Meris LVX (4)
Multi-Filter Extra Parameters
As we delve further into the Meris LVX delay unit, we reach the detailed expanse of the Multi-Filter delay structure. This advanced setting takes the intricate rhythmical capabilities of the Multi-Tap delay and infuses it with tonal shaping tools, offering unparalleled control over the sonic texture of each echo.
Tap Timing (Tap 1)
Each tap in the Multi-Filter delay structure can be precisely timed within the delay cycle. Adjusting the 'Tap 1' percentage:
0%: Aligns the first tap closely with the original signal, almost imperceptibly delayed.
100%: Positions the first tap at the far end of the delay cycle, maximizing the interval between repeats and offering a spacious echo.
This granular control over tap timing lays the groundwork for rhythmically complex patterns, allowing each echo to rhythmically interlace with the musical tempo.
Filter Frequency (Filter 1)
The 'Filter 1' setting at 332 Hz on the display indicates the specific frequency around which the bandpass filter is centered for the first tap. By moving this frequency up or down:
Lower Frequency: Focuses the filter on the lower spectrum, creating a deeper, muted echo.
Higher Frequency: Emphasizes higher frequencies, crafting an echo that can cut through the mix with clarity.
Filter Resonance (Q 1)
The 'Q 1' setting, shown at 6.90, controls the resonance of the bandpass filter:
High Q Value: Intensifies the filter's effect around the center frequency, which can add a distinctive tonal peak or even a resonant ring to the tap.
Low Q Value: Smoothens out the filter's impact, allowing for a subtler tonal shaping.
Pan (Pan 1)
The 'Pan 1' parameter determines the stereo field placement for the first tap:
0%: Centers the tap in the stereo field.
Higher Percentages: Pans the tap towards the left or right, aiding in creating a wide, enveloping stereo image.
Level (Level 1)
Finally, the 'Level 1' parameter adjusts the volume of the first tap:
100%: Ensures the first tap is as loud as the original signal, making it prominent in the mix.
Reduced Percentages: Lowers the tap's volume, which can help it sit better within a dense mix or create a sense of depth.
The Multi-Filter delay structure on the Meris LVX opens up a realm of possibilities, from creating ambient textures to designing complex, rhythmically driven soundscapes with a distinctive tonal character. The ability to tweak each tap's timing, tonality, spatial placement, and volume ensures that each echo can be crafted to complement or contrast the source material in musically creative ways.
Join us in the next section as we continue to explore the Meris LVX's functionalities and discover how to integrate these features into dynamic and evolving sonic landscapes.