Using Libraries 185
DM1000 Version 2—Owner’s Manual
Libraries
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ACURRENT TYPE
This parameter displays the currently-selected channel EQ type (TYPE I or II).
BCURRENT CURVE
This graph displays the current EQ curve.
CLevel meters
These meters indicate the post-EQ levels of the currently-selected channel and its avail-
able pair partner.
DType & Curve section
The type and curve of the currently-selected EQ program are displayed here.
2Use the LAYER buttons to select layers, then press the [SEL] buttons to select
channels.
You can now store the selected channel EQ settings or recall the EQ library memories to
channels. For details on storing and recalling memories, see “General Library Operation”
on page 173.
The following table lists the preset memories in the EQ library:
No. Preset Name Description
1Bass Drum 1 Emphasizes the low range of a bass drum and the attack created by the
beater.
2Bass Drum 2 Creates a peak around 80 Hz, producing a tight, stiff sound.
3Snare Drum 1 Emphasizes “snappy” and rimshot sounds.
4Snare Drum 2 Emphasizes various ranges for that classic rock snare drum sound.
5Tom-tom 1 Emphasizes the attack of tom-toms, and creates a long, “leathery” decay.
6Cymbal Emphasizes the attack of crash cymbals, extending the “sparkling” decay.
7High Hat Use on a tight high-hat, emphasizing the mid to high range.
8Percussion Emphasizes attack and adds clarity to the high-range of instruments, such
as shakers, cabasas, and congas.
9E. Bass 1 Produces a tight electric bass sound by cutting very low frequencies.
10 E. Bass 2 Unlike preset 9, this preset emphasizes the low range of an electric bass.
11 Syn. Bass 1 Use on a synth bass with emphasized low range.
12 Syn. Bass 2 Emphasizes the attack that is peculiar to synth bass.
13 Piano 1 Makes pianos sound brighter.
14 Piano 2 Used in conjunction with a compressor, this preset emphasizes the attack
and low range of pianos.
15 E. G. Clean Use for line-level recording of an electric or semi-acoustic guitar to get a
slightly harder sound.
16 E. G. Crunch 1 Adjusts the tonal quality of a slightly distorted guitar sound.
17 E. G. Crunch 2 A variation on preset 16.
18 E. G. Dist. 1 Makes a heavily distorted guitar sound clearer.
19 E. G. Dist. 2 A variation on preset 18.
20 A. G. Stroke 1 Emphasizes the bright tones of acoustic guitars.
21 A. G. Stroke 2 A variation on preset 20. You can also use it with an acoustic-electric nylon
string guitar.
22 A. G. Arpeg. 1 Ideal for arpeggio playing on acoustic guitars.
23 A. G. Arpeg. 2 A variation on preset 22.
24 Brass Sec. Use with trumpets, trombones, or saxes. When used with a single instru-
ment, try adjusting the HIGH or HIGH-MID frequency.
25 Male Vocal 1 An EQ template for male vocals. Try adjusting the HIGH or HIGH-MID
parameters according to the voice quality.
26 Male Vocal 2 A variation on preset 25.