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Chapter 3 Distortion eects 81
Phase Distortion
The Phase Distortion eect is based on a modulated delay line, similar to a chorus or anger
eect (see Modulation eects overview on page 19 9). Unlike these eects, however, the delay
time is not modulated by a low frequency oscillator (LFO) but rather by a lowpass-ltered
version of the input signal itself, using an internal sidechain. This means that the incoming signal
modulates its own phase position.
The input signal only passes the delay line and is not aected by any other process. The Mix
parameter blends the eect signal with the original signal.
Phase Distortion parameters
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Monitor button: Turn on to hear the input signal in isolation. Turn o to hear the mixed signal.
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Cuto knob and eld: Rotate to set the (center) cuto frequency of the lowpass lter.
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Resonance knob and eld: Rotate to emphasize frequencies surrounding the cuto frequency.
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Display: Shows the impact of parameters on the signal.
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Mix slider and eld: Drag to set the percentage of the eect signal mixed with the
original signal.
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Max Modulation slider and eld: Drag to set the maximum delay time.
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Intensity slider and eld: Drag to set the amount of modulation applied to the signal.
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Phase Reverse checkbox (Extended Parameters area): Select to reduce the delay time on the right
channel when input signals that exceed the cuto frequency are received. Available only for
stereo instances of the Phase Distortion eect.