ALESIS NanoVerb Stereo Amplifier - Manual (Page 27)

10 EFFECT Knob Settings
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Following are descriptions of each of the effect modules (and
other settings of the EFFECT knob), along with their effect
types and parameters.
PLAY
In this setting, the display shows you the current program number. This is the
mode in which you should be performing, as it allows you to easily switch
programs via the foot pedals.
Indicates the bank letter and program number of the current
program.
COMP/LIMIT (Compressor/Limiter)
Compression evens out the highs and lows of your sound by squeezing them
into a thinner range of levels, bringing down the louder levels and boosting the
quieter ones. Limiting eases only the high levels.
Provide increasing levels of compression.
Provide increasing limiting.
Turns COMP/LIMIT off.
TYPE
Many factors affect the sound of an acoustic guitar, including its size, the type
and thickness of the wood, and the make of amplifier. The TYPE effect module
allows you to capture a number of these acoustic-guitar sounds.
Clean
The clean, natural sound of a quality acoustic guitar.
Warm
A dark, deep sound typical of guitars made of dense rosewood or
mahogany.