ART Pro Audio DMV-Pro - Dual True-Stereo Effects Processor - Manual (Page 32)

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DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES
Each effect has six classes, which are effect variations. The class name generally denotes the application for
which the class was optimized. For example, The Vocal class of reverbs is designed to enhance voice-type
inputs. Descriptions of all effects and their classes begin on page 31. The following, though, are some class
generalizations:
Ducking classes use ramped dynamics processing to create smooth “ducking” effects, such as faded, level-
dependant delays, choruses, and flangers.
Classic classes emulate the sound of instruments playing through vintage effects. Bandwidth is controlled to
give the effect a musical character. Some parameters are also linked and optimized to create the “classic”
sound and control action.
Concert classes are particularly well suited for live and general studio situations. They have an extended
bandwidth and wider/deeper sweeps. On reverbs, Concert classes have a fuller bottom end and a more “live”
character.
Gated classes contain an auxiliary gate to turn the effect on and off. With reverbs, this class allows for
forward/reverse gated reverb with no decay tail.
Dynamic classes modify certain parameters based on the DMV-PRO’s input level. For example, a Dynamic
Reverb varies the algorithm’s decay time in response to the input signal level. On swept effects, this class
produces triggered sweeps based on input level.
DESCRIPTION OF EFFECTS AND THEIR PARAMETERS
Common Parameters
The following parameters are available in every effect and consist of (Effect) Bypass, Effect Class, Mix, Low EQ, High
EQ, and the effect’s MIDI parameters:
Bypass:
This parameter allows you to bypass the effect you are editing; its choices are Effect Bypassed or Effect
Active. Each effect can be bypassed separately and complete presets can be stored and recalled with one or
more bypassed effects.
Effect Bypass is different from Global Bypass (which is invoked by pressing the front-panel Bypass button) in
that when you enable Global Bypass you are temporarily bypassing all effects of the whole unit, even as you
change presets. The Global Bypass setting is temporary—it cannot be stored. Press the Bypass button to
enable or disable Global Bypass.