USER MANUAL - Vintage Digital
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1. H AANA ZZEIERESGDDHDOEO REVERB LEVEL 98 4 oFF e e mene oe REVERE ROOM SIZE 00 14299001 e REVERB TIME s 00s 19 98 ile 9 REVERS LF DAMP 00 Revers oane Joo x e REFL REV RATIO 88 48 ed e Revers REFLECTON 0 j j j j Prev austen reo memes 1 1 L1 1 114 REVERB PREDELAY oms 240m8 e j 1 IREL REV DEAY we ws 00s DEM EROS ES EH DESEE GATE TME tma 0 30 of j jJ jreveGate com o0 1 J 1 0 0 _ REVE GATE PREDLY Oms 200m8 Jej j Je DELAY LEVEL d 098 4d or Uso aes i d pt e e p ACE DELAY TME ms 088 Ca SEM 098 amp 80 uae e uer lucu Se me al ae Ce sx le Pnn eves so om am 1 le _ Je 11 monwme 2 9 1 lel fe 1 3 moe aw T 08 et T ser Leve2. PM The MIDI Mode is indicated in that the MIDI LED lights up 2 The MIDI Function appears in the upper line of the eet F01 The parameters to be adjusted appear in the lower s line e g 3 The individual MIDI functions within a menu and several parameters within one parameter line are stepped through via two SELECT keys 16 17 Cove comme UR ENS smire 4 The rotary encoder is used to set the MIDI parame BO CENE ters STORE OPTION USER ON OFF All settings are active immediately wd Wd i DTI A confirmation via ENTER is only necessary for 3 PARAM e MIDI dump 5 Youcanleave the MIDI Menu by activating any other Mode key FACT USER EDIT EDIT CONFIG COMPARE SELECT FACT EFFECT STORE OPTION W PARAM MIDI 9 2 MIDI MAIN MENU You can reach the MAIN MIDI Menu by pressing the key MIDI 7 from the Play Mode There are 4 MIDI functions within this menu They can be selected successively using the SELECT keys 16 and 17 9 2 1 MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL This function is used to set the MIDI channel on which the DRP 15 is to receive MIDI data This setting is also valid for receiving and transmitting system exclusive messages SysEx The following appears on the dis play e g F 01 MIDI RECEIVE The following settings are possible via the rotary enco CHANNEL 2 EDIT CONFIG COMPARE PUSH ENTER FACT EFFECT USER ON
3. PARAM CHORUS F 29 IMPORTANT Hectic and powerful rotating the encoder does not accelerate the counting process and possi bly damages the detent mechanic IMPORTANT While editing use the table on page 7 1 This is an important editing aid and tells the user 1 Which and hiow many parameters are in each effect structure 2 The value range of each parameter OPERATION 5 2 1 SELECTION OF THE EFFECT STRUCTURE The effect structure is the skeleton of every program It determines which individual effects are to take part The active effects are constantly indicated by the Effect LED s The CONFIG mode also indicates the name of the effect structure For a description of all effect structu res please turn to chapter 6 1 To edit effect structures press the key CONFIG 11 2 Youare now in CONFIG Mode The EDIT LED lights up and the effect structure of the program selected appears on the display If you only want to check which effect structure is active without wishing to alter it simply proceed from point 2 to chapter 5 2 2 directly 3 Select one of the 10 effect structures via the rotary encoder 13 4 The following may appear on the display 5 The selected effect structure is active immediately and the EDIT LED begins to blink The selected effect structure activates the parameter chain of this structure see 5 2 2 1 The blinking LED signalizes that the program has been altere
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5. leted If the storage procedure is started on a FACTORY program as in the example below the DRP 15 automatically suggests the same program number in the USER memory Changing the name of a program does not ef fect a change in parameters PUSH ENTER EDIT CONFIG COMPARE SELECT amp FACT EFFECT USER ON OFF STORE TO USER 04 F 04 Studio Classic PUSH ENTER EDIT CONFIG COMPARE SELECT FACT EFFECT STORE MIDI OPTION PARAM gt EDIT CONFIG COMPARE STORE OPTION lt PARAM STORE TO USER 08 08 Homerecord 1 008 OPERATION 5 4 COPY In the DRP 15 it is possible to copy programs from one memory place to any other The procedure is similar to that of storing a program 1 In Play mode select the program you wish to copy see program selection 5 1 2 Press the key STORE 6 to initiate the copying procedure The following may appear on the display 3 Use the rotary encoder 13 to select the memory place where you wish to copy your program 4 Storing occurs when the STORE key 6 is pressed again The copy procedure can be cancelled by pressing any other MODE key at random 5 Program stored appears on the display for ap proximately 1 second once storage has been com pleted 6 Then the DRP 15 returns to Play mode The copied program is active in the new memory place 5 6 EFFECT ON OFF FUNCTION To switch the effect signal off activate the E
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7. DELAY TIME RIGHT E 270 ms DELAY TIME UNIT milli sec OPTION 8 OPTION FUNCTIONS The Option programs comprise a whole number of im portant additional functions and pre settings such as how the DRP 15 should start after being switched on whether the direct signal should be switched on or off how the VU display should be set etc 1 Press the key OPTION 7 to activate the Option Program 2 Option Program used last appears on the dis play e g 3 Find the Option required using the two SELECT keys 16 17 4 Therotary encoder is used to set the Option values 13 5 An Option program can be interrupted by pressing another MODE key e g return to Play Mode by pressing FACT or USER SWITCHING THE DIRECT SIGNAL ON OFF This function permits the user to use the DRP 15 as a pre switched unit or looped device If you connect your instrument directly to the inputs of the DRP 15 the directsignal should be switched on thus reaching the loudspeaker amplifier via the the DRP 15 If the DRP 15 is looped into the effect path of a mixing desk the direct signal should be switched off as it already reaches the master outputs in the mixing desk ORIGINAL ON The direct signal is switched on and appears in the stored volume at the output The DRP 15 can thus be used as a pre switched unit ORIGINAL OFF The direct signal is switched off with all programs para meter ORIGINAL LEVEL It appears in the d
8. EQ LOW F 0 1 Control is off This means that no MIDI controller is currently assigned to the parameter EQ LOW If you want to assign a MIDI controller to the parameter shown you select the desired controller with the rotary encoder You can use the buttons SELECT 16 and 17 in order to select another parameter EDIT CONFIG COMPARE SELECT gt FACT EFFECT USER ON OFF 1 STORE OPTION LE T lt PARAM gt EQ LOW During selection of a MIDI controller with the rotary 1 Modulati encoder the display first shows the name of the control F 01 ler see table and then after approx 1 sec the con troller number together with the range e g EQ LOW For First of all set the desired MID controller and change to the range value with the button SELECT gt 17 You can set the range between 100 and 100 using the EDIT CONFIG COMPARE PUSH ENTER rotary encoder II 4 Range shows the control range in Negative values FACT EFFECT lower the parameters positive values setting the para STORE MOI OPTION meters up respectively 100 always corresponds with 90 za the total range of the parameter in question Example Ifthe parameter REVERB LEVEL is set to 6 dB and the MIDI controller 1 Mod Wheel is programmed to 50 the REVERB LEVEL can be changed from 6 dB to 30 dB with the modulation wheel of the keyboard Totalrange 48 IM
9. FACTORY bank is selected with controller 0 The alteration takes effect with the next program change MIDI System Exclusive Implementation Identity Request MIDI Byte description recognized System Exclusive Universal System Exclusive Non real time header n MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels General Information Identity Request End of SysEx Message This command requests the DRP 15 to transmit the ID number transmitted F0 hex System exclusive when Identity 7E Universal System Exclusive Non real time header Request is On n MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels received 06 General Information 02 Identity Reply 30 DYNACORD ID No 48 OF DRP 15 10 No 15 DEV_CODE Reserved 3 Byte Device code REVISION Revision 4 Digit ASCII Code F7 End of SysEx Message The DRP 15 transmits this ID as answer to an Identity Request The DYNACORD ID No 48 the DRP device ID No 15 an 3 byte device code and the Revision No are transmitted MIDI Dumps Current Program MIDI Byte description Dump Request System exclusive recognized DYNACORD ID No 48 n MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels 15 10 15 Function ID Current Program Dump Request End of SysEx Message This command requests the DRP 15 to transmit the program currently in the buffer Current Program MIDI Byte description Dump F0 hex System exclusive recognized 30 DYNACORD ID No 48 transmitted On MIDI Channel 0 15
