Yamaha ProR3 User Manual

DIGITAL REVERBERATOR

Owner’s Manual Manuel d’instructions Bedienungsanleitung Manual del propietario

INPUT

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USER MIDI

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DATA/CURSOR PARAMETER

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DEC

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EQ EQ ON

GATE

LEVEL/ BAL

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GATE ON

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CANCEL

RECALL/

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ENTER

INFINITE

UTILITY

BYPASS

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR

THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with

the following code: GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH

BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN and YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA KEMBLE

MUSIC (U.K.) LTD.

Precautions

Water warning

Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

Avoid excessive heat, humidity, dust, and vibration

Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures or humidity – such as near radiators, stoves, in direct sunlight, etc. Avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation. Extreme vibrations can cause mechanical damage.

Avoid physical shocks

Strong physical shocks can damage the unit. Handle it with care.

Install the unit with plenty of space for ventilation

This unit should be installed in such a way as to maintain a gap of 10cm or more between the rear of the unit and the wall. This will prevent heat build-up inside the unit and possible ﬁre hazard.

Do not open the unit, or attempt repairs or modiﬁcations yourself

This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Prefer all maintenance to qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel. Opening the unit and/or tampering with the internal circuitry will void the warranty.

Precautions

Make sure the power is off before making or removing connections

Always turn the power OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting cables. This is important to prevent damage to the unit itself as well as other connected equipment.

Handle cables carefully

Always plug and unplug cables – including the AC cord – by gripping the connector, not the cord.

Clean with a soft dry cloth

Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit. Wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

Always use the correct power source

Make sure the power source voltage speciﬁed on the rear panel matches your local AC mains supply:

US & Canadian Model: 120V AC, 60 Hz General Model: 230V AC, 50 Hz UK Model: 240V AC, 50 Hz

Back-up battery

This unit contains a long-life lithium battery which maintains the contents of user memory locations even when the unit is off. With normal use, the battery should last approximately ﬁve years. If the battery voltage falls below a certain level, the message “WARNING LOW BATTERY” will appear on the screen when the power is turned on. If this occurs, have the battery replaced at a qualiﬁed Yamaha service center.

Warning: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BATTERY YOURSELF. OPENING THE UNIT AND/OR TAMPERING WITH THE INTERNAL CIRCUITRY WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

ProR3 Digital Reverberator

Contents

Introduction

Front panel

Rear panel

Basic use – using a preset program –

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Turning the power on (off). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Adjusting the input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Selecting effect programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Preset Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Advanced uses (1)

The bypass function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Pre-effect EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The INFINITE function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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Advanced uses (2) – Editing functions –

How programs are organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Editing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Program parameters 1 (Primary effects) . . . . .18

Reverberation (Reverb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Early Reflections (ER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

User ER parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Room Simulation (RoomSim) . . . . . . . . . . .20

Reverb + Echo (Rev + Ech) . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Reverb + Early Reflections (Rev + ER) . . . .22

Reverb + Chorus (Rev + Cho) . . . . . . . . . . .23

Reverb + Symphonic (Rev + Sym) . . . . . . . 24

Reverb + Flanger (Rev + Flg) . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Reverb + Pitch Change (Rev + Pit) . . . . . . .26

Reverb + Auto Pan (Rev + PAN) . . . . . . . . 27

Common parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Program paramaters 2 (Secondary effects) . . .28

DFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

COMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

LEVEL/BAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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ERROR Messages of the ProR3

Specifications

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

MIDI data format

1. Transmitted data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add-1

2. Receive data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add-5

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MIDI Implementation Chart

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Advanced uses (3) – Utility functions –

Memory protect settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Input mode setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

MIDI channel setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Setting the MIDI program change table . . . . . . 34

Transmitting a MIDI bulk dump. . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Assigning MIDI controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Initializing the ProR3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

ProR3 Digital Reverberator

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha ProR3 Digital Reverberator. The ProR3 marks a new era in Yamaha’s reverberation technology. Third-generation Yamaha digital signal processors (DSP) with 32 bit digital signal processing and high-performance 20 bit linear A/D and D/A converters provide unprecedented density and resolution, with breathtakingly dynamic impact. The ultra-high quality analog input and output circuitry achieves a dynamic range of 110 dB, providing incredibly natural reverberance with a noiseless decay.

