Metric Halo ULN-8 - Manual (Page 11)

ULN-8 Quick Start Guide
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Figure 1.7: The configured Monitor Controller
Unleash the DSP
Every ULN-8 is based on the 2d processing card and comes with a full +DSP license. This gives you powerful
processing in the box, and the ability to work with processing and monitoring who’s latency is the convertor
overhead.
There are two ways to access the DSP:
• You can insert processes directly in the mixer strip inserts; this works well for standalone processes like
eq, compressors, etc.
• Insert a graph. This lets you chain plugins together, use them in parallel, and create configurations that
would be difficult (or impossible) with other platforms.
You should definitely check out the following processes:
• MIOStrip: Our gating, EQ and compression powerhouse.
• TransientController: Get complete control of the transient and sustain of your tracks. Try this on drums
and bass, or even to add a little life to a full mix.
• MIOLimit: Put this on your main bus- who needs outboard?
• Plugin Macros: These are factory configured graphs. There are effects, amp and cabinet simulations and
mastering processors. The Macros are a great way to start using more complicated processes in your
workflow, as well as learning how to build your own custom graphs.
• Graphs: This is one of the most powerful aspects of the Metric Halo DSP system. Here you can chain
DSP blocks together in series or parallel to create whatever processors you desire, with no latency or
phase issues (other than those created by the processes themselves, like delays). Your graphs can be
saved and recalled for subsequent projects.
This should get you started with the ULN-8!