10. OF DRP 15 0 No 15 20 Function ID Dump Processed F7 End of SysEx Message This information is transmitted if a dump has been received and processed Others recognized FO hex System exclusive 30 DYNACORD ID No 48 On n MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels DRP 15ID No 15 15 Function ID Store Request Oxxx xxxx bin Destination No 0 127 User 1 128 F7 End of SysEx Message Here the current buffer contents are stored under the specified USER program number Store Processed MIDI Byte description System exclusive DYNACORD ID No 48 n MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels DRP 151D No 15 Function ID Store Processed End of SysEx Message recognized transmitted Single Parameter adjust System exclusive recognized DYNACORD ID No 48 transmitted MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels DRP 15 ID 15 Function ID Parameter adjust Onnn nnnn bin Parameter Number s Table 7 bit Data LSB 0 127 Oxxx XXXX 7 bit Data MSB not necessary F7 End of SysEx Message Here a certain parameter of the current buffer program is altered MIDI Parameter Numbers decimal 0 ORIGINAL LEVEL 1 EQ LOW 2 EQ HIGH 3 REVERB LEVEL PITCH1 LEVEL 4 REVERB TYPE PITCH1 PAN 5 REVERB ROOM SIZE PITCH1 DETUNE 6 REVERB TIME PITCH1 FINE 7 REVERB LF DAMP 8 REVERB HF DAMP 9 REFL REV RATIO DELAY LEVEL 10 REFLECTION TYPE DELAY TYPE 11 REV CLUST
11. OFF PARAM der OFF The DRP does no react to any MIDI data SysEx is switched off OMNI The DRP receives MIDI data on all 16 MIDI channels SysEx messages are sent on Channel 1 1 16 The DRP 15 only receives MIDI data on the MIDI channel selected between 1 and 16 This setting is also valid for transmitting SysEx messages Ifthe 1515 programmed to MIDI reception the MIDI LED lights up as soon as data is transmitted to the DRP 15 Thus the MIDI LED also serves to check that the MIDI connection is correct 9 2 2 MIDI PROGRAM TABLE This MIDI function can be used to draw up an allocation table in which the 128 general MIDI program numbers are assigned at random to 128 of the DRP s programs MIDI PRG TABLE The display shows e g 01 001 89 This example means that the reception of a MIDI PRO GRAM CHANGE with the number 001 calls up a pro gram in the DRP 15 with the number F89 The following settings are possible MIDI NO DRP 15 program 001 001 128 F00 amp 99 128 Direct User The MIDI program numbers 001 128 call up the DRP 15 s user programs 001 128 without using the table Direct Factory The MIDI program numbers 1 99 call up DRP 15 FACTORY programs F01 F99 The MIDI numbers 100 128 all call up the program FOO the table is not used Progr Change Off The DRP 15 does not react to any MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE commands Via bank select MIDI controller 0 you c
12. in a 19 rack CIRCUIT L TO CHASSIS SWITCH 4 GROUNDED UNGROUNDED gt 4 START UP 4 1 SWITCHING THE UNIT ON 1 The unit is switched ON via the POWER switch 18 2 For a duration of two seconds the following appears on the display 3 Subsequently the DRP is ready for operation and is in Play mode The following may appear on the display ATTENTION If the following message appears after switching the unit on please contact your next Service Department in order to have the internal backup battery changed In this case the battery voltage has dropped below a required lower limiting value and there is no guarantee that your program data will be maintained when the unit is switched off 4 2 LEVEL SETTING 1 First set the INPUT selection switch depending on which equipment has been connected 2 While the level is being adjusted via the INPUT con trol 1 keep checking the maximum indication on the level meter The optimum value is 0 dB If the control range should prove insufficient press the INPUT selection switch at the rear to INSTR The CLIP LED indicates internal overdriving and should on no account be lit up INSTR This range is selected for low levels such as electric guitar or bass The inputs have a high impedance This range is selected for medium to high levels e g AUX OUTPUT audio equipment with line level drums etc START UP POWER DYNACORD DRP 15 F 01 C
13. is on hand making for particularly warm and rich modula tion sounds The subsequent EQ section also enables the user to set the modulated signal s basses and trebles as required D PITCH SHIFT This effect can be used to add two effect signals to the signal which have a shifted pitch compared with the direct signal In this way whole chords can be produced with e g one note The subsequent EQ section can also be used in this configuration to control the effect signal s basses and trebles as required E LONG DELAY This structure is a delay line with feedback and a sub sequent EQ section Here you can generate delays with long distances over 1 sec The bass and treble fre quencies can be adjusted at will F DELAY REVERB A delay module and a reverb module are switched parallel in this structure As the reverb module is within the echo feedback this produces a special type of echo effect with reverb which particularly enhances live performances HIGH DUALITY MODULATION iN LEFT DELAY REVERB N LEFT gt ros G PITCH DELAY REVERB Here a Pitch Shifter is combined with a reverb structure and a delay The transposed signal and the direct signal can be processed in the subsequent REVERB MODULE in order to create a feeling of space A delay effect can be mixed in additionally Here too basses and trebles can be controlled via a subsequent EQ section H MULTI EFFEC
14. set if not all 20 possible in puts are used UP DOWN REVERB SIZE TIME F 01 in cbm seconds DELAY TIME F 01 Ts PY I MIDI 9 MIDI The MIDI connection is made via the MIDI sockets IN OUT THRU 24 The MIDI functions in the DRP 15 allow the unit to be controlled externally Due to the versatile and flexible possibilities all the functions can be controlled from another MIDI unit e g computer sequencer keyboard e g program change changing certain parameters switching the effect signal ON or OFF all controls remote control of DRP 15 much more There are two different MIDI menus 1 The MIDI MAIN MENU see 9 2 to set all general MIDI data and for MIDI dump 2 The MIDI PATCH MENU see 9 3 which enables the user to allocate MIDI Patches to any program at random in Edit Mode i e which parameters are to be controlled by which MIDI controllers MIDI standard If you should still be unfamiliar with MIDI operation we suggest that you read about MIDI standards and interfaces in MIDI books computer or music journals etc to gather general information initially There is also a brief explanation in the appendix of chapter 11 2 9 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 eee MIDI key 7 to reach the particular MIDI ui PUSH ENTER the MIDI MAIN Menu is accessible from the nor qoe mal Play Mode ON OFF the MIDI PATCH Menu is only accessible from Edit Mode
15. 1 This means multiple modulation of the delayed signal the signal being mixed with the direct signal subsequently This creates a stronger sound colouration than with the modulation effects described hitherto MODULATION TYPE Space EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS MODULATION LEVEL This parameter determines the volume ofthe modulation MODULAT LEVEL effect The readings appear in dB F 01 BES 12 dB Valuation range 0 dB 48dB OFF MODULATION TYPE The various modulation types can be set here For further details please turn to the chapter entitled MO MODULAT TYPE DULATION F 01 Chorus SL Settings Chorus SL Chorus 1 Chorus 2 Space Flanger 1 Flanger 2 Phaser Roto Flanger Multi Effect Stereo Chorus Mono Chorus Stereo Flanger Mono Flanger Stereo Phaser Mono Phaser MODULATION DEPTH This parameter serves to set the modulation depth or width The readings appear in relative values F 01 ae oe ie Valuation range 0 10 MODULATION SPEED This parameter determines the modulation speed or MODULAT SPEED frequency The readings appear in Hz F 01 m 25Hz Valuation range 0 1 Hz 10 0 Hz MODULATION FEEDBACK This parameter determines the strength of the feedback If a negative value is set a phase inversion occurs within MODULAT FEEDB the feedback loop Readings appear in F 01 Eu 50 Valuation range 99 9995 ery tine RR STS ee Du mem EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS 7 2 5 PITCH SHIFT CERAI The Pitch Shift
16. 10 No 15 Function 10 All Programs Dump Request End of SysEx Message This command requests the DRP 15 to transmit all 128 USER programs Programs Dump System exclusive DYNACORD ID No 48 n MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels DRP 15 10 No 15 Function ID All Programs Dump 8 7 Code 9216 Data Byte Checksum of Received DATA 7 bit 2 s Compl End of SysEx Message recognized transmitted The DRP 15 transmits or receives all 128 USER programs This procedure lasts approx 8 sec All USER programs are overwritten The program currently in the buffer is not altered Tables Dump Request FO hex System exclusive 30 DYNACORD ID No 48 recognized On n MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels OF 15 1 No 15 13 Function ID System Data Dump Request F7 End of SysEx Message This command requests the DRP 15 to transmit all system data and contents of tables Tables Dump FO hex System exclusive recognized 30 DYNACORD ID No 48 transmitted On n MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels OF DRP 151D 15 33 Function ID System Data Dump DATA 8 7 Code 256 Data Byte CHECKS Checksum of Received DATA 7 bit 2 s Compl F7 End of SysEx Message Here no program data are transmitted but only system data as in OPTION mode or in the MIDI program table MIDI recognized FO hex System exclusive transmitted 30 DYNACORD ID No 48 On MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels
