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11 VIRTUALIZER 3D FX2000 User Manual
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Parameter Function
Xover Frequency
Frequency of the crossover filter for the center signal
(Ultra Wide)
Space Degree of stereo wideness (Binauralizer)
Mode
Selects between headphones and speaker operation
(Binauralizer)
Speaker Head
Switches between speaker and headphones,
while "Speaker" selects the crosstalk compensation
(Binauralizer)
Speaker Distance Run time / speaker distance (Binauralizer)
Speaker
Compensation
Degree of crosstalk compensation (Binauralizer)
Tab. 2.5: Functioning of the psycho-acoustic effects’ parameters
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High pass filter, which allows frequencies above a specified cut-off frequency to pass and damps the
frequencies lying below it.
Filter/EQ effects2.6
FILTER: Filters, in general, influence the frequency response of a signal. A low
pass filter allows low frequencies to pass and suppresses high frequencies,
while a high pass filter allows high frequencies to pass and suppresses
low frequencies.
PARAMETRIC EQ: The parametric equalizer is the most highly-developed
form of equalization. You can control the three parameters which define the
so-called gauss equalizer curve: bandwidth, frequency and amplitude boosting
or lowering.
GRAPHIC EQ: Eight filter bands are arranged next to each other for this graphic
equalizer. In contrast to the parametric equalizer, frequency and bandwidth are
pre-determined here.
Parameter Function
Base Frequency Cut-off frequency
Depth Degree of influence
Resonance Resonance of the filter
Type Operating mode of the filter
Attack Response time of the envelope follower
Release Release time of the envelope follower
Speed Speed of the LFO
Wave Sets the curve of the LFO
Gain 1/2 Boost/cut (param. EQ)
Freq. 1/2 Mid frequency (param. EQ)
Q 1/2 Q factor (param. EQ)
200 Hz Boost/cut at 200 Hz (graph. EQ)
400 Hz Boost/cut at 400 Hz (graph. EQ)
800 Hz Boost/cut at 800 Hz (graph. EQ)
1.6 kHz Boost/cut at 1.6 kHz (graph. EQ)
3.2 kHz Boost/cut at 3.2 kHz (graph. EQ)
6.4 kHz Boost/cut at 6.4 kHz (graph. EQ)
Bass Boost/cut at 100 Hz (graph. EQ)
Treble Boost/cut at 12 kHz (graph. EQ)
Mix Gain correction (param. EQ / graph. EQ)
Tab. 2.6: Functioning of the filter/EQ effects’ parameters
Distortion effects and amp simulations2.7
VOCAL DISTORTION: This effect is very hip when used on vocals and drum loops,
and is combined with a delay and flanger.
TUBE DISTORTION: This effect simulates the sound of different tube types.
When an analog tube, as found in a guitar amplifier, is overamplified by raising
the input signal (e.g. of a guitar), the original signal is mixed with the harmonic
overtones. With rising overmodulation (also known as saturation of tubes),
the original signal is distorted and the sound is fresh and full. This is a classic
sound in rock music.
GUITAR AMP: This effect simulates the sound characteristics of a complete guitar
amplifier. You can connect a guitar or bass (after appropriate pre-amplification)
directly to the VIRTUALIZER PRO, and from there to a mixing console or
recording device.
FUZZ: This is a special guitar distortion type. Jimi Hendrix was one of the first
guitarists to recognize the appeal of this broadband transistor overmodulation.
The humming distortion of the FUZZ BOX has again become popular with
alternative rock and grunge. The VIRTUALIZER PRO’s fuzz works in three different
frequency bands.
SPEAKER SIMULATION: The VIRTUALIZER PRO is able to simulate various types
of speakers. Typical guitar amplifying speakers as well as multimedia speakers
are available. You can also use a parametric equalizer to further refine the sound.
RING MODULATOR: This effect allows a radical alienation of audio signals.
Similar to the principle of FM radio, the signal is multiplied by a carrier frequency,
so that frequency modulation (FM) takes place. This effect is very well suited for
vocal alienation (robot voice).
LO-FI: For years, digital technique has been striving for high quality, low noise,
and brilliant sounds. In the recent past there have been increasing calls for a return
“to the roots” to achieve the warmth of the old analog sounds. The techno/dance group
swears by vinyl and some music lovers miss the charm of good old vinyl discs and tape
machines. This trend is known as Lo-Fi (instead of Hi-Fi). We have taken this tendency
into account and included the relevant effect in the FX2000. Your recordings sound like
8-bit audio, complete with noise and humming like the old days! A true drum loop in
TR808/TR909 style really gets going when it sounds thick and dusty.