Operation Manual

26 Parameters
the tine has the same effect on the spectrum of the sound as moving it above by the same amount.
The Symmetry parameter is also adjustable from the Play view.
The Distance knob sets the horizontal distance between the pickup and the tine bar. Turning
this knob clockwise, increases this distance and moves the pickup away from the tine. Note that
the sound becomes more distorted (overdriven) as the pickup is moved closer to the tine.
The Lounge Lizard EP uses two different types of pickups in order to expand the tonal possibil-
ities of the instrument. The Type switch is used to select the type of pickup types used by Lounge
Lizard EP. In the R position, Lounge Lizard EP uses a model of electro-dynamic pickups such as
found in Rhodes
TM
pianos. In the W position, the model used is that of an electro-static pickups
such as found in Wurlitzer
TM
pianos.
The Input knob is used to adjust the amount of signal from the fork going into the pickup
which will affect the amount of distortion applied to the signal by the pickup. As the knob is
turned clockwise, the amount of input signal increases. The Output knob controls the amount of
signal from the pickup and sent to the effect section. As the knob is turned clockwise, this amount
increases. Note that the Output signal can be modulated with the pitch of the note played by using
the Key knob. Turning this knob to the left will increase the output amplitude of low notes relative
to high notes while turning the knob to the right will have the opposite effect and increase the
relative amplitude of high notes. In its center position, the output amplitude is uniform across the
entire keyboard.
One can obtain different sounds with different settings of the Input and Output parameters. For
example, a small amount of input with higher amount of output will produce a cleaner sound then
a large amount of input with small output value.
5.2.4 The Damper Module
The Damper module simulates the production of noise when dampers are raised from or applied
on the fork when a key is depressed or released. This gives a more realistic and lively sound.
The Amount knob is used to set the amplitude (volume) of the damper noise present in the final
sound. Turning the knob clockwise increases the presence of the damper noise in the final sound.
The Tone knob is used to adjust the stiffness of the dampers. When in its
leftmost position, the dampers are soft producing a more mellow sound. Turn-
ing the knob clockwise increases the stiffness of the dampers and the center
frequency of the noise produced by the damper.
Finally, the Att Rel knob is used to control the amount of noise introduced
by the dampers at the beginning or end of a note when the dampers are either
lifted from the fork or applied on the fork. When turned to the left, in the Att position, noise will
be introduced in the sound during the attack phase of notes while in the Rel position, noise will be
added during the release phase of notes. In its center position, an equal amount of noise will be
added both during the attack and release phases of notes.