TC Electronic M-One XL - Manual (Page 20)

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The Reverbs
Most of the Reverbs in the M•ONE contain two
different parts; the Reflections and the Tail.
• The Reflections, or Early Reflections,
simulate the first reflections that are heard.
In real life, this is the part of a Reverb that
defines the size and character of the room.
• The other part of the Reverb is known as
the Reverb Tail or the diffused field. These
reflections are so complex and disordered
that you can no longer determine the
actual direction of the original source.
In conjunction the two parts create the natural
sound of an environment, however in real life
the balance between these two parts of a
Reverb may vary quite a bit. Therefore we
provided controls that allow you to change the
level, color and duration or size of the two.
Please try to experiment with the two parts of
the Reverbs, and we guarantee that you will
hear some astonishing effects.
Hall
Decay
Range: 0.02s - 20sec
The Decay parameter determines the length of
the Reverb Tail. The length is defined as the
time it takes for the Reverb Tail to decay
approximately 60dB.
Predelay
Range: 0 - 100ms
A short delay placed between the Early
Reflections and the Tail of the reverb. By using
predelay the source material is kept clear and
undisturbed by the more diffuse reverb tail.
Try to turn down the Reflect Level
in order to achieve the traditional
“slapback ” effect on the Reverb
Tail.
Size
Range: Small - Medium - Large - XL (XL-Only)
This parameter determines the size of the
Early Reflection pattern. Try experimenting
with the different sizes to hear what suits your
source material best.
High Cut
Range: 501.2Hz - 20kHz
Rolls off high frequencies with a slope of
6dB/octave.
Use this to remove sibilance in the Reverb.
Try experimenting with the
difference in removing high
frequencies using the High Cut and
the High Color parameters.
High Color
Range: -50 - +50
This parameter adjusts the Decay time in the
upper frequency spectra. By decreasing the
upper frequency Decay time you remove
sibilance while preserving the openness of the
Reverb.
REVERB -
HALL