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7 MINIFEX FEX800 User Manual
2.2 Rear panel
(15)
(15) (12) (14)(13)
Fig. 2.2: Rear panel connectors of the FEX800
(11) The FEX800 is connected to the mains using a 2-pole POWER connector jack.
A matching mains adaptor is included with the unit.
◊ To avoid damage to your FEX800 always use the mains adaptor supplied
with the unit.
(12) A single footswitch can be connected to the IN/OUT connector.
Thisfootswitch allows you to remotely control the IN/OUT button
(8) on the
front panel and switch the eect signal on and o.
(13) The two OUTPUT connectors are on ¼" connectors and provide a balanced
left/right signal.
(14) The two INPUT connectors are on ¼" connectors and can be used for
unbalanced signals. A single mono signal should be connected to the L jack.
(15) SERIAL NUMBER.
3. The Eects
Your MINIFEX FEX800 comes with 16 presets, which are grouped in four dierent
categories. All of them are stereo eects.
◊ Table 6.1 contains a list of the preset effect parameters which can be
edited as well as a description of the TAP/SELECT button’s function.
3.1 REVERB 1
The presets from the REVERB 1 category reproduce the characteristics of natural
spaces of dierent sizes.
• CATHEDRAL simulates the reverberation that you can hear in big cathedrals.
This eect is characterized by a long reverb and very specic echoes. It works
well with solo instruments and vocals.
• CONCERT simulates the reverberation in a mid-size concert hall. The preset
is well suited for all natural instruments such as piano. When used sparingly,
it also gives vocals an interesting touch, for example, in ballads.
• CLUB simulates the cozy atmosphere of a mid-size jazz club or theater.
Thisreverb is characterized by its early reections and short decay.
Thepreset works well with vocals, electric piano, drums, saxophone and
other instruments.
• CHAMBER simulates the typical characteristics of a studio. The preset is well
suited for drums, guitars and vocals or whenever you need an unobtrusive
reverb to breathe some life into a signal.
3.2 REVERB 2
REVERB 2 comprises popular articial reverb algorithms, which characterize
numerous pop/rock and dance tracks of the last few years.
• GOLD PLATE simulates the legendary sound of a reverb plate as used in former
studio reverb units. This eect features a very dense sound of its own and
is particularly suited to produce a very distinct reverb, e.g. for drums andvocals.
• GATED REV simulates the reverb type cut o by a gate, which was very
popular in the 80’s. This eect was typically used with snare or kick drums,
but can be used to achieve interesting eects with other instruments too.
• REVERSE produces a reverb which has its reverb tail reversed. Consequently,
the reverb volume does not decrease over time but increases. This preset
can be used for unusual eects with the most varied kinds of signals. A very
popular application is to use it for snare drums.
• AMBIENCE provides the signal with spatial information, however, does not
produce an audible reverb. The preset works well with drums, keyboards,
guitars and vocals or whenever you need an unobtrusive room sound
without reverb.
3.3 DLY/MOD
The DELAY/MODULATION category oers three modulation eects for special
sound-tweaking applications and one stereo delay preset.
• DELAY produces several echoes/delays of the input signal, reduces them in
level and adds them to the original signal (echo eect). Use the DELAY preset
to create eects which are very interesting in terms of rhythm. Thispreset
can be used for virtually any instruments. It is particularly useful for
keyboards, guitars and vocals.
• CHORUS gives a signal more body and width, so that it sounds richer.
CHORUS can be used for virtually any signals which should sound a bit fuller.
• FLANGER gives a signal a wonderful „retro“ touch. FLANGER has always
been a popular eect for guitars and keyboards. But you can also produce
interesting sounds in combination with drums, vocals or other signals.
• PHASER is an eect which adds a copy of the input signal, however,
shiftedin phase. PHASER is a traditional guitar, electric piano and keyboard
eect. But you can also produce distinctive eect sounds in combination
with drums or other signals.