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M32 DIGITAL CONSOLE User Manual
Stereo Chorus
Chorus samples the input, slightly detunes it and mixes it with the original
signal to produce a somewhat thicker, shimmering sound. Use it to thicken up
background vocals, or to double the sound of brass and woodwind instruments.
Whereas DELAY L / R set the total amount of delay for the left and right
channels, WIDTH L / R determines the amount of modulated delay taken from
either the left or right channels. SPEED sets the modulation speed, MIX adjusts
the balance of dry and wet signals. You can further sculpt the sound by trimming
some of the low- and high-end of the affected signal with the LO CUT and
HI CUT push encoders. Additionally the PHASE push encoder can tweak the
phase offset of the LFO between left and right channels, and the SPREAD push
encoder adjusts how much of the left channel is mixed into the right, and vice
versa. Finally the WAVE push encoder blends between the 'Danish' style digital
triangular chorus sound and the classic analogue sine wave.
Stereo Flanger
The Flanger emulates the phase-shifting sound (comb-filtering) originally
created by applying pressure against the flange of the reel on a tape recorder.
This effect creates a unique 'wobbly' sound that is quite dramatic when used on
vocals and instruments.
The controls of this effect are nearly identical to the controls on the Chorus effect
block. Additionally, the FEEDBACK can be adjusted with positive and negative
amounts, and also band-limited with the FEED HC (high-cut) and FEED LC (low
cut) push encoders.
Stereo Phaser
A Stereo Phaser, or phase shaper, applies multiple STAGES of modulated filters to
the input signal to create a 'notch' in the frequency response, and then applies a
MIX with the original for a 'swirling' effect. Use the M32's Stereo Phaser to add a
'spaced-out' sound to vocal or instrumental tracks.
SPEED sets the LFO rate and DEPTH sets the LFO modulation depth.
The BASE push encoder adjusts the frequency range of the modulation filters.
The resonance is adjusted with the RESO push encoder. STAGES determines the
number of times the audio signal is processed by the effect. MIX determines how
much of the affected signal is present in the output audio.
The WAVE push encoder shapes the symmetry of the LFO waveform, and PHASE
dials in an LFO phase difference between the left and right channels.
The modulation source can also be the signal envelope, which produces
vowel-like opening and closing tones. The ENV MOD push encoder adjusts how
much of this effect takes place (positive and negative modulation is possible),
and the ATTACK, HOLD and RELEASE push encoders all tailor the response of
this feature.
Dimension-C
Chorus samples the input, slightly detunes it and mixes it with the original
signal to produce a somewhat thicker, shimmering sound. Use it to thicken up
background vocals, or to double the sound of brass and woodwind instruments.
Inspired by the Roland Dimension D.
Turning the first push encoder to toggle the output signal between Mono and
STereo. Pressing the first encoder turns the effect on or off. Pressing the second
encoder turns dry mode on or off. Pressing the third, fourth or fifth push encoders
engages the chorus effect with increasing intensity.
Mood Filter
The Mood Filter uses an LFO generator and an auto-envelope generator to
control a VCF (voltage-control filter), as well as a side-chain function, where the
channel B signal controls the envelope of channel A. When applied to electronic
instruments, the Mood Filter can be used to emulate the natural sound of
acoustic instruments. Inspired by the MiniMoog.
This filter can be modulated with the signal's envelope using the ENV MOD
(with positive and negative amounts), ATTACK and RELEASE push encoders,
or the LFO can modulate the filter. The WAVE push encoder selects between
seven different waveforms - triangular, sine, saw plus, saw minus, ramp,
square and random. The PHASE can be offset by up to 180°. The SPEED push
encoder adjusts the rate of the LFO, and DEPTH adjusts the amount of LFO
modulation. Adjust the resonance of the filter until self-oscillation with the
RESO(nance) push encoder. BASE adjusts the range of the filter from 20 Hz
to 15 kHz. The MODE switch selects between low-pass (LP), high-pass (HP),
band-pass (BP) and Notch. Use the MIX push encoder to blend the affected signal
with the dry sound. With the 4 POLE switch engaged there will be a steeper
slope than the 2 POLE setting. The DRIVE push encoder adjusts the level, and
can also introduce an overdrive effect (as with real analogue filters) if pushed
hard. In Side-chain mode, only the left input signal is processed and fed to both
outputs. The envelope of the right input signal can be used as a modulation
source. Applying the SIDE CHAIN function ensures that the parameters of the
effect are changed based on an external stimulus signal.