FXpansion EtchRed - Manual (Page 3)

Introduction 3
© 2012 FXpansion Audio
1 Introduction
Etch Red is a dual-filter Rack Extension effect with distortion and compression. It features
extensive modulation possibilities using its internal TransMod modulation system which allows
complex, intricate modulation of the filters.
Etch Red Layout
Etch Red's interface is laid out in 3 sections, from top to bottom:
Audio path: the Drive, Filter and Output modules
Modulation source selection: this area lets you select a modulation source to edit its modulation
depths for parameters
Internal modulation sources: the Envelope, LFOs, Follower and Sample & Hold provide a variety
of ways to modulate Etch Red's parameters
Etch Red also features a number of inputs and outputs on its rear panel, which allow you to inject
external audio and modulation sources and also to route the output of the internal modulation
sources to other destinations in your Reason session.
Standard controls/indicators
Bypass/On/Off
This control exists on all Reason devices for managing the state of the entire device.
Input meter
This meter represents the amplitude of the audio input signal.
Patches
Etch Red features programmable effect presets, called Patches. It includes a number of factory
Patches which can be used as they are or provide you with a good starting point for further
tweaking.
Patches use the '.repatch' file extension. Loading and saving Patches is done in the same way as
for other instruments and effects in Reason, using the Patch browse and save controls at the top of
the Etch Red panel.