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PLAY/RECThis field appears if FREEZE is selected as the effect type.
• PLAY button/REC button
Enable you to record (sample) and play back when using 
the freeze effect. For detailed operations, refer to “Using 
the Freeze effect” (page 144).SOLOThis field appears if M.BAND DYNA. or M.BAND COMP. is 
selected as the effect type.
• HIGH/MID/LOW buttons
Allow only the selected frequency band to pass (multiple 
selections are allowed).
• Gain reduction meters
Indicate the amount of gain reduction for each band.Gain reduction meterThis field appears if Comp276/276S or Comp260/260S is 
selected as the effect type.
• Gain reduction meters
Indicate the amount of gain reduction applied by the 
compressor.Type
This field is displayed when Equalizer601 is selected as the effect 
type.
•Type
Select one of two equalizer types that feature different effects.
DRIVE emulates changes in frequency response of analog circuits, 
creating a driven sound that enhances analog characteristics by adding some distortion.
CLEAN emulates changes in frequency response that are typical of analog circuits, 
creating a clear non-distorted sound that is inherently digital.
•FLAT button
This button resets the gain of all bands to 0dB.
6
BYPASS button
Temporarily bypasses the effect.
7
Input/output meters
Indicate the level of the signals before and after the effect.
8
Effect parameter field
This area indicates parameters for the currently-selected effect type. When you press a 
knob in this field, you will be able to use the multifunction knobs to control the 
corresponding horizontal row of knobs.
You can also make fine adjustments by rotating a knob while pressing and holding it 
down.
9
MIX BAL. knob
Adjusts the balance between the original sound and effect sound included in the output 
signal from the effect. If you press this knob to select it, you will be able to adjust it using 
the corresponding multifunction knob. If you are using the effect via send and return, 
set this to 100% (effect sound only).
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Tool buttons
Copy the currently-displayed effect settings to the effect of another rack, or initialize the 
settings. For details on how to use the tool buttons, refer to “Using the tool buttons” in 
the separate Owner's Manual.
NOTEEffect settings can be stored and recalled at any time using the effect library.
A
Rack select tabs
Enable you to switch between EFFECT 1–8.
Using the Tap Tempo function“Tap tempo” is a function that lets you specify the delay time of a delay effect or the modulation 
speed of a modulation effect by striking a key at the desired interval. The Tap Tempo function 
can be used for delay-type and modulation-type effects in which the BPM parameter is 
included, and specify the delay time or modulation speed. To use the Tap function, you must 
assign Tap Tempo to a USER DEFINED key, and then operate that USER DEFINED key.
NOTE
For details on the parameters of each effect type, refer to the data list at the end of this manual.
Assigning the Tap Tempo function to a USER DEFINED keySTEP
1.In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button.
2.Press the USER SETUP button in the upper left of the SETUP screen.
3.Press the USER DEFINED KEYS tab in the USER SETUP window.
4.On the USER DEFINED KEYS page, press the button for the USER DEFINED key to 
which you want to assign the Tap Tempo function.
5.Select “TAP TEMPO” in the FUNCTION column, select “CURRENT PAGE” in the 
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NOTE• If you specify “CURRENT PAGE” in the PARAMETER 1 column in the USER DEFINED KEY 
SETUP window, the Tap Tempo function can be used for the currently-displayed effect (rack).
• If you specify “RACK x” (x=1-8) in the PARAMETER 1 column in the USER DEFINED KEY 
SETUP window, you can use the Tap Tempo function only for a specific effect (rack).
• For more information on USER DEFINED keys, refer to “USER DEFINED keys” (page 197).
Using the Tap Tempo function
The average interval (BPM) at which you press the USER DEFINED key will be calculated, 
and that value will be applied to the BPM parameter.
NOTE• If the average value is outside the range of 20-300 BPM, it will be ignored.
• If you turn on the MIDI CLK button in the special parameter field, the BPM parameter value will 
change in relation to the tempo of the MIDI timing clock received from the MIDI port.
