dbx Pro QUANTUM user manual Software Operations, FX Chains

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Section 3 Software Operations

QUANTUM

SOFTWARE OPERATIONS

This section explains how signals are routed, monitored, and controlled in the QUANTUM. Changes that are made to the QUANTUM’s dynamic processing can be monitored visually and aurally at several different points in the chain. Storing, and organizing user and factory setups in task specific libraries is also covered in this section. By following the outlined steps you will quickly understand the usage and benefits of the QUANTUM’s storage system.

3.1 FX Chains

The following charts show the signal flow through the QUANTUM’s FX chains. Note that the location of the parametric EQ (PEQ) changes according to Pre/Post settings.

Chain Type: Stereo Multi Band

PEQ may be Pre or Post Dynamics

What the QUANTUM screen shows for Pre:

Stereo Input

CH1

Stereo

Pre

Ambience

CH2

Adjust

PEQ

 

 

 

 

 

Gate

 

 

 

Comp

 

 

 

Limiter

 

 

 

Gate

 

 

Crossover

Comp

 

Dither

Limiter

Norm

Noise

 

 

Gate

 

Shape

 

 

 

 

Comp

 

 

 

Limiter

 

 

Gate

Comp

Limiter

Dynamics

What the QUANTUM screen shows for Post:

Stereo Input

CH1

Stereo

Ambience

CH2

Adjust

 

 

 

Fig. 3.1

 

Gate

 

 

 

 

Comp

 

 

 

 

Limiter

 

 

 

 

Gate

 

 

 

Crossover

Comp

Post

 

Dither

Limiter

Norm

Noise

 

 

PEQ

 

 

 

Shape

 

Gate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comp

 

 

 

 

Limiter

 

 

 

Gate

Comp

Limiter

Dynamics

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Contents Quantum Important Safety Instructions Declaration Conformity Table of Contents QuantumFigure Index Page Intro What is QUANTUM? IntroductionIntroduction What is QUANTUM? Service Contact InfoWarranty Quantum Section Getting Started Rear Panel ConnectionsFront Panel Getting Started Section Front Panel Signal Path Quantum WizardQuantum is a Mastering Processor that has many features Getting Started Section Mastering and the QuantumQuantum Navigation Navigation Multiband CompressorNavigating the Broadband Compressor Navigation Section Broadband CompressorNavigating the Multiband Gate Multiband GateNavigating the Broadband Gate Navigation Section Broadband GateNavigating the Multiband Limiter Multiband LimiterNavigating theBroadband Limiter Navigation Section Broadband LimiterNavigating the Multiband EQ/XOver EQ/XOverNavigating the Broadband EQ/SEQ Navigation Section EQ/SEQNavigating Norm/Output Norm/Output Navigating Other Navigation Section OtherNavigating Utility UtilitySection Software Operations FX ChainsSoftware Operations Section FX Chains Chain Type Stereo BroadbandChain Type Mono Mono Input CH1 or CH2Software Operations Section Programs/Setups Program Pop MasterSaving a Setup SectionReplace Old Software Operations Section Saving a SetupSaving a Program Store NewAnalog Meters Bypass FunctionMeters TSE Level MetersMeter Options Software Operations Section MetersDigital Meters CompressorGate / Expander Monitor OutputsLimiter De-EsserDetailed Detailed Parameters Multiband CompressionDetailed Parameters Section Multiband Compression Broadband Compression Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Compression Release 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or global Ratio 11.0 to 115 per band or globalAttack 0.1 to 200 m Sec per band or global Max ATT 0 to Inf. dB per band or globalDetailed Parameters Section Broadband Gate Multiband LimitingLimiter On/Off Broadband LimitingAttack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or global Type PkStop+/RMSPOS Pre/Post Detailed Parameters Section Broadband LimitingEQ On/Off Type Const Q / Adapt QXOver SEQ1 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz Detailed Parameters Section SEQSchain EQ On/Off SEQ2, 3, 4 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHzStereo Adjust TypeDetailed Parameters Section Ambience 13 TCMDe-Esser Normalization OutputDetailed Parameters Section Output Shaping S1 or S2Dither Out All or Digital Page Utilities Utilities Input OutputUtilities Section Output Digital Input ControlsMidi CC Map Midi Program Changes Setup Sysex DataMidi Channels Sysex DumpUtilities Section Setup Sysex Data A/D CalibrateMisc Page Guide Hardware Application GuideAnalog Mastering SoftwareApplication Guide Section Digital Mastering DAW to DAT Application Guide Section Analog Tracking 586Digital Tracking Application Guide Section Analog Mixing Digital Mixing Application Guide Section Analog to Digital Converter Sample Rate Converter QUANTUMAppendix Appendix a Miscellaneous Information Hard & Soft ResetsChange Default Startup Program Front Panel LockoutBy Roger Johnson TypeIV White Paper Appendix BAppendix B TypeIV White Paper Converted Level vs. Input LevelType Amplitude Time Clip Level High-Frequency Information Completely Lost Appendix C Midi Clock Info Clock ModesQuantum Sync Input Fig. C.1Appendix C Miscellaneous Clock Info Fig. C.2Receive One Setup 43h ProceduresRequest One Setup 02h Sysex Definitions Appendix DAppendix D Sysex Definitions Procedure Setup Dump Version Reset Device 21hSysex Setup Dump Sample Setup Type and Setup NumberAppendix E Midi CC Tables Midi CC MultiBand ChainsMidi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC MultiBand Chains Midi CC Stereo Non-MultiBandMidi CC Dual Mono Chains Midi CC Stereo Non-MultibandMidi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC Dual Mono Chains Appendix F Factory Presets Factory ProgramsFactory Setups StereoMono Appendix G Specifications SpecificationsAppendix H Appendix H Quantum Harman International Company