17. 7 Main Volume 71 Sound Controller 2 8 Balance 72 Sound Controller 3 9 Controller 9 73 Sound Controller 4 10 Pan 74 Sound Controller 5 11 Expression Controller 75 Sound Controller 6 12 Effect Controller 1 76 Sound Controller 7 13 Effect Controller 2 77 Sound Controller 8 14 Controller 14 78 Sound Controller 9 15 Controller 15 79 Sound Controller 10 16 General Purpose Controller 1 80 General Purpose Controller 5 17 General Purpose Controller 2 81 General Purpose Controller 6 18 General Purpose Controller 3 82 General Purpose Controller 7 19 General Purpose Controller 4 83 General Purpose Controller 8 20 Controller 20 84 Portamento 21 Controller 21 85 Switch 85 22 Controller 22 86 Switch 86 23 Controller 23 87 Switch 87 24 Controller 24 88 Switch 88 25 Controller 25 89 Switch 89 26 Controller 26 90 Switch 90 27 Controller 27 91 Effect 1 Depth 28 Controller 28 92 Effect 2 Depth 29 Controller 29 93 Effect 3 Depth 30 Controller 30 94 Effect 4 Depth 31 Controller 31 95 Effect 5 Depth Note Off Note On Poly Pressure Velocity Release Channel Pressure Pitch Wheel DRP15 Pedal MIDI CONFIG PUSH ENTER k lt e You can only enter the MIDI patch menu from the edit UR mode First you must press button EDIT 10 and then i button MIDI 7 The LEDs EDIT and MIDI light up EFFECT LT PARAM The display will read e g
18. 7F All Channels OF 15 10 No 15 31 Function ID Current Program Dump DATA 8 7 Code 72 Data Byte CHECKS Checksum of Received DATA 7 bit 2 s Compl F7 End of SysEx Message The program currently in the buffer is transmitted or received USER programs are not altered Dump Request FO hex System exclusive recognized 30 DYNACORD ID No 48 On MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels OF DRP 15 10 15 14 Function ID Single Program Dump Request 0000 000x bin 0 User Bank x 1 Factory Bank Source No 0 127 User 1 128 Bank 0 No 0 99 Factory 0 99 Bank 1 Oxxx XXXX Destination Nr 0 127 User 1 128 F7 End of SysEx Message This command requests the DRP 15 to transmit a program specified by bank and program number Single Program MIDI Byte description Dump FO hex System exclusive recognized 30 DYNACORD ID No 48 transmitted On n MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels OF DRP 15 10 15 34 Function ID Single Program Dump Oxxx xxxx bin Destination No 0 127 User 1 128 DATA 8 7 Code 72 Data Byte Checksum of Received DATA 7 bit 2 s Compl End of SysEx Message The program defined by program numbers is transmitted or received The appropriate USER program is be overwritten MIDI Programs Dump Request FO hex System exclusive 30 DYNACORD ID No 48 recognized On n MIDI Channel 0 15 7 All Channels OF DRP 15
19. 99 233r 2S dap c ERRAT 9 2 923 NIB GUM c4 enu te da QoS an ec ena 9 3 9824 JMIDL IDHITOREOT aoa ROV RE ox Y el roro ee tes 9 3 9 3 MIDI pHtelmenu aah ses Aes FARINE 9 4 9 4 TORTS edidere NERIS ODE 9 6 MIDI Implementation Chait sa chic ir vr ESI dele a pee aon 9 11 10 REMOTE CONTROL 524125225 vi doen 2 Coe ER 78 CES n9 9 10 1 10 1 Remote conrieotlona si aces sigo haz 10 1 T4 APPENDIX Ludus ooa fans 31435 Vireckd vt ban dar A d 11 1 111 How is reverberation 11 1 41 2 What Is NHDI 4535 dana eae tareas was de hy STR ne roa 11 2 TA SPEOIIOATIDNSG io eeu BAT ERAS cam 12 1 12 1 eC Dc IC S50 Gis bors IO CET TNCS 12 1 12 2 Block diagram d tore IP LUN NIE ES EAE 12 2 12 3 TT EE 12 3 12 4 Bn m IC ERN T VITE T TO QI ET 124 18 A SERVIGE vien VIE AN Bre NEU ENTE nu ee E Vx ER 13 1 TELOANARRANTY 23 oos atate da ow AURI gis NI ap SE uiuis te vd d ar srt IS us E os 14 1 mi INTRODUCTION RE 1 INTRODUCTION First of all we should like to thank and congratulate you for choosing the digital Multi effect processor DRP 15 from DYNACORD The DRP 15 provides numerous variying effects in 100 pre set programs and 128 freely programmable memory locatio
20. ER PROP DELAY TIME 12 REVERB PREDELAY DELAY FEEDBACK 19 REFL REV DELAY MODULATION LEVEL PITCH2 LEVEL PITCH BALANCE 14 REVB GATE TIME MODULATION TYPE PITCH2 PAN 15 REVBGATE COLOR MODULATION DEPTH PITCH2 DETUNE PITCH DETUNE 16 REVBGATE SLOPE MODULATION SPEED PITCH2 FINE PITCH FINE 17 REVBGATEPREDLY MODULATION FEEDB PITCH TYPE 18 DISTORTION 19 VOICE FILTER 20 EFFECT LEVEL MIDI Remote MIDI Byte description Control FO hex System exclusive recognized 30 DYNACORD ID No 48 On n MIDI Channel 0 15 7F All Channels OF DRP 1510 No 15 77 Function ID Remote 119 On Remote Code s Table F7 End of SysEx Message This command allows remote contro of the control elements buttons rotary encoder The DRP 15 reacts just as if the operation had been performed via the front panel EDIT CONFIG COMPARE STORE DOWN FACTORY MIDI OPTION UP EFF OFF SERVICE ENTER ENCODER DOWN ENCODER UP Remote Codes decimal D Co 4 O Cn 4 a oA oe l3 gt 071 MIDI MIDI Implementation Chart Basic Channel Default 1 16 OFF Changed 1 16 OFF Default Messages Altered 1 3 0 127 True voice Note ON Note OFF Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY True 001 128 00 F99 Song Pos Song Sel Tune Clock Commands Local ON OFF All Notes OFF Active Se
21. FFECT ON OFF key 15 Youthen hearthe direct signal without effect dry The appropriate LED signalizes this state to the user Press the key EFFECT ON OFF 15 again to switch the effect back on The EFF OFF LED goes off and the signal has the effect again Informations for remote control ofthese functions please see page 10 1 REMOTE CONNECTIONS IMPORTANTI The original signal remains unchanged during the Effect On off function It only appears at the output when the ORIGINAL LEVEL of this program is turned on PUSH ENTER 4 SELECT gt FACT EFFECT USER ON CFF 1 F 02 F 02 024 _ CONFIG COMPARE PUSH ENTER lt SELECT gt _ L I 1 FACT EFFECT STORE MIDI OPTION USER i W 4 PARAM EFFECT STRUCTURES 6 EFFECT STRUCTURES The DRP 15 has 10 different effect structures configu rations These provide the basis for drawing up a pro gram Each effect structure consists of various individual effects and the corresponding parameters The selection and number of parameters is ideally suited for creating the effect in question For a description ofthe individual parameters please turn to chapter 7 The effect parameter table in chapter 7 1 shows which individual effects and parameters are avail able in which effect structure All the effect structures are listed and explained in more detail in this chapter IMPORTANT The corresponding examples for the individu
22. L em lel mezmw wi amp w 1 1 lel 1 1 1 1 1 2 fel 1 mazmem x amp x fel mm cum EE 8 2 38 2 VOCE FLTER we 1 1 1 1 emer evel em wee DELAY Lev LEFT em foes amo 19 DELAY Lev RIGHT wen 1 1 1 le DELAY une DELAY THE LEFT wst Ons w DELAY THE RIGHT eavmewr sms 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 le 7 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PARAMETERS Different manufacturers often give the same function different names In order to avoid confusion and to give the user more details about the parameters tasks and settings this chapter contains a description thereof 7 2 1 DIRECT SIGNAL PATH The DRP 15 contains an direct signal path in stereo This is required when the DRP 15 is used as a pre switched unit One parameter is available for this signal path ORIGINAL LEVEL This is used to set the volume of the direct signal for both the left and the right channel Valuation range OdB 79dB OFF Important Ifthe direct signal is not audible and if OFF ap pears on the display instead of dB values the DRP 15 is switched to Original OFF in OPTI ONS Mode Switching over to Criginal ON ma kes the direct signal appear
23. PE All Porametere REFLECTION REVERS REFLECTION REY CLUSTER REVERS REFLECTION PROP PREDELAY REV Y REVERB TYPE EASY Room EASY Chomber EASY Hall EASY Hall XL EASY Church EASY Tunnel EASY Plote REVERE REVERS REVERS REVERS TYPE py TME LF DAMP HF REVERB Goted WA LSS E ACRI T ET D TR mmm REVERB LEVEL This parameter determines the volume ofthe reverb The reading appears in dB Valuation range 0 dB 48 dB OFF REVERB TYPE The type of reverb is determined by this parameter Depending on the geometry of the room or the propaga tion medium there are differing reverb characteristics which can be selected here Settings All parameters EASY Room EASY Chamber EASY Hall EASY Hall XL EASY Church EASY Tunnel EASY Plate Gated The following parameters depend on the REVERB TYPE set All Parameters means that the user has access to all reverb parameters If you want a quick result simply select one of the EASY types These provide fewer parameters but the complexity of the reverb remains the same Depending on the type of reverb a number of optimum internal parameters are pre determined REVERB ROOM SIZE This is used to set the size of the room The readings appear in cubic metres Valuation range 0 0 cbm 124 990 cbm REVERB TIME The duration of the reverberation is the time which elapses until the reverberation has faded to one thou san
24. PORTANT P ds dB 24 dB 30 dB Please make sure that the MIDI channel of the 50 24 dB transmitting unit always corresponds with the receive channel of the DRP 15 MIDI control is not You can change between controller number and range possible otherwise at any time with the SELECT buttons If the cursor s already on range you can enter the next parameter with the button SELECT gt 17 Once the desired MIDI patches have been set you can save the program on a USER memory place as descri bed in chapter 5 4 MIDI 9 4 MIDI DATA FORMAT This chapter contains information to enable programmers to write software for the DRP 15 Here all commands are defined which are necessary for transmitting and sending data via the MIDI interface MIDI data communication is possible only if a MIDI receive channel is set OMNI 1 16 If MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL is set to OFF no communication is possible via the MIDI interface see chapter 9 2 1 General MIDI commands Program Change MIDI Byte description Cn hex n MIDI Channel 0 15 Oxxx xxxx bin Bank0 0 127 User 1 128 Bank 1 0 99 Factory 0 99 100 127 Factory 0 In the MIDI program table any assignment of MIDI program numbers to the 15 programs is possible see chapter 9 2 2 Bank Select MIDI Byte description Controller 0 Bn hex n MIDI Channel 0 15 20 Controller 0 LSB 0000 000n bin n 0 User Bank n 1 Factory Bank The USER or
