Effekt 1/2, FX Start Programs, FX1/FX2 | Dynacord PowerMate 1600

EFFEKT 1/2

FX1/FX2

The PowerMate offers two independently controllable, identically configured 24-bit stereo effect units – FX1 and FX2. Each unit provides 99 program presets, which are selected by the use of the UP/DOWN buttons. The 99 presets are divided into groups according to their different effect structure, as shown on a printed listing. The programs within each preset group are sorted in ascending order, where higher numbers provide the same FX type with increased intensity. Presets 1 - 20 offer high quality reverberation effect programs that are equally suitable for live performance, recording studio or home recording applications. Program numbers 21 - 40 provide mixed effect types of echo/reverb and chorus/reverb while the numbers 41 - 60 offer different delay effects. The last group from 61 - 99 provides different flanger, chorus, and doubling effects presets as well as special delay and reverb programs. During the initialization of the FX units (when switching on the power of the PowerMate), preset 05 (Large Hall 3 Bright) is selected for the FX1 while the FX2 unit is set to preset 55 (Delay Mono 250ms). These two effects are similarly suitable for live performances and recording applications. This is the factory-preset configuration that can be changed any time. For further information, please refer to the paragraph Changing

FX Start Programs.

The two effect programs are equally suitable for live performance or recording applications and can be used separately or together. For testing, evaluating and selecting effect programs, please also refer to the supplementary information form EFFECT PRESETS, which provides detailed description of all effect presets. This listing contains all preset names together with the corresponding effect structure, field of application, and frequency characteristics. Take your time to test all presets and select the ones that are best suited for your specific application. Program number “0” selects a Slap Back Echo, which is mainly for servicing and testing only, and therefore is not included in the effects listing on the front panel. Also provided is a FOOTSWITCH connector, which allows the connection of a footswitch pedal to remotely control the FX units’ EFFECT ON/OFF function. If your footswitch features a LED – like the optionally available DYNACORD FS 11 does – this indicator will light when the effect is activated (EFFECT ON).

Changing FX Start Programs

In the factory shipping state, the FX units start with the programs 5/55. If you prefer different programs, you can change and store the new settings in the programming mode. To assign new start programs, please proceed as follows:

1.Hold down the two DOWN buttons of FX1 and FX2 simultaneously while switching on the PowerMate.

2.“Prog” appears briefly on the display. Programming mode is now active. A software-related side effect is that all buttons behave a bit slower than usual.

3.Release the two DOWN buttons and select the desired start programs.

4.Press the two UP buttons to store the displayed effect numbers as your new start programs. The FX unit acknowledges the save procedure by briefly indicating “Prog” on the display.

FX1/FX2

.......1	10	.......11	20	......21	30	......31	40	......41	50	......51	60	......61	99

REVERB		REVERB		ECHO		CHORUS		DELAY		DELAY		SPECIAL
HALLS		PLATES		REVERB		REVERB		STEREO		MONO		PROGRAMS

27/28. AUX1/2 SEND

The audio signal of the mix that you have established for the corresponding AUX/ FX bus – the identical mix that is fed to the internal FX1/2 units – is present at this socket, which makes it perfect for connecting external FX units, for example. Setting the level is possible by means of the corresponding AUX/FX SEND control. The external devices’ output signals can be sent back to the PowerMate via stereo channel input. The AUX1/2 sends are designed in Ground Sensing technology to prevent the induction of external noise, even with long cables.