Polyend Play+ - Master Reverb

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Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2
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9.5 Master Reverb.
Reverb is one of the two send effects. As stated a send effect routes an
adjustable amount of audio in parallel to its main signal path and is sent to
a common audio effect. In this case reverb. This reverb affected audio is
then returned back to the main audio path. The effect itself is a common
function, managing several send / return signals.
What is a reverb effect?
A reverb is a common production effect used to replicate the audio
behaviour of spaces. A normal space such as a small or large room will
reect audio differently. Think of how the sound reects in a large cathedral
compared to a small room and how furniture absorbs or reects sound. The
sound will bounce and reect between the walls and other elements in the
room. These reections arrive at the human ear at different times and
different levels. Reverb is an effect that replicates this behaviour.
Reverb parameters mainly focuses on the space / room characteristics. The
detailed parameters are set and locked into the preset.
In Play+ there are two factors that can be controlled for reverb:-
• The send amount between 0% - 100%. This is set with the ‘Reverb
Send’ Parameter knob and is applied to individual steps or a track.
Tap to select the primary, Reverb Send parameter and adjust with
the Parameter knob or (Screen) knob.
• The preset which will automatically congure the style and character
of the main reverb. This applies to the main FX and therefore will
take input from all send signals.
A series of reverb patches can also be triggered in Perform Mode.
Size
Emulates the physical room size
Predelay
Time from initial sound to early reections
Diffusion
Time between early reections.
Closer together thickens the sound.
Damping
This replicates ‘softer’ environments where
sound is absorbed rather than reected.
Initial Sound Early Reections Subsequent Reections Reverb Tail