25. SELECT gt FACT EFFECT STORE MIDI OPTION USER ON OFF Ld d PARAM gt SS Se eS 8 Ru 2 Either look for the required program with the Rotary Encoder 13 or with the two SELECT keys 17 and 18 3 The program name selected appears on the display and the program number blinks 4 Activate the program by pressing the Rotary Encoder ENTER 13 The Rotary Encoder is a fine detent control without left or right limit stop and with an integrated key It works like an electronic step counter which counts one detent every time it is activated If keeping pus hed during rotation 10 units per detent are counted In the Play mode it is used to select a memory place otherwise it is used to perform all value inputs Pressing the rotary encoder ENTER confirms all inputs For information on program selection via remote control please see chapter REMOTE CONTROL page 10 1 5 2 EDITING The DRP 15 has a large number of editing possibilities meaning that the user is free to create completely indi vidual effect programs For one an effect structure configuration can be se lected as described in 5 2 1 and for another the para meters can be edited 5 2 2 If you should wish to process one or more parameters within an existing program without changing the effect structure go straight on to 5 2 2 OPERATION FACT EFFECT ON OFF STORE OPTION USER LE 1
26. T The MULTI EFFECT consists of four individual effects These include Modulation Delay Reverb and Equalizer Here too there is a wide variety of editing possibilities as already described previously INSTRUMENTAL EFFECT This effect is mainly of interest when it comes to guitars and bass It consists of six different individual effects namely Distortion Voice Filter Modulation Delay Re verb and Equalizer There is also a wide choice of editing possibilities in this structure DELAY LINE 1 gt 2 e g F 99 This is a delay line with one input and two outputs A maximum delay time of 1 second is to be set forthe two outputs In the signal path there is also an EQ section which enables the user to control basses and trebles as required EFFECT STRUCTURES EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS 7 EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS Each effect structure described in chapter 6 consists of different individual effects and possesses a certain number of parameters These are assigned according to a logical pattern and are determined by the system software The following table in chapter 7 1 shows which individual effects and parameters are present in which effect structures A more detailed description of the parameters and their values can be found in chapter 7 2 7 1 EFFECT PARAMETER TABLE EFFECT PARAMETER VALUE RANGE CONFIGURATION i t B gt gt i 3
27. The altered parameter values are thus deleted The EDIT LED goes off OPERATION 5 3 COMPARE With the aid of the COMPARE button 12 you have the possibility to compare the edited program with the origi nal program in the memory You have a clear overview of all changes made compared with the original program The COMPARE function is only possible as long as the edited program has not been stored PUSH ENTER P 1 Push the COMPARE button 12 to hear the actual SELECT basic program FACT EFFECT STORE MID OPTION USER ON OFF PARAM The display will show e g Now the original program is active and the stored F 01 ic parameter value of the last selected parameter during editing is shown in the display 2 Press the COMPARE button 12 once more to switch to your edited program The display will show the last selected parameter e g F 0 1 REVERB LEVEL Hun 12dB This example means that the REVERB LEVEL has been changed from original 25dB to 12dB 3 Now you can proceed with editing You can repeat the compare function at will as often as required pelos o OPERATION 5 4 SAVE AND NAME OF PROGRAMS No matter whether you are editing a program parame ter or wish to save the alteration of a name the saving procedure is always the same The same applies to saving MIDI patches All values are stored under the desired user program place The storing procedure is ini
28. al effect structures are shown in paranthesis VOICI A Direct only B High Quality Reverb C High Quality Modulation D Pitch Shift E Long Delay Delay Reverb G Pitch Delay Reverb H Multi Effect Instrumental Effect K Delay Line 1 2 A DIRECT ONLY e g F 00 This structure merely serves to loop an input signal through to the output directly The output volume can be stored at the same time This type of program serves to provide dynamic volume control via MIDI commands see MIDI B HIGH QUALITY REVERB e g F 01 This structure serves to simulate stereophone room images It is thus possible to generate an unusual variety of different types of reverberation A subsequent EQ section can be used to control the basses and trebles of the reverb signal The total capacity ofthe DRP 15 s effect chip is available for reverb creation allowing for the very best reverb quality with this particular structure There is a choice of nine different types of reverb whereby the type All parameters comprises 11 echo parameters This can be used to provide any conceivable type of reverb char acteristics IN LEFT ORIGINAL n QUT LEFT EFFECT STRUCTURES C HIGH QUALITY MODULATION In this effect structure a number of delays work with their own independent modulators to draw up any concei vable chorus flanging phasing and rotor effects Here too the DRP 15 s total computer capacity
29. an toggle between the USER and FACTORY memory area MIDI Example of a table 001 F18 factory program 002 105 user programm 003 030 several MIDI program numbers can 004 030 begiven the same DRP program 005 030 numbers 006 F99 007 F01 the order and succession of the 008 005 programs can be determined at random 098 MIDI program numbers are ignored 128 F88 9 2 3 MIDI DUMP This function allows the transmission of program data all user programs or all system data and table setups via MIDI To do so you must connect the MIDI OUT socket of the DRP15 with the MIDI IN socket of the receiving device another DRP15 computer etc MIDI DATA DUMP The display shows e g the following message F 01 Current Program The following items can be selected with the rotary encoder Current Program data of the current program are transmitted All User Programs data of all user programs 001 128 are transmitted completely System Data Tab Here all system data e g OPTION setups and all table contents footswitch table MIDI CLINIC le ore ie table are transmitted via the MIDI a interface FACT EFFECT STORE MIDI OPTION USER ON OFF Pressing the rotary encoder ENTER activates MIDI DUMP and the selected items are transmitted PARAM issio ispl ows Sending MIDI During transmission the display show 01 Data Dump The transmission of all user data la
30. at the output with the volume programmed originally see OPTION Chapter 8 7 2 2 EQUALIZER The DRP s effect path is equipped with a 2 band equa lizer which serves for tone control of the effect signal The basses and trebles can be raised or lowered by a maximum of 14 dB The equalizer has two parameters EQLOW Raising or lowering the basses is set with this parameter The corresponding filter has low shelving charac teristics Valuation range 14dB 14dB EQ HIGH Raising or lowering the trebles is set with this parameter The filter has high shelving characteristics Valuation range 14dB 14dB EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS F 01 ORIGINAL LEVEL ORIGINAL LEVEL 20 dB OUT LEFT Wd IN RIGHT F 27 F 27 EQ LOW EH 1 dB EQ HIGH 7 dB EQ LOW 108 EQ HGH 41488 EQ LOW 14dB EQ HIGH 14dB i EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS 7 2 3 REVERB The reverberation is the most complex of the effects produced by the DRP 15 It consists of a variety of parameters which are described below Depending on the type of reverb selected different parameters appear The diagrams below illustrate which parameters are available for which type of reverb If you should still be relatively unfamiliar with effect units and the creation of reverberation read this chapter through carefully along with the Appendix 11 1 How is reverberation produced before editing a program REVERS TY
31. ch can be used to choose between LINE input 4 dBu or Instrumental input 6 dBu high Z In order to feed in a MONO signal simply connect just one of the two input sockets SETTING UP THE 15 3 SETTING UP THE DRP 15 To achieve the best results with the DRP 15 the unit must be connected properly To start the unit up connect the enclosed mains connection cable with the DRP 15 s mains socket and your power supply 3 1 Mono in Mono out zB Gitarre Instrumental a A Raa Keyboard mp eic 3 2 Mono in Stereo out AUX RETURN AUX Mixer Mixer Stereo Amp MELET mM Stereo Keyboard eic etc 3 4 Position of Groundlift switch The groundlift switch serves to avoid hum loops De pendent on the operational condition it should be swit ched into following positions zB Gitarre Stereo Amp etc Keyboard Mixer Mono Eff Send Important Always use well screeed audio cables To avoid high frequency losses the feeding lines especially to the inputs should not be longer than 10 m Do not position the unit directly on or under a power ful power amplifier TV monitor or the like as the leakage field of the transformers in such devices could induce hum in the electronics of the DRP 15 UNGROUNDED If you use the DRP 15 together with units with different earthing potentials GROUNDED If you use the DRP 15 together with other units
