Kawai ATX2/ATX2-f - Manual (Page 25)

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Eff ects
In addition to reverb, various other eff ects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character and
feeling of the instrument. As with reverb, some sound types enable certain eff ects automatically in order to enhance
tonal quality. The AnyTimeX2 piano features 11 diff erent eff ect types, with 4 combination eff ects, and 3 additional
amplifi ed eff ects.
 Eff ect types
Eff ect type Description
Stereo Delay Adds an echo eff ect to the sound, playing through both speakers (stereo) simultaneously.
Ping Delay Adds a ‘ping pong’ echo eff ect to the sound, giving the impression that it is ‘bouncing’ from left to right.
Triple Delay Similar in principle to Ping Delay, but with an additional centre echo.
Chorus Layers a slightly detuned version of the sound over the original, thus enriching its tonal character.
Classic Chorus Similar in principle to Chorus, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.
Tremolo Continuously varies the volume at a constant speed, adding a vibrato type eff ect to the sound.
Classic Tremolo Similar in principle to Tremolo, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.
Auto Pan Alternates the sound output from left to right across the stereo fi eld using a sine wave.
Classic Auto Pan Similar in principle to Auto Pan, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.
Phaser Applies a cyclic phase change to the sound, giving the impression that the sound is moving.
Rotary
Simulates the sound of a rotary speaker commonly used with vintage electronic organs.
There are three diff erent levels of overdrive, with and without a Chorus eff ect.
* The soft pedal can be used to alternate the speed of the rotary simulation between ‘Slow’ and ‘Fast’ eff ect modes.
Combination Eff ects
Diff erent combinations of the above eff ects, applied simultaneously.
* Combination eff ect types: Phaser+Chorus, Tremolo+Chorus, Phaser+AutoPan, Chorus+Chorus
Amplifi ed Eff ects A selection of the above eff ects, with a vintage electric piano speaker eff ect applied.
1. Turning Eff ects on/off
Press the EFFECTS button to turn eff ects on/off .
The LED indicator for the EFFECTS button will turn on to indicate
when eff ects are in use, and the current status will briefl y be
shown in the LCD display.
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 Eff ects settings
Eff ect type Eff ect setting Description
Stereo Delay / Ping Delay / Triple Delay Dry / Wet Adjust the intensity of the delay.
Time Adjust the interval of time between each delay.
Chorus Dry / Wet Adjust the intensity of the chorus.
Speed Adjust the speed of the chorus.