Behringer EG2080-RW/BK Manuel D’Utilisation
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EUROGRAND EG2080-
RW/BK
5. BASIC OPERATION
The following chapters describe some further basic functions
which you can use in addition to those already explained.
which you can use in addition to those already explained.
5.1 Using two sounds (layer mode)
Instead of a single sound you can also play two sounds
simultaneously on the EG2080. These sounds are layered and
can be played together over the entire keyboard.
simultaneously on the EG2080. These sounds are layered and
can be played together over the entire keyboard.
1) In the SOUND SELECT section, simultaneously press the
buttons of the sounds to be layered.
The LEDs above the buttons light up to show that the associated
sounds have been selected.
sounds have been selected.
In our example the sounds „GRAND PIANO 1“ and „STRINGS“
are layered.
are layered.
To quit layer mode, press any button in the SOUND
SELECT section. This will also select one single
sound again.
SELECT section. This will also select one single
sound again.
5.2 Changing the sound character
You can change the sound character by using a room and a
modulation effect as well as a brightness equalizer.
modulation effect as well as a brightness equalizer.
5.2.1 Brightness equalizer
Use the brightness equalizer to change the sound character and
make it softer or more brilliant.
make it softer or more brilliant.
1) Change the sound character with the BRIGHTNESS control
as follows:
V
Move the control to the left (SOFT) for a softer sound that
is darker in tone.
is darker in tone.
V
Move the control to the right (BRIGHT) for a more brilliant
sound.
sound.
5.2.2 Room effects
The EG2080 provides room effects simulating four reverb rooms
of different sizes. When you select a sound, the EG2080 also
selects an appropriate effect. If required, however, you can
always select any other effect. The following reverb room
simulations are available:
of different sizes. When you select a sound, the EG2080 also
selects an appropriate effect. If required, however, you can
always select any other effect. The following reverb room
simulations are available:
ROOM:
Simulates a small room.
HALL 1:
Simulates a small concert hall.
HALL 2:
Simulates a large concert hall.
STAGE:
Simulates a typical stage ambience.
1) Keep pressing the REVERB button until the effect of your
choice has been selected.
The active effect is shown by an LED lighting up next to the
effect name.
effect name.
If none of the four LEDs lights up, the room effect
is disabled.
is disabled.
2) Keep the REVERB button pressed while adjusting the original
vs. effect signal ratio in the VALUE/SONG section using the
-/NO and +/YES buttons.
-/NO and +/YES buttons.
+
The display reads:
0
x20
: Effect intensity (
0
=no effect,
20
=maximum effect)
3) If you want to restore the default settings, keep the REVERB
button pressed, then press -/NO and +/YES simultaneously.
5.2.3 Modulation effects
The EG2080 provides a modulation effect featuring four different
types of effect. When you select a sound, the EG2080
automatically adds an appropriate effect for some of the sounds.
If required, however, you can always select any other effect.
The following modulation effects are available:
types of effect. When you select a sound, the EG2080
automatically adds an appropriate effect for some of the sounds.
If required, however, you can always select any other effect.
The following modulation effects are available:
CHORUS:
Chorus effect. „Widens“ the sound.
FLANGER:
Time-shifted layering of sounds. Produces a
„floating“ sound.
„floating“ sound.
TREMOLO:
Rapid, constantly repeated changes in the
volume of the sound.
volume of the sound.
DELAY:
Echo effect. Produces time-shifted repetitions
of the sound that decay over time.
of the sound that decay over time.
1) Keep pressing the EFFECT button until the effect of your
choice has been selected.
The selected effect is shown by an LED lighting up next to the
effect name.
effect name.
If none of the four LEDs lights up, the modulation
effect is disabled.
effect is disabled.
5. BASIC OPERATION