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Chapter 12—Common Channel Functions

DM2000 Version 2—Owner’s Manual

11 A. Dr. OverTop

COMPAND-S

Soft-kneed compander for emphasizing the attack and
ambience of cymbals recorded with overhead mics. It
automatically reduces the volume when the cymbals are
not played, improving mic separation.

12 E. B. Finger

COMP

Compressor for leveling the attack and volume of a fin-
ger-picked electric bass guitar.

13 E. B. Slap

COMP

Compressor for leveling the attack and volume of a
slapped electric bass guitar.

14 Syn. Bass

COMP

Compressor for controlling or emphasizing the level of a
synth bass.

15 Piano1

COMP

Compressor for brightening the tonal color of a piano.

16 Piano2

COMP

A variation on preset 15, using a deep threshold to change
the overall attack and level.

17 E. Guitar

COMP

Compressor for electric guitar “cutting” or arpeggio-style
backing. The sound color can be varied by playing differ-
ent styles.

18 A. Guitar

COMP

Compressor for acoustic guitar “stroke” or arpeggio-style
backing.

19 Strings1

COMP

Compressor for use with strings.

20 Strings2

COMP

A variation on preset 19, intended for violas or cellos.

21 Strings3

COMP

A variation on preset 20, intended for string instruments
with a very low range, such as cellos or contrabass.

22 BrassSection

COMP

Compressor for brass sounds with a fast and strong attack.

23 Syn. Pad

COMP

Compressor for synth pad, intended to prevent diffusion
of the sound.

24 SamplingPerc

COMPAND-S

Compressor for making sampled percussion sound like real
acoustic percussion.

25 Sampling BD

COMP

A variation on preset 24, intended for sampled bass drum
sounds.

26 Sampling SN

COMP

A variation on preset 25, intended for sampled snare drum
sounds.

27 Hip Comp

COMPAND-S

A variation on preset 26, intended for sampled loops and
phrases.

28 Solo Vocal1

COMP

Compressor for use with main vocals.

29 Solo Vocal2

COMP

A variation on preset 28.

30 Chorus

COMP

A variation on preset 28, intended for choruses.

31 Click Erase

EXPAND

Expander for removing a click track that may bleed
through from a musicians headphones.

32 Announcer

COMPAND-H

Hard-kneed compander for reducing the level of the music
when an announcer speaks.

33 Limiter1

COMPAND-S

A soft-kneed compander with a slow release.

34 Limiter2

COMP

A “peak-stop” compressor.

35 Total Comp1

COMP

Compressor for reducing the overall volume level. Use it
on the stereo output during mixdown, or with paired
Input or Output Channels.

36 Total Comp2

COMP

A variation on preset 35, but with more compression.

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Preset Name

Type

Description