USER SETUP window SETUP screen
USER DEFINED KEY SETUP window USER DEFINED KEYS page
STEP
1.In the Function Access Area, press the RACK button.
2.Press the EFFECT tab in the VIRTUAL RACK window.
3.Press the rack container in which the effect you want to control is mounted.
4.Press the effect type field in the EFFECT EDIT window.
5.In the EFFECT TYPE window, select an effect type that includes a BPM parameter.
6.Set the SYNC parameter ON in the effect parameter field.
7.At the desired tempo, repeatedly press the USER DEFINED key to which you 
assigned the Tap Tempo function, to set the BPM parameter.
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NOTE
• If the EFFECT EDIT popup window used to set TAP TEMPO is open, this popup window is not 
displayed.
• With CL V3.0 and later, the delay value (msec) is also shown in the popup window.
Effects and tempo synchronizationSome effects of the CL series can be synchronized with the tempo. There are two such types 
of effect: delay-type effects and modulation-type effects. For delay-type effects, the delay time 
will change according to the tempo. For modulation-type effects, the frequency of the 
modulation signal will change according to the tempo.
Parameters related to tempo synchronization
The following five parameters are related to tempo synchronization.
1) SYNC 2) NOTE 3) TEMPO 4) DELAY 5) FREQ.
SYNC: ..............................This is the on/off switch for tempo synchronization.
NOTE and TEMPO:  .........These are the basic parameters for tempo synchronization.
DELAY and FREQ.: ..........DELAY is the delay time, and FREQ. is the frequency of the modulation 
signal. These directly affect the way in which the effect sound will 
change. DELAY is relevant only for delay-type effects, and FREQ. is 
relevant only for modulation-type effects.
How the parameters are related
Tempo synchronization calculates the DELAY (or FREQ.) value
*a from the TEMPO and 
NOTE.
Turn SYNC ON
Change NOTE DELAY (or FREQ.) will be set
In this case, the DELAY (or FREQ.) value is calculated as follows.
DELAY (or FREQ.) = NOTE x 4 x (60/TEMPO)
Change TEMPO DELAY (or FREQ.) will be set
In this case, the DELAY (or FREQ.) value is calculated as follows.DELAY = NOTE x 4 x (60/TEMPO) sec
FREQ. = (TEMPO/60) / (NOTE x 4) Hz
Example 1: When SYNC=ON, DELAY=250 ms, TEMPO=120, you change NOTE from 
8th note to quarter note
DELAY= new NOTE x 4 x (60/TEMPO)
= (1/4) x 4 x (60/120)
= 0.5 (sec)
= 500 ms
Thus, the DELAY will change from 250 ms to 500 ms.
Example 2: When SYNC=ON, DELAY=250 ms, NOTE=8th note, you change TEMPO 
from 120 to 121
DELAY= NOTE x 4 x (60/new TEMPO)
= (1/8) x 4 x (60/121)
= 0.2479 (sec)
= 247.9 (ms)
Thus, the TEMPO will change from 250 ms to 247.9 ms.
*a Rounded values are used for the calculation results.
Special characteristics of the TEMPO parameter
The TEMPO parameter has the following characteristics that are unlike other parameters.
• Value shared with all effects (However, this applies only if SYNC is ON and if the MIDI CLK 
button is ON when MIDI clock is input to the MIDI IN jack.)
• You cannot store it to or recall it from the Effects Library. (You can store it to and recall it from 
a Scene.)
This means that the TEMPO value may not necessarily be the same when an effect is recalled 
as when that effect was stored. Here is an example.
Store the effect:  TEMPO=120  Change TEMPO to 60  TEMPO=60 
Recall the effect:  TEMPO=60
Normally when you change the TEMPO, the DELAY (or FREQ.) will be re-set accordingly. 
However if the DELAY (or FREQ.) were changed, the effect would sound differently when 
recalled than when it was stored. To prevent the effect from changing in this way between 
store and recall, the CL series does not update the DELAY (or FREQ.) value when an effect 
is recalled, even if the TEMPO is no longer the same as when that effect was stored.
