Yamaha PSR-S950 Reference Manual - Page 83

VOCAL Page  3BAND EQ (selected by [A] or [B] button) EQ (Equalizer) is a processor that divides the frequency spectrum into multiple bands which can be boosted or cut as required to tailor the overall frequency response. This instrument features a high-grade three-band (LOW, MID and HIGH) digital equalizer function for the microphone sound. [1 ]/ Hz [3 ]/ [5 ] Adjusts the center frequency of the corresponding band. [2 ]/ dB [4 ]/ [6 ] Boosts or cuts the level of the corresponding band by up to 12 dB.  NOISE GATE (selected by [C] or [D] button) This effect mutes the input signal when the input from the microphone falls below a specified level. This effectively cuts off extraneous noise, allowing the desired signal (vocal, etc.) to pass. [1 ] SW (Switch) Turns the Noise Gate on or off. [2 ] TH. (Threshold) Adjusts the input level at which the gate begins to open.  COMPRESSOR (selected by [C] or [D] button) This effect holds down the output when the input signal from the microphone exceeds a specified level. This is especially useful for smoothing out vocals that have widely varying dynamics. It effectively "compresses" the signal, making soft parts louder and loud parts softer. For a maximum compression effect, set RATIO to a high setting and adjust the OUT parameter for optimum volume. [3 ] SW (Switch) Turns the Compressor on or off. [4 ] TH. (Threshold) Adjusts the input level above which the Compressor is applied. [5 ] RATIO Adjusts the compression ratio. Higher ratios result in a more compressed sound, with a reduced dynamic range. [6 ] OUT Adjusts the final output level.  PITCH DETECT (selected by [E] button) Determines how this instrument detects or recognizes the pitch of the microphone sound you input during 8 performance. Microphone [1 ]/ VOCAL TYPE [2 ] Set this to obtain the most natural vocal harmony, depending on your voice. LOW: Setting for lower voices. This setting is also appropriate for growling and shouting. MID: Setting for mid-range voices. HIGH: Setting for higher voices. This setting is also appropriate for singing close to the microphone. FULL: Setting for vocalists having a wide range, from low to high. [3 ]/ BACKGROUND [4 ] NOISE CUT THRU, 200Hz, 300Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz This allows you to filter out low noises that would interfere with the Vocal Harmony effect. A setting of "THRU" turns the noise filter off. [5 ]/ SPEED [6 ] 1 (SLOW) - 4 (NORMAL) - 15 (FAST) Adjusts the response of the Vocal Harmony effect, or how quickly harmonies are generated in response to your voice. NOTE When the Vocal Harmony's Pitch Detect Speed of one or both parts of Lead and Harm. are set to "as Mic Setting" in the Detail tab (page 91), this parameter is effective. In other settings, the setting of the Vocal Harmony's Pitch Detect Speed is effective. PSR-S950/S750 Reference Manual 83