User Guide

154
Module: Master effects
Module: Master effects
Both effects are available in sound and setup modes.
In setup mode, the same delay and reverb settings
apply to all four sounds. The wet mix can be
controlled for each sound separately, meaning that
the send values are stored for each sound at the
setup level. For this reason, think of the mix settings
for master delay and reverb in setup mode as the
return values (see page 161).
Effects are routed out via stereo output 1 (analog or
digital), stereo 2 and 3 are dry.
In surround mode, the master effects of the left
stereo channel are sent to the left front and left rear
surround channels (FrLeft and BkLeft).
The same applies to the right channel. The center
and subwoofer channels remain dry.
Before we turn to the master effects parameters and
control features, a few words on reverb and delay
effects.
Delay
In simple terms, a delay copies an audio signal and
mixes it to the original after a defined delay time has
elapsed, thereby creating an echo of the original
signal. When the delayed signal is fed back into the
effect’s input via feedback loop, the echo is repeated
until the signal fades. The number of repetitions is
determined by the amount of feedback and
dampening (Fdbk damp parameter) in the feedback
loop.
Delays are great for "fattening up" instrument
sounds. For a rather subtle doubled effect, you can
emulate two identical instruments playing in unison
by dialing in short delay times (50 to 100 ms).
Longer delay times create intriguing rhythmic
patterns, which can be especially compelling when
synced up to a song’s groove.
Neuron features a genuine stereo delay, that is, a
dedicated delay line for each channel. This of course
means that signals are delayed in true stereo: you
Besides silver, Neuron features
an effects unit offering delay
and reverb in truly excellent
quality. A tap function lets you
enter delay time intuitively -
manually, that is.
The delay precedes the reverb
in the signal chain, meaning
every generated delay is
embedded in the room
simulation.
Neuron.book Seite 154 Montag, 23. Dezember 2002 2:28 14