Effects Send/Return Levels; Setting Up Multi-Effects; Recording Effects; Adding Effects To A Control Room Monitor Mix - Akai DPS24 Operator's Manual

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EFFECTS SEND/RETURN LEVELS

Effects levels are governed by the amount sent to them via the FX sends on each channel. The MASTER FX/AUX
SEND levels, however, are set in the MASTER channel's CHANNEL view page in the MIXER mode (they can also
be adjusted using the default assignments in the USER BANK on Channels 1-4 (internal FX) and Channels 5-8
(AUX sends)).
The FX RETURNS (by default) appear on channels 9-12 of the GROUP/FX fader bank and can have their levels
automated and they may be muted and solo'd as on any other channel. They can also be configured to use the FX/
AUX sends so that effects can be sent to effects to create effects chains. However, they cannot be EQ'd. If you want
to EQ (or otherwise process an effects return), the outputs of the effects channel should be patched to the inputs (see
the description of the PATCH pages).

SETTING UP MULTI-EFFECTS

Although some effects are multi-effects (chorus+delay, for example), these are essentially quite simple - useful but
basic. However, it is possible to set up complex multi effects by sending FX returns to other FX channels. For
example, with the following combination of effects...
FX1
FX2
FX3
FX4
By sending a proportion of FX1 RETURN to FX2 (i.e. via FX2 send on the FX1 RETURN channel), you can add
some phasing to the chorused sound. By sending a proportion of FX2 RETURN to FX3, echo can be added to that
and by sending a proportion of FX3 RETURN to FX4, reverb can be added. With combinations of pre- and post-fade
sends, a great deal of flexibility is offered.
However, please note that the sends for the FX RETURN channels need to be configured to do this because, by
default, to conserve mixer resources, the FX SENDS on the FX RETURNS are disabled.

RECORDING EFFECTS

To actually record something with effects (i.e. commit the effects to disk during the track laying process), route the
appropriate effects return channel to disk via the groups just like any normal channel. For example, to record a pad
sound coming in on Channel 4 with stereo chorus and reverb to Track 7/8....
1. Use FX1 and 2 sends to send a proportion of Input 4 to FX1 and 2 set up as chorus and reverb respectively. Route
Input 4 to Group 7/8
2. In the GROUP/FX fader bank, route FX RETURN 1 and 2 to Group 7/8 as well (you might also like to send a bit
of FX 1 RETURN to FX2 so that the chorus has a hint of reverb too). Balance the FX return against the 'dry' signal
on Input 4.
3. Select Tracks 7/8 for record....
Input 4 AND the FX RETURNS will be recorded to tracks 7/8.

ADDING EFFECTS TO A CONTROL ROOM MONITOR MIX

Very often, vocalists like to hear reverb on their vocals during the track laying process in order to have their perform-
ance 'flattered'. However, it's not a good idea to commit the reverb to disk at that stage. To record a vocal coming in
on Input 1 to Track 4 dry but with reverb 'monitoring'...
1. Route Input 1 to Group 4, select Track 4 for record.
2. Monitor the vocal line via Disk Channel 4.
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Chorus
Phaser
Ping-Pong Delay
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