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on each Part can be configured to do this without tying up
the main Digital Delay module.
Dry
The component of a signal that has not been processed by
an effect. The component of a signal that has been proces-
sed by an effect is referred to as the 'wet' signal.
DSP
Digital Signal Processing or Digital Signal Processor. The
use of discrete time signal processing to provide audio
synthesis and effects. Kyra uses Digital Signal Processing
but not traditional Digital Signal Processors as they are not
able to provide the contention-free performance required.
Dual Mode
A feature on Kyra that allows two hardware voices to be
used to generate a stereo note. This can be applied to
Wave and Hypersaw Mode Patches. Dual Mode is the only
feature of Kyra that reduces its polyphony.
Dynamic Range
The ability of an audio system to represent and handle a
range of sounds from the quietest to the loudest without
undesired distortion. A limited dynamic range will mean
quieter sounds can be noisy and louder sounds suffer
distortion or clipping. A larger dynamic range provides for
a larger range of levels without sacrificing audio quality
due to excessive compression.
Effects
Often shorted to 'FX'. These are algorithms used to alter
and shape sounds, usually towards the end of the signal
chain. Kyra offers Limiters, EQ, Digital Delay, Distortion,
Phaser, Chorus/Flanger) and Reverberation modules in its
effects chain. Each Part has its own independent FX unit
which means a Patch will always sound the same regar-
dless of which Part it is loaded into (assuming no outboard
processing).
EG
Short for Envelope Generator. A modulator used to achieve
evolving modulation effects, most commonly using an
amplifier to give a sound its own amplitude contour.
EQ
Short for Equalization or Equalizer. A process used to
shape the sound by cutting or boosting selected ranges of
frequencies. Kyra supports a 3-band shelving EQ with a full
range sweepable mid with adjustable Q on each of its 8
Parts.
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