Yamaha VL-1 Feature Reference - page 63

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Feature Reference

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Edit Mode

Since the goal in producing a delay effect is often to match the delay time to a

musical time value, the VL1 includes a “time calculation” function that makes it easy to

convert standard note values to their corresponding delay times in milliseconds.

1.

 Select a Delay Time Parameter

Position the cursor at the delay time parameter you want to edit — “

Calc

” will

appear above the • button.

2.

 Press 

•

Press the • function button (“

calc

”). The “

TIME CALCULATION

” window

will appear.

3.

 Set the Required Tempo

Use the data dial or = and - buttons to specify the tempo you will be

playing at (quarter-note beats per minute). The delay time corresponding to one quarter

note at the specified tempo will appear, in milliseconds, below the selected tempo.

4.

 Select the Required Note Length

Use the £ through ¶ buttons to select the note length to which you want to

match the delay time. The corresponding delay time will appear, as in the preceding step.

5.

 Press 

[

Press the [ button. The “

TIME CALCULATION

” window will disappear and

the calculated delay time will automatically be entered for the delay time parameter (you

can also press ] to cancel this operation).

Musical Time Calculation

Common Effect