Professional 24-Bit Effects Processor Reference Manual Version 1.
DP/Pro Reference Manual: Written, designed, and illustrated by: Special Thanks: Robby Berman and Jonathan Coulton Ray Legnini and Bryan Pape Copyright © 1997 ENSONIQ® Corp 155 Great Valley Parkway Box 3035 Malvern, PA 19355-0735 USA World Wide Web—http://www.ensoniq.com Printed in U.S.A.
DP/Pro Front Panel View 11 1 2 3 5 48k Headroom 44.
Front and Rear Panel Key 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Input Level Knob—set analog input level to the DP/Pro. Headroom LEDs—show analog input level to, or digital output level from, the DP/Pro Meter Function switch—sets behavior of Headroom LEDs. Meter Function LED—shows current meter function. Sample Rate LEDs—show the DP/Pro current sample rate. Auxiliary display—shows effect, algo and parameter numbers. MIDI In LED—lights to show incoming MIDI data.
Table of Contents Reference Manual Table of Contents 1—Introduction .............................................................................. 1 Welcome.................................................................................................................... 1 Parameters, Values and Pages ........................................................................................ 1 Navigating the DP/Pro...............................................................................................
Table of Contents Automatic Installation of Effects and Algorithms............................................................... 31 Setting Gain-Reduction Metering ................................................................................... 32 Processing a Single Mono Audio Signal........................................................................... 32 Setting the Global Wet/Dry Mix.....................................................................................
Table of Contents Ping-Pong Delay ......................................................................................................................................................66 Stereo Delay...............................................................................................................................................................67 Loop Recorder..........................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Creating a Modulation Reception Window ....................................................................... 113 Setting Up the Interpretation of Modulator Values ............................................................. 113 Choosing a Parameter to be Modulated............................................................................ 114 Choosing a Modulation Method .....................................................................................
1—Introduction 1—Introduction Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the ENSONIQ DP/Pro Professional 24-bit Effects Processor. The DP/Pro Reference Manual provides descriptions of all of the DP/Pro’s many features, and provides tips for unlocking the product’s tremendous sonic potential. Tip: Be sure to check out ENSONIQ’s World Wide Web home page at from time to time for the latest info on the DP/Pro and other ENSONIQ products.
1—Introduction • The Value knob, when it’s turned clockwise or counter-clockwise, changes the setting of the currently selected parameter. It’s also used, in conjunction with the virtual tweak knobs, as a realtime controller (described later in this chapter). Value • The Enter button, when pressed, executes an operation, or functions as a “Yes” answer to a displayed question. When an Enter button-press is required to complete an operation, its LED flashes.
1—Introduction read-only, its name will be followed by a colon (“:”). The names of all editable parameters are followed by an “equals” symbol (“=”). Tip: See the Glossary in Chapter 13 for definitions of terms used in the DP/Pro Reference Manual and software. The DP/Pro Architecture Effects In the DP/Pro, an effect is a preset that contains all of the settings for the DP/Pro’s two processor chips, as well as the settings that determine the flow of audio into, through and out of the DP/Pro.
1—Introduction Effect Finder The DP/Pro offers a powerful mechanism for locating the desired effect from the many available in memory. This mechanism—Effect Finder—searches for effects according to criteria that you provide. Effect Finder is accessed via the Find button. Effect Select Find Tweak Tap Previous Next Page To learn more about selecting effects and Effect Finder, see Chapter 3.
1—Introduction The Contents of ESP-A and ESP-B input controls ESP-A ALGORITHM output controls the algorithm's parameters ESP-B input controls ALGORITHM output controls the algorithm's parameters Fast Editing of Parameters The DP/Pro’s Tweak parameters system offers the ability to bring your most-commonly used ESP mix and algorithm parameters up to the DP/Pro’s front panel.
1—Introduction Routing The DP/Pro provides a variety of ways in which you can pass audio into the DP/Pro, through the ESPs, and back out again. This is referred to as signal routing. • You can process audio sent into the DP/Pro’s left and right inputs as a single stereo feed, or as two separate mono signals.
1—Introduction Synchronizing Effects to a Tempo Many of the DP/Pro’s algorithms contain elements that can be synchronized to a timing reference. The DP/Pro contains a system clock to provide such a pulse. The system clock can be set to be internally controlled or to respond to received MIDI clocks. When the system clock is not linked to an external MIDI timing source, its rate may be set manually, or by tapping the desired tempo on the front-panel Tap button.
1—Introduction Edit Algo A Params A Mod A Bypass A Algo B Params B Mod B Bypass B Save System Routing Enter Compare Cancel MIDI The System/MIDI AutoLoad parameter allows you to determine the DP/Pro’s behavior in this regard. When the DP/Pro is shipped from the factory, algorithms and algorithm variations are set to automatically download, while effects are set for manual installation.
1—Introduction from being “spit” out of the transmitting device during power up, which could confuse or disable your DP/Pro. If this should happen, turn off the DP/Pro, and then turn it back on. Polarization and Grounding Like many modern electrical devices, the DP/Pro has a three-prong power cord with earth ground to ensure safe operation. Some products have power cords with only two prongs and no earth ground.
1—Introduction Temperature Guidelines The DP/Pro contains computerized and electronic circuitry that can be susceptible to damage when exposed to extreme temperature changes. When the DP/Pro is brought inside after sitting in a cold climate (i.e., the back seat of your car), condensation builds up on the internal circuitry in much the same way a pair of glasses fogs up when you come inside on a cold day. If the unit is powered up as this condensation occurs, components can short out or be damaged.
1—Introduction though your DP/Pro battery should last for years, you may eventually need to have it replaced by an authorized ENSONIQ Repair Station. The DP/Pro will tell you when its battery needs replacing. It will flash the following when you power up: Warning! Main battery is low. See manual. This display will appear only briefly, and then allow you to proceed normally.
2—System/MIDI Parameters 2—System/MIDI Parameters What Are the Global System and MIDI Parameters? The global System and MIDI parameters provide options for determining the overall behavior of your DP/Pro. These parameters create the framework within which all other DP/Pro operations occur. Certain special procedures are also available via the System/MIDI parameter pages. All of the System and MIDI parameters are accessed by: • pressing the System/MIDI button.
2—System/MIDI Parameters Selecting the Type of Audio to be Processed The first step in using the DP/Pro is determining the type of audio you’ll be sending into its input jacks. All DP/Pros can process analog audio. Any DP/Pro with an ENSONIQ DI-Pro digital I/O board installed can also process incoming digital audio in AES and S/PDIF formats. System/MIDI Parameter 1: Input k Values: Default: Input=Analog Clock=48.
2—System/MIDI Parameters What this Parameter Does: The Clock parameter sets or displays the sample rate used by the DP/Pro’s A/D and D/A converters. The behavior of this parameter is dependent on the setting of the Input parameter. • When Input=Analog, the setting of the Clock parameter determines the operating sample rate of the DP/Pro. System/MIDI parameters 3 through 5 are available only when a DI-Pro digital I/O board has been installed in the DP/Pro.
2—System/MIDI Parameters System/MIDI Parameter 7: System MIDI Channel k Values: Default: MIDI Device ID=0 MIDI Channel=1 System 1 through 16 1 What this Parameter Does: MIDI Program Change and Bank Select messages received on the System MIDI channel select effects (see Chapter 3 to learn more about selecting effects via MIDI). This parameter allows you to set the System MIDI channel to any of the 16 MIDI channels.
2—System/MIDI Parameters k Values: Default: Accept MIDI Msgs=Yes Accept SysEx Msgs=Yes No; Yes Yes What this Parameter Does: The Accept SysEx Msgs parameter enables or disables the DP/Pro’s ability to accept or load received System Exclusive messages. Note: If the Accept MIDI Msgs parameter is set to “Off,” this parameter will have no effect, since the Accept MIDI Msgs parameter will have completely disabled overall MIDI reception.
