Instruments and Effects

Chapter 23 EVD6 371
Pickup Parameters
The original D6 is equipped with two electromagnetic pickups, much like those found
in electric guitars: one below the strings (lower) and one above (upper).
Pickup Position
In contrast to the fixed pickups of the original instrument, the EVD6 pickups can be set
to arbitrary positions and angles. To do so, simply click-hold on one end of the desired
pickup (Upper or Lower) and drag the end to another position. Release the mouse
button when done. Both values can be moved simultaneously. To do so click and drag
the point in the middle of the pickup to a new position.
The numerical upper and lower panels, to the top-left of the window, indicate the
current position of each pickup with respect to the string. A value of 50 (percent)
means that the specific pickup end is positioned above/below the centre of the string,
resulting in a full-bodied tone. When the pickup approaches either end of the string
(values near 0 or 99), the tone becomes thinner.
In the graphical Pickup display the strings are aligned from left to right in respect to
pitch—low strings to the left, high strings to the right.
Them moving pickup positions, repeatedly strike a note in order to hear the effect that
the pickup position has on the overall tone of your sound.
Interesting, phaser-like effects can be achieved by automating the pickup positions.
Important: It is possible to cross-over the pickups in the Pickup Position window. This
may lead to a hole (non or very soft sounding notes) within your keyboard range. This
is due to a phase-cancellation between the pickups. If you encounter such
cancellations, adjust one (or both) of the pickups until the required notes are playable.