User manual ANTARES AVP-1

[. . . ] AVP-1 Antares Vocal Producer Owner's Manual ©2002 Antares Audio Technologies. All names of microphone manufacturers and microphone model designations appearing in this manual are used solely to identify the microphones analyzed in the development of our digital models and do not in any way imply any association with or endorsement by any of the named manufacturers. Antares Audio Technologies 231 Technology Circle Scotts Valley, California 95066 USA voice: (831) 461-7800 fax: (831) 461-7801 email: info@antarestech. com web: www. antarestech. com Printed in USA Rev 1. 2 01/2002 ii Contents Getting Started Welcome Technical Support v vi Introducing the Antares Chapter 1 Vocal Producer AVP Overview Auto-Tune Pitch Correction Antares Microphone Modeling Understanding Compression What is a De-Esser?Equalization 2 3 7 8 15 15 Setting Up Chapter 2 Setting up the AVP is easy 20 Panel Controls and Connectors Chapter 3 The front panel The back panel 21 24 Operation Chapter 4 Live or mixdown? [. . . ] All you will be doing is turning down the volume of the distortion (which will still remain). Instead, lower the input level at the source (as described above in the Input Level Meter section). Audio Type Page Audio Type Soprano Voice 30 As a result of Antares research into the unique characteristics of various types of audio signals, the AVP Auto-Tune module offers a selection of optimized processing algorithms for the most commonly pitch-corrected inputs. Choices include Soprano Voice, Alto/Tenor Voice, Low Male Voice, and Instrument. Matching the appropriate algorithm to the input results in even faster and more accurate pitch detection and correction. NOTE: Choosing the wrong Input Type (or just forgetting to set it at all) can result in compromised performance. Pay attention. Auto-Tune Detune Page Auto-Tune Detune 0 cents The Detune parameter allows you to change the pitch standard of the AVP's Auto-tune module from the default A = 440Hz. The Detune function can be used to tune a vocal performance to some irreparably out-of-tune instrument (a piano or organ, for example), or to allow correction to other than the conventional 440Hz standard. Refer to the following table to convert cents to Hertz relative to 440Hz. DETUNE SETTING A=HERTZ -20 -16 -12 -8 -4 0 +4 +8 +12 +16 +20 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 31 This table can be extended in either direction by adding or subtracting 4 cents per Hertz, as appropriate. Auto-Tune Sensitivity Page Auto-Tune Sensitivity: 10 The Sensitivity parameter ranges from 0 to 25 and controls exactly what its name implies. At settings of 0­9, you will be rude and boorish to those who love you most, wish harm upon small furry animals, and enjoy the Jerry Springer Show. From 10­20 you will (in varying degrees), see the good in every situation, cry openly in public (especially if you are male), and be in close touch with your inner child. From 21­25 you'll be in close touch with everybody's inner child. (And those of you who are not in the USA, please forgive the North American-centric references. ) Actually, in order to accurately identify the pitch of the input, the AVP's Auto-Tune module requires a periodically repeating waveform, characteristic of a voice or solo instrument. The Sensitivity control determines how much variation is allowed in the incoming waveform for the AVP to still consider it periodic. If you are working with a well-isolated solo signal (e. g. , tracking in a studio or off of a multi-track tape) you can typically set the Sensitivity control to 10 and forget it. If, on the other hand, your signal is noisy or not well-isolated (as might be more common in a live performance situation), it may be necessary to allow more signal variation (higher Sensitivity numbers). However, if you back off too much, the AVP's ability to detect pitch may be affected. If you want to detect only highly stable sounds in low-noise conditions, settings of from 2 to 5 may be appropriate. If there is ambient noise or other interfering sounds, try settings of from 15 to 20. Values close to zero or 25 are extreme, and will typically not do anything useful. MIDI Channel Page MIDI Channel: OMNI MIDI Prog Change: ON 32 The MIDI Channel parameter selects the channel over which the AVP receives MIDI continuous controller and Program Change messages. The choices include: Individual MIDI channels 1­16 If an individual channel is selected, the AVP will respond to messages received on that channel only and will ignore any messages on other channels. OMNI If OMNI is selected, the AVP will respond to messages on any MIDI channel. When MIDI Program Change is set to ON, the AVP will respond to MIDI Program Change messages received on the selected MIDI channel. [. . . ] A patch designed to properly trash a mono beat (or one side of a drum loop). 19 TiteSnare 20 KickEnhance 21 LoFoDrLoop Bass Presets 22 FatBass 23 FunkBassBeef 24 PopBass Adjust EQ 1 frequency for your specific mix. Adds power bass and slap sizzle to funky bass parts -- adjust model mic proximity for low end response. Adjust compressor threshold, EQ 1 frequency, and EQ 2 gain. Instrument Presets 25 ElecGtrWarm 26 TheSaxCuts 27 MonosynthDbl 28 PianoCuts 29 BrightAcGtr Adjust Tube Warmth, EQ 1&2 gain. Adjust compressor threshold, EQ 1 frequency, and EQ 2 gain. 62 Special Effect Presets 30 Destructo 31 Telephone Adjust compressor threshold for desired effect. [. . . ]