32. d 5 2 2 EDITING THE PARAMETERS Parameters are altered in EDIT mode For a description of all parameters please turn to chapter 7 1 Press the EDIT key 10 2 Youare now in EDIT mode The EDIT LED lights up and the name and the value of the first parameter in the active program appear on the display A graphic indication of the parameter value gives constant information as to one s current position in the para meter range A blinking EFFECT LED shows the current individual effect 3 Therotary encoder 13 can now be used to alter the parameter value If the rotary control is kept pressed while turning the parameter input is accelerated greater step width EDIT CONFIG COMPARE PUSH ENTER 4 SELECT FACT EFFECT STORE OTIO USER ON CFF I n CI PARAM gt SELECT CONFIG F 01 EDIT _ CONFIG COMPARE SELECT XY LJ FACT EFFECT STORE MIDI OPTION USER ON CFF 1 I PARAM SELECT CONFIG F 01 PUSH ENTER EDIT CONFIG COMPARE SELECT gt FACT EFFECT STORE MIDI OPTION USER ON OFF 1 REVERB LEVEL F 01 uz 50 4 SELECT gt EFFECT STORE MIDI OPTION USER ON CFF LI PARAM OPERATION 4 Thesetvalue appears on the display and the change REVERB LEVEL is immediately audible The EDIT LED then blinks to F 0 1 BEN 1298 show that the program has been changed If you do not wish to alter further parameters proceed d
33. dB INPUT selector in position INSTR 2 Level indicator This is for modulation monitoring whereby the maximum value of the input or output level is always indicated Another feature is the peak hold function which allows easy level matching 3 Program number indication This 3 digit display shows the number of the current program Presets from the factory are shown with F00 F99 user programs with No 001 128 During selection of a new program the indicator blinks until the program is activated by ENTER pressing ofthe rotary encoder 4 Multi functional display This is a LC display involving 2 lines with 16 characters each In PLAY mode the program name upper line and effect name lower line are indicated In EDIT mode the parameter name and a graphic and numeric parameter value are indicated Depending on the current status OPTION menus status messages user guide messa ges etc appear 5 Effect LED s These LED s indicate the effects available in the current program A blinking LED signalizes that the user is in the parameter level of the corresponding effect 6 STORE Button With this button the edited programs can be stored in a user memory place No 001 128 and the program name can be changed For further information please see SAVE AND NAME OF PROGRAMS chapter 5 4 7 MIDI Button This push button calls up the MIDI editing mode After pressing this button global MIDI settings program re
34. dth 60 dB of the direct level Reverb Time can be used to set the duration of the reverb Reverb Time is a feedback factor similar to feedback with delays The reading appears in seconds Valuation range 0 0 s 19 9 s EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS REVERB LEVEL 12 REVERB TYPE EASY Room REVERB ROOM SIZE F01 REVERB TIME F01 EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS REVERB LF DAMP This parameter is very important for the charcteristics of various rooms together with HF Damp They are respon sible for the reverb s frequency response REVERB LF DAMP determines the damping of the basses compared with the reverb time The reverb time multiplied by the Damp value set gives the reverb time of the basses e g REVERB LF DAMP 0 5 gt 8sx 0 5 4s In this case the basses would already have faded after half of the normal reverb time Valuation range 0 0 1 1 REVERB HF DAMP Together with LF Damp this parameter is of great impor tance for the characteristics of various rooms They are responsible for the frequency response of the reverber ation REVERB HF DAMP determines the damping of the trebles compared with the reverb time The reverb time multiplied by the set Damp value gives the reverb time ofthe trebles e g REVERB HF DAMP 0 5 gt 8sx 0 5 4s In this case the trebles would already have faded after half of the normal reverb time In practice this would correspond with a vaulted cellar with roug
35. er In edit mode itis used for selecting parameters always the previous parameter 17 SELECT Button gt In play mode this button selects the next program num ber activation by pushing the rotary encoder In edit mode it is used for selecting parameters always the next parameter 18 POWER switch This button is used to switch the DRP 15 on and off PANEL DESCRIPTION AND CONNECTIONS neu x 666 2 2 REAR PANEL 19 Mains socket The DRP is started up by connecting the enclosed mains cable to the mains socket The DRP 15 is designed for mains voltages of 90 V to 260 V meaning that fluctuati ons in mains voltage present no problem 20 Groundlift switch The groundlift switch serves to prevent hum loops If the DRP 15 is used together with other units in a 19 rack the switch should be put on GROUNDED If the DRP 15 is used together with units which have different ear thing potentials the switch should be put on UNGRO UNDED 21 Remote socket PEDAL A foot controller FR 5 special accessory from DY NACORD can be connected here This enables real time control of certain parameters The control parameter for each DRP 15 program can be programmed separately For further information please see REMOTE CON TROL chapter 10 22 Remote socket UP DOWN A foot switch FS 500 special accessory from DY NACORD can be connected here to switch over pro grams The user can determine which prog
36. er is used to add up to two additional tones to the direct signal The interval can be set from minus one octave to plus one octave Fine tuning of 50 of a semitone is also possible The following parameters are available PITCH 2 PITCH 2 UETUNE FNE PITCH 1 LEVEL This parameter determines the level of the first signal F 01 transposed The setting is made in dB Valuation range OdB 48dB OFF PITCH 1 PAN With this control you can position the pitch shifter 1 in the PITCH 1 PAN stereo sound image F 01 5L The setting is in relative values Value range 10 L 10R PITCH 1 DETUNE This parameter is used to transpose the pitch of the F 01 PITCH1 DETUNE direct signal upwards or downwards maximum 1 octa EEE 6 ve higher or lower The parameter determines the first transposition Pitch Shift 1 The readings appear in steps of 1 semi tone Valuation range 12 12 PITCH 1 FINE This parameter effects fine tuning or de tuning of the PITCH1 FINE added note in the first pitch shifter This occurs in steps F 01 25 of cents 1 Cent 1 hundredth of a semi tone The readings appear in 96 Valuation range 50 50 EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS PITCH 2 LEVEL This parameter determines the level ofthe second signal PITCH2 LEVEL transposed F 0 1 OdB The setting is made in dB Valuation range 0 dB 48dB OFF PITCH 2 PAN With this control you can position the pitch
37. h walls for example The trebles die down quickly while the basses take longer to fade This would not apply in an empty tiled room where trebles and basses fade at the same time LF 1 0 HF 1 0 Valuation range 0 0 1 0 D LF DAMP F 01 REVERB LF DAMP 0 5 50 pem mE mee REVERB TIME NORMAL ce HF DAMP F 01 REVERB HF DAMP REVERB TIME 100 we TREBLE REVERB TIME NORMAL UMD day REFLECTION REVERB RATIO This parameter determines the relationship between the first reflections and the real reverb proportion Valuation range Revb only 48dB 48dB only First reflections and reverb clusters can be mixed at random or in extreme cases can be switched off alto gether In practice soft rooms negative dB values and hard rooms positive dB values can be realized REFLECTION TYPE These parameters are used to determine the type of the first reflections There are 10 different clusters to choose from Settings Room Chamber Hall 1 Hall 2 Hall 3 PLate Spring Reverse Left Right Expand With the setting Left Right the first reflections in the stereo image move from left to right and with Expand to the left and the right starting from the middle REVERB CLUSTER PROPORTION Determines the geometrical features of a room or reverb medium There are 6 proportions to choose from 1 CATHEDRAL Acoustically speaking a very favou
38. ion please see chapter 5 3 13 Rotary Encoder with ENTER button In Play mode a program can be selected by turning the rotary encoder and activated by pushing the encoder ENTER In Edit mode the parameter values can be altered by the rotary encoder The input of the parame ters can be accelerated by turning the encoder and keeping it pressed down at the same time Generally speaking the rotary encoder serves for faster single han ded operation of the DRP 15 For further information please see OPERATION page 5 1 14 FACTORY USER Program Button With this button you can toggle between the Factory and User memory area The last active Factory and User program will be selected The program number can be altered by the rotary encoder F00 F99 001 128 and the desired program can be called up by pushing the Encoder s ENTER For further information please see PROGRAM SE LECTION chapter 5 1 15 EFFECT ON OFF Button Pressing th s button will switch off the effect unit and feeds the input signal without effect dry to the output The LED EFFECT OFF lights up Pressing this button once more will switch on the effect again the LED EFFECT OFF goes out This function can be remote controlled by a foot switch see rear panel For further information please see EFFECT ON OFF FUNCTION chapter 5 6 16 SELECT Button In play mode this button selects the previous program number activation by pushing the rotary encod
