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Chapter 10 Modulation eects 201
Ensemble eect
Ensemble can add richness and movement to sounds, particularly when you use a high number
of voices. It is useful for thickening parts, but you can also use it for strong pitch variations
between voices, resulting in a detuned quality to processed material. Ensemble combines up
to eight chorus eects. Two standard LFOs and one random LFO enable you to create complex
modulations. The graphic display visually represents what is happening with processed signals.
Ensemble parameters
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Intensity sliders and elds: Drag to set the amount of modulation for LFO 1, LFO 2, and
random modulation.
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Rate knobs and elds: Rotate to control the frequency of LFO 1, LFO 2, and random modulation.
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Voices slider and eld: Drag to determine how many individual chorus instances are used. This
setting determines the number of voices, or signals, that are generated in addition to the
original signal.
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Graphic display: Indicates the shape and intensity of the modulations.
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Phase knob and eld: Rotate to control the phase relationship between the individual voice
modulations. The value you choose here is dependent on the number of voices, which is why
it is shown as a percentage value rather than in degrees. The value 100 (or −100) indicates the
greatest possible distance between the modulation phases of all voices.
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Spread slider and eld: Drag to distribute voices across the stereo or surround eld. You can
set a value of 200% to articially expand the stereo or surround base. Note that monaural
compatibility may suer if you do this.
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Mix slider and eld: Drag to set the balance between dry and wet signals.
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Eect Volume knob and eld: Rotate to set the level of the eects signal. This is a useful tool that
compensates for changes in volume caused by changes to the Voices parameter.
Note: When you are using the Ensemble eect in surround, the input signal is converted to
mono before processing—that is, you insert the Ensemble eect as a multi-mono instance.