The ProR3 has 10 primary effects; reverb, early reﬂection, room simulation, and combinations of reverb with echo, chorus, ﬂanging, pitch change, and auto pan, etc. A pre-effect EQ is provided in front of the primary effect, and following the primary effect, dynamic ﬁlter, compressor, EQ, gate, level, and balance stages are provided. In stereo input mode, full stereo reverb is provided. In addition to 90 preset programs for immediate use, 90 user memory locations are provided for your own custom settings.

The stereo inputs and outputs feature both balanced XLR type and 1/4" phone jack connectors, for connection to a variety of equipment. The input and output level selectors (–10 dB/+4 dB) also allow ﬂexibility in level adjustment. Programs can be selected from an external MIDI device, and bulk data dumps can also be performed.

The Yamaha ProR3 digital reverberator is the result of an important step forward in digital reverberation technology. It provides a previously unattainable level of rich reverberation effects, sound quality, and operability, and is an ideal reverberator for use in any situation, from the home studio to pro audio recording and PA work.

Introduction

In order to take full advantage of the ProR3’s functionality and enjoy years of trouble-free use, please read this manual carefully.

ProR3 Digital Reverberator

Front panel

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1 INPUT level meters (L/R)

This is a stereo LED meter with 8 segments for each channel. The segments respectively indicate levels of –36 dB, –24 dB, –18 dB, –12 dB, –9 dB, –6 dB, –3 dB, and CLIP.

Note: The level meters are located in the circuitry after the A/D converter. This means that the CLIP

indicator will indicate clipping of the digital signal. Adjust the input level so that the CLIP indicator does not light.

2PROGRAM number display

This is a two-digit seven-segment display that indicates the currently selected program number.

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INFINITE

UTILITY

BYPASS

POWER

ON/ OFF

PROGRAM

STORE

CANCEL

RECALL/

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ENTER

If this display is blinking, a new program has been selected but its contents have not yet been recalled.

3 Status indicators

These are six LEDs which indicate program status and other functions of the ProR3.

STEREO, L/R MONO

The input mode of the currently selected program is shown by three indicators. The ProR3 has four input modes (Stereo, LR/Mix, R-Mono, L-Mono), selected by the UTILITY key. When both L/R Mono indicators are lit, LR/Mix mode is selected.

PRESET/USER

These indicators show the program status. Use the PROGRAM key to select the status. When the PRESET indicator is lit, preset programs are selected. When the USER indicator is lit, user programs are selected.

MIDI

This indicator will light while MIDI data is being received from an external device connected to the MIDI IN connector.

4 LCD

This backlit LCD shows the name of the selected program and the program parameter values. Messages related to operation will also appear here.

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Front panel

5DATA/CURSOR keys

The DATA keys (INC) (DEC) are used to modify the value of the selected parameter.

The CURSOR keys ( √ ) ( ® ) are used to select parameters displayed in the LCD.

When the PROGRAM indicator is lit, the DATA keys are used to select the program that you wish to recall.

6PARAMETER keys

These keys select effect parameters. Each time a key is pressed, it will cycle through the parameter pages, and will ﬁnally return to the ﬁrst page.

FINE

MAIN

EQ EQ ON

GATE

LEVEL/ BAL

GATE ON

OTHERS

6-A MAIN key

This key accesses the main parameters. The indicator will light, and you will be able to edit the main parameters of the program.

6-B FINE key

This key accesses secondary parameters of the program. The indicator will light, and you will be able to edit the secondary parameters of the program.

6-C EQ, EQ ON keys

The EQ key accesses the parameters of the three-band post-effect equalizer. The indicator will light, and you will be able to edit the EQ type, frequency, gain, and Q for each band.

The EQ ON key turns the post-effect equalizer on/off. When the equalizer is on, the green indicator will light.

LOW MID HIGH Type Gain Frequency

Peaking/Shelving Peaking Peaking/Shelving

±15 dB ±15 dB ±15 dB

32 Hz to 2.2 kHz 250 Hz to 5.6 kHz 500 Hz to 20 kHz

0.1 to 5.0 0.1 to 5.0 0.1 to 5.0

6-D GATE, GATE ON keys

The GATE key accesses the gate parameters. The indicator will light, and you will be able to edit the level and balance, etc.

The GATE ON key turns the gate on/off. When the gate is on, the green indicator will light.

6-E LEVEL/BAL key

This key lets you adjust the effect balance (the level balance between the direct sound and the effect sound). When you press the key, the red indicator will light.

6-F OTHERS key

This key has two functions. When you press the key, the red indicator will light.

Specify a program title (see page 16). Select the parameters to be controlled by MIDI Control Change messages (see page 16 and 35).

ProR3 Digital Reverberator

Front panel

7 Numeric keys

These keys are used to directly input the number of a program that you wish to recall, or to input parameter values.

When you use the numeric keys to input a parameter value, the value will blink until it is ﬁnalized. Press the RECALL/ENTER key to ﬁnalize the value. To return to the original value, press the CANCEL key. Some parameters cannot be entered using the numeric keys.

To specify a negative value (for example an equalizer gain of –9 dB), use the “–” key. To specify a value with a decimal point (for example an equalizer Q of 2.5), use the “.” key.

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7-A PROGRAM key

This key is used when selecting programs. Each time you press the key, the program status will alternate between PRESET and USER.

7-B STORE key

This key is used to store the settings of a program that you created.

7-C CANCEL key

This key is used to cancel a value that was entered by the numeric keys.

7-D RECALL/ENTER key

This key is used to recall a program whose number was entered by the numeric keys, or to ﬁnalize a parameter value.

8 INFINITE key

When this key is pressed, the indicator will light, and the RevTime parameter will be dramatically lengthened. This produces the effect of a “freeze-frame” or “stop-motion” sound.

9POWER switch

This switch turns the power on/off.

When the power is turned on, the program that was last being used when the power was turned off will be selected.

10 INPUT level control (L, R)

The inner knob is the input level for the left channel, and the outer knob is the input level for the right channel. The knobs are coaxial for convenience when you are adjusting the level of a stereo source.

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Front panel

11 PRE EFFECT EQ, ON controls

This is a three-band parametric equalizer that equalizes the signal before the effect. The center frequency and gain can be set for each band.

The ON key turns the pre-effect equalizer on/off. When the equalizer is on, the green indicator will light.

LOW MID HIGH Frequency Gain

50 Hz to 700 Hz 350 Hz to 5 kHz 2 kHz to 20 kHz

±15 dB ±15 dB ±15 dB

12 COMPARE key

After editing the parameters of a program, you can use this key to compare the edited sound with the sound of the program at the time it was recalled. When the red indicator is lit, you are hearing the original sound of the program.

13 UTILITY key

Use this key when you wish to make settings for system parameters such as memory protect, input mode, and MIDI parameters. When you press the key, the red indicator will light.

14 BYPASS key

When this key is pressed, the input signal will be output directly without passing through the effect, and the red indicator will light.

This is a convenient way to quickly compare the unprocessed sound with the processed sound.

ProR3 Digital Reverberator

Rear panel

GEF

MIDI OUTPUT

THRU OUT IN

–10dB +4dB –10dB +4dB

INPUT

15 MIDI connectors

These are 5 pin DIN type standard MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, and MIDI THRU connectors.

These connectors are used when transmitting program change messages or control change messages from an external MIDI device to the ProR3, or when transmitting program bulk dump data from the ProR3 to another device.

16 OUTPUT jacks

These are balanced output jacks which output the analog return signal to your mixer or multitrack recorder, etc. A pair of XLR-3-32 connectors and a pair of 1/4" phone jacks are provided. The level select switch selects either +4 dB or –10 dB as the nominal output level.

17 INPUT jacks

These are balanced input jacks which input the analog signal from your mixer or multi-track recorder to the ProR3. If the source is monaural, use the UTILITY key to select an appropriate input jack (see page 33).

A pair of XLR-3-31 connectors and a pair of 1/4" phone jacks are provided.

The level select switch selects either +4 dB or –10 dB as the nominal input level.

18 Level select switches

These switches change the level of the input/output jacks between +4 dB and –10 dB.

Set them to match the level of the connected equipment.

XLR3-31 type pin arrangement

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1/4" phone plug signal connections

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Ground

Ground (Earth)

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XLR3-32 type pin arrangement

Ground (Earth)

Hot Cold

ProR3 Digital Reverberator

Basic use

Here’s how to select a preset program and use it without adjusting any parameters.

Connections

1. Connect the sound source to the INPUT jacks.

Warning: Before making connections, make sure that the power is turned off for all your equipment.

For a stereo sound source, connect the outputs of both channels to the INPUT jacks. For a monaural sound source, use the L input jack.

If the sound source has XLR connectors, make connections using the XLR-3-31 connectors of the ProR3. If not, use the 1/4" phone jacks.

2. Connect the OUTPUT jacks to the mixer or other external device.

If the mixer has XLR connectors, make connections using the XLR-3-32 connectors of the ProR3. If not, use the 1/4" phone jacks.

– using a preset program –

Basic use – using a preset program –

Note: You may also use a cable which converts between XLR connectors and TRS 1/4" phone jacks.

3. Connect the ProR3 to an AC outlet.

Turning the power on (off)

1. Press the POWER switch to turn the power on. (Pressing it again will turn the power off.)

YAMAHA ProR3 Digital Reverberator

The initial display will appear for a few seconds, and then the program that was being used when the power was last turned off will be selected.

Large Hall 1 Reverb RevTime = 2.5s

Note: When turning on the equipment in a system, always turn on each device in sequence of the sig-

nal ﬂow, starting from signal sources and ending with the power amp. Observing this sequence will prevent damage to speakers, to other equipment, or to your hearing which can be caused by the noise that occurs when a device is turned on. Turn on the ProR3 before the other connected equipment. When turning off the power of the system, turn off devices starting with the power amp and working backward toward the signal sources.

ProR3 Digital Reverberator

Basic use – using a preset program –

Adjusting the input level

When the power has been turned on for the ProR3 and the other equipment, make the sound sources produce sound, and adjust the input level of the ProR3.

1. Rotate the INPUT level controls while watching the INPUT level meters.

Set the levels to achieve maximum S/N ratio while not allowing the CLIP indicators to light.

Selecting effect programs

There are two ways to select programs.

• Use the INC/DEC keys. Press the INC or DEC key to select a program. If you hold down a key, the program numbers will change in succession.

• Use the numeric keys and the RECALL/ENTER key.

Use the numeric keys to select the program number, and the PROGRAM indicator will blink. If you enter the wrong number, press the CANCEL key, and use the numeric keys to enter the number once again. If you select a number other than 1–90, the display will indicate “ GRAM

Press the RECALL/ENTER key to recall the program. When the program is recalled, the PROGRAM indicator will change from blinking to lit. If you select a number other than 1–90 and press the RECALL/ENTER key, the display will indicate “ ous display.

No Type”. Press the CANCEL key to return to the previous display.

Program Number Error

NO PRO-

”. Press the CANCEL key to return to the previ-

Note: If the display asks “Recall? Are you sure?” when you select a program, this indicates that the

data of the program has been edited. If you wish to save this edited data, use the procedure “Saving a program” given on page 16. If you do not need to save the edited data, press the RECALL/ENTER key to recall the selected program.

ProR3 Digital Reverberator

Basic use – using a preset program –

Preset Program List

No. Title Type Description

Large Hall

1 Large Hall 1 Reverb 2 Large Hall 2 Reverb

3 New Hall Reverb 4 Wide Hall Reverb A program simulating a spacious and uncolored hall.

5 Breathless Hall Reverb A bit of character. Bright, strong, and somewhat long reverb.

Medium Hall

6 Medium Hall 1 Reverb 7 Medium Hall 2 Reverb 8 Wonder Hall Reverb Reverb with a lighter feel than the large hall type. Try it with percussion.

9 Gothic Hall Rev+Cho

10 Bright Ham Reverb A bright medium sized hall.

Small Hall

11 Small Hall 1 Reverb An idealized small hall with a small stage. 12 Small Hall 2 Reverb 13 Small Dark Hall Rev+ER Small hall, somewhat darker in tone. Try it on vocals in a minor key.

14 Pool Reverb Small hall program with many early reﬂections. 15 Open Hall Reverb Small hall with open space. For vocals.

Large Room

16 Large Room 1 Reverb 17 Large Room 2 Reverb Compared to Large Room 1, a room with more naturalness and transparency.

18 Mood Room Reverb Large room with slightly darker tone. 19 Soft Room Reverb Large room with mellow tone.

20 Attack Room Rev+Pit

Medium Room

21 Medium Room 1 Reverb 22 Medium Room 2 Reverb Simulates a somewhat live recording studio with wood walls.

23 Dark Room Reverb A studio slightly smaller than Medium Room 2, with a natural acoustics. 24 Quick Room Reverb A dry-sounding studio with wood and metal walls. For brass or percussion. 25 Aquarium RoomSim Simulates the reverberation of a medium-sized studio. Try on bass drum. 26 Wood Room RoomSim 27 Chorus Room Rev+Cho 28 Delayed Room RoomSim An echo room with an 82 ms pre-delay. For sax or solo instruments.

29 Comp. Chamber RoomSim

Small Room

30 Small Room 1 RoomSim 31 Small Room 2 Rev+Cho 32 Small Studio RoomSim 33 Bright Studio Reverb 34 Kick Chamber RoomSim 35 Tiny Room ER 36 Near Y ou Rev+Pit

The ProR3’s standard hall-type reverb. Simulates a large hall with good acoustics, and is suitable for any instrument.

A program with a slight delay between the sparse early reﬂections and the rich reverberation.

A standard medium-sized hall reverb.

A combination of chorus and a somewhat long reverb. Try it on solo instruments, vocals, or pads.

An even smaller hall. The internal compressor is on, producing a damped reverb sound.

Simulation of a large room with hard walls. A thick and somewhat idiosyncratic sound. Try it on percussion.

Combines a pitch change (±9 cents) with a room. Creates depth f or vocals or solo instruments.

Simulates a medium sized studio with good acoustics. Apply to a 2-channel source for “live in the studio.”

Adds the airiness of a medium room to thicken the sound.

A room program for snare or percussion. Use Threshold to adjust the degree of compression.

The small room programs are extremely short reverbs created with hip-hop in mind. These are meant to be applied in small amounts , so that the sound appears either dry or to have the natural acoustics of a studio. They are especially effective on sequenced instruments, synth brass, and on instruments recorded in a dead studio.

ProR3 Digital Reverberator

10 Basic use – using a preset program –

No. Title Type Description

Special Room

37 Power Drum Room RoomSim Adds a strong live ambiance to drums. Try it on sampled drums. 38 Soft Space Rev+Cho 39 Droid Short Reverb

40 Droid Long Reverb 41 Tile Room RoomSim The bright ambiance of a tiled room. 42 Coliseum Reverb Long reverb of a wide space, simulating a coliseum. 43 Opera Reverb Fairly long rev erb with a 52 ms delay between the early reﬂections and the reverb.

44 Delay Hall Ech→Rev 45 Train Station Reverb Try this when you need echoing footsteps in a late-night train station.

46 Tile Bathroom ER 47 Closet ER 48 Motel Chorus ER 49 Pitch Room Pit→Rev Reverb applied to a pitch change (±8 cents). For vocals or chorus.

Plate

50 Beauty Plate Reverb Sub-reverb settings have been boosted. Try it on an electric piano. 51 Arena Plate Reverb Simulates a gigantic arena like the Budokan in Tokyo. 52 Vocal Plate 1 Reverb Try it on vocals. Especially nice for ballads. 53 Vocal Plate 2 Reverb Reverb with a darker feel than Vocal Plate 1. 54 Vocalese Rev+Cho Chorus is lightly applied to the reverb. Try it on guitar and keyboards. 55 String Plate Reverb Try it on strings for an even more beautiful sound. 56 Home Plate Reverb Metal plate reverb from the good old days. 57 LA Plate Short Reverb 58 LA Plate Long Reverb

59 Short Perc.Plate Reverb 60 Long Plate Reverb Longer plate reverb. Try it on organ pads etc.

Gate

61 ER Gate 1 ER 62 ER Gate 2 ER 63 ER for Kick ER 64 Power Gate 1 ER 65 Power Gate 2 ER 66 Room Gate ER 67 Gated Rev 1 Reverb 68 Gated Rev 2 Reverb 69 Reverse Gate 1 ER 70 Reverse Gate 2 ER

Effect Reverb

71 Reverb Flange 1 Reverb 72 Reverb Flange 2 Rev→Flg 73 Reverb Flange 3 Rev→Flg 74 Reverb Flange 4 Rev→Flg 75 Dark Moon Rev→Flg 76 Filter Flange Rev→Flg

A percussive short reverb with chorus added. Gives ambiance to drums, lead instruments, and vocals.

