Cosm comp/limiter (cosm compressor/limiter), Cosm overdrive/distortion – Boss Audio Systems DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIO BR-1600CD User Manual

Page 94

Advertising
background image

94

Insert effect parameter functions

COSM Comp/Limiter

(COSM Compressor/Limiter)

This effect can be used to produce a long sustain sound by
evening out volume levels in the input signal. In addition,
you can also use it as a limiter to suppress only peaks in the
volume and prevent distortion.

A limiter is an effect that prevents distortion by suppressing
input signals in excess of a specific value (i.e., the threshold).
You can also get the same effect achieved with a compressor
by setting the threshold to a low value.

The BR-1600CD uses COSM technology to model four types
of compressor/limiter effects, which combine the functions
of a compressor and a limiter.

Effect On/Off

OFF, ON

Sets the compressor/limiter to ON or OFF.

Type

Selects the compressor/limiter type.

Attack

0–100

(Active when BOSSCmp or D-Comp is selected.)

This parameter adjusts the strength of the picking attack produced
when the strings are played. Larger values will result in a sharper
attack, creating a more clearly defined sound.

Sustain

0–100

(When set to BOSSCmp, D-Comp)

Boosts low-level signals, adjusting the time over which sounds are
sustained. Higher values deepen the effect, resulting in a longer
sustain.

Threshold

0–100

(Active when Rack160 is selected.)

Adjust this parameter to match the input signal from your bass.
Compression will be applied to input levels in excess of this level.
The smaller the value set here, the lower the level at which the
limiter kicks in.

Input

0–100

(Active when VtgRack is selected.)

This parameter controls the input level. Increasing the value will
produce a deeper effect.

Ratio

(Rack160) 1:1–20:1, inf:1 (VtgRack) 4:1–20:1

(When set to Rack160, VtgRack)

This adjusts the limiter compression ratio. Higher ratios produce a
stronger compression effect.

Attack Time

0–100

(Active when VtgRack is selected.)

This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the
compression ratio set by “Ratio” to be reached once the input level
exceeds the set threshold level and compression begins. The larger
the value set here, the more rapidly compression will be applied.

Release Time

0–100

(Active when VtgRack is selected.)

This adjusts the time it takes for compression to be removed once the
signal level drops below the threshold. Higher values cause the
compression to be released more rapidly, making it easier to
distinguish the sound from successively played strings.

Tone

-50–+50

(Active when BOSSCmp is selected.)

This parameter adjusts the tone. Higher values cause the high
frequencies to be boosted more, and this results in a harder sound.

Level

0–100

Adjusts the overall volume of the effect.

COSM Overdrive/Distortion

This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain

Effect On/Off

OFF, ON

Turns the Overdrive/Distortion effect on or off.

Type

Selects the type of distortion.

Drive

0–100

Adjusts the depth of distortion.

Bass

-50–+50

Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range.

BOSSCmp

Models the BOSS CS-3 compact effects
processor.

D-Comp

Models the MXR dyna comp.

Rack160

Models the dbx 160x.

VtgRack

Models the UREI 1178.

BLUES OD

This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-
2.

TURBO OD

This is the high-gain overdrive sound of
the BOSS OD-2.

BOOSTER

This is a booster that works very well
with COSM amps.

DISTORT

This gives a basic, traditional distortion
sound.

AMERCAN

This models a Proco RAT.

GUV DS

This models an Marshall GUV’ NOR.

OD-1

This is the sound of the BOSS OD-1.

TSCREAM

This models an Ibanez TS-808.

DST+

This models an MXR DISTORTION+.

60S FUZ

This models a FUZZFACE.

OCT FUZ

This models an ACETONE FUZZ.

MUF FUZ

This models an Electro-Harmonix Big
Muff

π

.

MT-2

This is the sound of the BOSS MT-2.

R-MAN

This models a ROCKMAN.

HVY MTL

This creates a heavier distortion sound.

BR-1600_R_e.book 94 ページ 2007年12月6日 木曜日 午前9時52分

Advertising