* The NOTE parameter is calculated based on the following values.
Ta p  Te m p o  p o p - u p  w i n d o w
= 1/48
= 3/16
= 1/24
= 1/4
= 1/16
= 3/8
= 1/12
= 1/2
= 3/4 = 3/32
= 1/8
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Using the Freeze effectThis section explains how to use the “FREEZE” effect type, which provides the functionality 
of a simple sampler. When this effect type is selected, you can perform operations on screen 
to record (sample) and play back a sound.
NOTE
Effect types “FREEZE” and “HQ.PITCH” can be used only in rack 1, 3, 5, or 7.NOTE• The bar in the EFFECT EDIT window reflects the current recording progress. When a fixed time 
has elapsed, the buttons will automatically turn off.
• You can adjust the parameters in the EFFECT EDIT window to make detailed settings for 
recording time, the way in which recording will begin, and the way in which the sample will play 
back. For details on the parameters, refer to the data list at the end of this manual.
• The sampled content will be erased if you record another sample, change the effect, or turn off 
the power to the CL unit.
EFFECT EDIT window (when FREEZE is selected)If the “FREEZE” effect type is selected, a PLAY button, REC button, and progress bar will 
appear in the special parameter field.1
PLAY button
2
REC button
3
Progress bar
NOTEAs an alternative to switching the effect type, you can also recall settings that use the “FREEZE” 
effect type from the effect library.
Using the Premium RackIn addition to the graphic EQ and the internal effects, the CL series provides “Premium Rack” 
processors that faithfully emulate carefully selected vintage analog processors as well as 
newly developed processors. The Premium Rack employs VCM technology, which models 
analog circuitry on a component level to faithfully reproduce and fine-tune amazing analog 
sounds.
The Premium Rack offers six types of processors. STEP
1.In the Function Access Area, press the RACK button.
2.Press the EFFECT tab in the VIRTUAL RACK window.
3.Press the effect container in rack 1, 3, 5, or 7.
4.Press the effect type field in the EFFECT EDIT window to open the EFFECT TYPE 
window, and select “FREEZE.”
5.To begin recording (sampling), press the REC button and then press the PLAY 
button.
6.To play back the recorded sample, press the PLAY button.
Name Outline
Portico 5033Models RND's analog 5-band EQ.
Portico 5043Models RND's analog compressor/limiter.
U76Models a typical vintage compressor/limiter.
Opt-2AModels a classic vacuum tube (optical type) compressor.
EQ-1AModels a classic vacuum tube passive-type vintage EQ.
Dynamic EQNewly-developed EQ that features a dynamically changing gain and enables you to 
control the cut/boost amount in relation to the input level.
Buss Comp 369Models a 1970s compressor/limiter with discrete circuitry.
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Using the Premium RackThe procedure to set up the I/O patches for the rack are the same as those for the effect rack 
(page 137).NOTE
• If you are inserting a processor into a channel that handles a stereo source, assign the R channel 
insert-out and insert-in to the R input and output of the processor in the same way as steps 5 and 
6.
• For details on editing the parameters, refer to the next section “Editing the Premium Rack 
parameters.”
• Adjust the digital gain and the processor parameters so that the signal does not reach the 
overload point at the input or output stage of the processor.
Mounting a processorThere are two ways to mount each processor:
•DUAL..................... The processor is used on two mono channels.
•STEREO................ The processor is used on one stereo channel.
The DUAL button and STEREO button indicate how many rack space units are occupied by 
the Premium Rack processor.
The U76 occupies two rack spaces. Other processors occupy one rack space. If you mount a 
two-space Premium Rack processor in the rack, you will be unable to mount any more 
processors below those rack spaces. Also, you cannot mount a two-space processor in an 
even-numbered rack. STEP
1.In the Function Access Area, press the RACK button.
2.Press the PREMIUM tab in the upper part of the VIRTUAL RACK window.
3.To mount a Premium Rack in the rack, press the rack mount button for that rack in 
the PREMIUM RACK field.
