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Chapter 12—Common Channel Functions
DM2000 Version 2—Owner’s Manual
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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