Roland RD-800 Guide

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Modulation FX Parameters
29: SUSTAINER
This eect compresses high input and boosts low input, making the
volume consistent and producing undistorted sustain.
L in
R in
L out
R out
Sustainer
2-Band EQ
2-Band EQ
Sustainer
Parameter Value Explanation
Switch OFF, ON Turns the eect on/o.
Depth Knob
SUSTAIN,
ATTACK,
RELEASE,
LEVEL
Species the parameter that is
controlled by the MODULATION FX
[DEPTH] knob.
Rate Knob
Species the parameter that is
controlled by the MODULATION FX
[RATE] knob.
Sustain # 0–127
Adjusts the range of volume for which
low input signals are boosted to make
the volume consistent.
Higher settings produce longer
sustain.
Attack 0–127 Time until the volume is compressed
Release 0–127 Time until compression ends
Post Gain -15–+15 [dB] Adjusts the output gain.
Low Gain -15–+15 [dB] Gain of the low frequency range
High Gain -15–+15 [dB] Gain of the high frequency range
Level # 0–127 Output Level
30: GATE
Cuts the reverb’s delay according to the volume of the sound
sent into the eect. Use this when you want to create an articial-
sounding decrease in the reverb’s decay.
L in
R in
L out
R out
Gate
Gate
Parameter Value Explanation
Switch OFF, ON Turns the eect on/o.
Depth Knob
THRESHOLD,
BALANCE
Species the parameter that is
controlled by the MODULATION FX
[DEPTH] knob.
Rate Knob
Species the parameter that is
controlled by the MODULATION FX
[RATE] knob.
Threshold # 0–127
Volume level at which the gate begins
to close
Mode GATE, DUCK
Type of gate
GATE: The gate will close when
the volume of the original sound
decreases, cutting the original sound.
DUCK (Ducking): The gate will close
when the volume of the original
sound increases, cutting the original
sound.
Attack 0–127
Adjusts the time it takes for the gate to
fully open after being triggered.
Hold 0–127
Adjusts the time it takes for the gate
to start closing after the source sound
falls beneath the Threshold.
Release 0–127
Adjusts the time it takes the gate to
fully close after the hold time.
Balance #
D100:0W–
D0:100W
Volume balance between the direct
sound (D) and the eect sound (W)
Level 0–127 Output Level

Roland RD-800 Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	RD-800
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English