TC electronic SDN BHD M3000 user manual Additional Effects Phaser & EXPANDER/GATE, Expander/Gate

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ADDITIONAL EFFECTS - PHASER & EXPANDER/GATE

Phaser

A Phaser in general is a group of comb filters that are swept back and forth by an LFO within a certain frequency range. When the comb filter sound is mixed with the direct signal, the moving phasing sound is created due to the constant moving phase cancelation of the combfilter frequencies in the direct signal.

PHASER

Speed

Controls the speed of the moving filters in the Phaser.

Depth

Adjusts the depth of the phasing filters.

Mix

Mixes between direct sound and phaser sound.

Out Level

Controls the Output level of the block.

Order

Choose between 4th, 8th or 12th order.

FB Level

Controls the Level of the Feedback.

Range

Choose between Low or High.

Expander/Gate

The Expander/Gate performs Downward Expansion. Downward Expansion in general means that below a certain Threshold the Input signals gain is reduced on the Output according to a specific ratio. Expanders and gates are often used to reduce or eliminate noise.

EXPANDER/GATE

Threshold

When the Input signal falls below the Threshold, the Expander/Gate starts working. This means that the higher Threshold the more expansion or gating you will get.

EXPANDER/GATE

Ratio

This is the Ratio of the gain reduction. If the Ratio is set to 4:1 it means that for every 1dB the Input signal decreases, the Output will decrease by 4dB.

When the Ratio is set to Infinite:1, it means that when the Input signal falls below the Threshold, the Output is turned all the way down. This is also known as Gating.

Attack

The Attack time is the fallback time that the Expander/Gate uses to reach the gain reduction specified by the Ratio parameter.

Example: If the Input signal suddenly drops 4dB below Threshold in no time, with the Ratio set to 4:1 and the Attack set to 20ms, the M3000 will use 20ms to reach a total gain reduction of 16dB.

Release

The Release is the rise time that the Expander/Gate uses to release the gain reduction when the signal exceeds the Threshold.

Out Level

Controls the Output level of the Expander/Gate.

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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 Displays Recalling a PresetRecall Combined Recall Factory/User PresetsPreset banks Snapshots Index feature in the Recall ModeRecall & Snapshots Using a Memory Card Storing a User preset and handling preset namesStore Combined StoreReverb Wizard Signal SignalInput Optical ThruDither Status BitRanges Levels MenuParallel RoutingDual Mono LinkedUse two sends on your mixing console Routing & Studio Setup ExamplesCreate your own Vocal Reverb Two individual inserts on your mixing consolePreset glide How to move aroundUTILITY/MIDI DisplayMidi Output Memory BackupSecurity Memory CopyMidi Monitor & Midi Implementation Press Shift followed by UTIL/MIDI to access Midi MonitorMidi Monitor Ll Midi ImplementationTempo Exercise How to edit a preset Expert modeEdit EditMorph direction Dynamic MorphingDynamic Morphing 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 Overview of the VSS Reverb Section Pre Delay versus Rev DelayMixing the Reverb Out Levels Modulation of the Reverb TailVssfp & Vsssr VSS for Film and Post ProductionVssfp Film and Post Vsssr Surround Vsssr SurroundReverb Programs VSS3VSS3 Reverb Early ReflectionsModulation Reverb tailReverb Mod VssgateSpace Mod VSSGateLow Cut Gate TypeColor Lmid Decay RevBalLow Xover Low DecayReverb Modulation Vssfp Reverb Vssfp Film & PostEarly Type Several types Early PosRev Width Modulation Rear Delay Front DelayFront Decay Rear DecayRev Depth Reverb Mod Reflections R.ERev-3 REV-3Pitch Additional Effects Delay & PitchDelay Frequency Additional Effects EQBand width EQ levelFlanger Additional Effects Chorus & FlangerChorus Additional Effects Flanger & Tremolo LFO Phase 0, 90 or 180ºTremolo Cross FeedbackExpander/Gate Additional Effects Phaser & EXPANDER/GATEPhaser Out Gain Additional Effects CompressorCompressor De-esser Additional Effects DE-ESSERReset System Parameters Appendix the ResetReset all presets Store User DefAppendix Self Test Appendix Troubleshooting Dithering Appendix GlossaryTo change without notice Appendix Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications are subject Control Change Appendix Midi Implementation ChartPedal Cable Midi CableJack unbalanced XLR Jack balanced XLRTop 20 Presets M3000 Preset ListHalls Preset #21 toLong Pre Dly Medium Guitar Hall Club Carib Bright Slap ReverbBallad Drums Medium Vocal Hall Vocal For Thin Voice Big Empty ClubRooms 114 Sweet Basil Vocal R.E 115 Blackface Amp Preset #137 to116 Large Hall Clear 117 Soupy Ballad VerbPreset #191 to Delayed HallPlates Bossa Nova Perc Room R.EOther Algorithms Gated Reverb PresetsClubs 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