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- Page 1 KABX DSP Control Software Guide...
- Page 2 Overview • The KABX DSP Control software is compatible with new generation Bluetooth 5.0 w/aptX HD KAB amplifiers when combined with a KPX programmer. This software offers easy but extensive DSP customization with no experience required. • The software provides simple control of...
- Page 3 Overview...
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Page 4: What Do I Need To Get Started
What do I need to get started? • A KPX Programming Board KAB-250v4 • A KABX DSP Control compatible KAB amplifier. This includes KAB amplifiers KPX Programmer with Bluetooth 5.0 w/aptX HD. • KAB-250v4 (2x50W), KAB-230v4(2x30W), KAB- 100Mv2(1x100W) • A USB cable with one end being USB Type C. -
Page 5: Connection Process
Connection Process • Connection of the KPX programmer to your KABX compatible amplifier is simple, but for more details see the KPX User Manual. 1. Set your KPX programmer to “KABX” mode (see back of board) 2. Connect your KPX programmer to your Windows PC with a USB type C cable 3. -
Page 6: Saving To Non-Volatile Memory
KAB and will be retained even after a power cycle. • When “* KABX” with an asterisk shows, this means that your DSP preset is NOT saved to non-volatile memory. This means that even though you can hear the changes you’ve made, you will lose these changes if power to the KAB is lost. - Page 7 EQ Controls • Stereo vs. Mono • Compatible KAB amplifiers at the time of release have 2 audio output types. The first is the stereo powered output via J2, and the second is a mono, line level output via J12. These outputs can have completely independent EQ.
- Page 8 Peaking EQ Filter Types • The KABX DSP software offers 4 filter types for each EQ band. • Peaking • The default and most common type of EQ filter. It has adjustable center frequency, Q (bandwidth) and gain value. • Useful for creating bass boosts, treble boosts and so Notch much more.
- Page 9 High Pass EQ Filter Types • High Pass • High pass filters cut out frequencies lower than the targeted frequency. The high frequencies “pass” through the filter unaffected. Used in crossover circuits to prevent tweeters from playing low frequencies, or for protecting ported systems or small drivers from playing bass notes lower than they are capable.
- Page 10 High and Low Pass Filters – Slopes and Q • Slopes • The slope of the HP or LP filters offered in the KABX Software is 12 dB per octave, which can easily be seen in the software’s graph. • Higher order (steeper) slopes can be achieved by using multiple filter bands set to HP or LP filters.
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Page 11: Compressor / Limiter
Compressor / Limiter • A configurable compressor is accessible by pressing options -> dynamic range compressor. • Compressors can also be used as limiters by setting the ratio very high (the maximum is 1000) -
Page 12: Effects Menu
Effects Menu • The effects menu can be found by pressing options -> effects on the main screen. • The oval buttons can be pressed to enable/disable each effect. • Green means enabled, grey means disabled • Enter parameters by typing into the boxes. - Page 13 Import and Export Preset Files • Your current DSP configuration can easily be saved to your computer by using the export button, and then reloaded by importing. • These functions can be used to easily program multiple KAB amplifiers the same way, for A/B testing DSP configurations, or for sharing your configuration with others!
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Page 14: Notes And Troubleshooting
Make sure your amplifier is powered • Your KPX programmer is set to “KABX” mode • You are connecting to a KABX compatible amplifier (do not use a KABD amplifier) • Your USB cable is working properly, free from damage and fully connected. •...
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