Adjusting the tonal character of an instrument (EQ)

Here’s how to adjust the equalization (tonal character) for an instrument.

  1. On the INSTRUMENT screen, press the [F4] (EQ) button.
  2. The INSTRUMENT - EQ screen appears.
  4. Select the pad to configure.
  5. Ø “Selecting the pad to set”
  6. Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter, and use the [-] [+] buttons or the dial to edit the value.
  7. Cell_header

    Parameter

    Value

    Explanation

    EQ Switch

    OFF, ON

    Turns the equalizer on/off.

    LOW Freq

    20–1k (Hz)

    Center frequency of the low range

    LOW Gain

    -24–+24 dB

    Amount of boost/cut for the low range

    MID Freq

    20–16k (Hz)

    Center frequency of the mid range

    MID Q

    0.5–16.0

    Width of the frequency range

    Higher values make the bandwidth narrower.

    MID Gain

    -24–+24 dB

    Amount of boost/cut for the mid range

    HIGH Freq

    1k–16k (Hz)

    Center frequency of the high range

    HIGH Gain

    -24–+24 dB

    Amount of boost/cut for the high range

  8. MEMO

    Press the [F4] (EQ) button while holding down the [SHIFT] button to turn the equalizer on/off for the selected layer.

  9. Press the [KIT] button to return to the KIT screen.