39. irectly to point 7 5 The SELECT keys 16 and 17 take the user directly to the next parameter The EDIT key takes the user to the next individual effect in the structure Then a different EFFECT LED blinks uns o FACT LI EL 1 lt PARAM EDIT CONFIG COMPARE PUSH ENTER lt SELECT Note Byrepeated pushing of the EDIT key you Switch to the next single effect in the active con figuration For the order please see description of the effect structures in chapter 6 F 0 REVERB TYPE 6 The following may appear on the display 1 Church Points 5 and 6 can be repeated as often as required 7 Pressing the key FACT USER 14 takes the user EDIT CONFIG COMPARE PUSH ENTER SELECT gt Ke Hakan I I 3 NOTE Your program alterations have not yet 1 FACT EFFECT been stored and will be lost at the next program 1 DLL IE US LO change 1 PARAM gt 8 The program name appears again on the display Concert Hall The EDIT LED continues to blink There are several F 01 Reverb different possible ways of continuing ifyou should wish to give the program a new name proceed directly to chapter 5 4 if you should wish to store the edited program in a memory place proceed to chapter 5 4 ifyou should wish to continue to alter parame ters start again at step 1 if you should require the original program again press the rotary encoder ENTER
40. isplay as OFF The stored values are of course preserved This is for looping the DRP 15 into a mixing desk EDIT CONFIG COMPARE PUSH ENTER 4 SELECT FAOT EFFECT USER ON OFF az lt PARAM LCD CONTRAST 555 PUSH ENTER SELECT gt EDIT CONFIG COMPARE FACT EFFECT STORE OPTION USER ON OFF PARAM DRP CONFIG 01 UL me oT IUS i OPTION INDICATION OF THE SOFTWARE VERSION NUM BER The display shows the software version of the DRP 15 s processor e g version 1 0 SELECTION OF POWER ON MODE TO FACTORY 1 On being switched on and after reset the DRP 15 always reports with the program F01 TO LAST PROGRAM The DRP 15 always reports with the last program used or with the status with which it was last switched off except COPY STORE OPTION SETTING THE LCD CONTRAST The LCD contrast or viewing angle can be adjusted between 10 from below and 10 from above DISPLAY MODE OF THE LEVEL INDICATOR WITH PEAK The Peak Hold Function is switched on This will help you for setting up the level NO PEAK The Peak Hold Function is switched off The level dis play works normally SLOW In this setting the level display works with a long time constant i e the decay of the indication is more slowly when the signal level is reduced FOOTSWITCH TABLE In this table the sequence for a program selection with the UP DOWN footswi
41. la ted MIDI images MIDI dumps etc can be made For more detailed information please see chapter MIDI on page 9 1 8 OPTION Button This button allows access to OPTION mode where uni que settings for the unit can be made or checked For further information please see OPTION chapter 8 9 Status Mode LED s These LED s indicate the DRP 15 s current status Ifthe LED EDIT lights up the EDIT mode is indicated The LED MIDI lights up when MIDI parameters are being edited and on reception of MIDI data The LED EFFECT OFF indicates thatthe effect units has been switched off 10 EDIT Button This button changes the operation to EDIT mode After pressing this button the first parameter of the active program is shown Further parameters are accessible via the SELECT buttons The value of the parameters shown can be changed via the rotary encoder For further information please see EDIT chapter 5 2 o PANEL DESCRIPTIONS AND CONNECTIONS 11 CONFIGURATION Button This button serves to activate effect structures configu ration After pressing this button the name ofthe current effect structure appears on the display Select a new structure with the rotary encoder For further information please see chapter 5 2 1 12 COMPARE Button With the aid of this button you can compare the momen tarily edited program with the program in the actual memory location This button is only active in Edit mode For further informat
42. lated via an LFO whereby the necessary delay time lies between 10 and 30 ms In the DRP 15 there is a chorus with up to 6 independent voices which can each be modulated differently The result is a multiplication of the sound fed in FLANGER The flanging effect is also based on a mixture between delayed and non delayed signals The delay time in this case is shorter than with Chorus however which means that the effect is more in the normal sound sphere The cyclical shift oftwo signals which are identical in principle results in phase cancellations so called comb filter effects Modulation via an LFO causes these cancellati ons to shift resulting in Flanging PHASER The Phaser is based on the Flanger structure but also possesses other settings as well ROTO FLANGER The Roto Flanger can be used to simulate rotor or Leslie effects It is based on the Flanger principle but also possesses additional taps within the delay line Modula tion of the delay via an LFO simulates rotating loudspe akers MODULATION TYPE Chorus SL Chorus 1 Chorus 2 CHORUS SL 6 VOCES MODULATION TYPE Rolo Flanger t nw TE Ace n lo o et SIE VE TIERS CUES EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS SPACE The Space effect is also based on the principle of a modulated delay In this case however two LFO s are in action whereby the LFO2 is coupled to the LFO
43. lways adjusted together The following parameters are available DISTORTION This is used to select the intensity of the distortion The DISTORTION higher the set value the stronger the distortion of the F 01 3 signals The readings appear in relative values Valuation range OFF 1 12 VOICE FILTER F 0 1 VOICE FILTER This filter serves to alter the colour ofthe distorted signal am 4 0 kHz It is a low pass filter with an emphasized part in the pass band The filter cutoff frequency is adjustable In the case of low values only the deep frequencies are LEVEL allowed to pass through which emphasizes the bass tones The higher the set value the more harmonics are contained in the signal OFF means that the Filter is switched off um The frequency readings appear in kHz Valuation range 1 0 kHz 7 0 kHz OFF FILTER FREQUENCY CUTOFF EFFECT LEVEL This control determines the level of the whole effect signal in the configuration Instrumental effect The F 01 E oa special arrangement of the individual effects in this structure necessitate this parameter in order to set the effect ratio The readings appear in dB Valuation range 0 dB 60 dB OFF _ _ FYE 8 Ee TEM ee ES Se 7 2 8 DELAY LINE 1 gt 2 This is a delay line with one input and two outputs The delay time or the signal running time and the volume can be set and stored
44. n MIDI MIDI MIDI OUT IN THRU KEYBOARD n 12 4 SPECIFICATIONS Mains voltage Power consumption Safety class Rated input voltage Max input voltage Input impedance Rated output voltage Max output voltage Output impedance Frequency response direct Frequency response effect S N ratio direct S N ratio effect Distortion THD direct Distortion THD effect Data format MIDI connectors Display Ground Lift Dimensions W X H X D Weight Options SPECIFICATIONS 90 250 50 60 Hz without switching max 15 W LINE 1 23 V 4 dBu INSTR 390 mvV 6 dBu 9V 21dBu LINE 10 kohms INSTR 500 kohms HI 2 45 V 10 dBu LO 730 mV 0 5 dBu 9V 21 dBu 120 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 1 dB 20 Hz 20kHz 0 2 dB gt 104 dB gt 90 dB lt 0 003 lt 0 03 16 bit linear internal 24 bit IN OUT THRU 2x 16 digit alpha numerical LCD with LED back lit Disconnects ground from housing 483 x 43 6 x 225 mm 19 with 1 HU 3 5 kg 7 7 165 FS 500 Up Down FS 12 Effect off FR 5 Pedal The specifications for this product are subject to change without prior notice
45. ns Besides the familiar and popular DYNACORD reverberation Room Plate Reverb Gated Reverb Early Reflections the DRP 15 comprises echo effects Delay Line Stereo Delay Ping Pong modulation effects Chorus Flanger Phaser Space Rotor along with Equalizer Pitch Shifting Voice Filter Distortion etc A maximum of six effects can be used in the multi effect structures at one and the same time The DRP 15 can be used as a pre switched unit e g for guitars or for looping into your mixing console The inputs and outputs can be switched to 6 dBm or 4dBm as required allowing for straightforward adaptation of the DRP 15 to your existing equipment The flat frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz in the effect line ensures that the effects sound clear and transparent especially as regards the highs It goes without saying that the DRP 15 is equipped with a MIDI interface MIDI can be used to change programms via remote control to alter parameters dynamically to edit parameters transfer programs to other units and load them back to the DRP 15 again at any time This Owner s Manual is meant to help you familiarize yourself with all the DRP 15 s otherfunctions Please read it through carefully and we guarantee that your new DRP 15 multi effect processor from DYNACORD will give you great pleasure IMPORTANT NOTES ATTENTION This unit must be protected from damp because of fire risk and the possibility of electric shocks 1 Make sure tha
