User Manual

Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, effects, and Premium Rack
Reference Manual
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Using the Freeze effect
This section explains how to use the “FREEZE” effect type, which provides the functionality
of a simple sampler. When this effect type is selected, you can perform operations on screen
to record (sample) and play back a sound.
NOTE
Effect types “FREEZE” and “HQ.PITCH” can be used only in rack 1, 3, 5, or 7.
NOTE
• The bar in the EFFECT EDIT window reflects the current recording progress. When a fixed time
has elapsed, the buttons will automatically turn off.
• You can adjust the parameters in the EFFECT EDIT window to make detailed settings for
recording time, the way in which recording will begin, and the way in which the sample will play
back. For details on the parameters, refer to the QL Data List (End of Manual).
• The sampled content will be erased if you record another sample, change the effect, or turn off
the power to the QL unit.
EFFECT EDIT window (when FREEZE is selected)
If the “FREEZE” effect type is selected, a PLAY button, REC button, and progress bar will
appear in the special parameter field.
1 PLAY button
2 REC button
3 Progress bar
NOTE
As an alternative to switching the effect type, you can also recall the “FREEZE” effect type from
the effect library.
Using the Premium Rack
The QL series console features processors that faithfully emulate meticulously-selected
vintage analog processors, and a newly-developed Premium Rack, as well as graphic EQs
and built-in effects. The Premium Rack employs VCM technology, which models analog
circuitry on a component level to faithfully reproduce and fine-tune amazing analog sounds.
The Premium Rack offers eight types of processors.
STEP
1. In the Function Access Area, press the RACK button.
2. Press the EFFECT tab in the VIRTUAL RACK window.
3. Press the effect container in rack 1, 3, 5, or 7.
4. Press the effect type field in the EFFECT EDIT window to open the EFFECT TYPE
window, and select “FREEZE.”
5. To begin recording (sampling), press the REC button and then press the PLAY
button.
6. To play back the recorded sample, press the PLAY button.
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Name Outline
Portico 5033 Models RND’s analog 5-band EQ.
Portico 5043 Models RND’s analog compressor/limiter.
U76 Models a typical vintage compressor/limiter.
Opt–2A Models a classic vacuum tube (optical type) compressor.
EQ–1A Models a classic vacuum tube passive-type vintage EQ.
Dynamic EQ
Newly-developed EQ that features a dynamically changing gain and enables you to
control the cut/boost amount in relation to the input level.
Buss Comp 369 Models a 1970s compressor/limiter with discrete circuitry.
MBC4 Four-band compressor with intuitive controls