4.Select the processor to mount and the mounting method in the MODULE SELECT 
field in the PREMIUM RACK MOUNTER window, and press the OK button.
5.Press the INPUT PATCH L button to open the CH SELECT window, and select the 
input source.
6.Press the OUTPUT PATCH L button to open the CH SELECT window, and select the 
insert-in of the same channel as the output destination.
7.Use the Bank Select keys in the Centralogic section to select the channel into which 
you inserted the effect.
8.Press the INSERT/DIRECT OUT field in the OVERVIEW screen.
9.In the INSERT/DIRECT OUT popup window, turn on the INSERT ON/OFF button for 
the channel into which you inserted the processor.
10.Adjust the processor parameters.
11.Using the fader of the channel you selected as the rack's output destination in step 
6, adjust the level as appropriate.
PREMIUM RACK MOUNTER 
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Editing the Premium Rack parametersEach Premium Rack window includes the following items:1
ASSIST button
Press this button to indicate the numbers of the multifunction knobs that control each 
parameter.
2
LIBRARY button
Press this button to display the Library window for each Premium Rack.
3
DEFAULT button
Restores the default parameter setting.
4
Multifunction knob access field
Indicates the name and value of the parameters that are assigned to the multifunction 
knobs.
To switch the parameter to control, press the knob in the window.
NOTE• If the ASSIST button is on, you will be able to easily identify the parameters that are currently 
available for editing, and the parameters that will be available for editing after you select them.
• You can adjust the parameter in finer steps by turning a multifunction knob while pressing and 
holding it down.
Portico 5033Portico 5033 is a processor that emulates a 5-band analog EQ developed by Rupert Neve 
Designs (RND). 5033EQ features a unique tone control response. It inherited the history of 
the “1073,” which was praised as one of the greatest devices developed by Mr. Rupert Neve. 
Yamaha's VCM technology has modeled the EQ to the last detail, including the input/output 
transformer that was designed by Rupert Neve himself. As a result, this processor model 
produces musically high-quality sound even when bypassed. Its response features unique 
effects. For example, if the Lo setting is cut, the low range becomes tight, and if the Hi setting 
is raised, the desired range will be boosted without hurting your ears.1
ALL BYPASS button
Switches EQ bypass on or off. Even in the bypassed state, the signal will pass through 
the input/output transformers and the amp circuit.
2
TRIM knob
Adjusts the input gain of the effect.
3
LF/LMF/MF/HMF/HF Frequency knobs
Adjust the frequency for each band.
4
LF/LMF/MF/HMF/HF Gain knobs
Adjust the amount of boost or cut for each band.
5
LMF/MF/HMF Q knobs
Adjust the Q (steepness) of each band. The higher the Q value, the narrower the range 
in which you can control the gain for the band.
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LMF/MF/HMF IN button
Turn LMF/MF/HMF EQ on or off respectively.
7
LF/HF IN button
Turn LF and HF EQ on or off simultaneously.
8
Graph
Indicates the graphical EQ response.
Portico 5043Portico 5043, like Portico 5033, is a processor that emulates RND's analog compressor. The 
actual 5043 compressor is equipped with the same input/output transformer as that of the 
5033 EQ, delivering a natural, analog-like tonality and effect. It enables you to obtain a range 
of results from hard compression to natural sound, and is suitable for a broad range of audio 
sources ranging from drums to vocals. The most notable feature of this model is that you can 
switch the gain reduction type. You can choose either an FF (Feed-Forward) circuit type 
(which is the current mainstream), or an FB (Feed-Back) circuit which was typically used in 
vintage compressors. This allows you to create sounds with various characteristics as 
appropriate for your applications.1
IN button
Turns the compressor's bypass on or off. When the compressor is bypassed, the button 
indicator will turn off. However, even if the compressor is bypassed, the signal will pass 
through the input/output transformer and amp circuits.
2
INPUT meter
Indicates the input signal level.One meter appears in DUAL mode, and two meters appear in STEREO mode.