2—System/MIDI Parameters System/MIDI Parameter 14: Transmit Cntlr Msgs k Values: Default: Transmit Cntlr Msgs=No Transmit PrgCh Msgs=No No; Yes No What this Parameter Does: The Transmit Cntlr Msgs parameter enables or disables the DP/Pro’s transmission of MIDI controller data from either of its virtual Tweak knobs, bypass button or dual foot switch.
2—System/MIDI Parameters MIDI Pgm Changes=Direct Map=000 > Effect=None i Values: Default: 000 to 127 000 What this Parameter Does: The Map parameter operates in conjunction with System/MIDI parameters 16 and 18. It selects a Program Change value to be linked to the effect selected with parameter 18 whenever parameter 16 is set to “Use Map.
2—System/MIDI Parameters System/MIDI Parameter 19: ENTER to Send SysEx Dump Type ENTER to Send SysEx Dump Type=Bank 0 RAM Effects Values: Default: Selected Effect; Bank 0 RAM Effects; Bank 1 RAM Effects; All RAM Effects; All System Params (this includes all System/MIDI parameter settings) Bank 0 RAM Effects What this Parameter Does: When this page is displayed, pressing the Enter button causes the DP/Pro to transmit a System Exclusive (SysEx) data dump of the object selected on the lower line of the disp
2—System/MIDI Parameters What this Parameter Does: The Tempo Source parameter determines the master timing reference source for the DP/Pro. The DP/Pro uses its own internal clock when Tempo Source is set to “Internal.” The DP/Pro can also use MIDI clocks received from an external source when this parameter is set to “MIDI Clock.
2—System/MIDI Parameters The Tap Average parameter determines the number of Tap button strikes the DP/Pro will average in order to calculate the timing of the system tempo. You can also set the note value of each tap—see System/MIDI parameter 20, Tapped Note. System/MIDI Parameter 24: TapLED Tapped Note=1/4 Note Tap Average=2 TapLED=On i Values: Default: Off; On On What this Parameter Does: The TapLED parameter turns on or off the LED in the DP/Pro’s Tap button.
2—System/MIDI Parameters System/MIDI Parameter 26: Item Finder App Group =1 Effect=None Item=1 > i Values: Default: 1 through 10 1 What this Parameter Does: The Item parameter selects one of the 10 items—you can think of this as a slot—available in the selected App group.
2—System/MIDI Parameters System/MIDI Parameter 28: Song m Song=1 Name=Undefined Step=1 > Effect=None Values: Default: 1 through 10 1 What this Parameter Does: The Song parameter selects one of the 10 DP/Pro songs. Once you’ve selected a song, you can name the song, and then assign an effect to each of its steps.
2—System/MIDI Parameters System/MIDI Parameter 41: (Song) Effect Song=1 Name=Undefined Step=1 > Effect=None i Values: Default: None; 0000* through 3005 None What this Parameter Does: The Effect parameter allows you to assign any of the DP/Pro’s effects to the step currently selected with the Step parameter. Each effect is shown as a four-digit number. The first digit represents the bank in which the effect is stored.
2—System/MIDI Parameters L FootSw Defaults: The selected DP Cntlr will use the left pedal of a dual foot switch as an on/off modulator that’s in its “on” state whenever the pedal is depressed. L FtSwToggle The selected DP Cntlr will use the left pedal of a dual foot switch as an on/off toggle; alternating presses of the pedal will apply either a full modulation value or no modulation to the target algorithm parameter.
2—System/MIDI Parameters System/MIDI Parameter 58: L Ftsw Cntlr System/MIDI Parameter 59: R Ftsw Cntlr L Ftsw Cntlr=DP Cntlr Cntlr=DP Cntlr Values: Off DP Cntlr Tap Tempo Inc Effect Dec Effect Inc Song Dec Song Inc Step Dec Step Bypass A Bypass B Defaults: R Ftsw The foot switch will be inactive. The foot switch may be selected as a DP Cntlr and designated to perform real-time modulation on the DP/Pro’s effects. DP Cntlrs 5-8 default to using the left and right foot switches.
2—System/MIDI Parameters Using the Tweak Knobs with MIDI Controllers Setting up:Tweak knobs:MIDI transmissionThe DP/Pro Tweak Knob 1 and 2 transmit and respond to MIDI controllers. This allows you to record real-time tweaks into a MIDI sequencer, which can reproduce the tweaks on playback by transmitting the data back to the DP/Pro. Both Tweak Knob 1 and 2 can be set to transmit and respond to any MIDI controller. Tip: To learn more about the DP/Pro Tweak knobs, see Chapter 10.
2—System/MIDI Parameters Byp A Cntlr=Off Cntlr=Off Values: Defaults: Byp B Off; All MIDI controllers Off What these Parameters Do: The Byp A Cntlr and Byp B Cntlr parameters allow you to designate a MIDI controller for each ESP that can be used to toggle the ESP’s bypass function on or off. An On (127) or Off (0) value for the MIDI controller will also be transmitted from the DP/Pro each time one of the Bypass buttons is pressed.
2—System/MIDI Parameters • that the DP/Pro is installing either the last-saved version of the currently selected effect or the contents of the edit buffer when you press the Compare button. System/MIDI Parameter 66: Display Bypass State k Values: Default: Display Bypass State=Off Show Compare Message=Off Off; On Off What this Parameter Does: The Display Bypass State parameter determines whether the DP/Pro will display a status message each time a Bypass button is pressed (On) or not (Off).
2—System/MIDI Parameters Protecting Effects from Accidental Erasure The DP/Pro provides a memory-protection feature to help prevent the accidental erasure of effects in banks 0 and 1 as you create, edit, save, and perhaps inadvertently overwrite, effects.
2—System/MIDI Parameters k Values: Default: AutoLoad=Algos Range=18 dB Meter Off—Effects and algorithms must be installed after selection by pressing the Enter button. Algos—Algorithms and algorithm variations will be automatically installed upon selection. Effects—Effects will be automatically installed upon selection. Algos & Effects—Effect, algorithms and algorithm variations will be automatically installed upon selection.
2—System/MIDI Parameters k Values: Default: Mono Input Src=Off Global Wet Mix=100% Wet Off; L-Input; R-Input Off What this Parameter Does: The Mono Input Src parameter allows you to route only the audio present at either the left or right input into the DP/Pro’s ESPs. Setting the Global Wet/Dry Mix Many of the DP/Pro’s algorithms contain a wet/dry mix parameter to provide control of the interaction between dry signal and the audio processing provided by the algorithm.
2—System/MIDI Parameters System/MIDI Parameter 74: Set Min Freq k Values: Default: Set Min Freq=1Hz Gain=+48.0dB Set Max 1Hz through 20Hz 1Hz What this Parameter Does: The Set Min Freq parameter allows you to pre-set the bottom frequency to which an EQ low-frequency parameter can be set. System/MIDI Parameter 75: Set Max Gain k Values: Default: Set Min Freq=1Hz Gain=+48.0dB Set Max +0.0dB through +48.0dB +48.
2—System/MIDI Parameters The DP/Pro’s operating system (O. S.) contains the programming code that allows it to function. The DP/Pro provides a read-only display that shows the version of the O.S. currently installed in your DP/Pro. System/MIDI Parameter 77: O.S. Version k Values: Show Undef Effects=Yes O.S. Version: 1.10 Read-only display What this Parameter Does: The O.S.
3—Selecting and Finding Effects 3—Selecting and Finding Effects Selecting Effects The DP/Pro effects are stored in four banks, numbered as Banks 0, 1, 2 and 3. Banks 0 and 1 each contain 128 RAM memory locations—numbered from 0 through 127—in which you can store the effects you’ve created or edited. The upper two banks contain ROM effects pre-programmed by ENSONIQ.
