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EFFECTS DESCRIPTIONS
The X9 features a comprehensive, easy-to-use multi-effects processor. We encourage you to spend some
time becoming familiar with the operation and sound of each effect before you begin using them out at a
performance. Although effects can add a level of interest and surprise to musical material, it is often easy to
overdo it. Learn how to judiciously apply effects to your music and remember that sometimes your crowd just
wants to hear the song.
2XCOPY * – A copy of the signal is delayed by a defined time. DJs will often keep 2 copies of a record
for juggling tricks like this. Try using this effect with beat sync enabled and move the INTENSITY / MIX
fader up and down to the tempo. Now use the RATE/FREQUENCY knob to try different multiples of
the tempo.
VOCODER – A square wave vocoder, reminiscent of the robot voice sounds from the early days of
electronic music. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the pitch of the voice.
TAPE ECHO * – A much sought-after echo effect, developed in the 1960s. In beat-sync mode,
RATE/FREQUENCY controls the delay time as a multiple of the tempo (1x, 2x, 4X, etc). If beat sync
has been disabled, RATE/FREQUENCY will control delay time continuously. The INTENSITY/MIX
fader controls the input into the echo. This makes it very useful for selecting a phrase, vocal word or
beat to echo. Simply turn up the INTENSITY/MIX fader momentarily during the snippet of music you
wish to emphasize and bring it down. You'll notice how the audio which was playing during that time
will echo away. Now try turning up the INTENSITY/MIX fader for a whole measure, then cut the music
out with the channel VOLUME fader. Let the music echo for a bit, then bring down the INTENSITY/MIX
fader and cut the music back in.
REVERB – Simulates hall reverberation. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the decay (size of room).
INTENSITY/MIX controls the wet/dry mix.
REV. REVERB – Samples the audio and plays it in reverse while adding reverb. This is a very cool
effect if you stab into the effect then immediately cut the sound using the channel VOLUME fader.
ECHO – Regular echo effect. The configuration of this echo is a little different. This time, the
INTENSITY/MIX fader controls the output of echo. When the fader is up, it will echo. Push the fader
further, and it will feedback heavily, just like the tape echo. When the fader is at the bottom, the echo
effect is cut out completely. This effect is very useful for juggling beats and emphasizing musical
phrases.
FLANGER * – Sweeping flanger effect. In beat sync mode, the RATE/FREQUENCY controls the
sweep rate as a multiple of the tempo. When beat synch is disabled, the RATE/FREQUENCY will
continuously control the sweep rate. The INTENSITY/MIX controls the intensity of the flange effect.
LP FILTER – Low-pass filter effect. INTENSITY/MIX controls the amount of filtered signal which will be
heard. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the filter's cut-off frequency. When RATE/FREQUENCY is at its
maximum value, there will be no filtering; as you begin to turn down the knob, the effect will begin to
filter out the high (treble) frequencies of the audio.
PHASER * – Sweeping phase shifter effect. It is similar to the flanger effect, except that a flanger has
a more pronounced harmonic sound, reminiscent of a jet engine passing overhead. A phase shifter is
enharmonic, and has a "swooshing" sound. In beat sync mode, the RATE/FREQUENCY controls the
sweep rate as a multiple of the tempo. When beat sync is disabled, the RATE/FREQUENCY will
continuously control the sweep rate. The INTENSITY/MIX controls the intensity of the phase shifter
effect.
HP FILTER – High-pass filter effect. INTENSITY/MIX controls the amount of filtered signal which will
be heard. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the filter's cut-off frequency. When RATE/FREQUENCY is at
its minimum value, there will be no filtering; as you begin to turn up the knob, the effect will begin to
filter out the low (bass) frequencies of the audio.
AUTO PAN * – Automatically pans the audio between the left and right speakers. When beat sync is
enabled, RATE/FREQUENCY controls the pan rate as a multiple of the tempo (1x, 2x, 4x, etc). If beat
sync has been disabled, RATE/FREQUENCY allows for continuous control over the pan rate.
LMT+DISTORT – Band-limited distortion effect. This effect is mainly intended to be used with a
microphone. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the distortion amount, while INTENSITY/MIX controls the
amount of distortion which will be mixed in.
(*) When beat sync has been enabled by tapping the TAP button to the beat, effects denoted with an asterisk (*) will
have rates or times which are related to the tempo. Use the RATE/FREQUENCY knob to adjust the multiple of the
tempo (1x, 2x, 4x, etc). To disable beat sync and have continuous control over rate/frequency, press and hold the TAP
button until it remains lit continuously.
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