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248MainStage Effects
Reverb parameters
A simple reverb unit that can add space to your parts.
• On/off button: Enable/disable the reverb effect.
• Type pop-up menu: Choose a reverb characteristic. Each option provides a different
tonal color and response.
• Time knob and field: Set the length of the reverb tail.
• Mix knob and field: Set the level of the original versus reverb signal.
MainStage Step FX step modulator global controls
The Step Modulator is the heart of Step FX. It offers three independent step modulators
that each provide up to 128 steps. Each modulator can be assigned to modulate effects
unit parameters or to modulate gate or pan. It is also possible to assign multiple step
modulators to the same parameter to create interesting polyrhythmic effects.
In addition to defining the number of steps in each modulator, you can change the level and
length (gate time) of individual steps, and you can also tie steps. Each modulator provides
independent Depth, Rate, and Swing amount controls, and also features an Attack, Hold,
and Release envelope that defines the overall step shape for each modulator. See the
sections on Step FX modulator playback controls and display controls.
A number of modulator pattern presets are included, along with menu commands to help
you quickly create new and interesting rhythmic modulation patterns.
Step modulator global controls
• On/off buttons: Enable/disable step modulator 1, 2, or 3.
• Step Modulator select buttons: Click to select step modulator 1, 2, or 3. All parameters
in the step modulator, envelope, and so on, update to show values for the chosen
modulator.
• Modulator Target pop-up menus: Choose a target parameter for step modulator 1, 2,
or 3. These pop-up menus also act as select buttons. The selected modulator name is
shaded.
It is possible to assign the same target for multiple modulators. Because each modulator
can have a different pattern and length, along with independent Depth, Rate, Swing,
and envelope control, this can lead to complex polyrhythmic modulations. There are two
gate modes available that facilitate different playback behaviors: