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VIMA JM-5
■ Changing the settings of the Space Echo effect
To change the Space Echo effect settings, proceed as
follows.
NOTE
The settings you make here apply to both the MIC 1 and
the MIC 2 sockets.
1.
Press [MENU] button.
2.
Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select
the “User Settings” entry, then press the
dial.
3.
Again rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to
select “Space Echo” and press it again.
NOTE
You can also select this page by pressing and holding the
[SPACE ECHO] button.
4.
Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select
one of the available parameters.
5.
Press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to confirm
your selection.
6.
Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to change
the setting of the parameter you selected:
7.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to a higher
level, and then repeat steps (4)~(6) to set
the other two parameters.
8.
Press and hold the [EXIT] button (its indica-
tor stops flashing) to return to the JM-5’s
main page.
■ Setting ‘Repeat Rate’ using the ‘Tap Tempo’
function
While the “Space Echo” page is displayed, the
[TEMPO] button’s indicator flashes to indicate the
“Repeat Rate” setting. To quickly synchronize the
echo pattern to the current song tempo, simply press
the [TEMPO] button at least twice in time with the
song.
Note: Changing the “Repeat Rate” setting using this “Tap
Tempo” function does not produce pitch changes of the
repeated signals.
The Roland SPACE ECHO RE-201 tape echo that is simu-
lated by the Space Echo effect debuted in 1974. Even
today, with the machine no longer in production, it
remains a world-famous device that is still widely
acclaimed.
The sound of the RE-201, especially the pleasing chorus
effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement
of the tape—and the characteristic compressed sound
that results from magnetic saturation of the tape—con-
tinues to intrigue numerous musicians.
Parameter Setting range Explanation
Repeat Rate 0~127 This adjusts the intervals
between echoes. The
spacing between the ech-
oes is reduced as the
value is decreased.
Changing this setting
while a signal is being
processed will tempo-
rarily change the pitch of
the echoes.
Intensity 0 ~ 127 This adjusts the volume of
the echo repeat sound
(the feedback volume).
The volume of the feed-
back increases as the
value is increased. With
certain sounds and set-
tings, you can also pro-
duce oscillation.
Echo Level 0~127 Adjusts the volume of the
echo. The volume of the
echo sounds increases as
the value is raised.
TEMPO
Press repeatedly in time with the song tempo
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