Roland HS-5 - Applying Effects; Applying Reverb; Switching the Reverb Type and Editing the Parameters

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Using the HS-5
Applying Eects
Each section of the HS-5 provides reverb to add reverberation to your vocal or performance, as well as
eects for guitar, bass, and vocal.
Applying Reverb
Adding reverb to your vocal or instrumental performance makes the sound smoother and improves the
overall balance of your performance.
* If you add excessive reverb, your vocal or instrumental performance can become buried in the
reverberation, making it indistinct.
Start by applying only a small amount of reverberation, and make adjustments as needed.
Less
reverberation
More
reverberation
Switching the Reverb Type and Editing the Parameters
The HS-5 lets you change the type of reverb and how it sounds.
1. Long-press the section B and section C [INPUT] buttons.
The [INPUT] button blinks.
2. Use the [A]–[D] knob to change the type and parameters.
Reverb type Pre-delay time
Reverb time
Reverb level
Number of
indicators
Reverb Type Character
1 ECHO Simulates an echo-like eect.
2 ROOM Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a room.
3 SMALL HALL Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a small hall.
4 LARGE HALL Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a large hall.
5 PLATE Simulates a plate echo (a reverb unit that uses the vibration of a metal plate).