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4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer E-MU Icon in the Windows Taskbar

E-MU Icon in the Windows Taskbar

Right-clicking on the E-MU icon in the Windows taskbar calls the following window.

Right-Click Here

Opens the PatchMix DSP Mixer.

Calls the PatchMix DSP help system.

Disables the splash screen that appears at boot-up.

When unchecked, FX are not loaded until needed, resulting in faster computer boot.

Restores the default PatchMix DSP and driver settings.

Closes the PatchMix DSP background program, disabling use of all audio I/O from the E-MU hardware. Open the Patch- Mix DSP application to start audio again.

The Toolbar

New	Save	“About”	Session
Session	Session	PatchMix DSP	Settings

fRestore Defaults: Always try this option ﬁrst if PatchMix is crashing or if you are having any other strange audio problems.

fClick the buttons in the toolbar to learn about their function.

Open	Sync	Show/Hide	Global
Session	Settings	Effects	Prefs

	New Session	Calls up the “New Session” dialog box. New Session.

	Open Session	Calls up the standard “Open” dialog box, allowing you to open a
		saved Session.

	Save Session	Calls up the standard “Save” or “Save As…” dialog boxes, allowing
		you to save the current Session.

	Show/Hide Effects	Toggle button that shows or hides the FX palette.

	Session Settings	Calls up the Sessions Settings window. Session Settings.

	Global Preferences	Calls up the Global Preferences window.

	Sync Settings	Calls up the SMPTE window. (if Sync Card is installed)

	About PatchMix DSP	Right-Click on the E-MU logo to view the “About PatchMix DSP”
		screen, which provides the software and ﬁrmware version
		numbers and other information.