46. nse Reset Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO Used as Controller Used as Controller Used as Controller Used as Controller Used as Controller Bank Select User Bank Factory Bank REMOTE CONTROL 10 REMOTE CONTROL 10 1 REMOTE CONNECTIONS With the DRP 15 the user has the possibility to use remote control of various functions via foot switch or pedal The remote sockets are located at the rear of the housing UP DOWN When connecting a double foot switch FS500 to this socket the DRP 15 s programs can be switched over The order is fixed in the OPTION Menu The program selected is loaded immediately EFF OFF switch FS 12 is connected to this socket the Effect Off function can be activated This is indicated by the Effect Off LED also see chapter 5 5 EFFECT ON OFF FUNCTION PEDAL pedal FR 5 is connected to this socket this serves to control parameters such as volume in real time The parameter can be programmed separately for every program Turn to chapter 7 for a more detailed explanation 9 3 NOTE Models other than the specified FS 500 and FS 12 can also be used as foot switches Prerequisite is that the other foot switches have momentary contacts and not switches and that the contact closes when the foot switch is pushed ON The foot pedals used should have a rated resistance between 75 kohms and 150 kohms The control range should be between 0 ohms and the ra
47. oes ping pong ef fects doubling etc The following parameters are available DELAY LEVEL Determines the volume of the delay section The rea dings appear in dB F 01 Valuation range OdB 48 dB OFF DELAY TYPE There is a choice between the following Delay types F 0 1 DELAY TYPE Mono Pingpong Stereo 1 Stereo 2 Ping pong In Mono the delay times are identical in the left and right channel The Stereo setting creates slightly shifted delays for both outputs In Stereo 2 there are 2 feedbacks available which have a fixed ratio The Ping Pong setting creates delays in the right and left channel alternatively DELAY TIME This parameter is used to set the delay time or the time in milliseconds elapsing between each individual delay F 01 ZUM pop Valuation range 1 ms 260 ms I 1 ms 600 ms in Delay Reverb 1 ms 1048 ms in Long Delay DELAY FEEDBACK F 01 ore 9 Here user can centrol the strength of the effect feedback to the input In practice greater values increase the number of repetitions The readings appear in 96 Valuation range 0 99 EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS 7 2 7 DISTORTION The DRP 15 is equipped with a distortion module which provides both tube type and transistor type distortion sounds DISTORTION A compressor is also included in the distortion module andit has a fixed link with the control DISTORTION The amount of compression and distortion is a
48. olour ofthe Gated Reverb The larger the set value the more dense is the sequence of the individual reflections The readings appear in relative values Valuation range 1 10 REVERB PREDELAY REFL REV DELAY F 01 25 ms REFLEX CLUSTER REFL PREDELAY DELAY REVERB REV 0 REVB GATE TIME F 0 1 260 ms REVB GATE COLOR F 01 TTT AM AHS RE t A NERA RRA TN SEN I UMOR enn eme d EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS REVERB GATE SLOPE This is also a parameter which only appears in connecti on with Gated The switching off characteristics or the F 07 e xs SLOPE decay of the Gate is determined by Slope according to the Gate Time set Valuation range 10 10 10 Reverse ae 0 10 Normal REVERB GATE PREDELAY F 0 1 REVB GATE PREDLY This determines the time between the direct signal and the beginning of the reverb in Gated Reverb The readings appear in ms Valuation range 0 ms 200 ms EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS 7 2 4 MODULATION The modulation section comprises effects such as Chorus Flanger Phaser Rotor etc A number of delay lines are controlled by independent modulators to make the direct sound broader and warmer or to produce unusual artificial colourations The varying types of modulation are described as fol lows CHORUS The Chorus effect is basically a modulated delay The delayed signal is modu
49. oncert Hall F 01 Service Required F 01 s 00000000 OGO ROBT NS LEFT OPERATION 5 OPERATION The DRP 15 is operated via an rotary encoder with a push function ENTER and 10 function keys The DRP 15 contains 6 different modes which can be selected directly from any state 1 PLAY MODE Mode after switching on Program selection mode Activation with key FACT USER 2 EDIT MODE Parameters are edited here Indication via EDIT LED Activation via EDIT key 3 CONFIG MODE Setting of the effect structure configuration Indication via EDIT LED Activation via CONFIG key 5 1 PROGRAM SELECTION Programs can only be selected when the DRP 15 is in Play mode This is the case after switching on for example The DRP 15 contains 100 fixed factory programs F 00 F 99 addition 128 freely programmable User programs 001 128 1 To call up a memory place please press the FACTORY USER program button 14 in order to switch to the respective program area not necessary if you are already in the program level required 4 STORE MODE Storing and copying programs Title editing Activation via STORE key 5 MIDI MODE Setting global MIDI parameters and program specific MIDI parameters Indication via MIDI LED Activation via MIDI key 6 OPTION MODE Editing functions pertaining to equipment Activation via OPTION key EDIT CONFIG COMPARE PUSH ENTER
50. ote numbers etc are determined As in computer technology every MIDI event is given a certain address bit order which is recognized by all MIDI interfaces alike Thus MIDI means a language which is also understood by units made by different manufacturers In most cases a MIDI is used to play devices which produce sound such as Expanders Samplers Synthesizers etc from a keyboard MIDI is used to transmit information to the units connected Such information may include the note played the position of the modulation wheel the position of a foot pedal the velocity with which the keys are played etc Effect units such as the DRP 15 can also be controlled via MIDI They can be programmed in such a way that when asynthesizer sound is called up the matching effect is also always selected This is possible because when choosing a sound the synthesizer transmits a program change command which is received by the DRP 15 which then calls up the program allocated to that particular command 16 different channels are defined in the MIDI standard Thus a MIDI transmitter can control up to 16 different MIDI reception devices at the same time completely independently You can set the MIDI reception channel on the DRP 15 see chapter 9 2 19 Fora correct MIDI operation the user must make sure that the appropriate MIDI channel is also set on the transmitting unit Keyboard Sequencer Computer Please read the operating instructions of the units in questio
51. rable block shaped room e g church cathedral 2 CAVE A flat relatively low room e g subterranean garage cellar 3 CUBE An even cube shaped room e g a small but high room a high warehouse 4 TUBE Along almost cylindrical room e g subway tunnel bunker wine cellar 5 PLATE Simulates the effect of a reverb plate quick transient response 6 ROOM PLATE A combination program consisting of reverb plate and room reverberation EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS REFL REV RATIO F 01 am 28 dB REFLECTION TYPE F 01 gt EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS REVERB PREDELAY The Predelay parameter sets the time between the direct signal and the use of the real reverberation The reading appears in ms Valuation range 0 ms 240 ms In practice this parameter gives the size of a room and the distance to the sound source REFLECTION REVERB DELAY This parameter serves to determine the time delay be tween the first reflections and the reverberation The readings appear in ms Valuation range 0 ms 100 ms If the parameter is set at 00 ms the reverb starts at the same time as the first reflections First reflections and reverb thus mingle REVERB GATE TIME This parameter only appears if the REVERB TYPE Gated has been selected It indicates the opening time of the gate in milliseconds Valuation range 10 ms 340 ms REVERB GATE COLOUR This parameter is used to select the c
52. rams are to be selected in the OPTION menu For further information please see REMOTE CON TROL chapter 10 23 Remote socket EFFECT OFF A foot switch FS 12 special accessory from DY NACROD can be connected at this socket to switch the effect unit on or off same function as EFFECT OFF on the front panel Activating the foot switch for the first time switches the effect off re activation switches the effect back on again 24 MIDI sockets IN OUT THRU If the socket MIDI IN is connected with a MIDI controlled unit the DRP s programs can be selected from there Parameter alterations are also possible whereby the DRP 15 parameters can be assigned to the MID con trollers at random The MIDI OUT socket serves as a data output e g to transfer the contents of the USER memory to a MIDI data recorder or another DRP 15 Data can thus be saved and reloaded via MIDI IN at any time All MIDI data received is passed on unchanged via the socket MIDI THRU For further information on MIDI please see chapter 9 25 Sockets OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT and level switch HI LO These are the DRP 15 s stereo outputs A level switch can be used to select a nominal output level of 10 dBu or 0 LO If only of the two jack sockets is used this results in a MONO sum from the left and the right channel 26 Sockets INPUT LEFT RIGHT and selection switch LINE INSTRUMENT These are the DRP 15 s stereo inputs The selection swit
