Tascam 788 manual Built-in Effect Processing, Effect Overview, Routing Effects

To assign EFFECT 2 as a Stereo Dynamic Processor, Press EFFECT 2 and STEREO simultaneously.

Routing on the 788 as a whole is done by pressing the buttons for the source and destination at the same time, just like you were plugging in a cable.

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Section IV

Built-in Effect Processing

EFFECT OVERVIEW

The 788 has two built-in effect processing engines, EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2. These processors are completely

EFFECT 1

STEREO EFFECT PROCESSOR

independent of each other, and each can be used in a variety of ways.

EFFECT 1 can be assigned as either a single stereo effect processor on the EFFECT SEND, or it can function as a multieffect processor inserted on a single channel. EFFECT 2 can be assigned as either a single stereo effect processor on the AUX SEND, a single stereo dynamics processor on the stereo buss, or a multichannel dynamics processor with separate dynamics processing for each channel on the main mixer.

Separate preset libraries are kept for each type of effect processing, so you don't have to worry about writing over your favorite guitar preset with the stereo dynamic settings you need.

Stereo Effect Processor on EFFECT SEND: To assign EFFECT 1 in this configuration, press EFFECT 1 and SEND simultaneously.

OR

COMPRESSOR DISTORTION NOISE GATE FLANGER DELAY

Multi-Effect Processor inserted into a specific main mixer CHANNEL: To assign EFFECT 1 in this configuration, press EFFECT 1 and SELECT for the channel you want the chain inserted to.

Multi-Effect Processor assigned to follow an input: To assign EFFECT 1 to follow the routing of the input, press EFFECT 1 and INPUT (A, B, C, or D). This will keep the processing chained with the input through any channel assignment on the main mixer. This only works on one channel at a time, and will not work if the input is assigned to the submixer.

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The effect programs can be recalled by MIDI, so you can use the processors in automated mixdown, or even in a live show. For guitar players, you can use a MIDI pedal board to recall your effect patches inside the 788. For keyboard players, you can recall effects with controller keyboards and synths. In the studio environment, most standard MIDI sequencers can send program change messages to change the presets.

ROUTING EFFECTS

Assigning effect routing can be done totally from the surface of the 788. Simply press the button of the effect processor, and the button for the destination. (The source and destination buttons must be pressed simultaneously.)

This routing technique means that you don't

have to dig through

menus to route

effects. It's all on

the surface of the

788 itself. The

specific button

pushes for each

set-up are shown in the chart above to the right. Refer to it for specific button combinations.

EFFECT 2

STEREO EFFECT PROCESSOR

Stereo Effect Processor on AUX SEND: To assign EFFECT 2 in this configuration, + press EFFECT 2 and SEND simultaneously.

STEREO DYNAMICS PROCESSOR

OR

Stereo Dynamics Processor on the

STEREO BUSS: To assign EFFECT 2 in+ this configuration, press EFFECT 2 and

STEREO simultaneously.

THRESHOLD	THRESHOLD	THRESHOLD	THRESHOLD	THRESHOLD	THRESHOLD	THRESHOLD
ATTACK	ATTACK	ATTACK	ATTACK	ATTACK	ATTACK	ATTACK	+
RATIO	RATIO	RATIO	RATIO	RATIO	RATIO	RATIO
GAIN	GAIN	GAIN	GAIN	GAIN	GAIN	GAIN

Dynamic Processors on all eight mixer channels: To assign EFFECT 2 in this configuration, press EFFECT 2 and any channel SELECT button.

Associating EFFECT 1 to an input:

When EFFECT 1 is being used as a Multi-Effect Processor, it is assigned to an insert on a channel on the main mixer. If you are recording multiple tracks with the same processing, you may want to "associate" the processor with an input by pressing EFFECT 1 and INPUT (A, B, C or D). This will automatically move EFFECT 1 through the mixer with the associated input. This will save a lot of routing during the recording process. Keep in mind that this only works if the input is assigned to one channel only, and it will disengage if the input is assigned to the submixer.

Built-In Effect Processing TASCAM 788 Operational Tutorial • 8/2000 Edition