Kenwood XV-2020 - Manual (Page 76)

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Using the XV-2020 Effects
This chapter explains how effects are applied in Patch/Rhythm Set mode or Performance mode.
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For information about the application of effects in GM mode, refer to “ Making Effects Settings in GM Mode
(EFFECTS) (p. 97).”
Effect Types
The XV-2020 has the following four onboard effect processors, and settings can be made independently
for each.
MFX (Multi-Effects)
The Multi-effects are multi-purpose effects that completely change the sound type by changing the sound
itself. Contained are 40 different effects types; select and use the type that suits your aims. In addition to
effects types composed of simple effects such as Distortion, Flanger, and other such effects, you can also
set up a wide variety of other effects, even connecting effects in series or in parallel. Furthermore, while
chorus and reverb can be found among the Multi-effects types, the following chorus and reverb are
handled with a different system.
In GM mode, you cannot use Multi-effects.
Chorus
Chorus adds fatness and breadth to the sound.
A GM-exclusive Chorus can be used in GM mode.
Reverb
Reverb adds an ambience to sounds so they seem to be playing in an actual physical space.
A GM-exclusive Reverb is used in GM mode.
* The XV-2020 does not have a built-in equalizer.
Turning Effects On/Off
The XV-2020’s onboard effects can be turned on/off as a whole.
Turn these settings OFF when you wish to listen to the unprocessed sound as you create a sound, or when
you wish to use external effects processors instead of the built-in effects.
When using XV Editor, included with the XV-2020, make the settings in the following screen.
You can also select the effect parameters from the same screen.
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