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Chapter 27 EVD6 499
Distortion
The integrated distortion effect can be adjusted in both intensity and tone.
Range: Tone 2000 Hz to 20,000 Hz, Gain 0 dB to 20 dB. Using low Tone and Gain
settings allows the Distortion unit to create warm overdrive effects. Bright and
screaming distortion effects are produced with high Tone and Gain settings.
Compressor
Please note that the Distortion effect is always preceded by a compression circuit
(shown in the panel above the Tone knob—with a ratio of 1:19.5) This allows you to
increase/decrease the perceived gain, to provide the desired input level to the
Distortion circuit.
The compressor allows for really crunchy” distortions, coupled with wah, or phaser. It
can also be useful for enhancing the keyclick sound, and emphasizing harmonics in the
various models.
Compression Ratio
The Compression Ratio panel allows you to adjust the slope of the compression applied.
To adjust, simply click-hold on the panel, and use the mouse as a slider.
The Compressor is tied to the Distortion effect, and always precedes it. As such, the
Effects Order parameter is very important for placement of this compressor in the
effects chain. Please see “FX Order on page 502 for further information.
Note: If the Compressor/Distortion is used as the last effect in the chain, and its gain is
turned down, but the Compression Ratio is high, you will effectively compress the
output signal of the EVD6.