Simulates an early and extremely expensive digital reverb unit.

A combination of hall-type reverb and delay. Set the L and R Delay and IniDly parameters to match the tempo of the song.

These programs provide early reﬂections alone. Try them when you wish to add room ambiance to drums, percussion, guitar, line-recorded bass, electric piano, and solo instruments.

Simulations of the bright and crisp plate reverb preferred in studios on the US west coast.

Short and bright percussion plate. Set the IniDelay parameter according to the tempo.

These are gated reverbs with only the early reﬂections. ER Gate 1 is a natural and uncolored gate. ER Gate 2 is a bit metallic. ER f or Kic k is for when you want to fatten up a thin sounding bass drum. Adjust the Liveness and RoomSize parameters as desired. As the names suggest, Power Gate 1 and Power Gate 2 are f or when y ou want to make the drums really stand out.

These are standard combinations of reverb + noise gate. Compared to the gated programs consisting only of E.Ref, more detailed settings are required to ﬁt them to your song, but this also means that you have more control. These simulate the gated reverb effect produced by a tape running backwards, like the Reverse Gate prog rams on the REV7 and REV5. Mak e settings to match the tempo of the song.

Reverb Flange 1 is natural. Reverb Flange 2 through Reverb Flange 4 sound progressively deeper and more showy.

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Basic use – using a preset program – 11

No. Title Type Description

77 Super Long Decay Reverb An effect like an extremely long tunnel. 78 Slow Pan Reverb Rev→PanA fairly long reverb is panned slowly.

79 Sub Aqua Pit→Rev 80 Thud Pit→Rev

81 Alien Attack Pit→Rev 82 High Filter Reverb 83 High Mid Filter Reverb 84 Low Mid Filter Reverb 85 Low Filter Reverb

86 Chorus Reverb Rev+Cho 87 Symphonic Rev 1 Rev+Sym

88 Symphonic Rev 2 Sym→Rev 89 Echo Reverb 1 Ech→Rev 90 Echo Reverb 2 Ech→Rev

Water sounds producing a “sprong” when applied to a rim shot. When applied to strings, a saw-like sound results.

Turns an acoustic instrument into a synth! Produces an auto-wah like effect when applied to guitar.

Effect reverb with a sense of deﬁnite pitch created by the dynamic ﬁlter. Try it on rim shots, or percussive instruments and sound effects.

This program combines a chorus effect and reverb to create spaciousness and depth.

A multi-phase chorus combined symphonic effect and reverb creates spaciousness and depth, with a multi-phase chorus.

Reverb is applied to a stereo feedback echo of up to 400 ms left and right.

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12 Advanced uses (1)

Advanced uses (1)

The bypass function

When you press the BYPASS key, the circuit will be switched so that the input sound is output directly. This function provides an easy way to make a quick comparison between the sound processed by the effect program and the unprocessed sound. When the effect is bypassed, the red indicator will light.

PRE EFFECT EQ

Pre-effect EQ

BYPASS

EFFECT

The PRE EFFECT EQ controls allow you to make settings for the three-band pre-effect equalizer. For each band, you can set the center frequency and the gain.

LOW MID HIGH

Frequency 50 Hz to 700 Hz 350 Hz to 5 kHz 2 kHz to 20 kHz Gain ±15 dB ±15 dB ±15 dB

1. Press the PRE EFFECT EQ ON key to turn on the equalizer.

The green indicator will light.

2. Select a band, and rotate its control knobs to adjust the gain.

3. Rotate the FREQ (frequency) control of the selected band.

To hear the effect of the equalizer, ﬁrst adjust the gain level of the selected band, and then adjust the frequency.

The equalizer control settings are not stored in the program memory. If the equalizer is turned on, its settings will affect all programs.

Note: The pre-effect equalizer controls are located in the circuit after the INPUT level meters. This means that you need to be careful when setting gain levels, since even if the gain is raised excessively and digital clipping occurs, this will not be indicated by the meters.

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