3—Selecting and Finding Effects Selecting Effects from the DP/Pro’s Front Panel Effects are selected from the DP/Pro’s front panel by: • pressing the Select Effect button. Effect Select Find Tweak Tap Previous Next Page • • turning the Value knob to browse through the effects in memory to locate the desired effect. pressing the Enter button to install the effect. The Enter LED will flash when you’ve selected an effect to remind you that you haven’t yet installed it.
3—Selecting and Finding Effects Finding Effects Effect Finder Effect Finder™ can locate effects that meet specified criteria. There are three types of criteria: • • • Routing—Effect Finder can search for effects that use the specified type of signal routing. FX—Effect Finder can search for effects that employ a specified type of algorithm. App—Effect Finder can search for effects that are designated as being used for a specified type of application.
3—Selecting and Finding Effects • • • • • Spatial—will limit the search to algorithms that create or alter stereo imaging. Dynamics—will limit the search to algorithms that perform amplitude shaping, such as compressors, limiters, expanders and gates. EQ/Filtr—will limit the search to equalization and frequency filtering algorithms. Amp/Spkr—will limit the search to algorithms that simulate amplifiers, speaker enclosures and rotary speakers.
3—Selecting and Finding Effects • press the Find Effect button again to execute the search. The Find Effect button’s LED will flash to remind you to execute the search. The Results of a Find One of two things can occur when you attempt to find effects using Effect Finder: either you’ll find an effect—or effects—that match your criteria, or you won’t. If Effect Finder locates any effects, the lowest-numbered effect will be displayed. You can turn the Value knob to browse through the found effects.
4—Signal Routing 4—Signal Routing Choosing a Signal Path The audio signals sent into the DP/Pro’s left and right inputs can be directed through the DP/Pro and out of its left and right outputs in a variety of ways. Each of these signal paths—which is called a routing—provides a different type of effect processing. Tip: When you select effects n the DP/Pro, each effect’s routing is shown on the top line of the effect-selection display.
4—Signal Routing Stereo: Parallel-S Input Jacks L Output Jacks L ESP-A Input Jacks R ESP-B Output Jacks R In this routing: • • • • • The audio sent into the DP/Pro’s left and right inputs is treated as a single stereo image. One copy of the stereo image is sent into ESP-A. Another copy of the stereo image is sent into ESP-B. The left output of ESP-A is summed with the left output of ESP-B and sent to the DP/Pro’s left output.
4—Signal Routing In the 2-Mono: Dual Mono routing (shown on the previous page): • • • • The audio sent into the DP/Pro’s left input is copied and sent into both the left and right inputs of ESP-A. The audio sent into the DP/Pro’s right input is copied and sent into both the left and right inputs of ESP-B. The left and right outputs of ESP-A are summed to mono and sent to the DP/Pro’s left output. The left and right outputs of ESP-B are summed to mono and sent to the DP/Pro’s right output.
4—Signal Routing Selecting a Routing Routings are selected by: • pressing the Routing button. Edit Algo A Params A Mod A Bypass A Algo B Params B Mod B Bypass B Save System Routing Enter Compare Cancel MIDI • turning the Value knob to browse through the effects in memory to select the desired routing. Note: Not all algorithms work with all of the routings. For this reason, as you change an effect’s routing, the algorithms available for use may change.
5—Selecting Algorithms and Variations 5—Selecting Algorithms and Variations Choosing New Algorithms and Variations The DP/Pro Algorithms The DP/Pro’s audio processing is accomplished using software programs called algorithms—or algos.
5—Selecting Algorithms and Variations Variations Each algorithm is pre-programmed with a collection of variations—presets based on the algorithm. The variations show off the possibilities inherent in each algorithm; they can also serve as starting points for your own programming. The number of variations supplied with each algorithm varies; they’re numbered in the DP/Pro’s auxiliary display for your convenience.
5—Selecting Algorithms and Variations The Selection of Algorithms and Variations Algorithms and variations are selected by: • pressing the AlgoA or AlgoB button. Edit Algo A Params A Mod A Bypass A Algo B Params B Mod B Bypass B Routing • • • • • • pressing the Previous Page button to select the top line of the algorithm-selection display if it’s not already selected. turning the Value knob to select the desired algorithm. waiting a moment for the DP/Pro to install the algorithm you’ve selected.
6—Editing Algorithms 6—Editing Algorithms The Algo Params Display The ESP-A and ESP-B algorithm parameters —displayed as “Algo Params”—are accessed via the Params A and B buttons. Since other types of parameters are also accessed by pressing these buttons, the top line of the Algo Params display establishes the kind of parameters being edited, while the parameters themselves appear on the bottom line: The ESP being edited The type of parameter being edited m m ESP-A: Algo Params Gain=-9.
6—Editing Algorithms A Note About Algorithm Mix Parameters The DP/Pro provides a three-pronged approach to setting the wet/dry balance between an audio signal as it is before and then after processing: 1. 2. 3. The System/MIDI Global Wet Mix parameter allows you to set an overall wet/dry balance for all of the effects in the DP/Pro (see Chapter 2).
6—Editing Algorithms 1 No Effect Description: Audio passes through the ESP unaffected. I/O Characteristics: Stereo-in, stereo-out. 2 Mastering Limiter Left Left Lookahead Input Peak Finder Control Release Ceiling, Threshold Output Lookahead Right Right Description: A brick wall peak limiter designed to maximize headroom with no objectionable distortion. As the threshold is decreased, signal level increases (by up to 96 dB).
6—Editing Algorithms 3 Compressor/Limiter Left Left Lookahead Mode Lo Shelf Input Sidechain Frequency, Gain Level Detector Lo Shelf Output Level Control Output Ratio, Threshold, Knee Attack, Release, Hold Lookahead Right Right Description: Similar to the Compressor algorithm (see next page), but operates as a limiter at high ratios (no makeup gain is applied).
6—Editing Algorithms 4 Compressor Left Left Lookahead Mode Lo Shelf Sidechain Frequency, Gain Input Level Detector Lo Shelf Output Level Control Output Ratio, Threshold, Target, Knee Attack, Release, Hold Lookahead Right Right Description: A compressor with an adjustable knee and automatic gain makeup. By varying the knee width, the response can be set anywhere from hard and precise to soft and tube-like.
6—Editing Algorithms Description: A feedback-type compressor/limiter based on a vintage design. Notes: Compressor gain is continuously adjusted as a function of the level of the compressed signal itself, resulting in a response quite unlike that of more recent feedforward-type compressors that monitor directly the level of the source. Has adjustable lookahead delay (a feature uncommon in feedback-type compressors) and sidechain EQ. I/O Characteristics: Stereo-in, stereo-out.
6—Editing Algorithms Mid Thresh Mid Ratio Mid Knee-Width Mid Attack Mid Release Mid Output Hi Thresh Hi Ratio Hi Knee-Width Hi Attack Hi Release Hi Output -20.0dB 1.0:1 Hardest 10.0ms 100.0ms +0.0dB -20.0dB 1.0:1 Hardest 10.0ms 100.0ms +0.0dB -99.0dB 1.0:1 Hardest 50.0us 50.0us -99.0dB -99.0dB 1.0:1 Hardest 50.0us 50.0us -99.0dB +0.0dB 100:1 Softest 10.0sec 10.0sec +48.0dB +0.0dB 100:1 Softest 10.0sec 10.0sec +48.
6—Editing Algorithms 8 Stereo Gate Left Input Left Lookahead Level Detector Control Output Threshold, Hysteresis, Attenuation Attack, Release/Hold Lookahead Right Right Description: A fast gate with a lookahead delay that prevents chopping-off of attack transients. Notes: Set the attenuation for the desired gating level. Minimize chatter by setting the hysteresis and the hold time. The amount of hysteresis sets the dB difference between the (attack) threshold and the release threshold.
6—Editing Algorithms 9 Dual-Mono Gate Left Input Left L—Lookahead Level Detector Control L—Threshold, Hysteresis, Attenuation L—Attack, Release/Hold Right Right R—Lookahead Level Detector Output Control R—Threshold, Hysteresis, Attenuation R—Attack, Release/Hold Description: Similar to the Stereo Gate, but allows independent processing of left and right channels. Notes: Set the attenuation for the desired gating level. Minimize chatter by setting the hysteresis and the hold time.
