INTRODUCTION This manual covers the XP2 and XP4 units with the software release of r009 or higher. Check the software release for compatibility if you purchased your XP unit prior to Oct 2000. see pg 17 for instructions The Carvin XP series is a line of quality digital effect processors designed for professional use in studio and live sound reinforcement applications. The XP2 and the XP4 are identical except that the XP4 has 4 processors instead of 2.
FRONT & REAR PANEL 5 (GLOBAL) EFF 1 4 5 6 3 2 1 7 3 8 2 9 1 0 EFF 2 10 7 8 9 0 INPUT BYPASS (SHIFT) EFF1 ON EDIT 4 5 6 EFF2 XP2 VALUE 10 OUTPUT TWO ENGINE DSP EFFECTS PROCESSOR CLIP (COMPARE) STEREO SAVE EFF1 STEREO EFF2 XP2 FRONT 1 4 2 4 7 6 3 9 MIDI IN MIDI THRU BYPASS 3/4 OUTPUTS 3/4 INPUTS 3/4 BYPASS 1/2 OUTPUTS 1/2 INPUTS 1/2 MADE IN THE USA FUSE 1-800-854-2235 www.carvin.
CONNECTING UP CONNECTING TO AN EFFECTS LOOP You will need audio-instrument cables with 1/4” mono plugs. These are not included with your XP processor and are required for connecting to an effects loop on a mixer or preamp. Carvin suggests high quality shielded cables for the best possible signal. Carvin’s SH instrument cables are well suited for this type of installation. 1. Turn off all audio components that are to be connected. 2.
CONNECTING UP CONNECTING TO AUXILIARY SENDS In this case, the Aux sends and returns will be used as a mono effects loop. If the console features stereo Aux returns, use both L & R outputs on the XP. 1. Turn off all audio components that are to be connected. 2. Turn all mixer’s aux send levels down as well as the input and output levels on the XP. 3. Connect the consoles’ Aux Send to the XP’s inputs via 1/4” audio cables. 4. Connect the consoles’ Aux Return(s) to the XP’s outputs via 1/4” audio cables.
SELECTING EFFECT PROGRAMS FOR ADVANCED USERS See page 10 to enable Expert Mode and how to re-number the order of the effects parameters ! FACTORY PRESETS 60-64 + Feedback 65-69 - Feedback delay chorus reverb FACTORY PRESETS 00-19 Plates 20-29 Rooms 40-49 Halls FACTORY PRESETS 50-54 Triangle 55-59 Sine FACTORY PRESETS 80-89 Misc Delays rotary speaker flanger phaser EFFECTS PARAMETERS for a more detailed list of effects, please see the Effects Algorithms listed on pg.
EDITING EFFECT PROGRAMS HOW TO USE THE "MIX" FEATURE (GLOBAL) EFF 1 4 5 6 3 2 1 7 3 8 2 9 1 0 10 INPUT EFF 2 7 8 9 0 BYPASS (SHIFT) EFF1 EFF2 XP2 VALUE 10 OUTPUT ON EDIT 4 5 6 TWO ENGINE DSP EFFECTS PROCESSOR CLIP STEREO (COMPARE) SAVE EFF1 STEREO EFF2 1 The MIX control allows you to vary the level of the (effect) wet /dry (original) signal. 1. To access this function push the EDIT LT button. 2. Use the VALUE buttons to change the MIX. The parameter lists 0-100.
STEREO MODE (GLOBAL) EFF 1 4 5 6 7 3 8 2 9 1 0 EFF 2 10 7 8 9 0 INPUT BYPASS (SHIFT) EFF1 ON EDIT 4 5 6 3 2 1 EFF2 XP2 VALUE 10 OUTPUT TWO ENGINE DSP EFFECTS PROCESSOR CLIP STEREO (COMPARE) SAVE EFF1 STEREO EFF2 2 press both simultaneously 1 When in the STEREO mode, you have the ability to have 2 independent inputs (L & R Inputs) processed by using a single parameter control. 1. To engage this mode press EFF1 and EFF2 at the same time. 2.
GLOBAL PARAMETERS bO- BYPASS OPERATION (0 OR 1) cont. When set to 0, the bypass operation blocks all audio and leaves the direct signal as specified by the MIX (for more on the MIX control see pg 7). When set to 1 (use the VALUE buttons), the bypass operation blocks all effect audio and routes the uneffected signal straight through. Mode 0 is good for a console setup and mode 1 is good for a guitar effect chain set up.
GLOBAL PARAMETERS dl- DIGITAL LINK FUNCTION (0 OR 1) Scroll again to the right to come to the "dl" function. The DIGITAL LINK FUNCTION is active when set to 1 and inactive when set to 0. Use this function when you want to run 2 different effects at once. We designed this function to minimize the analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion step. When using this mode, the first effect in the chain is always EFF1. The EFF1 effect is digitally routed to the input of EFF2.
