Specifications

converter 1.5
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2000 - 2005 urr Sound Technologies Inc.
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cable connections in a studio environment
In a medium-complexity studio environment, with a fairly flexible mixing console and several pieces of
midi-compatible outboard equipment, converter operates most conveniently if connections to it are
implemented in a similar manner as a hardware effects processor. By using one or two free auxiliary
sends on the mixer to feed audio signals to converter, a signal from any one of the mixer’s channels
can be routed to the left or right audio input of converter at any time, without requiring any change in
cabling; in addition, the signal level sent to converter can be quickly and conveniently adjusted for
optimal tracking and conversion results. The midi input and output connections are best used in
conjunction with a midi patchbay, if available, to enable quick midi signal routing to any device in the
studio.
By making connections in this manner, additional pre-processing of the audio signal may be performed
before it reaches converter, and this may enable greater flexibility in applications such as generating
triggered drum hits from an audio signal with several instruments mixed together. While converter
provides quite remarkable ability in separating signals through the use of its filters and gates, there are
some occasions where further pre-equalization or expansion may provide even better results.
It may take time and a bit of experimenting to achieve the desired audio to midi triggering result, but the
necessary tools and ability are definitely embedded in converter – just have patience and take your
time.