Iv) Built-In Effect Processing; Effect Overview; Routing & Assigning Effects - Tascam 788 Tutorial

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EFFECT OVERVIEW

The 788 has two built-in effect processing engines,
EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2. These processors are completely
independent of each other, and each can be used in a
variety of ways.
EFFECT 1 can be assigned as either a single stereo effect
processor on the EFFECT SEND, or it can function as a
multieffect processor inserted on a single channel.
EFFECT 2 can be assigned as either a single stereo effect
processor on the AUX SEND, a single stereo dynamics
processor on the stereo buss, or a multichannel dynamics
processor with separate dynamics processing for each
channel on the main mixer.
Separate preset libraries are kept for each type of effect
processing, so you don't have to worry about writing over
your favorite guitar preset with the stereo dynamic
settings you need.
The effect programs can be recalled by MIDI, so you can
use the processors in automated mixdown, or even in a
live show. For guitar players, you can use a MIDI pedal
board to recall your effect patches inside the 788. For
keyboard players, you can recall effects with controller
keyboards and synths. In the studio environment, most
standard MIDI sequencers can send program change
messages to change the presets.
ROUTING EFFECTS
Assigning effect routing can be done totally from the
surface of the 788. Simply press the button of the effect
processor, and the button for the destination. (The source
and destination buttons must be pressed simultaneously.)
To assign EFFECT 2 as a Stereo Dynamic Processor,
Press EFFECT 2 and STEREO simultaneously.
Routing on the 788 as a whole is done by pressing
the buttons for the source and destination at the
same time, just like you were plugging in a cable.
Built-In Effect Processing
Built-in Effect Processing
This routing
technique means
that you don't
have to dig through
menus to route
effects. It's all on
the surface of the
788 itself. The
specific button
pushes for each
set-up are shown in
the chart above to
the right. Refer to
it for specific button
combinations.
EFFECT 1
Stereo Effect Processor on EFFECT SEND:
To assign EFFECT 1 in this configuration,
press EFFECT 1 and SEND simultaneously.
OR
COMPRESSOR DISTORTION NOISE GATE
Multi-Effect Processor inserted into a
specific main mixer CHANNEL: To assign
EFFECT 1 in this configuration, press
EFFECT 1 and SELECT for the channel
you want the chain inserted to.
Multi-Effect Processor assigned to follow
an input: To assign EFFECT 1 to follow
the routing of the input, press EFFECT 1
and INPUT (A, B, C, or D). This will
keep the processing chained with the
input through any channel assignment
on the main mixer. This only works on
one channel at a time, and will not work
if the input is assigned to the submixer.
EFFECT 2
Stereo Effect Processor on AUX SEND:
To assign EFFECT 2 in this configuration,
press EFFECT 2 and SEND simultaneously.
OR
Stereo Dynamics Processor on the
STEREO BUSS: To assign EFFECT 2 in
this configuration, press EFFECT 2 and
STEREO simultaneously.
THRESHOLD THRESHOLD THRESHOLD THRESHOLD
ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK
RATIO RATIO RATIO RATIO
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
Dynamic Processors on all eight mixer
channels: To assign EFFECT 2 in this
configuration, press EFFECT 2 and any
channel SELECT button.
Associating EFFECT 1 to an input:
When EFFECT 1 is being used as a Multi-Effect
Processor, it is assigned to an insert on a channel on
the main mixer. If you are recording multiple tracks
with the same processing, you may want to "associate"
the processor with an input by pressing EFFECT 1 and
INPUT (A, B, C or D). This will automatically move
EFFECT 1 through the mixer with the associated input.
This will save a lot of routing during the recording
process. Keep in mind that this only works if the input
is assigned to one channel only, and it will disengage
if the input is assigned to the submixer.
TASCAM 788 Operational Tutorial • 8/2000 Edition
Section IV
STEREO EFFECT PROCESSOR
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FLANGER DELAY
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OR
+
STEREO EFFECT PROCESSOR
+
STEREO DYNAMICS PROCESSOR
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THRESHOLD THRESHOLD THRESHOLD
ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK
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RATIO RATIO RATIO
GAIN GAIN GAIN