Yamaha MU100R MU100R Owners Manual - Page 84

Effects Effects To complement the huge variety of Voices and the 32-Part multi-timbral capacity, the MU100R features a built-in multi-effect processor with seven independent digital effects: Reverb, Chorus, Variation, Insertion 1 and 2, Harmony, and EQ. (In this section, we'll examine the first five; Harmony and EQ are covered on pages 77 and 80, respectively.) These high-quality effects provide an enormous amount of sound processing power and flexibility. Combine these with the Part controls in the Multi mode, and you have a "virtual" 34-channel mixer at your disposal, with per-channel EQ, master EQ, and six effect sends - complete with six independent effect units! The following instructions assume that the XG mode is selected (page 26). However, using effects in the Performance mode and the other modes is done in virtually the same way. In this section, you'll learn how to: ᮣ Set the Reverb Type and adjust the amount applied to a Part. ᮣ Set the Chorus Type and adjust the amount applied to a Part. ᮣ Use the Variation effects to apply distortion to a Part. Using Reverb and Chorus Judicious use of Reverb creates a sense of space and enhances the realism of the Voices. The selected Reverb Type is applied to all Parts; however, the amount of Reverb for each Part can be adjusted. This lets you add special textures to the mix of a song, such as "drenching" one Part in Reverb while another Part is kept "dry." The Chorus effect section features a variety of pitch modulation effects. These let you subtly enhance or "fatten" the sound, or completely transform the sound in wild and unique ways. As with Reverb, only one Chorus Type can be used for all Parts; however, the amount of Chorus for each Part can be adjusted. Guided Tour 73