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In cases where a loop which was synchronized to the song tempo had been engaged
(Loop Rate = sync), pressing Fix Timing will also switch the Loop Rate to as set, thus
preserving the absolute rate.
Effect Processor
The ES2 is equipped with an integrated effect processor. Any changes to this
processor’s effects settings are saved as an integral part of each sound program. The
entire output of the dynamic stage is processed in true stereo.
Despite the inclusion of this integrated effects processor, please feel free to process the
ES2 with the other effect plug-ins included in Logic. The sound and parameter set of
the integrated effects unit is reminiscent of classic pedal effects, designed for the
electric guitar. The use of guitar pedal effects on classic analog synthesizers was a
standard practice amongst gigging musicians.
Distortion
At its Soft setting, the distortion circuit is somewhat like a tube overdrive, whilst Hard
sounds like a fully-transistorized fuzz box. The Distortion control defines the amount of
distortion, and Tone controls the treble portion of the output of the distortion process.
Chorus, Phaser, Flanger
These classic modulation effects and their parameters (Intensity and Speed) won’t need
any explanation. These sophisticated algorithms simulate the sound of analog effects
of this kind, with one exception: They don’t produce as much noise.
Note: A chorus effect is based on a delay line, the output of which is mixed with the
original, dry signal. The short delay time is modulated periodically, resulting in pitch
deviations. The modulated deviations, in conjunction with the original signal’s pitch,
produce the chorus effect.
Note: The flanger works in a fashion similar to that of a chorus, but with even shorter
delay times, and the output signal being fed back into the input of the delay line. This
feedback results in the creation of harmonic resonances which wander cyclically
through the spectrum, giving the signal a metallic sound.