Modulation Effects

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Modulation devices are often used to thicken or fatten the sound of a device. There are several devices that can perform such a task, all having their own unique effects on the sound.

CF-101 Chorus/Flanger

Chorus and Flanger effects are used when you want to widen or thicken the sound. As the two effects share mostly a common set of parameters, both effects can be achieved using the same device.

When creating a chorus or flange, a delay is applied to the input, and then the output is sent back to the effect's inputs (this is all done internally by the CF-101).

NOTE

Shorter delay times are generally used to create a flange effect, while longer times are used for chorus.

The CF-101 also uses an LFO to constantly change the delay times, which adds a sweeping sound to the chorus or flange.

NOTE

Clicking on the Sync button will synchronize the speed of the LFO to the song's tempo.

PH-90 Phaser

A phaser is yet another modulation effect that can add space and depth to your sound. A phaser effect works by routing the incoming audio through a notch filter, which is then routed internally back to the device's input. A notch filter simply removes all frequencies to which the filter is set. Audio that is run through the filter is "phase shifted" (hence the name of the effect) and, when mixed back to the device's input, results in a tonal sweeping effect. The PH-90 uses four notch filters to give you more control over how the effect sounds.

Now take a look at the various parameters and the effect they have on the Dr:rex loop.

First, adjust the filters.

UN-16 Unison

The UN-16 is a tool that creates multiple portions of the audio and then detunes each one and mixes it back with the original. This is a useful way to create a fuller , bigger sound.

You can control how many parts the UN-16 splits the audio into.

NOTE

The amount of detuning applied by the UN-16 is slight just enough to thicken the sound.

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