6—Editing Algorithms 10 De-Esser Left Normal Left — BPF Frequency, Width Input Tune Sibilance Detector Mode Attack, Release Control Level Detector Ratio, Sensitivity Output Level Output Normal Right — BPF Right Tune Frequency, Width Description: A level-independent, frequency-selective de-esser. Frequency selectivity means no fullbandwidth drop-outs—just transparent de-essing in the frequency band where the problem occurs.
6—Editing Algorithms 11 Stereo Synthesizer Left Left Stereo Synthesizer Output Right Right Depth Density Description: Takes a mono source and spreads it out across the stereo field. Retains any stereo information that is already present in the source.
6—Editing Algorithms 13 Variable-Tap Delay Left Dry Lo Shelf Input Right EQ Trim Hi Shelf Hi Shelf L/R Routing Diffuser Mix Taps (up to 32) Lo Shelf Regen D D L L R Regen Delay Envelope Pans Left Output Mix Right Dry Description: Provides up to 32 taps. Preset curves allow quick selection from among a variety of delay spacings, amplitude envelopes, and pan shapes. Features low and high shelving EQ, four diffusion stages, and filtered regeneration.
6—Editing Algorithms H=high-frequency limit determined by system sample rate L=lowest frequency limited by Set Min Freq System/MIDI parameter 14 M=parameter has supplemental metered display T=parameter can be synchronized to system clock or MIDI clocks Spatial Delays Hi Freq, Cut Lo Freq, Cut Hi Regen Lo Cross Regen Left Lo Delay Hi L/R Routing L Taps Mix EQ Trim Input Lo Freq, Depth Hi Freq, Depth Rate, Depth LFO L/R Phase L/R Levels L/R Pans L R Left Output Mix Right R Taps Lo
6—Editing Algorithms Delay Smoothing Regen TapL Regen TapR Regen Cross-Regen Regen LoCut Fc Regen LoCut Gain Regen HiCut Fc Regen HiCut Gain L-Tap1 Time L-Tap1 Level L-Tap1 Pan L-Tap2 Time L-Tap2 Level L-Tap2 Pan L-Tap3 Time L-Tap3 Level L-Tap3 Pan L-Tap4 Time L-Tap4 Level L-Tap4 Pan R-Tap1 Time R-Tap1 Level R-Tap1 Pan R-Tap2 Time R-Tap2 Level R-Tap2 Pan R-Tap3 Time R-Tap3 Level R-Tap3 Pan R-Tap4 Time R-Tap4 Level R-Tap4 Pan 0ms 4L 4R +0% +0deg 100Hz +0.0dB 10.000kHz +0.0dB 0.0ms +0% +0% 0.0ms +0% +0% 0.
6—Editing Algorithms 15 Ping-Pong Delay Hi Freq, Cut Left Hi Lo Freq, Cut Regen Mix Lo Left L Pan Hi Freq, Cut Lo Input Lo Freq, Cut L Tap Hi L Lev Delay EQ Trim R Tap Output R Lev R Pan Mix Right Right Description: A modulatable long mono delay with two taps, one of which can be regenerated. Each tap has level and pan controls. Notes: Features low and high shelving EQ, modulatable delays, and filtered regeneration.
6—Editing Algorithms 16 Stereo Delay Dry Hi Shelf Regen Mix Left Input Lo Shelf Lo Shelf EQ Trim Right Hi Shelf DDL LFO Cross-Regen Lo Shelf Hi Shelf Left Output DDL Mix Hi Shelf Lo Shelf Right Regen Dry Description: A stereo delay optimized for modulation-based effects, with stereo-strapped left and right parameter sets (for independent control of delay times, use the Spatial Delays algorithm).
6—Editing Algorithms 17 Loop Recorder Left Left Play, Stop, Rec, etc. Mix Loop Recorder Input Level Detector Output Mix Right Right Description: Records and plays samples. Playback speed can be decreased to near zero or can be increased to up to 1600 times the original rate. Samples can be played both forwards and backwards (hence positive and negative speeds), and the end of a sample can be spliced to the beginning with an adjustable fade-in/out time.
6—Editing Algorithms 18 Expert Reverb Left Input Lo Hi Lo Freq Level Hi Freq Level Lo Hi Diffuser Mix Predelay Left Reverberator Diffuser Output Right Predelay Mix Right Description: A fully customizable stereo reverberation module. The delays that make up the reverberator can be adjusted to create a variety of plates and spaces. Features low and high shelving EQ, a six-stage diffuser, predelay, low and mid decay times, density control, and high-frequency damping.
6—Editing Algorithms Mod 2 Rate Mod 3 Depth Mod 3 Rate Mod 4 Depth Mod 4 Rate 0.00Hz 0.0ms 0.00Hz 0.0ms 0.00Hz 0.00Hz 0.0ms 0.00Hz 0.0ms 0.00Hz B=parameter has bi-polar range H=high-frequency limit determined by system sample rate L=lowest frequency limited by Set Min Freq System/MIDI parameter 19 1.760kHz 200.0ms 1.760kHz 200.0ms 1.
6—Editing Algorithms Delay6 Time Delay7 Time Delay8 Time Mod 1 Depth Mod 1 Rate Mod 2 Depth Mod 2 Rate Mod 3 Depth Mod 3 Rate Mod 4 Depth Mod 4 Rate 0.0ms 0.0ms 0.0ms 0.0ms 0.00Hz 0.0ms 0.00Hz 0.0ms 0.00Hz 0.0ms 0.00Hz 0.0ms 0.0ms 0.0ms 0.0ms 0.00Hz 0.0ms 0.00Hz 0.0ms 0.00Hz 0.0ms 0.00Hz B=parameter has bi-polar range H=high-frequency limit determined by system sample rate L=lowest frequency limited by Set Min Freq System/MIDI parameter 20 200.0ms 200.0ms 200.0ms 200.0ms 1.760kHz 200.0ms 1.760kHz 200.
6—Editing Algorithms 20 Reflection Modeler Left EQ Trim Input Lo Hi Lo Freq Level Hi Freq Level Lo Hi Diffuser Mix Predelay Left Reflection Modeler Diffuser Output Right Predelay Mix Right Description: Models the early reflection patterns between a stereo source and listener in an enclosed space, such as a room, hall, or cavern. There are controls for dimensions, wall reflectivity, diffusion, and frequency-dependent damping.
6—Editing Algorithms 21 Small Ambience 1 ER Levels Left HF Bandwidth Predelay 1 2 Early Reflections ER Sends 1 2 Primary Send Input Right HF Bandwidth Predelay Early Reflections 1 Left Reverberator Decay LF Decay HF Damping Diffus 1, 2 Definition Detune Rate, Depth Position 1, 2, 3 1 2 Output Right 2 ER Levels Balance ER Sends Description: Creates the ambience of a small space.
6—Editing Algorithms 22 Small Ambience 2 Left HF Bandwidth Predelay Input Diffus 1, 2 HF Bandwidth Predelay Left Diffuser Reverberator Balance Output Diffuser Right Right Decay, HF Damping, Definition, ER Levels Description: Simulates a small plate reverb. Diffusion and definition work as in Small Ambience 1. I/O Characteristics: Stereo-in, stereo-out.
6—Editing Algorithms 23 Non-Lin Reverb 1 Left + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Env Levels Left HF Bandwidth Input Right Early Reflections Diffuser HF Bandwidth Reverberator Primary Send ER1 Time, Send ER2 Time, Send Diffuser 1, 2 HF Damping Density 1, 2 Balance Output Early Reflections Diffuser 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Env Levels + Right Description: Non-Lin can be used to obtain gated reverb, reverse reverb, blooming reverb, and early reflections.
