Mackie PPM1012 Appendix D Table of Effects Presets, Title Description Example of its use

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PPM1012

Appendix D: Table of Effects Presets

No.

Title

Description

Example of its use

 

 

 

 

01

Plate Reverb

This preset emulates vintage mechanical reverberation

Perfect for thickening percussive instruments, such

 

 

that was generated with a metal plate. Its sound is char-

as a snare drum, or tight vocal arrangements.

 

 

acterized by lots of early reflections and no pre-delay.

 

 

 

 

 

02

Vocal Plate

This vintage plate emulation is warmer than your

Particularly suited for vocal signals, but can also

 

 

standard plate, with a long reverberant tail, lots of fast

be used for extra-thick drum tracks.

 

 

reflections and a very short pre-delay.

 

 

 

 

 

03

Warm Room

This preset is characterized by lots of fast early reflections

Useful for adding a tight and controlled

 

 

with a short pre-delay to simulate the sound of a small,

ambient effect to vocals and acoustic instruments.

 

 

wood paneled room.

 

 

 

 

 

04

Bright Room

This room has a bright tone with lots of scattered reflec-

Useful on vocals that require a brighter reverb to

 

 

tions to simulate harder, more reflective surfaces.

cut through the mix, or for giving acoustic instru-

 

 

 

ments a livelier vibe.

 

 

 

 

05

Warm Lounge

This preset features a medium sized room sound, with

Useful for vocals on songs that require a larger,

 

 

just enough enhancement of the lower mids to produce a

more “wet” sound, or for giving dimension to

 

 

warm tone.

bright horns without adding harshness.

 

 

 

 

06

Small Stage

This preset simulates the sound of a small concert stage,

Useful for vocals or guitars in fast paced, high-

 

 

with a medium reverb time and reverberant space.

energy songs that call for a “live” sounding

 

 

 

reverberation.

 

 

 

 

07

Warm Theater

This reverb has a warm bodied tone and medium long

Perfect for vocals, drums, acoustic and electric

 

 

reverb time to simulate the live acoustics of a theater

guitars, keyboards, and more.

 

 

space.

 

 

 

 

 

08

Bright Stage

This preset emulates the sound of a large performance

Great for adding life and dimension to drums and

 

 

stage, characterized by medium long reverb time and

other acoustic instruments, and for that big live

 

 

pre-delay, plus a touch of sizzle.

vocal sound.

 

 

 

 

09

Warm Hall

This reverb simulates the sound of a spacious, yet cozy,

Perfect for adding natural concert hall ambience

 

 

heavily draped and carpeted concert hall with an espe-

to close-mic’ed orchestral instruments.

 

 

cially warm tone.

 

 

 

 

 

10

Concert Hall

This hall reverb is characterized by its large, spacious

Adds life to acoustic instruments and vocals from

 

 

sound, long pre-delay, and vibrant tone.

solos to full-on symphonies and choirs.

 

 

 

 

11

Cathedral

This reverb emulates the extremely long tails, dense dif-

Gives amazing depth to choirs, wind instruments,

 

 

fusion and long pre-delays and reflections that would be

organs, and soft acoustic guitars.

 

 

found in a very large, stone walled house of worship.

 

 

 

 

 

12

Gated Reverb

This preset incorporates an age-old trick whereby an

Most often used to fatten snare drums and toms

 

 

extremely dense reverb is processed through a fast gate

without clutter.

 

 

for an interesting, albeit artificial, sound.

 

 

 

 

 

13

Chorus

This preset provides a soft, ethereal sweeping effect that

Perfect for enhancement of electric and acoustic

 

 

is useful for thickening and for making a particular sound

guitar and bass, or to add a dramatic effect to

 

 

pop out of the mix.

vocals, particularly group harmonies and choirs.

 

 

 

 

14

Chorus + Reverb

This preset perfectly combines the chorus effect above

This lets you both thicken your sound with the

 

 

with a large, roomy reverb.

chorus effect while adding warmth and spacious-

 

 

 

ness thanks to the smooth reverb.

 

 

 

 

15

Doubler

This effect simulates the sound of a vocal or instrument

Provides a vibe that is similar to chorus without

 

 

being recorded twice (double tracked) on a multi-track

the subtle swirl.