53. separately for each output A delay line is extremely useful when itis a matter of equalizing signal running times in large scale sound reinforcement sy stems The following parameters are available DELAY LEVEL LEFT Determines the level of the delayed signal in the left channel The readings appear in dB Valuation range OdB 48 dB OFF DELAY LEVEL RIGHT Determines the level of the delayed signal in the right channel The readings appear in dB Valuation range OdB 48dB OFF DELAY TIME LEFT This is for setting the delay time or signal running time in the left channel The readings appear in milliseconds feet inches metres or centimetres Valuation ranges Oms 1048 ms Oft 11791 Oin 14155in 359m 32750cm DELAY TIME RIGHT This is used for setting the delay time or signal running time in the right channel The readings appear in millise conds feet inches metres or centimetres Valuation ranges 0 ms 1048 ms Oft 1179 ft Qin 14155in Om 359m 32750 DELAY TIME UNIT Here the user can choose the unit for the delay time Di stance settings are automatically calculated into delay times Settings milli sec feet inch meter centimeter EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS DELAY LINE 1 gt 2 Tl F 01 01 01 DELAY LINE LEFT DELAY LEV LEFT aan 12 dB DELAY LEV RIGHT 0 dB DELAY TIME LEFT Emu 800 ms
54. shifter 2 in the F 0 1 PITCH 2 PAN stereo sound image The setting is in relative values Value range 10 L R 10R PITCH 2 DETUNE This parameter is used to tanspose the pitch of the direct signal upwards or downwards maximum one octave F 01 PITCH 2 DETUNE up or down The second transposition is determined by the parameter Pitch Shift 2 The readings appear in steps of 1 semi tone Valuation range 12 12 PITCH 2 FINE This parameter effects fine tuning or detuning ofthe note F 01 75 added the second pitch shifter This occurs steps of cents 1 Cent 1 hundredth of a semi tone The readings appear in Valuation range 50 50 PITCH TYPE There are two possible processing modes in the Pitch Shifter PITCH TYPE FAST Pitch F 01 Fast X Pitch H Q Pitch In the setting Fast Pitch an extremely fast algorithm is available to prevent the time delays of the transposed signal from becoming audible In the High Quality Pitch a somewhat longer more complex algorithm is used This improves the quality of the transposed signal Your personal taste and the sound material on hand determine which type is chosen dui Nn r I Y A Ee D RD P TET pm etc PM th 6 sint as s EFFECTS AND PARAMETERS 7 2 6 DELAY The delay effect basically consists of one or two delay lines with adjustable feedback on the input It can be used to create fading ech
55. sts approx 8 sec Then the previous display appears 9 2 4 MIDI IN MONITOR In this function MIDI data received is indicated on the display in the order in which the data was received e g F 01 vpn Here the user also has the possibility to trace errors by checking the outputs of the various MIDI units in turn to see if they are functioning correctly MIDI 9 3 MIDI PATCH MENU All the 15 parameters can be altered in realtime by any connected MIDI unit EDIT mode the MIDI controllers are assigned to the effect parameters This assignment is called Controller Patch A patch consists of a controller and its control range range 10096 10096 and its assigned effect parameter Up to 4 controller patches can be edited for each program If a fifth patch is set the first patch is erased The settings are only valid for the appropriate program and are saved in the memory together with the the parameters In addition to the MIDI controllers and other MIDI messages a foot pedal can be used as a controller see chapter 10 REMOTE CONTROL Pedal must be adjusted as the controller the control range also being 10095 4 10096 The following controllers are available 0 Bank Select 64 Damper Pedal 1 Modulation Whee 65 Portamento 2 Breath Controller 66 Sostenuto 3 Controller 3 67 Soft Pedal 4 Foot Controller 68 Legato 5 Portamento Time 69 Hold2 6 Data Entry 70 Sound Controller 1
56. t nothing especially no metal objects are inserted into the device This could result in a severe electric shock or malfunction Ifthe unit is subjected to extreme fluctuations of temperature e g on being tranported from outside to a heated room condensation can form The unit should not be used until it has reached room temperature If water or any other liquid is spilt on to the unit accidentally the unit should be switched off immediately and taken to a servicing facility to be checked Make sure that the unit is always well ventilated and never exposed to direct sunlight Do not use sprays to clean the unit as they have a detrimental effect on the unit and could ignite suddenly The unit contains a backup battery which supplies the RAM if the unit is switched off This prevents the USER programs from getting lost The service life of this battery is approx 5 years As soon as the voltage drops below a required lower limiting value following message is shown on switching on Service required change internal battery In this case please contact your next Service Department ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD YOU CHANGE THE BATTERY YOURSELF s sdo PANEL DESCRIPTION AND CONNECTIONS 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION AND CONNECTIONS 2 1 FRONT PANEL 1 INPUT control This adjusts the input level of both channels in a range from 80 dB to 21 dB if the INPUT selector on the rear side is in position LINE or from 90 dB to 10
57. tch e g FS 500 can be deter mined Max 20 program numbers can be assigned In the lower line of the display you can select between Step and program number with the SELECT buttons 16 17 The next step or the appropriate program number is set via the rotary encoder F 01 F 01 ri e e F 01 DYNACORD DRP 15 Software V 1 0 DRP 15 POWER ON to Factory 1 LCD CONTRAST net 7 ae VU DISPLAY MODE with peak FOOTSWITCH TABLE Step 1 1 OPTION Following Sett ngs Are Possible Step No STEP 1 Step 20 Footsw Table DRP 15 program F 00 F 99 001 128 Off End Example of a table with 5 steps Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 SELECTING THE PARAMETER VALUES Here the units for the parameters REVERB ROOM SIZE F31 Factory program 103 094 F50 F51 End User program table end and REVERB TIME can be selected IN CBM SECONDS The unit for REVERB ROOM SIZE is cubic meters and for REVERB TIME in seconds IN RELATIVE VALS The parameters REVERB ROOM SIZE and REVERB TIME are given in procents Here the units for the parameter DELAY TIME are set IN MILLISECONDS The unit for DELAY TIME is milliseconds IN BEATS PER MIN The unit for DELAY TIME is beats per minute bpm Forthe program change with footswitch no ta ble is used The programs are called up in the order F00 F99 001 128 Here the table end is
58. ted resistance 11 APPENDIX 11 1 HOW IS REVERBERATION PRODUCED A sound signal is produced off by the sound source A First the direct signal double arrow reaches the ear of listener B With varying delay times the first reflections single arrows are then perceived as echoes in larger rooms The actual reverberation open arrows is then created by a very high density of many different time de layed reflections Within the reverberation the ear does not perceive the individual reflections as such Depen ding on the wall structure or the reflecting object a completely irregular diffusion can occur as shown at reflection point C The duration of the reverb mainly depends on the size ofthe room and the absorption qualities of its walls In a large room the reflections travel further which of course takes longer The reverb density mainly depends on the properties of the room An uneven or angular room gives off more varying reflections than a cube shaped room for ex ample The timing of a reverb signal Level Raf L Reverb Dainy Direci First Refleetione Turn to chapter 7 to see the tasks of the individual parameters with the DRP 15 Time APPENDIX APPENDIX 11 2 WHAT IS MIDI As the name suggests MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface is a standard data interface for musical instruments and devices In the general MIDI standard MIDI Controllers MIDI switches MIDI N
59. tiated and ended v a the STORE key 6 You can prevent storing by cancelling the procedure with any MODE key FACT USER EDIT CONFIG MIDI OPTION 1 Press STORE 6 to initiate the storage procedure The following may appear on the display 2 Ifyou wish to save the program in the place sugge sted by the DRP 15 without altering the name proceed directly to step 6 If you only wish to alter the name but not the program place proceed to step 4 3 Select the desired memory place via the rotary en coder 13 You can continue with step 6 ifthe name is not to be altered 4 Select the title line 2nd line via the SELECT keys 16 and 17 5 The desired characters can be set on the blinking cursor position via the rotary encoder 13 For a space or to delete a character press the rotary encoder 13 The SELECT keys 16 and 17 can be used to move the cursor backwards and forwards and to move back to the 1st line 6 Final storage occurs by pressing the key STORE 6 again NOTE The previous program occupying that par ticular memory place will be deleted Therefore make sure that the destination program number corresponds with the number you require The storage procedure can be cancelled by pressing any MODE key at random The following may appear on the display IMPORTANT Storage is only possible on user programs Factory programs F preceding the program number can be altered at will but are never de
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