6—Editing Algorithms 24 Non-Lin Reverb 2 Left + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Env Levels Left HF Bandwidth Input Right Early Reflections Diffuser HF Bandwidth Reverberator Primary Send ER1 Time, Send ER2 Time, Send Diffuser 1, 2 HF Damping Density 1, 2 Balance Output Early Reflections Diffuser 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Env Levels + Right Description: Similar to Non-Lin Reverb 1, but is smaller and has less stereo movement, making this algo well-suited for drum tracks.
6—Editing Algorithms 25 Multi-Pitch Shift Dry Regen Frequency, Bandwidth Voice 1L Pitch, Splice Width Regen Left Regen Input DDL Frequency, Bandwidth Right Regen Pan Level Pan Left DDL L Output Feedback Filter R DDL Frequency, Bandwidth Level Pan Level Pan Level Pan Feedback Filter Voice 2R Pitch, Splice Width Level Frequency, Bandwidth Voice 1R Regen Mix Feedback Filter Pitch, Splice Width Pitch, Splice Width Pan DDL Frequency, Bandwidth Voice 3L Regen Level Feedba
6—Editing Algorithms Parameter Name L-V2 Regen L-V2 Regen Fc L-V2 Regen BW L-V2 Level L-V2 Pan L-V3 Pitch L-V3 Splice Time L-V3 Delay L-V3 Regen L-V3 Regen Fc L-V3 Regen BW L-V3 Level L-V3 Pan R-V1 Pitch R-V1 Splice Time R-V1 Delay R-V1 Regen R-V1 Regen Fc R-V1 Regen BW R-V1 Level R-V1 Pan R-V2 Pitch R-V2 Splice Time R-V2 Delay R-V2 Regen R-V2 Regen Fc R-V2 Regen BW R-V2 Level R-V2 Pan R-V3 Pitch R-V3 Splice Time R-V3 Delay R-V3 Regen R-V3 Regen Fc R-V3 Regen BW R-V3 Level R-V3 Pan Ref Value +0% 1.
6—Editing Algorithms 26 Multi-Chorus Left EQ Trim Input Right Lo Shelf Hi Shelf Lo Freq Lo Lev Hi Freq Hi Lev Lo Shelf Hi Shelf Left Voice-1L Output Voice-1R Right Voice-2L Voice-2R Voice-3L Voice-3R Voice-4L Voice-4R Single-Voice Detail Left Voice-L AM Depth LFO Rate, L/R Phase Level Depth Center Voice-R AM Right Right Description: An eight-voice stereo chorus. The voices are arranged as four stereo pairs, and each pair is modulated by its own LFO.
6—Editing Algorithms Master Center Master L/R Phase Master AM Master Level Voice1 Rate Voice2 Rate Voice3 Rate Voice4 Rate Voice1 Depth Voice2 Depth Voice3 Depth Voice4 Depth Voice1 Center Voice2 Center Voice3 Center Voice4 Center Voice1 L/R Phase Voice2 L/R Phase Voice3 L/R Phase Voice4 L/R Phase Voice1 AM Voice2 AM Voice3 AM Voice4 AM Voice1 Level Voice2 Level Voice3 Level Voice4 Level 100% 100% 100% 100% 0.00Hz 0.00Hz 0.00Hz 0.00Hz 0.0ms 0.0ms 0.0ms 0.0ms 0.0ms 0.0ms 0.0ms 0.
6—Editing Algorithms 27 Flanger Dry Hi Shelf DDL Left Input Regen Lo Shelf Lo Shelf EQ Trim Right Hi Shelf Flanger LFO Cross-Regen Lo Shelf Mix Hi Shelf Left Output Flanger DDL Hi Shelf Lo Shelf Dry Mix Right Regen Description: A stereo flanger driven by a flexible stereo LFO.
6—Editing Algorithms Regen Delay Regen LoCut Fc Regen LoCut Gain Regen HiCut Fc Regen HiCut Gain Output Tap 0.0ms 100Hz +0.0dB 10.000kHz +0.0dB Flanger 0.0ms 1Hz -99.0dB 1Hz -99.0dB Flanger B=parameter has bi-polar range H=high-frequency limit determined by system sample rate L=lowest frequency limited by Set Min Freq System/MIDI parameter 28 1265ms 20.000kHz +0.0dB 20.000kHz +0.
6—Editing Algorithms LFO Rand Amount LFO Rand Rate Regen Cross-Regen Regen Delay Regen LoCut Fc Regen LoCut Gain Regen HiCut Fc Regen HiCut Gain Output Tap 0% 0.00Hz +0% +0deg 0.0ms 100Hz +0.0dB 10.000kHz +0.0dB Phaser 0% 0.00Hz -200% -180deg 0.0ms 1Hz -99.0dB 1Hz -99.0dB Phaser B=parameter has bi-polar range H=high-frequency limit determined by system sample rate L=lowest frequency limited by Set Min Freq System/MIDI parameter 32 100% 20.000kHz +200% +180deg 1365ms 20.000kHz +0.0dB 20.000kHz +0.
6—Editing Algorithms 29 Tremolo Dry Mix Left Input Lo Shelf Hi Shelf LFO EQ Trim Right Left Tremolo Lo Shelf Hi Shelf Output Tremolo Right Mix Dry Description: A stereo tremolo. Increasing the rate turns the tremolo into a ring modulator. Features low and high shelving EQ. Notes: (See Flanger for LFO notes.) I/O Characteristics: Stereo-in, stereo-out.
6—Editing Algorithms 30 Panner Dry Mix Left Input Right Lo Shelf Hi Shelf Left Panner LFO EQ Trim Lo Shelf Hi Shelf Output Panner Right Mix Dry Description: A stereo panner driven by a flexible stereo LFO. Features low and high shelving EQ. Notes: (See Flanger for LFO notes.) For mono sources, set LFO L/R Phase to a non-zero value (the greater the value, the wider the pan).
6—Editing Algorithms 31 Chatter Box Left Input VCF Dry Amt Formant Filter DDL VCF Input Right Left Panner Output Right LFO 2 LFO 1 Description: A time-varying filter that imposes vocal formants onto the source. The filter morphs among four selected vowel shapes, driven by a polyrhythmic combination of two LFOs, the first of which is also tied to an auto-panner that operates on the vocalized signal. Notes: Feeding the filter is a regenerated delay that can be used to create talking-echo effects.
6—Editing Algorithms 32 Rotary Speaker Voice Levels Hi Voice 1-L Left Hi Voice 2-L Hi Voice 1-R Hi Voice 2-R Left Hi Rotor Level, Drive, Bandwidth Amp Input Crossover Freq, Lo/Hi Balance Right Output Speed Lo Rotor Lo Voice 2-L Lo Voice 1-L Lo Voice 2-R Right Lo Voice 1-R Voice Levels Description: A 12-dB/octave crossover drives low and high rotors. A toggle switch lets you change speeds on the fly, at a selected acceleration determined by the inertia setting.
6—Editing Algorithms Hi Fast Hi FM Min Hi FM Max Hi AM Min Hi AM Max Hi V1 Time Hi V1 Level Hi V2 Time Hi V2 Level 10.0Hz 10% 10% 50% 50% 0ms +0% 0ms +0% 0.00Hz 0.000% 0.000% 0% 0% 0ms -100% 0ms -100% B=parameter has bi-polar range H=high-frequency limit determined by system sample rate L=lowest frequency limited by Set Min Freq System/MIDI parameter 33 3.
6—Editing Algorithms 34 Parametric EQ Peak/Notch Left Input Right Input Level Lo Shelf Mid 1 Mid 2 Mid 3 Mid 4 Mid 5 Mid 6 Mid 7 Mid 8 Hi Shelf Lo Shelf Mid 1 Mid 2 Mid 3 Mid 4 Mid 5 Mid 6 Mid 7 Mid 8 Hi Shelf Left Output Level Output Right Peak/Notch Description: Simultaneous low shelving, high shelving, and eight peak/notch filters. Notes: Peak/notch bandwidth is selectable as the frequency span between the -3 dB points or as that between the half-gain (in dB) points.
