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3 Hookup
3.5 Internal FX Bus
StudioLive
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ARc Series
Owner’s Manual
3.5 Internal FX Bus
Each StudioLive ARc-series mixer is equipped with an internal
effects processor with 16 effects presets. This section will cover each
preset, as well as how to add and use effects in your mix.
3.5.1 Eects Presets
To select an effects preset, simply turn the encoder until the
desired preset number is displayed and press the encoder.
Preset Descriptions and Uses
No. Name Description When to Use
1 Small Hall
Adds a medium reverb time to emulate a
small concert hall
• Gives vocals and instruments a “big” vibe
• Adds a greater sense of space
2 Concert Hall
Emulates a large concert hall with
softer surfaces
• Adds rich fullness to acoustic instruments
and solo vocals
3 Large Hall Provides long pre-delay and reverb time
• Gives acoustics instruments and vocals a
“larger than life” feel
4 Cathedral
Emulates a large cathedral by adding long
pre-delays and reflections
• Adds a rich, ethereal feel to any instrument
5 Studio
Emulates an acoustically treated studio room
to provide a more intimate and warmer tone
• Soften harsh instruments
• Gives vocals a lush vibe
• Adds subtle ambience to a mix
6 Vibrant Room
Emulates the sound of large room with hard
surfaces to provide many early reflections
• Adds life to a flat room
• Helps a vocal or instrument stand out in
a mix
7 Large Club
Warm and full reverb to emulate the sound of
a large acoustic venue
• All purpose reverb for overall mixes
8 Plate
Emulates a vintage plate reverb by providing
many early reflections without pre-delay
• Fattens up percussion and backing vocals
9 Tape Echo
This medium-length, clean delay emulates
the traditional tape echo
• Great for vocals and guitars for a retro vibe
10 Short Delay Provides 300 ms delay • Helps a vocal or guitar cut through a mix
11 Medium Delay Provides 380 ms delay • Adds drama to a vocal or sample
12 Long Delay Provides 480 ms delay
• Subtle, dreamy effect for vocals and
instruments
13 Endless Delay
Combines a large room reverb with
a long delay
• Because Purple Rain
14 Slapback
Adds a single, relatively quick delay of the
original signal to emulate vintage tape-
based delay units
• Vintage sound for guitars
• Fun effect for vocals
15 Chorus
Plays with the phase of the signal to create a
modulated, sweeping effect
• Good effect for electric guitar and key-
boards for a vintage vibe
16 Sweeping Reverb Adds a rich reverb to a chorus effect • Thickens and enhances instruments