User manual LEXICON NUVERB FOR MACINTOSH

[. . . ] NuVerbD ig i ta l e ff e c ts c a r d fo r Ma c i n t os h TM ® User Guide Section Title Lexicon Unpacking and Inspection After unpacking NuVerb, save all packing materials in case you ever need to ship the unit. Report any damage to the carrier at once; report equipment malfunction to your dealer. Notice This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designated to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ] A few examples: · On an individual instrument while recording the track. This allows a very specialized use of NuVerb to create some suprising effects on an individual track, while making NuVerb avaliable for more general applications on mutiple tracks during the mix. · As a general processor in the mix, providing, for example, world-class reverb. · As a mastering tool, using programs like PONS, Stereo Adjust and the Digital Compressor. 60 60 NuVerb User Guide Learning to Use NuVerb Example: Connection to a Digidesign ProTools System Pro Tools Setup Hardware 1. (1 and 2 are going to be used as sends/returns to and from NuVerb. ) Note that ProTools allows using either the digital inputs and outputs or the analog inputs and outputs 1 and 2. If using the expansion chassis, observe the card ordering specified by Digidesign: system accelerator (SCSI Card), ProTools cards, sample cell cards, NuVerb. Software Before you start, make sure you are running ProTools version 2. 03 or higher. From the Setups menu: Under Hardware. . . , select AES/EBU format, and Digital for CH 1, 2 inputs. When you are done, note that the "Sync Mode" will change to "Digital. " -- You must change the sync mode to "Internal. " Click OK. Under Return Routing. . . , select inputs 1-2 as returns, and press the radio button selecting "route to output 3-4. " Click OK. Send 1 and 2 controls are now configured as a pre-fader send to NuVerb. The return from the NuVerb ( set in step 3) is to analog outputs 3 and 4. Note that Pro Tools does not provide controls for return level, but this can be set in NuVerb. 61 61 Learning to Use NuVerb Lexicon 8. This allows ProTools to play audio while NuVerb is running (in the foreground). Now, open NuVerb, create a default library, and select a NuVerb program. You may get a message box saying, "The Modem Port is in use now, and cannot be used by this application. " Ignore this message, click OK and proceed. Other Considerations 1. If you want to use MIDI, make sure there are no conflicts between NuVerb and ProTools in your serial port selection . Either have one of the two use the printer port and the other use the modem port, or turn off the serial ports in ProTools. Neither ProTools nor NuVerb like Apple Talk, so disable Apple Talk while using these applications. 62 62 NuVerb User Guide Reference 3 Summary of Keyboard Shortcuts In the Edit Window: tab enter Command Command Command Command steps through displayed parameters toggles fader display selects a more detailed view selects a more general view moves from Effect A to Effect B moves from Effect A to Effect B Reference In the Menus: File Command N opens new library Command O calls dialog box for opening files, folders and applications Command W closes active window Command S saves changes to library or event list Command Q quits current application In the Automation List Window: ctrl ctrl ctrl ctrl ctrl ctrl R P E C toggles record enable/disable toggles play enable/disable toggles edit and monitor views captures incoming timecode and enters it in place of selected start timecode A opens a text line at current timecode entry O calls dialog box for entry of offset amount Edit Command X cuts selected text or graphics Command C copies selected text or graphics Command V In libraries, inserts contents of clipboard above selection; if no selection, inserts at end of list. In Automation, calls a dialog box for timecode entry Command B deletes selected text or graphics With the Fader: home end page up page down option option adjust parameter value sets fader to its minimum value sets fader to its maximum value moves fader up with coarse control moves fader down with coarse control moves fader up with fine control moves fader down with fine control Options Command L opens default library Command T toggles recognition of incoming timecode Command G toggles Macintosh internal timer on/off Windows Command F toggles display of Hot Palette Command E toggles display of Automation List window 63 63 Reference Lexicon NuVerb Screen Graphics Window Controls General Information Most windows consist of an active viewing and entry portion with a series of buttons in a control panel at the bottom of the window. In general, clicking on a button will activate it, and activated buttons will appear as shaded. behaves in a standard Macintosh fashion, with insertion point/keyboard text entry. [. . . ] If you are installing NuVerb with a digital source that uses a format other than AES, a format converter will be required. A-1 1 Appendix Lexicon Hardware Troubleshooting If you do not get audio output, perform the following checkout procedure. Recheck the cables and the audio connections of the entire signal chain. Verifying that the individual parts of the chain work independently is often helpful. Remove the board, observing all installation precautions in regard to static, power down etc. [. . . ]