6—Editing Algorithms 35 Octave EQ Low Shelving Left Input Right Input Level High Shelving Peak/Notch 63 Hz 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 4 kHz 8 kHz 16 kHz 63 Hz 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 4 kHz 8 kHz 16 kHz Peak/Notch Low Shelving Left Output Level Output Right High Shelving Description: A classic octave-band equalizer, but with the lowest and highest bands implemented as adjustable shelves. Low-noise design.
6—Editing Algorithms 36 Delay+Chorus Damping Regen Left LPF Cross-Regen Delay Level Delay Mix Pan Left L Input Level Chorus Pan Output R Delay Right Level Right Pan Effect Mix Cross-Regen Delay Mix LPF Regen Damping Level Pan Description: A four-tap modulatable stereo delay combined with a stereo chorus. I/O Characteristics: Stereo-in, stereo-out.
6—Editing Algorithms 37 Delay+Flanger Damping Regen Left LPF Cross-Regen Delay Level Delay Mix Pan Left L Input Level Flanger Pan Output R Delay Right Level Right Pan Cross-Regen Effect Mix Delay Mix LPF Regen Damping Level Pan Description: A four-tap modulatable stereo delay combined with a stereo flanger. I/O Characteristics: Stereo-in, stereo-out.
6—Editing Algorithms 38 Delay+Phaser Damping Regen Left LPF Cross-Regen Delay Level Delay Mix Pan Left L Input Level Phaser Pan Output R Delay Right Level Right Pan Effect Mix Cross-Regen Delay Mix LPF Regen Damping Level Pan Description: A four-tap modulatable stereo delay combined with a stereo phaser. I/O Characteristics: Stereo-in, stereo-out.
6—Editing Algorithms 39 Distortion+Chorus Left Input Left Distortion Lo Shelf Mid 1 Mid 2 Hi Shelf Chorus Output Right Right Effect Mix Description: Stereo distortion combined with a stereo chorus. I/O Characteristics: Stereo-in, stereo-out.
6—Editing Algorithms 40 Distortion+Flanger Left Input Left Distortion Lo Shelf Mid 1 Mid 2 Hi Shelf Flanger Output Right Right Effect Mix Description: Stereo distortion combined with a stereo flanger. I/O Characteristics: Stereo-in, stereo-out.
6—Editing Algorithms 41 Distortion+Phaser Left Input Left Distortion Lo Shelf Mid 1 Mid 2 Hi Shelf Phaser Output Right Right Effect Mix Description: Stereo distortion combined with a stereo phaser. I/O Characteristics: Stereo-in, stereo-out.
6—Editing Algorithms 42 Signal Generator Sine Level Sine In/Out Sine Generator Frequency Impulse Level Impulse In/Out Impulse Generator Noise Level Rate Noise Generator Left Noise In/Out Noise Filter Frequency, Bandwidth Input Thru Level Thru Path In/Out Right L/R Balance Left Right Output Description: Sine, impulse, and noise generators. The noise can be full-bandwidth or colored (a bandpass filter sets the center frequency and bandwidth).
7—Copying and Swapping Algorithms 7—Copying and Swapping Algorithms Using the Copy/Swap Tools The DP/Pro provides a set of utilities that allow you to use your favorite algorithm edits again and again, in different contexts. You can: • swap algorithms and their settings between ESP-A and ESP-B. • copy algorithms and their settings from ESP-A to ESP-B. • copy algorithms and their settings from ESP-B to ESP-A. • copy algorithms and their settings from either ESP in one effect to either ESP in another.
7—Copying and Swapping Algorithms Moving Algorithms Between Effects Using AlgoMover The process of moving algorithms between effects involves a few steps. To accomplish this, you: • • • 2 copy the algorithm into the AlgoMover memory buffer using the “Copy Algo A to AlgoMover” or “Copy Algo B to AlgoMover” procedure, as explained in “Performing a Copy/Swap Procedure” above. select the effect into which you’d like to copy the algorithm and its settings, and install the effect (see Chapter 3).
8—Mixing 8—Mixing The ESP-A and ESP-B Mixer Parameters ESP-A and ESP-B each contain their own submixing facility, provided through a set of mixer parameters. These parameters provide control over each ESP’s: • input level. • stereo balance for its input signal.
8—Mixing Editing Mixer Parameter Settings The mixer parameters are edited by: • pressing the Params A or B button repeatedly until “Mixer Params” appears on the top line of the DP/Pro’s main display. Edit Algo A Params A Mod A Bypass A Algo B Params B Mod B Bypass B Routing • • pressing the Next or Previous Page buttons to select the parameter you’d like to edit. turning the Value knob to set the selected parameter to the desired value.
8—Mixing Mixer Parameter 2: ANA Inp Balance k Values: Default: ESP-A: Mixer Params Balance=Center ANA Inp Full R as percentages; Center Center What this Parameter Does: The ANA Inp Level parameter allows you to alter the stereo balance of analog audio being fed into each ESP. Mixer parameters 3 and 4 are available only when a DI-Pro digital I/O board has been installed in the DP/Pro. See the DI-Pro User’s Guide for information on these parameters.
8—Mixing Mixer Parameter 6: B>A Inp Balance k Values: Default: ESP-A: Mixer Params Balance=Center B>A Inp Full R as percentages; Center Center What this Parameter Does: The B>A Inp Level parameter allows you to alter the stereo balance of audio being fed back into ESPA from ESP-B when the Stereo: Feedback routing is selected. Setting an ESP’s Output Level The DP/Pro allows you to adjust the output of each ESP.
8—Mixing Mixer Parameter 8: k Values: Default: AlgoA Out Mix; AlgoB Out Mix ESP-A: Mixer Params Out Mix=Full Wet AlgoA Full Dry through Full Wet as percentages Full Wet What this Parameter Does: The AlgoA Out Mix and AlgoB Out Mix parameters allow you to adjust the balance between the output of each ESP and the audio being fed into the ESP.
9—Tweak Parameters 9—Tweak Parameters The Tweak Parameter Solution While the number of parameters offered by the DP/Pro’s algorithms makes the DP/Pro a powerful audio processing tool, there are some parameters that you’ll find yourself reaching for time and time again. The DP/Pro allows you to designate these parameters as Tweak parameters that are never more than a few button presses away from your fingertips.
9—Tweak Parameters • pressing the Params A or B button repeatedly until “Set Tweak Params” appears on the top line of the DP/Pro’s main display. Edit Algo A Params A Mod A Bypass A Algo B Params B Mod B Bypass B Routing • • pressing the Next or Previous Page buttons to select an unused Tweak parameter slot. turning the Value knob to select the algorithm parameter you’d like to assign to the displayed Tweak parameter slot.
9—Tweak Parameters Effect Select Find Tweak Tap Previous Next Page • • pressing the Next or Previous Page buttons until the desired Tweak parameter appears on the display. turning the Value knob to adjust the parameter. Tip: By pressing the Tweak button repeatedly, you can jump quickly to the Tweak parameters associated with ESP-A or ESP-B, and then use the Previous or Next Page buttons to select the specific Tweak parameter you want to edit.
10—Effect Modulation 10—Effect Modulation Real-Time Effect Modulation Every parameter of every algorithm (see Chapter 6) and every ESP mixer parameter (see Chapter 8) can be manipulated in real time, providing for exceptionally dynamic effects.
10—Effect Modulation The Modulation Displays Each modulation task provides its own distinctive display. These displays share a critical element that helps you keep track of which of the selected ESP’s four modulation setups you’re programming: the number of the modulation setup, which always appears somewhere in the upper left portion of the display: • • • When you’re assigning and configuring the modulation source the Src number tells you which setup you’re programming.
