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EVD6 Model Characteristics
This section describes the characteristics of each clavinet model.
CommentsModel name
A near exact emulation of the original D6. It includes string noises
on long decays and accurate behavior following the release of keys.
Each D6 was unique in its way, so feel free to adjust the sound in
order to match the tone of D6 clavinets that you have heard.
Classic D6
This model emulates a well-worn D6. Hammers and strings are a
bit aged and worn. The sound of the sticky hammer heads is
emulated, as well as the typically richer sound in the bass range.
Old D6
Very sharp with a lot of bite—nice with wah wah and phaser.Sharp D6
As the name suggests, a mellow fellow—across the entire keyboard
range.
Mello(w) D6
Basic, simple clavinet with no special characteristics.Basic
A powerful model with a strong and punchy attack—reacts more
aggressively to velocity than other models.
Domin(ation)
In the lower bass-octave ranges, the string oscillations become
increasingly resonant over time, until they finally collapse (after 20
to 30 seconds). Higher notes have a much shorter decay, which has
a corresponding impact on the resonating behavior. This model
invites heavy, funk-style bass playing in the lower octaves. It’s nice
with a little phaser, and sustained chords, when playing low bass
notes. Adding a Logic Studio Delay plug-in is also a great option.
GuruFnk (Guru Funk)
Harpsichord-like model.Harpsi(chord)
Plucked string. Changing pickup positions makes the sound more
guitar-like. Harp-style sounds are also possible, by positioning the
lower pickup near the mid point of the Pickup window. To obtain
a harp-like sound, increase String Decay, Release, and Excite
Shape—while decreasing Excite Brilliance parameters.
Pluck
Somewhat wooden, thin, and with some inharmonic overtones.
Can sound slightly detuned in some contexts.
(Tuned) Wood
Sitar-like sound, rich in resonance.Ltl (Little) India
A bell model with strong inharmonic overtones (inharmonicities).S(tring) Bells
Dulcimer-like model.Dulcimer
This model emulates a picked nylon string.Picked
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