Yamaha VL1 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 15)

Getting Started

Impulse Expander

The Impulse Expander works in conjunction with the Resonator, described

below, to simulate the effect of an instrument’s resonant cavity or sound

box. It can also be used to simulate the acoustic environment in which the

instrument is played. In contrast to the Resonator, the Impulse Expander is

more suited to the simulation of metallic resonances and is thus invaluable

for refining the sound of brass and metal-bodied woodwinds. Other impor-

tant effects are the ability to diffuse sharp attack sounds and to give depth

and realism to vibrato. [Page 56]

Resonator

While the Impulse Expander and even the Harmonic Enhancer tend to give

the sound a metallic quality, the Resonator produces a more woody reso-

nance effect. Careful adjustment of the resonator’s parameters can often

bring a not-quite-right voice to life. [Page 57]

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