ART Pro Audio DMV-Pro - Dual True-Stereo Effects Processor - Manual (Page 37)

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(greater than 3 seconds) are usually used for “bigger than life” special effects. Both the Decay and Size
parameters should be used together to set the overall impression of the simulated space.
Decay Enabled:
In the Dynamic Class, this control sets the input level range that switches the Decay amount from the
preset value to 0. Signals that fall within this control’s setting (for example, above -10 dB) have the
programmed decay time, otherwise, the decay time is 0.
Depth: Sets the listener’s position within the reverberant space. This parameter also varies the ratio of early-
reflections to later reverb. The Depth control’s range has 33 positions, from Front to Rear. Low numbers
correspond to placing the microphone close to the sound source and create a sharp attack. Higher
numbers emulate a mic placed further back in the hall, with a slower, swelling attack. When used with
percussive material on the Plate reverb (at reasonable Decay and Size settings), this control adjusts the
attack of the plate and how well it sits in the mix.
Like Size, this parameter gives you considerable control over the reverb’s sound. Normally you should set
Size, Decay, and Diffusion first, and then adjust Depth.
Diffusion (Density for the Plate Effect):
Controls the reverb’s initial echo density and the rate at which echo density builds over time. The range of
Diffusion is from 0 to 10, with 8 working well for most material. A low setting has little initial density and a
slow density build. Low settings improve clarity and openness on vocals and piano tracks. At a setting of
10, the reverb starts with a relatively dense sound that almost immediately builds to maximum density.
Higher settings are usually the best choice with percussive material.
Effect Enabled:
In Vocal, Instrument, and Concert classes, this control sets the audio input level that controls the gating
action of the effect. Signals that fall within this control’s setting (for example, above –10 dB) are heard and
ones that are not are muted.
Envelope:
Sets the overall envelope of the gated reverb in 33 positions, from forward to reverse. For an even
stronger reverse reverb effect, set Envelope to a high setting.
Hold/Release:
On Vocal, Instrument, and Concert classes, the reverb can be gated in or out depending on a preset
audio input level. Hold/Release sets how fast this “gating” occurs. The Hold range is from 5 ms to 2
seconds and the Release range is from 10 ms to 2 seconds.
In the Dynamic class, Hold/Release sets the time that it takes the reverb to go from a minimum decay to
the preset decay time, depending on the audio level. The range of the Dynamic class’ Hold/Release
control is the same as above.