5 – Channel modules : Dynamics processors

Auto make-up(AUTOmk-up), controlled by the ENTER key. This is used if the compression settings have resulted in gain reduction. Not shown if the pro- cessor is being used as an expander.

Output gain (OUTGAIN), controlled by the POD 4 knob on the last row (grayed out if the auto make-up above is on). Variable from -20dBto +20dB in 1 dB steps. Not shown if the processor is being used as an expander.

Library jump buttons There are two such on- screen library jump buttons on channels 1 through 32 (gate and compressor/expander). Other modules only have the compressor/expander jump keys.

These buttons are labeled GATE... LIBand C/E... LIBrespectively.

When pressed, the appropriate library screen is brought up, where the current settings can be stored for future use, or preset or previously-stored settings can be recalled for use in the project.

Preset dynamics library entries

The following preset entries are provided either to be used “as-is”, or to be used as templates or starting points for experimentation.

These library entries are read-only (marked with an inverse R on the display), and may not be overwritten. However, it is possible to load the entries, edit the parameters, and then store them to a different library entry.

As always, there are no hard and fast rules as to what “works”. Feel free to use the settings in a variety of contexts and change them as seems appropriate to you.

Compressor/expander library entries Use these settings for the compressor/expander either “as is” or edit them to your needs and store them as part of the project.

Program

Name

Comment

Number

 

 

 

 

 

000

Sample Snare

For use with snare drums

 

 

 

001

Slap Bass

For use with slap-type bass inputs

 

 

 

002

Electric Bass

For use with electric bass guitar

 

 

 

003

Wood Bass

For use with upright bass (double-bass or contra-bass)

 

 

 

004

Synth. Bass 1

For use with synthesized bass lines

 

 

 

005

Synth. Bass 2

For use with synthesized bass lines

 

 

 

006

Acoustic Guitar

To be used with acoustic guitars (nylon or steel-strung)

 

 

 

007

Electric Guitar 1

For use with electric guitars

 

 

 

008

Electric Guitar 2

For use with electric guitars

 

 

 

009

Electric Guitar 3

For use with electric guitars

 

 

 

010

Brass

Effective with brass (horn) sections, etc.

 

 

 

011

Vocal 1

Use with vocal lines

 

 

 

012

Vocal 2

Use with vocal lines

 

 

 

013

Total Comp 1

Overall compressor setting

 

 

 

014

Total Comp 2

Overall compressor setting

 

 

 

015

Total Comp 3

Overall compressor setting

 

 

 

016

Post Pro.1

Useful in post-production environments

 

 

 

017

Post Pro.2

Useful in post-production environments

 

 

 

018

Narration

For the spoken word

 

 

 

019

Expander1

Expander setting

 

 

 

020

Expander2

Another expander setting

 

 

 

021

Slow Attack

An expander with a slow attack

 

 

 

022

E Guitar Clean1

Expander setting suitable for electric guitar

 

 

 

Table 5.7: Compressor/Expander preset library entries

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Tascam DM-3200 Preset dynamics library entries, Program Name Comment Number, Compressor/Expander preset library entries

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