EFFECTS ALGORITHMS REVERB & CHORUS 00-19 PLATE REVERB Simulates the old reverb device of the same name. It generated reverb by playing sound through a small speaker on one end of a 6-foot by 4-foot plate of steel with a transducer on the other end to pick up the reverberated sound. This reverb is excellent for vocals and Drums. 20-29 ROOM REVERB Simulates various room sizes. Excellent for guitar and vocals. 40-49 HALL REVERB Similar to the Room, but is a simulation of a larger room.
EFFECTS ALGORITHMS PHASER & FLANGER (60-64) PHASER POSITIVE FEEDBACK (65-69) PHASER NEGATIVE FEEDBACK The Phaser or "phase shifter" is a classic effect. It uses phase cancellation to create a sweeping effect. This is great for solos and rhythm guitars when you need them it to stand out. PHASER PARAMETERS FF-Feedback polarity Allows you to select either positive feedback (thicker sound) or negative feedback (thinner sound). SP-Modulation speed Controls (LFO) speed of phase.
EFFECTS ALGORITHMS DELAY • ROTARY SPEAKER • EQ DELAY/ECHO Use the DELAY/ECHO effects to simulate “canyon-like” reflections for guitar, vocals. drums etc... Also use it for correcting time delays in speaker systems. Please see page 15 for “Delayed Loudspeakers”. 80-90 Misc. Delays DELAY PARAMETERS d-Select LO for subtle delay effects (0-495), or select HI (500-595) for a more dramatic effect. dL-Left delay time. dR-Right delay time. rL-Left regeneration time.
GUITAR TIPS Usage tips as a guitar multi-effect processor. CLEAN TONE GUITAR REVERB: Select 00- (BLUE PLATE). Ra-PL1 RH 2 Rd 7 Rp 3 Rf 3 MULTI PURPOSE CHORUS: Select 50-(CHORDAL CHORUS). MIX-30 LF-5 FD-1 D2-10 D1-7 R2-3 R1-8 MODERN ROCK & ROLL LEAD WITH REVERB+DELAY: Digitally link EFF1 and EFF2 (See DIGITAL LINKING on page 10). For EFF1 Select 41 (VATICAN-VERB). MIX-15 D-LO FL-5 RL-30 DL-200 For EFF2 Select 89-(DELAYED TRIP). MIX-15 "ROCKABILLY" SLAP BACK DELAY: Select -80.
DELAYED LOUDSPEAKERS USING THE XP TO CORRECT DISTANCES IN LOUDSPKEAR PLACEMENTS In a large sound system as seen at many stadiums or ampitheaters, there is usually a second set of loudspeakers that are used to cover the back or distant seats. Since the sound from these speakers will reach the listener’s ear faster than the sound coming from the stage, a time delay must be used to correct for the physical distance between the two speaker systems.
MIDI MIDI, the acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, allows for the connection of music synthesizers, musical instruments and computers. The MIDI standard is based partly on hardware, and partly on a description of the way in which music and sound are encoded and communicated between MIDI devices. The hardware portion of the MIDI standard defines these types of input/output channels, called MIDI ports and specifies a particular type of cable (a MIDI cable) that plugs into the ports.
RESETTING DEFAULTS TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIAL POWER-ON BUTTON COMBINATIONS Hold down the following buttons while powering up your XP2/XP4 to activate these special features. 1) BYPASS-EFF1-EFF2 – Reset all effect programs on one side. When this combination is held down while powering on, all effect programs of the unit are restored to factory settings. Only one unit (side) of the XP4 model may be done at once. 2) BYPASS-PG RT – Reset the XP2/XP4 Total factory restore of both units.
EFFECTS LIST 00-19 Plate Reverb 50-54 Triangle Chorus 80-89 Delays/Echos 20-39 Room Reverbs 55-69 Sine Chorus 90-94 Rotary Speaker 40-49 Halls 70-74 +Feedback Flanger 95-99 EQ 75-79 -Feedback Flanger 00-BLUE PLATE 16-LONG TAILED SHORT HAIR 32-VOICE OVER Simulates a Vintage Spring reverb. Ideal for guitar and vocals. Reverb similar to 07 LONG VIEW, but with a pre-delay. This reverb is well suited for voice-over in the studio.
49-PLATE II 69-KEEP YOU LOWS CLEAN 91-WHIRL WIND Bright thin sounding reverb. Phase effect that will only effect the high end. Watery effect. 50-ACOUSTA CHORUS 70-SOLO FLANGE 92-SLOW-TO -ROTO Light chorus that excellent for adding some depth and ambience to a dull sounding acoustic instrument. Flanger that adds some depth and character. Deep slow rotary effect. 71-FLANGELIC 93-SLOW-TO-ROTO II 51-PICKERS CHORUS Special effect for vocals and guitars. Deeper than Slow-To-Roto.
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