Yamaha M7CL M7cl V1 Owner's Manual - Page 175

Using the Freeze effect Here's how to use the "FREEZE" effect type, which provides the functionality of a simple sampler. When this effect type is selected, you can perform operations in the screen to record (sample) and play back a sound. 1 In the function access area, press the RACK button to access the VIRTUAL RACK window, and use the GEQ/EFFECT tab to display the GEQ/EFFECT field. 2 Mount an effect in rack 5 or rack 7. NOTE • Effect types "FREEZE" and "HQ.PITCH" can be used only in rack 5 or 7. 3 Press the rack in which the effect you want to control is mounted. The GEQ/EFFECT popup window will appear. 4 Press the effect type field to open the EFFECT TYPE popup window, and select "FREEZE." If the "FREEZE" effect type is selected, a PLAY button, REC button, and progress bar are shown in the special parameter field. About the internal effects 5 To begin recording (sampling), press the REC button and then press the PLAY button. The signal being input to the effect will be recorded. The progress bar shows the current recording location. When a fixed time has elapsed, the buttons will automatically turn off. HINT • You can adjust the parameters in the window to make detailed settings for recording time, the way in which recording will begin, and the way in which the sample will play back. For details on the parameters, refer to the supplementary material at the end of this manual (→ p. 238). 6 To play back the recorded sample, press the PLAY button. NOTE • Once you stop, the sampled content will be erased. 1 PLAY button B REC button C Progress bar HINT • As an alternative to switching the effect type, you can also recall settings that use the "FREEZE" effect type from the effect library. 16 Graphic EQ and effects M7CL Owner's Manual 175