User Guide

Chapter 23 EVD6 373
Compressor
The compressor always precedes the Distortion effect. This allows you to increase/
decrease the perceived gain, to provide the desired input level to the Distortion circuit.
The compressor allows you to create 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 376 for further information.
Note: If the Compressor/Distortion is 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.
Wah
The typical Wah effect is generated by a dynamically moving filter. The EVD6 offers
simulations of several classic wah effects, as well as some basic filter types. Possible
values are: off, ResoLP, ResoHP, Peak, CryB, Morl1, Morl2. The abbreviations are for
Resonant Low and Highpass filters, Peaking filter, CryBaby, Morley 1, and Morley 2. The
latter three model famous effects pedals that continue to be manufactured.
Note: The combination of wah, followed by distortion, delivers those sought-after
funky fuzz-wah results.
Wah Mode
Simply click-hold on the (Wah) Mode panel, and choose the desired (pedal effect)
model from the pop-up menu.