6. Adjusting the EQ
The MFC42 is equipped with the 2-band EQ. Adjust the tone of sound to your taste with the HIGH/
LOW knobs.
The operation on Stereo channel has been explained above. The operation on Mono channel is basically
the same with the following few exceptions.
• The PAN knob is available for panning adjustment.
• The selection of up to 8 POLE is available.
Chapter 2 Basic Operation
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