04: Phaser; 05: Spectrum - Roland RS-5 Owner's Manual

Chapter 6. Effect Settings

04: PHASER

A phaser adds a phase-shifted sound to the direct sound,
producing a twisting modulation that creates spaciousness
and depth.
fig.MFX-04
L in
Phaser
R in
Resonance
Manual #1
Adjust the basic frequency from which the sound will be
modulated.
Value: 100–8000 [Hz]
Rate #2
Adjust the frequency (period) of modulation.
Value: 0.05–10.00 [Hz]
Depth
Adjust the depth of modulation.
Value: 0–127
Resonance
Adjust the amount of feedback for the phaser.
Value: 0–127
Mix (Mix Level)
Adjust the ratio with which the phase-shifted sound is
combined with the direct sound.
Value: 0–127
Pan (Output Pan)
Adjust the stereo location of the output sound. L64 is far left,
0 is center, and 63R is far right.
Value: L64– 63R
Level (Output Level)
Adjust the output level.
Value: 0–127
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L out
Pan L
Mix
Pan R
R out

05: SPECTRUM

Spectrum is a type of filter which modifies the timbre by
boosting or cutting the level at specific frequencies.
It is similar to an equalizer, but has 8 frequency points fixed
at locations most suitable for adding character to the sound.
fig.MFX-05
L in
Spectrum
R in
Band 1 (Band 1 Gain)
Adjust the 250 Hz level.
Value: -15– +15 [dB]
Band 2 (Band 2 Gain)
Adjust the 500 Hz level.
Value: -15– +15 [dB]
Band 3 (Band 3 Gain)
Adjust the 1000 Hz level.
Value: -15– +15 [dB]
Band 4 (Band 4 Gain)
Adjust the 1250 Hz level.
Value: -15– +15 [dB]
Band 5 (Band 5 Gain)
Adjust the 2000 Hz level.
Value: -15– +15 [dB]
Band 6 (Band 6 Gain)
Adjust the 3150 Hz level.
Value: -15– +15 [dB]
Band 7 (Band 7 Gain)
Adjust the 4000 Hz level.
Value: -15– +15 [dB]
Band 8 (Band 8 Gain)
Adjust the 8000 Hz level.
Value: -15– +15 [dB]
Q
Simultaneously adjust the width of the adjusted areas for all
the frequency bands.
Value: 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0
L out
Pan L
Pan R
R out