Program Descriptions
Lexicon
4-2
SINGLE PROGRAMS
PLATE
Plate reverb began with a large, thin sheet of metal
suspended upright under tension on springs.
Transducers attached to the plate transmitted a signal
that made the plate vibrate, causing sounds broadcast
through it to appear to be occurring in a large, open
space.
The Plate programs synthesize the sound of metal plates
with high initial diffusion and a relatively bright-colored
sound. These programs are designed to be heard as part
of the music, mellowing and thickening the sound. Plate
programs are a popular choice for enhancing pop music,
particularly percussion.
VARIATIONs Adjust Tap
1 Small Plate Liveness* –
2 Medium Plate Liveness* –
3 Large Plate Liveness* PreDelay
(1/32 Note)
4 Larger Plate Decay Time* PreDelay
(1/32 Note)
5 Tape Slap ±Decay/ –
Plate 15 or 7.5ips**
6 Rich Plate Decay Time* PreDelay
(1/32 Note)
7 Large Bright Decay Time* PreDelay
Plate (1/32 Note)
8 Vocal Plate Low Cut, Echo
Decay Time*
* The Adjust knob functions as a linear control in these variations. See
page 2-2 for more information.
** When the Adjust knob is set to the left of the 12 o’clock position, decay
is 15ips. When the Adjust knob is set to the right of the 12 o’clock
position, decay is 7.5ips.