Roland CD-2 Manuel D’Utilisation

■ DYN (Dynamics Group)

Basic control of audio dynamic range.

Basic control of extreme peaks in audio dynamic range. 

Removes sibilance and harshness from the voice.

Use to improve sound intelligibility on recordings made in noisy environments.

Controls extreme peaks in loud speaking or singing.

Controls overall dynamic range of subtle singing or speaking. 

Enhances and controls the dynamic range of an acoustic piano for better clarity.

Smoothes out the dynamic range of a drum kit recording.

Use when recording a rock or pop band with heavy amplification.

Use for recording a live performance of a jazz band.

Use for recording a live concert of a band or orchestra. 

Use on audio with constant extremes in loudness and softness.

Maximized sound level and tonal character suitable for dance music.

Slow modulation effect.

Deep and spacious sound produced by a chorus effect.

Pitch-shifted sound added to create depth.

Doubling applied to produce a spacious sound.

Chorus and delay combined to enhance the spatial spread.

Simulates the sound of an antique radio that’s not tuned correctly.

Simulates the sound of a noisy old radio.

Simulates the sound of a 45 RPM single played on an antique phonograph.

Simulates the sound of an LP played on a turntable.

■ VCL (Vocal Group)

Simulate the reverberation in a small hall.

Simulate the reverberation in a large hall.

Simulate the reverberation in a small room.

Simulate the reverberation in a large room.

Simulate the reverberation of a metallic board.

Long echo.

Medium echo.

Short echo.

Simulate KARAOKE VOX.

Basic setup for recording or mixing vocals.

Controls harsh mids and improves the tone quality of a male vocal.

Adds spaciousness and energy to male vocal.

Adds an overall mellow sound to the voice.

Smoothes out harsh mids and adds sparkle to upper frequencies.

Adds spaciousness and energy to female vocal.

Adds smoothness and warmth to female jazz performance.

An effect similar to increasing the number of vocalists.

Heavy compression to even out the voice for video and radio dialogue.

Removes low end rumble and “plosives” from vocals miked too close.

Adds crispness and sizzle to vocals for more presence.

Adds a double tracking effect to the vocal.