Owner's manual

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Recording the Vocals
Using the Vocal Processor
The vocal processor features sonic eects that are particularly useful for vocals, including pitch shift and tonal character adjustment, adding
harmonies and more.
You can use the vocal processor to add eects to the playback sound of the vocal takes or the audio coming from the mics.
The following eects are available.
5 Noise suppressor
5 Enhancer
5 Compressor
5 De-esser
5 Equalizer
5 Pitch shifter
5 Harmonizer
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You can use the [TONE] knob to edit the parameters of the vocal processor. Turn
the [TONE] knob while holding down the [EDIT] button to select the parameters
to assign to the [TONE] knob.
Applying Eects to the Vocal Take Playback Sound
You can apply eects like a harmonizer to the vocal takes when
playing them back.
1. Press the VOCAL PROCESSOR [ON] button to make it light.
2. Press the [EDIT] button, and then the VOCAL PROCESSOR
[ON] button.
The VOCAL PROC MENU screen appears.
3. Use the [VALUE] dial to select “COMMON,” and then press the
[VALUE] dial.
4. Use the [VALUE] dial to select “Pos,” and set the parameter to
either “VOCAL-DRY” or “VOCAL-MFX.”
5. Press the [EDIT] button, and then press pads [1]–[16] to select
the vocal take to edit.
The TAKE EDIT MENU screen appears.
6. Use the [VALUE] dial to select “TAKE SMPL EDIT,” and then
press the [VALUE] dial.
The TAKE SMPL EDIT screen appears.
7. Use the [VALUE] dial to select “Out Asgn,” and set it to
“V.PROC.”
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See “Switching Between Eects” on this page for how to switch between eects.
Applying Eects to Audio from the Mic
You can record audio that is processed with eects straight to a vocal
take.
1. Press the VOCAL PROCESSOR [ON] button to make it light.
2. Press the [EDIT] button, and then the VOCAL PROCESSOR
[ON] button.
The VOCAL PROC MENU screen appears.
3. Use the [VALUE] dial to select “COMMON,” and then press the
[VALUE] dial.
4. Use the [VALUE] dial to select “Pos,” and set it to “EXT IN.”
5. Follow the steps in “Recording the Vocals” (p. 37) to record
the vocal take.
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See “Switching Between Eects” on this page for how to switch between eects.
Switching Between Eects
1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the VOCAL
PROCESSOR [ON] button.
The VOCAL PATCH screen appears.
2. Use the [VALUE] dial to select the vocal patch, and then press
the [VALUE] dial.
“Set Vocal Patch” is displayed, and the vocal patch changes.
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Press the [EDIT] button, and then the VOCAL PROCESSOR [ON] button to display
the VOCAL PROC MENU screen, where you can make detailed settings.
&For details, refer to the “Parameter Guide” (PDF).