3
FB button
Switches the gain reduction method between FF (Feed-Forward) circuit and FB (Feed-
Back) circuit. The button will light when FB circuit is selected.The FF circuit is used in most contemporary compressors. This type is useful when you 
want to apply consistent compression while maintaining a consistent tonal color.
The FB circuit is used in vintage compressors. This type is suitable when you want to 
apply a smooth compression while adding a tonal character that is characteristic of such 
devices.
4
GAIN REDUCTION meter
Indicates the amount of gain reduction.
5
THRESHOLD knob
Adjusts the threshold at which compression starts to be applied.
6
RATIO knob
Adjusts the compression ratio. If you rotate the knob fully clockwise, the unit will operate 
as a limiter.
7
ATTACK knob
Adjusts the compressor’s attack time.
8
RELEASE knob
Adjusts the compressor’s release time.
9
GAIN knob
Adjusts the output gain.
U76U76 is a processor that emulates a popular vintage compressor used in a wide range of 
situations. This processor does not provide the threshold parameter that is found on 
conventional compressors. Instead, the intensity of compression is determined by the 
balance between the input gain and the output gain. The “All mode” setting for the RATIO 
parameter allows you to create a heavily-compressed sound that is typical of this model. It 
produces an aggressive tonal character with a rich addition of overtones.
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INPUT knob
Adjusts the input level. As the input level gets higher, more compression is applied.
2
ATTACK knob
Adjusts the compressor’s attack time. Fully rotate the knob clockwise to set the fastest 
attack time.
3
RELEASE knob
Adjusts the compressor’s release time. Fully rotate the knob clockwise to set the fastest 
release time.
4
RATIO switch buttons
Use these five buttons to set the compression ratio.
A button with a higher number will raise the compression ratio more. Pressing the ALL 
button selects All mode, in which the RATIO will become high, and sharp compression 
with a faster release time will be applied, creating substantially-distorted aggressive 
sound.
5
METER switch buttons
Switch the meter display.
•GR.................Indicates the amount of gain reduction applied by the compressor.
•+4/+8.............Each meter uses -18 dB as the reference level of the output signal, and 
indicates “0VU” for the value of the reference level added by +4 dB or 
+8 dB.
•OFF...............Turns off the meter display.
6
OUTPUT knob
Adjusts the output level.
If you have adjusted the amount of gain reduction by changing the INPUT knob, the 
level of audible volume will also change. In this case, use the OUTPUT knob to adjust 
the volume level.
Opt-2AOpt-2A is a processor that emulates a popular vintage model of tube optical compressors. To 
control the level, it uses optical components such as a CdS cell and an EL panel to apply 
smooth compression, with beautiful high-range overtones generated by warm-sounding 
vacuum tube distortion, delivering an elegant and sophisticated sound.1
GAIN knob
Adjusts the output level.
2
PEAK REDUCTION knob
Adjusts the compression amount of the signal.
3
RATIO knob
Adjusts the compression ratio.
4
METER SELECT knob
Switches the meter display.
GAIN REDUCTION indicates the amount of gain reduction applied by the compressor.
With -18 dB as the reference level of the output signal, the OUTPUT +10 and OUTPUT 
+4 settings respectively will cause the value +10 dB or +4 dB from this reference level to 
be shown as “0VU” on the meter.
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EQ-1AEQ-1A is a processor that emulates a famous passive-type vintage EQ. It features a unique 
style of operation, allowing you to individually boost and attenuate (cut) each of two frequency 
ranges (high and low). Its frequency response is utterly unlike that of a conventional EQ, 
producing a unique character that is distinctive of this model. The input/output circuits and 
vacuum tubes produce a tonal character that is highly musical and well-balanced.1
IN switch
Turns the processor on or off.
When the switch is off, the signal will bypass the filter section, but pass through the 
input/output transformer and amp circuits.
2
LOW FREQUENCY knob
Sets the frequency of the low range filter.
3
(LOW) BOOST knob
Sets the amount of boost applied to the frequency band specified by the LOW 
FREQUENCY knob.
