Specifications

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(or defaults) to which algorithms may be combined and displays them in the LCD
when you are "ADDing an EFFECT".
All of the analog and digital effects parameters including the Mix Control
parameters are controllable via the X-15. Some parameters were specifically tuned
to be used with foot controllers. These are: the compressor output, envelope
filter tuning, any threshold, attack, release or range parameter and the
Distortion output.
The algorithm name and abbreviation are shown in brackets [ ] under the effect
title i.e. [EQUALIZER], [EQL]. Default settings for each parameter are shown in
brackets [ ] at the beginningof the parameter Values i.e. [0].
NOTE: When setting up your own presets, select the digital effect you want most
in your effects chain first. By doing this, you are able to determine what other
effects may be combined with the selected effect.
ANALOG EFFECT ALGORITHMS
COMPRESSOR
[COMPRESSOR], [CMP]
Parameters:
DRIVE: [78] 0 to 100% in 2% increments
SLOPE: [4:1] 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 10:1, LIMIT, RVRS1, RVRS2
ATTACK: [4ms] 2, 3, 4, 7, 14, 30, 50ms
RELEASE: [750ms] 200, 300, 350, 500, 750ms, 1, 2 sec
OUTPUT: [94%] 0 to 100% in 2% increments
The compressor in the NIGHTBASS has all the controls you need for dynamics
processing. The Attack automatically adjusts to the audio and you can set it from
2 to 50mSec. Release is also intelligent and adjustable from 200mSec to 2 Sec.
Slope is programmable from 1:1 to Limit. The drive control sets the maximum gain.
Adjust the release time to set the "openness" of the sound. The faster the
release the more the signal is "crushed". Slower (longer) release times give
notes more sustain. Long release times maintain the natural envelope of the input
while a slower release brings up the gain to bring out the nuances at low levels.
Use the Attack to choose the pick attack you need. Short attacks tend to give a
"tight", well controlled sound. Longer attacks add punch to the source. Set the
final output level of the Compressor with the Output parameter.
NOTES:
1) If you add the compressor and set its' slope to 1:1 you get a programmable
level control on the input of the analog signal chain. This works great as a
variable distortion drive, or volume pedal effect.
2) The Compressor can be re-patched and replace the input signal on the "DRY"
portion of the mix. This is great for getting a compressed guitar mixed with
distorted guitar. Just add the PATCH BAY to the preset and set DRY= POST CMP to
use the compressor as the DRY signal.
EXPANDER
[EXPANDER], [EXP]
Parameters:
RANGE: [75%] OFF, 0 to 100% in 2% increments