Roland FR-8X - Delay Macro;Parameters; Chin Function

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Parameter Value Explanation
Feedback 0~127
This parameter sets the level at
which the Chorus sound is re-input
(fed back) into the Chorus. By
using Feedback, a denser chorus
sound can be created. Higher
values result in a greater feedback
level.
Delay 0~127
This parameter sets the delay of
the chorus eect. Higher values
will cause greater deviation in
pitch of the chorus sound.
Rate 0~127
This parameter sets the speed
(frequency) at which the chorus
sound is modulated. Higher values
result in faster modulation.
Depth 0~127
This parameter sets the depth
at which the chorus sound is
modulated. Higher values result in
a more pronounced modulation
Chr->Rev 0~127
This parameter sets the amount
of chorus sound that is sent to the
Reverb processor.
The value “127” eectively allows
you to connect the chorus and
reverb eects in series (chorus
before reverb). If you do not want
the chorus signal to be processed
by the reverb eect, set this value
to “0”.
Chr->Dly 0~127
This parameter sets the amount
of chorus sound that is sent to the
Delay processor. Higher values
result in more sound being sent.
The value “127” eectively allows
you to connect the Chorus and
Delay eects in series (Chorus
before Delay). If you do not want
the chorus signal to be processed
by the delay eect, set this value
to “0”.
13.3 Delay macro/Parameters
A delay eect creates echoes.
It can also broaden a sound by adding a slightly
delayed copy to the original sound (a technique
often used for rock-’n’-Roll songs and in karaoke
bars).
Parameter Value Explanation
Macro
Delay 1, Delay 2,
Delay 3, Delay
4, Pan Delay 1,
Pan Delay 2, Pan
Delay 3, Pan
Delay 4, Dly >
Rev, Pan Repeat
• “Delay 1”, “ Delay 2”, “ Delay 3”: These are
conventional Delays. 1, 2 and 3 have
progressively longer delay times.
• “Delay 4”: This is an eect with a rather
short delay time (a kind of “slap back”
eect).
• “Pan Delay 1”, “ Pan Delay 2”, “ Pan Delay
3”: The repetitions move between left
and right. This is eective when listening
in stereo. “1”, “2” and “3” have progres-
sively longer delay times.
• “Pan Delay 4”: This is a rather short delay
with the echoes moving between left
and right. It is eective when listening in
stereo (a kind of stereo “slap back” eect).
• “Dly > Rev”: Reverb is added to the delay
sound which moves between left and
right. It is eective when listening in
stereo.
• “Pan Repeat”: The delay signal moves
between the left and right channels, yet
the stereo position is dierent from the
eects listed above. It is eective when
listening in stereo.
Parameter Value Explanation
Level 0~127
Set the “Level” parameter of Delay proces-
sor’s output volume.
The overall delay volume depends on three
things: the Send level of the various sections,
the output level of the Delay processor and
the setting of the [DELAY] knob.
Pre-LPF 0~7
A low-pass lter can be applied to the high-
frequency range before the signals coming
from the various sections are processed by
the Delay processor. Higher values make the
Send signals darker, resulting in a mellower
delay sound. Note that this parameter only
applies to the signals that are sent to the
Delay processor. It does not alter the sound
of the active sections.
Time C 0.1~1000 (ms)
The delay eect of the FR-8x allows you to
set three delay times: center (C), left (L) and
right (R). “Time C” sets the delay time of the
Delay located at the center.
Time L
4~500 (%)
These parameters sets the delay time of
the left- or right-channel delay line as a
percentage of the central Delay. The value
“100%” means that the left or right delay
repeats at the same speed as the center
delay (see above).
Time R
Level C
0~127
These parameters set the volume of the
central, left and right delays individually,
allowing you to create the desired “mix”.
Level L
Level R
Feedback –64~0~+63
This parameter species the number of
times the delay will repeat. If you select
“0”, the delay will not repeat. Higher values
result in more repetitions. With negative (–)
values, the center delay will be fed back with
inverted phase. This is especially eective for
small “Time C” values.
Dly->Rev 0~127
This parameter sets the amount of delay
sound that is sent to the Reverb. Higher
values mean that the echoes will be more
prominent in the reverb signal. Be careful not
to overdo this eect because it tends to blur
the sound image.
13.4 Chin function
In this page you can assign a function for each
chin switch.
Parameter Value Explanation
Chin 1
See the functions in the
table below.
Assign the desired function for
each Chin switch.
Chin 2
Chin 3
You can assign to the Chin switches one of the following function:
Function Explanation
O The Chin switch is not assigned.
Set Up, Set Down,
The Chin switch allows you to select the next
(Down) or previous (Up) Set memory.
UPG Up, UPG Down,
The Chin switch allows you to select the next
(Down) or previous (Up) User Program memory.
Regist Up, Regist Down,
The Chin switch allows you to select the next
(Down) or previous (Up) treble register.