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01 Mixing in the Mixer Screen
The FA provides a mixer screen that lets you view and edit the volume, pan, and eects (chorus and reverb) of all
tracks.
1. In the sequencer screen, hold down the [SHIFT]
button and press the [2] (Mixer) button to access
the mixer screen.
2. Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor, and
use the dial to adjust the volume and other
parameters.
Hold down the [SHIFT] button
and …
Level
Pan
Reverb
Chorus
Mixing
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Here’s how to adjust settings such as the volume and reverb depth of each track.
Distinguishing between sounds that do or don’t need reverb
Adding reverb to a piano or synth pad will make the sound more expansive, producing a beautiful feeling.
However, reverb is not appropriate for all sounds. For example, it’s generally a good idea to turn the reverb
down to zero for the bass and the kick drum. Applying reverb to the low-frequency range makes the sound
muddy, causing the rhythm to be less clear. Use reverb appropriately, making the appropriate distinctions for
dierent instruments and musical genres.
Use the compressor to raise the loudness
A compressor is an eect that is also used in mastering;
it boosts the overall loudness by reducing the dierence
between loud and soft portions of the sound.
Press the [SELECT] button to move the “p” symbol to
the bottom position. As you turn the [1] knob toward
the right, the overall volume will become more
consistent and the loudness will increase. To switch the
compressor o, turn the knob all the way to the left.
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