Dynacord 1600, CMS 1000, 2200 Effects 1/2, FX1/FX2, Changing FX Start Programs, 27/28. AUX1/2 Send

EFFECTS 1/2

FX1/FX2

The CMS offers two independently controllable, identically configured 24-bit stereo effect units – FX1 and FX2. Each unit provides 99 program presets, which can be selected by means of the UP/DOWN buttons. The 99 presets are divided into groups according to their different effect structure, as printed on the CMS and shown in the following listing.

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

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 flanging, chorus, and doubling effects presets as well as special delay and reverb programs. In factory-preset configuration, after switching on the power of the CMS, FX1 starts with preset 05 (Large Hall 3 Bright) being selected while the FX2 unit is set to preset 55 (Delay Mono 250ms). The two effect programs are equally suitable for live performance or recording applications and can be used separately or together. Changing the start programs is possible at any time. For further information, please refer to the paragraph Changing FX Start Programs.

For testing, evaluating and selecting effect programs, please also refer to the supplementary information of the page 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! 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. We would like to also attract your attention to the FOOTSWITCH connectors, which allow the connection of footswitch pedals 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 factory shipping state, the FX units start with the programs 05/55. 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.Switch the mixer’s power on while simultaneously holding down the two DOWN buttons of FX1 and FX2.

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 storing procedure by briefly indicating “Prog” on the display.

27/28. AUX1/2 SEND

The audio signal of the mix that you have established for the corresponding AUX/FX bus is present at this socket, which, for example, makes it perfect for the connection of external FX units. Setting the level is possible by means of the corresponding AUX SEND control. The external devices’ output signals can be sent back to the CMS via stereo channel input.

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