User`s guide

1—Introduction
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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. The Tap button—whose LED flashes the current system tempo—is itself highly
configurable. Chapter 2 provides information on the system clock and setting up the Tap button.
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The DP/Pro and MIDI
The DP/Pro is a MIDI-conversant device, allowing the selection of effects, bypassing and real-time
modulation via MIDI. The DP/Pro’s basic MIDI characteristics are provided in its System/MIDI
parameters, described in Chapter 2.
Routing
Algo B Params B Mod B Bypass B
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Algo A Params A Mod A Bypass A
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Defining your DP/Pro Workspace
The DP/Pro’s overall operation is quite customizable. The System/MIDI button —shown
above—provides access to the many parameters that allow you to make your DP/Pro working
environment comfortable. The System/MIDI parameters are described in Chapter 2.
Important: Two Final Concepts
Downloading and Installing
In the DP/Pro, the selection of an effect, algorithm or algorithm variation does not necessarily mean
that it’s ready for use:
• When an effect is selected, the DP/Pro must be instructed to download all of the effect’s
algorithm settings into its ESPs, and to configure the effect’s signal routing.
• When an algorithm or algorithm variation is selected, the DP/Pro must be instructed to
download all of the algorithm’s settings into the selected ESP.
The DP/Pro allows you to choose whether you’d like it to download, or install, these objects as they’re
selected, or whether you’d like the option of installing effects and/or algorithms (and variations)
manually by pressing the Enter button after you’ve selected them. If you choose the latter, the Enter
button will flash after you’ve selected an effect, algorithm or algorithm variation to remind you that it
needs to be pressed.