Damper Resonance – Insertion Effect
— This is a new Insertion Effect algorithm that
reproduces the rich harmonics and unique sound characteristics of an actual grand piano when using the
damper pedal.
This new effect algorithm intended for use with acoustic piano samples, can be applied to any sound (with
varying results). However, when used on the acoustic piano Voices you can add a very realistic sound-
board simulation effect which is related to your use of the sustain pedal.
Experiment:
You can isolate the soundboard effect by making the DRY/WET value “D<W63”, completely wet, then
step on the sustain pedal while playing to bring in the soundboard. (In the screen shot above taken from
the “Natural S” Preset 1: (A01) Voice, you can see the Dry/Wet parameter is highlighted.)
By setting “D<W63” - This is like hearing
just
the soundboard resonance. You can hear how it is “biased”
to the sustain pedal (Damper Control) – in other words, there will be no sound at all until the pedal is
activated. Setting “Damper Control” to anything more than 0 makes the soundboard resonance less
biased to the pedal’s position. Using the FC3 to control this Damper Resonance you can control the
amount continuously. The “Pedal Response” (PedalRsp) is the time it takes the soundboard’s ‘aura’ to rise
to full volume in response to the pedal going down.
Once again subtlety is important for realism. Soundboard resonance is best
felt
rather than
heard
.
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