10—Effect Modulation The DP/Pro allows you to limit each modulation setup’s response to values received from its modulator. This is accomplished by creating a reception window. Received modulator values which fall outside of the window will be ignored.
10—Effect Modulation Src1=DP Cntr1 (TwkKnob1) Min=0 Max=127 Map=Sin i Values: Log, Log+, Sine, Sine+, Lin, Lin+, Cos, Cos+, Exp, Exp+ What these Parameters Do: The Map (1-4) parameters allow you to determine the manner in which received modulator values will be interpreted.
10—Effect Modulation Dest1=AlgoA Out Mix Method=Absolute i Values: Additive; Absolute What these Parameters Do: The Method (1), Method (2), Method (3) and Method (4) parameters allow you to determine whether receive modulator values will offset or override the destination parameter’s original setting.
10—Effect Modulation Mod A/B Parameters 7, 16, 25, 34: (Absolute) Min (1), (Absolute) Min (2), (Absolute) Min (3), (Absolute) Min (4) Mod A/B Parameters 8, 17, 26, 33: (Absolute) Max (1), (Absolute) Max (2), (Absolute) Max (3), (Absolute) Max (4) The modulation setup being edited The minimum value that modulation can produce m m Dest1 Min=0.00oct Max=0.
10—Effect Modulation The Knob 1 Name and Knob 2 Name parameters allow you to name the two virtual tweak knobs for the currently selected effect. Each name can use up to 13 characters, each of which must be selected and edited individually. Activating a Tweak Knob In order for a tweak knob to be used from the DP/Pro’s front panel, it must be activated (see “MIDI and the Tweak Knobs” below to learn about using them via MIDI). A tweak knob is activated by: • pressing the Tweak button.
10—Effect Modulation Setting the Mod LFO’s Wave Shape The mod LFOs can be set to any of the following eight wave shapes: Sine Triangle Sawtooth Asymm Square 4-Step 8-Step 16-Step Mod A/B Parameter 63: LFO 1 Shape Mod A/B Parameter 66: LFO 2 Shape The mod LFO being edited m The currently selected low-frequency wave shape m LFO 1 Shape=Sine Rate=1/2 Note Phase=45 Values: 8 Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Asymm, Square, 4-Step, 8-Step, 16-Step ENSONIQ DP/Pro Reference Manual
10—Effect Modulation What these Parameters Do: The LFO 1 Shape and LFO 2 Shape parameters determine the type of low-frequency wave to be used as a modulator. Setting a Mod LFO’s Speed The mod LFOs can be synchronized to the current system clock or MIDI clocks (see Chapter 2) by note value, or to a specific frequency, in hertz.
10—Effect Modulation 90 45 135 Rate Value 0 (synchronized) When Note Phase=0, the LFO will start at its center point at each occurrence of the selected value, and move up first, then down -180 When Note Phase=180, the LFO will start at its center point at each occurrence of the selected value, and move down, then up -45 -135 -90 Note: When a mod LFO’s Rate is set to an unsynchronized value, this parameter is unavailable.
11—Saving Effects 11—Saving Effects Where Effects are Saved The DP/Pro provides two user banks for the storage of effects you’ve edited or created—banks 0 and 1. The procedure for saving an effect includes steps that allow you to assign Effect Finder attributes to the effect. Note: Effects you’ve edited or created are only temporary until you save them to the DP/Pro’s memory. Should you choose to save an effect to an already occupied location, the DP/Pro lets you audition the effect currently stored there.
11—Saving Effects The Saving Displays The Location Selection Display When you press the Save button, the first of the DP/Pro’s Save pages appears: The selected location’s bank number The memory location within the selected bank l n Save into location 0:001 Name:Undefined 0:0 i If there’s an effect already stored in the selected location, its name will appear here The Effect-Naming Display When you’ve selected a location and pressed the Enter button, the effect naming page appears: Save new effect as:
11—Saving Effects The Effect Finder App Type Selector Display When you’ve designated FX types for your effect and pressed the Enter button, the DP/Pro allows you to assign Effect Finder App types to your effect: The Yes (Y)/ No (n) toggle for each App type; the selected type is underlined m Finder: YYnYnYnYnYnYYYYn App:*Demo ENTER=Done i As you select each type’s Y/n toggle, the App type it represents will appear here This display offers a Yes/no toggle switch for each of the Effect Finder App types.
11—Saving Effects The “Replace Old Effect?” Display Whether you press Enter or the Previous Page button while on the “Check Old Effect?” page, the “Replace Old Effect” display will appear: The bank and program number of the location you’ve selected m Replace old effect 0000? ENTER=Yes PREV=Go Back i The lower line of the display presents your options This display offers two choices: • • 4 If you’d like to replace the old effect, you can press the Enter button to finish saving your effect.
12—Supplemental Information 12—Supplemental Information DP/Pro Bank 2 ROM Effects List No. Effect Name FX Type(s) Application Type(s) 2000 DepTh oF SpaCe Reverb, Hall Rec/Mix, Vocals, Ac. Key, El. Key, A. Bloom Fractal Guitar, E. Guitar, Demo, Warped, Percs, Winds, Brass, Strings, Live/PA, Guitar-A, Keys, WindReed, Piano, *Demo Swirl Factor 2001 MaJestiC HaLL Reverb, Hall Rec/Mix, Vocals, Ac. Key, A.
12—Supplemental Information (ROM Effects con’t.) 2 No. Effect Name FX Type(s) Application Type(s) Tweak Knob 1 Tweak Knob 2 2019 SmaLL PlaTe 1 Reverb, Plate Percussn, Drums, Vocals, Brass, Guitar-E, *Demo, Rec/Mix Size Density 2020 LusciouS PlaTe Reverb, Plate El. Key, Winds, Vocals, Rec/Mix, Keys, Guitar-A, Guitar-E, *Demo, WindReed Lushness Scope 2021 Smooth TiZ PlaTe Reverb, Plate Vocals, Ac. Key, A.
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12—Supplemental Information Include in your written request your name and address, and indicate that you would like a copy of the “DP/Pro MIDI System Exclusive Specification.” Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
12—Supplemental Information Converting Mono Foot Switches for Use with the DP/Pro The use of a single foot switch (that has a mono plug) is not recommended, and can affect the operation and performance of the DP/Pro. Since the DP/Pro is designed with a stereo foot switch jack, when any mono foot switch is plugged in, it functions like the right side of a dual foot switch. It also acts as a permanent shut-off switch for the (non-existent) left side of the foot switch.
12—Supplemental Information Build a Box to Merge Two Mono Foot Switches into One Stereo Jack The advantage of this modification is that it will allow you to make two mono foot switches function as one stereo foot switch. Stereo cable needed from here to either Foot Switch jack Stereo Jack Ring Tip Tip Mono Jack Left mono foot switch Required materials: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
12—Supplemental Information About Groun d Loops The DP/Pro has ground compensated outputs, which offer the advantages of balanced outputs (which provide minimized hum and interference), plus the advantage of a transformer isolated output—the ouput connector “grounds” are not hooked directly to the DP/Pro ground, thus eliminating the possibility of a ground loop. This means that you can use balanced or unbalanced equipment with the DP/Pro, and you won’t have any ground loop problems on the outputs.
12—Supplemental Information • If you’re using unbalanced 1/4” cables, create a custom cable with a 1/4” stereo plug on the end that’s connected to the DP/Pro’s inputs. Attach the source device’s ground to the ring of the stereo connector. Leave the shield unconnected, and attach the two tips normally.
12—Supplemental Information Need More Help? The following publications can enhance your understanding of effect processing, MIDI and related topics. These, in addition to the numerous monthly magazines, provide a wealth of information. While we don’t endorse any publications, we offer this partial list as a resource upon which to draw.
13—Glossary 13—Glossary Term Algo Algorithm AM Ambience Amplify Amplitude Amplitude Modulation Attack Attenuate Auto-Wah Balanced-Line Input Bandpass Filter Bandwidth Bank Bank Select Boost BPF BW Bypass Center Center Frequency Chorusing Compression Compression Ratio Crossover Cut Cutoff Frequency Definition Abbreviation for “algorithm.” A software program that processes digitized audio data. Abbreviation for “amplitude modulation.
