TC electronic SDN BHD M3000 Overview of the VSS Reverb Section, Pre Delay versus Rev Delay

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VSS™ INTRODUCTION

Overview of the VSS™ Reverb Section

On the opposite page you have a graphical overview of how the VSS™ Reverb algorithm is constructed. To fully utilize the possibilities of Early Reflections and the Reverb tail you should understand the relationship of these sections, and be able to control the most important parameters. As this is just an introduction on how to work the VSS™ Reverb we will only direct your attention to a few of the sections. For explanations of all the parameters you should refer to the complete algo- rithm descriptions on the following pages.

Please note that the illustration only covers one Engine. So the M3000 has two of the illustrated elements.

Hearing the terms ”Early Reflections” and ”Reverb tail”, might lead you to believe that these two sections are placed in a line, with the Early Reflections first followed by the Reverb tail section. This is as you can see not the case. The two sections run parallel.

Pre Delay versus Rev Delay

The first two points we would like to bring to your attention is the Pre Delay and the Rev Delay. The Rev Delay moves the Reverb tail away from the source material. This is listed in many other reverb units as Pre Delay. In the M3000 the Pre Delay is the parameter that moves the entire Reverb section; Early Reflections as well as tail. We recommend using the Rev Delay as your first choice when moving the Reverb tail from the direct signal.

The Early Reflections take place in the first few hundred milliseconds and is what you hear before the more randomly calculated tail. Therefore the idea of delaying the Early reflections with the Pre Delay parameter should be carefully considered, and as the Early Reflection patterns are of a very complex and precisely calculated structure, adding too much Pre Delay can give you a feeling of less precision and might sound ”out of phase”.

Mixing the Reverb Out Levels

We recommend careful considerations concerning the level parameter on both the Early Reflections (Early Lev) and the Reverb tail (Rev Lev).

To emphasize either the Early Reflections or the Reverb tail, try setting the Early level and the Rev level with a difference of 6dB.

Modulation of the Reverb Tail

The M3000 is capable of producing an optimal precise clean Reverb tail. However in some situations you might experience that the tail is too clean/perfect. This is why we’ve added the modulation features. With Space Modulation and Reverb Modulation, you can tweak the tail in different directions. As shown in the illustration the Space Modulation is a separate block that works on the very Output of the Reverb, where the Reverb Modulation is an integrated part of the complex reverb calculations that works specifically on the tail.

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Contents M3000 Page Service Important Safety InstructionsCertificate Of Conformity For the customers in CanadaTable of Contents Page Introduction Main Features Algorithms in the M3000 areOverload Front PanelEngine 1 or Recall Pdif Rear PanelSignal Flow Recall Recalling a PresetRecall Displays Preset banks Factory/User PresetsCombined Recall Recall & Snapshots Index feature in the Recall ModeSnapshots Combined Store Storing a User preset and handling preset namesUsing a Memory Card StoreReverb Wizard Optical Thru SignalSignal InputDither Status BitRanges Levels MenuLinked RoutingParallel Dual MonoTwo individual inserts on your mixing console Routing & Studio Setup ExamplesUse two sends on your mixing console Create your own Vocal ReverbDisplay How to move aroundPreset glide UTILITY/MIDIMemory Copy Memory BackupMidi Output SecurityLl Midi Implementation Press Shift followed by UTIL/MIDI to access Midi MonitorMidi Monitor & Midi Implementation Midi MonitorTempo Edit Expert modeExercise How to edit a preset EditDynamic Morphing Dynamic MorphingMorph direction VSS Introduction Constructing a Reverb Preset with the VSS algorithmsTo use the M3000 as a Stereo Reverb Finding the right Early Type & Size for your trackVSS Introduction Modulation of the Reverb Tail Pre Delay versus Rev DelayOverview of the VSS Reverb Section Mixing the Reverb Out LevelsVssfp & Vsssr VSS for Film and Post ProductionVssfp Film and Post Vsssr Surround Vsssr SurroundEarly Reflections VSS3Reverb Programs VSS3 ReverbModulation Reverb tailVSSGate VssgateReverb Mod Space ModColor Gate TypeLow Cut Low Decay RevBalLmid Decay Low XoverReverb Modulation Early Pos Vssfp Film & PostVssfp Reverb Early Type Several typesRev Width Modulation Rear Decay Front DelayRear Delay Front DecayRev Depth Reverb Mod Reflections R.ERev-3 REV-3Delay Additional Effects Delay & PitchPitch EQ level Additional Effects EQFrequency Band widthChorus Additional Effects Chorus & FlangerFlanger Cross Feedback LFO Phase 0, 90 or 180ºAdditional Effects Flanger & Tremolo TremoloPhaser Additional Effects Phaser & EXPANDER/GATEExpander/Gate Compressor Additional Effects CompressorOut Gain De-esser Additional Effects DE-ESSERStore User Def Appendix the ResetReset System Parameters Reset all presetsAppendix Self Test Appendix Troubleshooting Dithering Appendix GlossaryTechnical Specifications are subject Appendix Technical SpecificationsTo change without notice Control Change Appendix Midi Implementation ChartJack balanced XLR Midi CablePedal Cable Jack unbalanced XLRTop 20 Presets M3000 Preset ListHalls Preset #21 toVocal For Thin Voice Big Empty Club Club Carib Bright Slap ReverbLong Pre Dly Medium Guitar Hall Ballad Drums Medium Vocal Hall117 Soupy Ballad Verb 114 Sweet Basil Vocal R.E 115 Blackface Amp Preset #137 toRooms 116 Large Hall ClearBossa Nova Perc Room R.E Delayed HallPreset #191 to PlatesClubs Gated Reverb PresetsOther Algorithms Ultra small reverb presets Indoor Mini Presets #251 to Vssfp PresetsSmall rooms and spaces Indoor Small 301 Wine Cellar M3000 Preset List M3000 Preset List Block of dedicated nature area reverbs Effect reverb settings Vsssr algorithm presetsCombined presets M3000 Preset List M3000 Preset List
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