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Contents Digital Audio System MU Japan MU Digital Audio SystemTable of Contents PatchMix DSP Mixer Effects Using High Sample Rates AppendixIndex 115 MU Digital Audio System Components MU 1212M MU 1820M IntroductionWelcome All Systems IncludeMU 1212M System MU 1820 SystemMU 1820M System Setting Up the Digital Audio System InstallationConnector Types Safety FirstName Description Connects Installing the E-MU 1010 PCI Card To install the 1010 PCI card into your computerSlo ts Sync Daughter Card Install the Sync Daughter Card or 0202 Daughter CardMU 0202 & AudioDock MU 1010 PCI CardRack Mounting the AudioDock Rubber FeetRubber Foot Rack-shelf Mount Windows 2000 or Windows XP Software InstallationInstalling the E-MU 1010 Drivers Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and ApplicationsInstallation Software Installation PCI Card & Interfaces E-MU 1010 PCI CardConnections Midi In/Out IEEE1394 Firewire0202 Daughter Card Analog Inputs and OutputsInputs are conﬁgured as follows AudioDockMidi 1 In/Out Headphone Output & Volume ControlFront Panel Connections Preamp SectionSample Rate Indicators AudioDock Front Panel IndicatorsMidi Input Indicators Clock Source and Sample Rate IndicatorsLine Level Analog Outputs Rear Panel ConnectionsLine Level Analog Inputs Turntable Inputs & Ground LugComputer Speaker Output Duplicates Line Level Output EDI Connector CardComputer Speaker Analog Outputs Midi 2 In/OutSync Daughter Card To Invoke the PatchMix DSP Mixer PatchMix DSP MixerPatchMix DSP Overview of the MixerMain Mixer WindowMonitor OutMU Icon in the Windows Taskbar ToolbarRight-Click Here New Session SessionSave Session Session SettingsSystem Settings Open SessionMidi Settings Using External ClockSettings Input too weak? Use -10 Input setting Output too weak?Headroom PCI Card Optical Output Inputs +4 orOutputs +4 or PCI Card Optical InputInput Mixer Strips To Add a New Strip Mixer Strip CreationMultichannel Wave to Surround Sound Speaker Channels Multichannel Wave FilesWindows Media Player/DVD/Surround Sound Playback To Delete a Mixer StripInsert Section Working with InsertsTo Add an Effect to an Insert Location Input Insert MenuTo Add a Send Insert To Add a Send/Return InsertUsing External Sends & Returns To Insert an External Signal Processing DeviceOutboard Signal Processor Asio Direct Monitor Send/Return To Add an Asio Direct Monitor Send/ReturnRecordingPlayback To Insert a Meter To Set the Input Levels of a StripMeter Inserts 60 50 40 30 20Making the Best Possible Recording Trim Pot Insert Test Tone/Signal Generator InsertTo Bypass All Inserts Managing Your InsertsTo Delete an Insert To Bypass an InsertAmount Aux SectionPan Fader Aux BusPost-Fader Aux Send InputOutput Pre-Fader Aux SendLevel, Pan, Solo & Mute Controls Main Section Effect TV Screen & SelectorsOutput InputOutput Sync/Sample Rate IndicatorsAuxiliary Effects & Returns Input InputOutput Section PatchMix DSP Mixer Main Section Core Effects Multi-Effects EffectsOverview Effects PaletteTo Delete an Effect FX Insert ChainsTo Select an Effect To Edit an EffectTo Rename an Effects Category Creating, Renaming & Deleting Categories or PresetsTo Create a New Preset Category To Delete an Effect Category or PresetTo Export your FX Category Folders To Import Core FX PresetsTo Export your Core FX Presets To Import FX Category FoldersFX Edit Screen To Bypass ALL User Preset SectionTo Select a User Preset To Create a New User PresetTo Overwrite or Save a User Preset Core Effects and Effects PresetsTo Delete a User Preset To Rename a User PresetTotal Effects List of Core EffectsDSP Resource Usage ExampleLow Shelf Or… High Shelf Core Effects DescriptionsBand Para EQ Band Shelf EQSetting up a Parametric EQ Band EQMid Band High Shelf Low-Shelf Mid 1-Band Mid 2-Band High-Shelf Auto-Wah Filter Auto-WahVCA Out ChorusCompressor Basic Controls Distortion DistortionInput Meter Flanger FlangerFreq Shifter Post Gain Leveling AmpEarly Reflections ReverberationTime Lite ReverbMono Delays 100, 250, 500, 750, 1500 DelayRolloff Rotary Phase ShifterSpeaker Type Description Speaker SimulatorDelay Stereo Delays 100, 250, 500, 750Rolloff Early Reflections Late Reverb Stereo ReverbPhoneme B Vocal MorpherFrequency List of Available PhonemesMU PowerFX To Setup & Use E-MU PowerFX Setup Cubase LEAutomating E-MU PowerFX MU PowerFX Resource AvailabilityTo Record PowerFX parameter changes in Cubase LE Application Name Compatible? Render Extra Buffers MU PowerFX Compatibility ChartTips for using Freeze Mode on Cubase LE Rendering Audio with E-MU PowerFXUsing E-MU PowerFX with WaveLab and SoundForge General Tips for Rendering using PowerFXMU E-Wire VST Wire VST plug-inPatchMix DSP Strip configured for E-Wire To Setup and use E-Wire Delay CompensatorPatchMix Delay Compensator UseDelay Units Parameter Cubase VST or CubasisTrack Grouping TracksTotal Using High Sample RatesMU 1820 System at 88.2k/96k 1010 PCI Card & AudioDock MU 1820 Inputs/Outputs at 88.2kHz or 96kHz SourceMU 1212M Inputs/Outputs at 88.2kHz or 96kHz Source Adat enabledLine In 2 & 3 enabled MU 1212M System at 88.2k or 96k 1010 PCI Card & I/O CardOutputs MU 1820 System at 176.4kHz or 192kHzMU 1212 System at 176.4k/192k 1010 PCI Card & I/O Card MU 1820 Inputs/Outputs at 176.4kHz or 192kHz Source TotalLine Inputs 1 & 3 enabled Microphone & Line 3 Input enabledMicrophone & Adat Input enabled Line Input 1 & Adat Input enabledWDM Recording and Playback Behavior Using High Sample Rates Overview Smpte Conversion Smpte FeaturesAppendix Sync Daughter Card SupplementSmpte Modes of Operation Host ModeExternal Mode Flywheel ModeTypes of Smpte Stripe ModeSmpte Background Time CodeFrames-per-second Resolution Why use SMPTE?Avoiding Smpte problems Smpte Subframe ResolutionSync Other Tips for using SmpteExample Smpte Connection Duplicating Smpte time codeTo Synchronize PatchMix DSP to an External Clock Source To Enable MTCMidi Time Code MTC Word Clock In/OutMU 1010 Card House Sync Generator Digital DeviceDigital Mixer Adat OpticalVia Adat Getting in SyncExternal Device supplies Master Clock PatchMix DSP supplies Master ClockCables balanced or unbalanced? Balanced 1/4 TRS Connectors Unbalanced 1/4Useful Information AES/EBU to S/PDIF Cable AdapterGrounding Phantom PowerAppearance Settings in Windows Digital CablesFrequency Response THD + N Technical SpeciﬁcationsSpeciﬁcations 1820M System TypeMicrophone Preamp Gain Range Max Level Type Frequency Response Stereo CrosstalkGain Range Max Level Dynamic RangeFrame Rates Modes Input Level Output Level Input Impedance FirewireFrequency Response THD+N Internal Crystal SyncSpeciﬁcations 1820 System MIC PREAMP/LINE Input RMS Jitter @ 44.1K Speciﬁcations 1212 System PCI Card Dimensions & WeightWeight 30lb / 0.14kg Dimensions 7 / 170.2mm Weight 25lb / 0.10kg Dimensions 04 / 128mmInternet References SynthForums Responsible Party Declaration of ConformityTrade Name Model NoCompliance Information Appendix Internet References 114 Numerics IndexIndex Adat 118 MU Digital Audio System 119 Index 120