 

 

recorder.

 

 

 

 

 

16

Tape Slap

This effect provides a single, relatively rapid delay of the

Often used on vocals for a 1950’s era feel, or on

 

 

original signal, with the added warmth that vintage tape-

guitars for a surf-type tone. Often used by people

 

 

based echo units provided.

whose favorite number is 16.

 

 

 

 

17

DLY 1 Bright (350ms)

These 6 delay presets provide one (delay 1), three (delay

These work best with full, up-beat music like rock

18

DLY 1 Warm (300ms)

2), or six (delay 3) repeats of the original signal. The

where the delay needs to cut through the mix.

19

DLY 2 Bright (250ms)

default delay time for each preset is shown in mS - the

Warm delays get progressively softer and warmer

20

DLY 2 Warm (200ms)

smaller the time, the faster the delay. Delay times can

in tone with each repetition and work great with

21

DLY 3 Bright (175ms)

easily be customized to suit the moment by tapping the

slow, mellow music. Bright delays have repeats

22

DLY 3 Warm (150ms)

knob [63] more than once.

that are consistent in tone with the original sound.

 

 

 

 

23

Chorus + DLY (300ms)

This effect combines the thickening effect of the chorus

Useful on a clean electric guitar that needs a

 

 

with the echoes of the 3-repeat delay effect.

mildly swirling, ethereal tone.

 

 

Delay times can easily be customized to suit the moment

 

 

 

by using the Tap feature.

 

 

 

 

 

24

Reverb + DLY (200ms)

This effect combines the Warm Theater reverb effect with

Perfect for thickening vocals while adding dimen-

 

 

the echoes of the 3-repeat delay effect.

sions, it can also be used as a spacey effect on

 

 

Delay times can easily be customized to suit the moment

electric guitars.

 

 

by using the Tap feature.

 

 

 

 

 

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For presets 17 to 24, the delay can be entered by tapping the preset selector knobs [63] more than once.

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Contents PPM1012 Important Safety Instructions PPM1012Read This To try out your new powered mixer. PleaseDisengage the channels solo switch Play something into that input at real-world levelsHeadphones play main mix, or soloed channels IntroductionContents Hookup Diagrams Microphones Portable RecorderHouse of Worship DJ System Band System Rear Panel PPM1012 FeaturesPower Switch SPEAKER-LEVEL OutputsConnection Section Phantom PowerMIC Inputs MON Send 1 and MON Send Insert Ch toFX Send 1 and FX Send Main Inserts Tape InputsTape Outputs Main OutputsLevel FX Footswitch ConnectorBNC Lamp Connection LUNCH-TIME DecouplerStereo Channels 9/10 and 11/12 Signal FlowChannel Controls Like Unity gainLOW CUT Channels 1-8 only Gain ControlIng levels Compressor Channels 1-6 only Dynamic range is the difference in level beHI-Z Switch Ch and 8 only Channel Equalization EQMON 2 AUX Send High EQ36. FX2 AUX Send 39. -20, 0, +10, OL Channel Meter LEDs Mute switch and LEDPAN Channel FaderAffected by it anyway Never plug single-ended unbalanced Power LEDMaster Controls It is safe to do soMON 1 Equalizer Power AMP Limiter LEDsMain EQ Assign Rude Solo Light Power AMP Mode SwitchMain MIX Meters TapeMono OUT LPF Low-Pass-FilterMost active subwoofers have their own Main Fader FX 1 to MON 1 and FX 1 to MONFX RTN 1 Fader and FX RTN 2 Fader Monitor 1 Fader and Monitor 2 FaderSIG/OL LED Stereo Effects Processors60. FX1 Send Master and FX2 Send Master There are two identical Mackie Running-ManPreset Display Internal FX MuteIs phantom power required for your micro- phones? Appendix a Service InformationTroubleshooting RepairAppendix B Connections XLR ConnectorsRCA Plugs and Jacks Loudspeaker Cable SpeakonsInterrupting normal operation Appendix C Technical Information SpecificationsPPM1012 Block Diagram FX2Appendix D Table of Effects Presets Title Description Example of its usePPM1012 Limited Warranty