13—Glossary Cycle Damping DDL Dec Decay Definition Delay Smoothing Density Depth Diffusion Doppler Shift Double-click Download Dry DSP Early Reflections Effect Envelope EQ Trim Equalization (EQ) ER ESP ESP2 Fc Feedback Filter Flanger FM 2 A sound wave’s single journey from exerting a greater amount of air pressure to a lesser one and back to its starting point. The number of cycles per second determines the pitch—or frequency—of the sound wave.
13—Glossary Formant Formant Warp Frequency Frequency Modulation Gain Gate HF HiCut HiShelf Hold Hysteresis Inc Knee Width LED LF LFO Limiter LoCut Lookahead LoShelf LSB MIDI MIDI Controller MIDI In MIDI Out MIDI Thru Any of the group of frequencies associated with a particular vowel sound. A parameter in certain algorithms that modifies the spectrum of a formant filter to correspond to the voice of a man, woman, or child.
13—Glossary Mod LFO Modulation Modulator MS Matrix Noise Gate Notch Note Phase OutCeiling Pan Parameter Parametric EQ Peak Detector Phaser Predelay Program Change Pulse Width Q RAM Random Seed Randomize Rate Reflectivity Regeneration Release Resonant Peak Reverb Reverb Tail Routing S/H Sample and Hold Send Shelf 4 One of the two LFOs available in each effect; used for the modulation of algorithm or mixer parameters.
13—Glossary Signal Signal Flow Sound Wave Splice Time Stage SysEx System Clock System Exclusive Data System MIDI Channel Tap Thresh Threshold Transient Value Variation VCF Velocity Voltage-Controlled Filter Wah-Wah Warp XLR Connector Xover A quantity, such as a voltage, a current, or a sequence of numbers, that represents a physical phenomenon, such as a sound wave. The path that audio follows into, through and out of the DP/Pro.
Index Index * 19, 23, 25, 34 *User Variation* 48 +4 and -10 10 -10 and +4 10 16-Step (with Mod LED lit) 118 16-Step (with Params LED lit) 52 2-Mono: Dual Mono routing described 44 2-Mono: Stereo Mix routing described 45 3-Band Comp/Lim algorithm 57 32k 14 4-Step (with Mod LED lit) 118 4-Step (with Params LED) lit 52 44.
Index messages 37 Bank, glossary entry 137 Banks described 37 jumping from one to another 37 selecting from front panel 37 selecting via MIDI 37 Battery 11 BiG RooM 126 BlooM STaR 127 Boost, glossary entry 137 BPF, glossary entry 137 Brick-wall limiting 53 BroWn 224 & SwirL 127 BroWn 224 ReVerB! 126 BW, glossary entry 137 Byp A Cntlr parameter 29 Byp B Cntlr parameter 29 Bypass, glossary entry 137 Bypassing setting up displayed notification 30 MIDI bypass 28 the nature of the bypass 29 Cold 10 Compare set
Index Diffusion, glossary entry 138 Display Bypass State parameter 30 Displays algorithm and variation selection 48 copying and swapping algorithms 99 editing algorithms 51 Effect Finder 40 effect selection 37 mixing 101 routing 45 saving an effect 122-124 setting up effect modulation 112 setting up Tweak params 107 when tweaking algorithm parameters 108 Distortion+Chorus algorithm 94 Distortion+Flanger algorithm 95 Distortion+Phaser algorithm 96 Distortions Distortion+Chorus 94 Distortion+Flanger 95 Disto
Index MIDI channel 16 ESP-B MIDI Channel parameter 16 ESP2, glossary entry 138 ESPs defined 4 modulation (see Effect modulation) setting the amount of ESP-B to ESP-A feedback 103 setting the amount of feedback 103 setting the input level 102 setting the output level 104 setting the stereo balance of ESP-B to ESP-A feedback 104 setting the stereo balance of feedback 103 setting the stereo input balance 102-103 setting the wet/dry output mix 104-105 EviL ScaRy HarMo 127 Exp 113 Expander algorithm 58 Expert R
Index described 10 optimal setting 10 Input Level Knob optimal setting 10 Input parameter 14 Input type selecting 14 Installing effects, algorithms and variations 7 InStanT AntiQue 128 IntiMate Hall 125 Item parameter 23 J Jacks Input 14 K Knee width, glossary entry 139 Knob 1 Name parameter 117 Knob 2 Name parameter 117 L L Ftsw Cntlr parameter 27 Large PlaTe 126 LEaD VoCaL PlaTe 125 LED, glossary entry 139 LEDs 2 Leslie speaker simulation 87 LF, glossary entry 139 LFO glossary entry 139 in algorithms
Index MIDI Thru, glossary entry 140 MIDI controller, glossary entry 140 modulation 111-120 re-mapping program changes 18-19 MIDI Device ID parameter 15 MIDI Pgm Chngs parameter 18 Midi Pitch Fix [e4] 129 Min 1 through 4 parameters 113 Min 1 through Min 4 parameters 116 Missing Parameters mixing 103 System/MIDI 15 Mixer Params 101-105 Mixing 101-105 displays 101 modulation of parameters (see Effect modulation) overview 101 procedure 102 setting an ESP's input level 102 setting an ESP's output level 104 sett
Index Parametric EQ algorithm 89 Parametric EQ, glossary entry 140 Params A and B buttons 51 Pasting (see Copying and swapping algorithms) Patch Select messages, sending 27 Peak detector, glossary entry 140 PEQ & ComPresS 129 PEQ & DeEss 129 PEQ & XpanD 129 PerCuSSion PlaTe 127 Permanent 8 Phaser algorithm 82 LFO waveshapes 52 Phaser, glossary entry 140 Phasers Distortion+Phaser 96 Phaser 82 Phasic-Chatter 128 PhaSoSauRus 129 Picking (see Selecting) Ping-Pong Delay algorithm 66 Pitch-Mod algorithms Multi-P
Index Stereo: Feedback 43 Stereo: Parallel-M 44 Stereo: Parallel-S 44 Stereo: Serial 43 defined 43 display 45 glossary entry 141 Routing criterion (in Effect Finder) defined 39 settings 39 RoYal HaLL 125 S S/H, glossary entry 141 Safeguarding your effects 31 Samp/Hold 52 Sample and hold, glossary entry 141 Sample rate 14 Save button 121 "Save into location" display 122 "Save new effect as" display 122 Saving an effect 121-124 displays 122-124 auditioning the effect to be replaced 123 designating Effect Fi
Index Stereo Re-Imager 62 Stereo Synthesizer 62 Stereo Synthesizer algorithm 62 Stereo: Feedback routing described 43 Stereo: Parallel-M routing described 44 Stereo: Parallel-S routing described 44 Stereo: Serial routing described 43 StoNe WaLL RooM 126 StruMMing PlaTe 125 StuDio DruMs 127 Subwoofer 128 SuRReaL VocaLs 2 127 SW-10 (see Foot switches) description 8 Swapping algorithms (see Copying and swapping algorithms) Synchronization of DP/Pro and its effects 20 setting the tempo by tapping configuring t
Index Variation defined 48 glossary entry 141 selecting 49 sluggish response 32 VCF, glossary entry 141 Velocity, glossary entry 141 VerSa-VeNue 125 VerY SmaLL RooM 126 Viewing occupied effect locations 34 Vintage 56 VintagE RooM 127 Vocal formant simulation 86 VocaL HaLL 1 125 Voltage-controlled filter, glossary entry 141 Vowels 86 W W i D e N inG TaPs 127 Wah-wah, glossary entry 141 Wake-up state of the DP/Pro 31 Warp, glossary entry 141 Wet/dry mix for each ESP 104 global wet/dry mix 33 within an algor