4
(LOW) ATTEN knob
Sets the amount of attenuation applied to the frequency band specified by the LOW 
FREQUENCY knob.
5
BAND WIDTH knob
Sets the width of the frequency band controlled by the high range filter.
As you rotate the knob toward the right (Broad), the band will become wider and the 
peak level will decrease. This affects only the response of the boost.
6
HIGH FREQUENCY knob
Sets the frequency of the high range filter. This affects only the response of the boost.
7
(HIGH) BOOST knob
Sets the amount of boost applied to the frequency band specified by the HIGH 
FREQUENCY knob.
8
(HIGH) ATTEN knob
Sets the amount of attenuation applied to the frequency band specified by the ATTEN 
SEL knob.
9
(HIGH) ATTEN SEL knob
Switches the frequency region attenuated by the ATTEN knob.
Dynamic EQDynamic EQ is a newly-developed equalizer that does not emulate any specific model of 
equalizer. The sidechain has a filter that extracts the same frequency band as the EQ. This 
allows you to apply EQ in the same way as you might apply a compressor or expander to a 
specific frequency region, causing the EQ gain to vary dynamically only when a specific 
frequency region of the input signal becomes too high or too low. For example you could use 
this on a vocal sound as a de-esser, so that EQ is applied to a specific frequency band only 
when sibilance or high-frequency consonants reach an unpleasant level, thus preserving a 
natural sound that does not impair the original tonal character. Two full-band Dynamic EQs 
are provided, enabling you to process a wide range of audio sources.1
BAND ON/OFF button
Turns each band on or off.
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SIDECHAIN CUE button
Turn this button on to monitor the sidechain signal sent to the CUE bus. At this time, 
the graph indicates the response of the sidechain filters.
3
SIDECHAIN LISTEN button
Turn this button on to output the sidechain signal (linked to the dynamics) to the bus 
(such as a STEREO bus or MIX/MATRIX bus) to which the insert channel signal is sent. 
At this time, the graph indicates the response of the sidechain filters.
4
FILTER TYPE buttons
Switch the type of the main bus equalizers and sidechain filters. Main bus EQ and 
sidechain filter will link as follows:
5
FREQUENCY knob
Sets the frequency band that will be controlled by the equalizer and sidechain filter.
6
Q knob
Sets the Q value (steepness) of the equalizer and sidechain filter.
As you rotate this knob clockwise, the frequency range to which the equalizer or 
sidechain filter is applied will become wider.
7
THRESHOLD knob
Specifies the threshold at which the processor will begin taking effect.
8
RATIO knob
Sets the boost/cut ratio relative to the input signal.
Rotating the knob clockwise will set the ratio for boost, and counter-clockwise for cut. 
Fully rotating the knob in either direction will create the maximum effect.
9
ATTACK/RELEASE buttons
Enable you to select one of the three settings as the attack/release time for compression 
or boost.
Select FAST for a faster attack and faster release. Select SLOW for a faster attack and 
slower release. Select AUTO to automatically adjust the attack/release time depending 
on the frequency ranges.
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MODE buttons
Specify whether the processor is triggered when the sidechain signal level exceeds the 
threshold value (ABOVE), or when the level does not reach the threshold value (BELOW).
A
EQ GAIN meter
Indicates the dynamically-changing EQ gain.
B
THRESHOLD meter
Indicates the sidechain signal level in relation to the threshold level.
C
Graph area
Displays the equalizer response.
In most cases, this area displays the reference EQ graph that indicates the frequency and 
intensity, and the dynamic EQ graph that indicates the dynamically-changing EQ 
responses.
If SIDECHAIN CUE or SIDECHAIN LISTEN is on, this area displays the sidechain filter 
response.
FILTER TYPE
(Low Shelf) (Bell) (Hi Shelf)
Main EQLow Shelf Bell Hi Shelf
Sidechain filterLPF BPF HPF
Dynamic EQ graph
Reference EQ graphSidechain filter graph