Yamaha Electone FE-40 - Sustain and Reverb Effects; Glide and Manual Balance Controls

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[SUSTAIN]
The SUSTAIN function allows a gradual fade-out of
sound after the keys have been released. It can be utilized
with any voice on either the Upper, Lower or Pedal
Keyboard (or any combination of the three), and is con-
trolled by using the two buttons and three variable sliding
controls.
Try the following example to become familiar with the
operation of this function.
1) Choose one keyboard to which you would like to add
sustain, and select the correspoding button: UPPER
SUSTAIN, LOWER SUSTAIN (These two buttons can
also be used simultaneously).
NOTE: The SUSTAIN effect cannot be added to the
UPPER/LOWER CUSTOM VOICES.
2) By using the appropriate slider control, adjust the
amount of SUSTAIN desired.
Sustain effect for the Combination tones
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When the slider is in the MIN position, the SUSTAIN
is completely off. As the control is pulled toward you, the
amount of SUSTAIN is gradually increased.
@KNEE LEVER CONTROL
The Knee Lever (located beneath the keyboards) can be
used to turn the SUSTAIN function for the Upper and
Lower Keyboards (not Pedal) “ON” or “OFF”. To operate,
press either or both the UPPER SUSTAIN and/or
LOWER SUSTAIN button(s), adjust the sliders to your
taste, and move the Knee Lever to the right. Hold the lever
in this position for as long as you desire SUSTAIN, and
release the lever when you want to turn it off.
(This photograph shows FE-50.)
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MANUAL BALANCE
REVERB
[REVERB (FE-50/FE-40 only)]
Abbreviation for ‘“Reverberation? “REVERB” is
somewhat like “echo” involving the reflection (bouncing
back) of sound. Since the “REVERB” sounds are not
direct and not exact reflections of the original sounds, a
very unique type of tone coloration is generated when they
are mixed with the original sounds.
The REVERB control is continuously variable, and its in-
tensity increases as it is pulled forward. A slightly different
amount of REVERB may be required, depending on the
environment and the types of music being played. Please
remember that the REVERB effect modifies the sound
of the Upper and Lower Keyboard’s voices. Experiment
with this control, using various instruments, and playing
styles to find those settings that are most pleasing to you.
[GLIDE (FE-50/FE-40 only)]
This effect permits the performer to lower the pitch of
all voice sections associated with the Upper and Lower
Keyboards by approximately 1/2 step. (It does not affect
the Pedal.) In addition to the lowering of the pitch, the
GLIDE effect also interrupts the VIBRATO effect.
You can add the GLIDE effect by using the Foot Switch
located on the left side of the Expression Pedal. With the
Foot Switch pressed to the left, the pitch will be lowered.
When the Foot Switch is released, the pitch (and the
VIBRATO, if in use) will return to normal.
This effect is particularly useful in the simulation of
acoustic instruments, that are customarily played using
a glide effect...such as a trombone, guitar, and violin.
[MANUAL BALANCE]
This variable control (located on the panel to the left of
the Upper Keyboard) is helpful when you want to adjust
the relative balance between the volume of the Upper and
Lower Keyboards without changing your registration.
Simply adjust the control to indicate which keyboard you
would like to be the loudest. The volume for the Upper
Keyboard increases when it is moved toward the UPPER
position, while the volume for the Lower Keyboard in-
creases when it is moved toward the LOWER position.