Owner`s manual

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Mastering
Section 3
Rev0.02
Adjusting the Mastering Tool
Kit Effects and Volume
Although you can do your mastering just by selecting
patches, you can adjust effects with more detail using the
VALUE 1–3 knobs.
Moreover, adjustment of the volume in mastering is
important in ensuring that music CDs are burned with the
proper volume levels.
1. Press [PLAY], and while playing back Track 11/12,
adjust the Track 11/12 fader until the level meter
generally fluctuates just under the full level. The
volume adjusted here affects the sound quality and the
amount of effects applied in Mastering Tool Kit.
Pegging the level meter can cause the sound to distort,
while setting the level too low may dilute the sound of
the Mastering Tool Kit’s effects. Use your ears as well
when adjusting the volume to achieve the sound you
want while confirming there is no distortion.
2. Adjust the VALUE 1–3 knobs while playing back Track
11/12 to get the sound you want.
fig.03-901d
VALUE 1 Knob: DYNAMICS
This adjusts the difference between the high and low
volume levels during the performance. The range in
volume decreases as the knob is turned to the right
(clockwise). Although this is convenient for achieving an
overall volume level, it results in a loss of some of the
natural dynamics of music.
The range in volume increases as the knob is turned to
the left (counterclockwise). Although this results in a loss
of the overall volume level, it provides a natural
dynamic range that is close to that of the actual
performance.
Setting this to the center position maintains the patch’s
original effect.
VALUE 2 Knob: TONE
Turning this knob to the right boosts the low-frequency
and high-frequency ranges.
Turning this knob to the left produces a more subdued
tone whereby the low-frequency and high-frequency
ranges are not emphasized.
Setting this to the center position maintains the patch’s
original effect.
VALUE 3 Knob: NATURAL
Turning this knob to the right causes the Mastering Tool
Kit to be applied more slowly for a more natural effect.
Since sudden peaks in volume are played back as is, this
condition makes it more difficult to achieve a good
overall volume level.
When the knob is turned to the left, the Mastering Tool
Kit is applied more rapidly in response to sudden
volume peaks. However, this negatively impacts the
naturalness of the sound.
Setting this to the center position maintains the patch’s
original effect.
The VALUE 1–3 Knob settings are not saved to the
patches, but rather are applied to all patches.
3. Adjust the MASTER fader until the MIX L/R level
meter fluctuates just under the full level.
The volume adjusted here determines the volume level
for mastering. This becomes the volume used in CDs
created afterwards.
The sound may be distorted depending on your
setting. Use your ears as well when adjusting the
VALUE 1–3 knobs to achieve the sound you want
while confirming there is no distortion.