What effects are available on the EP-40?

The EP-40 has a selection of effects perfect for dub and reggae:

Accessing effects: 1. Press the FX button 2. Use X/Y knobs to adjust parameters 3. Fader controls wet/dry mix

Available effects:

Delay — Echo/repeat, essential for dub
Reverb — Space and ambience
Filter — Low-pass/high-pass sweeps
Distortion — Overdrive for grit
Compression — Dynamic control

Delay (the dub essential):

X knob: Delay time (sync to tempo)
Y knob: Feedback (number of repeats)
Classic dub uses heavy delay on vocals and snares

Reverb:

X knob: Room size
Y knob: Decay time
Add space to drums and melodics

Effect routing: 1. In FX mode, press group buttons to toggle 2. Only groups with FX enabled get processed 3. Keep kick drum dry for punch

Performance effects:

Use fader for real-time filter sweeps
Automate delay throws during breakdowns
Punch in effects using dedicated buttons

Dub mixing technique: 1. Keep drums mostly dry 2. Heavy delay on snare hits 3. Reverb wash on melodics 4. Filter sweeps during transitions 5. Use mutes to create space for effects to bloom

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