GAIA Exploring Sound (PDF) - Roland Corporation Australia

Section 8
Effects
Now that we have discussed the role of the Sound Generator in
Preset Patch A-7, it’s time to analyze the effects.
Figure 12.10 Effects
What effect settings have been used?
The lack of Feedback in the Flanger would suggest the
programmer preferred more of a stereo chorus effect. This,
combined with the Panning Delay has increased spatial depth of
the sound.
Note: It could be said that TONES 2 and 3 might even be
unnecessary. They might be considered to be so subtle that they are
masked by the effects. As always, that is a matter of taste. We prefer
the additional subtlety, no matter how small.
There are three questions we need to ask ourselves when
examining the effects:
What types of effects have been used?
In this case there is a combination of Flanging, Panning Delay
and Reverb.
What are the benefits of the effects?
As we said, the Chorus (Flanger) and Panning Delay have added
spatial depth. Having the Panning Delay synchronized to the
master tempo adds to the “Dance” nature of the sound. The
delays bounce along in time to the Arpeggiator.
The Reverb is an interesting point though. In this case it is so
subtle as to be almost unnecessary. Indeed, many synthesizer
purists might say reverb is never necessary.
So who decides? You, of course!
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