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- Page 1 USER MANUAL _DIST OPAMP-21...
- Page 2 BETA TESTING Marco Koshdukai Correia Mat Herbert Davide Puxeddu Chuck Zwicky Adrian Dybowski Ivar Luis Rodriguez Tony Flying Squirrel Jay Janssen TJ Trifeletti © ARTURIA SA – 2022 – All rights reserved. 26 avenue Jean Kuntzmann 38330 Montbonnot-Saint-Martin FRANCE www.arturia.com...
- Page 3 Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Arturia. The software described in this manual is provided under the terms of a license agreement or non-disclosure agreement. The software license agreement specifies the terms and conditions for its lawful use.
- Page 4 Special Messages This manual covers how to use Dist OPAMP-21, provides a comprehensive look at its features, and details how to download and activate it. First, some important messages: Specifications Subject to Change: The information contained in this manual is correct at the time of printing. However, Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications or features without notice or obligation.
- Page 5 SansAmp magic into your productions. Excellence is placed at the heart of every Arturia product, and Dist OPAMP-21 is no exception. Explore the presets, tweak a few controls, get lost in the features - dive as deeply as you like.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Welcome to Dist OPAMP-21 ........................... 3 1.1. What does the Dist OPAMP-21 do?..........................4 1.2. Using the Dist OPAMP-21 ..............................4 1.3. Features in Dist OPAMP-21 .............................. 5 Activation and First Start ............................6 2.1. Compatibility .................................... 6 2.2. - Page 7 5.3.8. Close Miking..........................................30 5.4. Bypass Footswitch................................31 Advanced Panel ................................. 32 6.1. Pre-Drive....................................32 6.2. LR and M/S Stereo ................................33 6.2.1. LR – Mid – Side..........................................33 6.2.2. Curve ..............................................33 6.3. Post-Drive ....................................34 6.3.1. Post-Drive On/Off........................................34 6.3.2.
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Page 8: Welcome To Dist Opamp-21
1. WELCOME TO DIST OPAMP-21 Thank you for purchasing Dist OPAMP-21. This plug-in from Arturia lets you color the sound of your guitar, bass, harmonica, drums, keyboard, or any other piece of audio that needs some attitude. Dist OPAMP-21 is based on the legendary tube amp emulator SansAmp Classic, which was designed by B. -
Page 9: What Does The Dist Opamp-21 Do
Or as one of our developer puts it: This is not a only guitar distortion, it's a real mixing tool! With this information, we'd like to encourage you to try Dist OPAMP-21 on any sound source that needs some spicing up. -
Page 10: Features In Dist Opamp-21
1.3. Features in Dist OPAMP-21 Dist OPAMP-21 faithfully duplicates all of the variables that make the SansAmp pedals unique. On top of that, we've added some useful new features. • A dedicated Drive knob for controlled, tube amp-like distortion •... -
Page 11: Activation And First Start
Buy Now or Get Free Demo options. The free demo is limited to 20 minutes of operation. If you have not already done so, now is a good time to create an Arturia account by following the instructions on the My Arturia webpage. -
Page 12: Working With Plug-Ins
Of course, this all depends on whatever else is in the project. Now that you've set up your software, it’s time to explore the roaring world of Dist OPAMP-21! Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - Activation and First Start... -
Page 13: The User Interface
3. THE USER INTERFACE 3.1. Upper Toolbar This chapter covers the upper toolbar in Dist OPAMP-21, where the main menu as well as Preset Browser [p.17] reside. Let’s go over them from left to right. 3.1.1. Main Menu Clicking the “hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the upper toolbar opens a drop-down menu that lets you access several important features related to Presets and useful functions. - Page 14 3.1.1.3. Save Preset As This is where you save the current state of Dist OPAMP-21 under a different Preset name. Clicking this option reveals a window where you can name your Preset and enter more detailed information about it: ...
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Page 15: Resize Window
3.1.2. Resize Window Dist OPAMP-21 can be resized from 50% to 200% of its default size (100%) without any visual artifacts. On a smaller screen such as a laptop you may want to reduce the interface size so it doesn’t dominate the display. On a larger screen or a second monitor you can increase the size to get a better view of the controls and graphics. -
Page 16: Preset Browser Access And Name Pane
3.1.2.3. Help Get more help by visiting links to this user manual and Frequently Asked Questions pages on Arturia’s website. You will need an internet connection to access these pages. 3.1.2.4. About Here you can view the software version and developer credits. Click again anywhere on the screen to make this pop-up window disappear. -
Page 17: A / B
3.1.5. A / B When working with Dist OPAMP-21, you may find more than one ideal setting, and it can be hard to choose between them. The A / B switch allows you to quickly jump from A to B to A and so forth. -
Page 18: The Lower Toolbar
3.2. The Lower Toolbar A number of utility functions reside in the very bottom of the Dist OPAMP-21 interface. They’re like a good mechanic or plumber: maybe not glamorous, but you’re really glad to have them around when you need them. -
Page 19: Right Side
♪ If you switch to Studio mode, remember to set this switch back to Render when you're rendering individual tracks, stems, or the final mix of the project. 3.2.3. Bypass This button bypasses the plug-in. Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - The User Interface... -
Page 20: Undo, Redo, And History
3.2.4.4. CPU Meter At far right is the CPU Meter, which displays the overall load Dist OPAMP-21 is placing in your computer CPU. Since it deals only with this plug-in, it is not a substitute for the overall CPU metering tools in your DAW. - Page 21 DAW playback and disable the offending plug-in. 3.2.4.6. Maximize View Button If you make the Dist OPAMP-21 window so large that some of its parameters are pushed outside the viewable range of your computer display, you may see this icon in the far lower right corner of the window: Click it, and the window will resize and re-center to optimize your available screen space.
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Page 22: Selecting Presets
4. SELECTING PRESETS Dist OPAMP-21 lets you browse, search, and select Presets from a browser-like interface inside the plug-in. You can also create and save your own Presets in the User Bank. Of course, the state of any instance of the plug-in — including the current Preset — is automatically saved when you save your DAW project, so you can always pick up where you left off. -
Page 23: Searching Presets
Types drop-down to bring up the list of types. Types sometimes include sub-types (especially in more complex Arturia effect plug-ins) but Dist OPAMP-21 is relatively simple, so Distortion and Filter are the types you will see most often. -
Page 24: Banks
Style filters as well as any text entry. 4.2.2. Banks Next to the Types and Styles drop-down is the Banks drop-down, which lets you do your search (using all the methods above) within the factory or user Banks. Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - Selecting Presets... -
Page 25: The Results Pane
A filled-in heart icon indicates a like. An outline indicates a Preset that has not been liked (yet). Click the heart at the top of the list again to return the list to its previous state. Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - Selecting Presets... -
Page 26: Featured Factory Presets
Presets accompanied by the Arturia logo are factory creations we think really showcase the capabilities of Dist OPAMP-21. Clicking the Arturia icon at the top of the Results pane causes all featured Presets to appear at the top of the list. -
Page 27: Preset Info Section
“Experimental” Style tag and then save that Preset, it will not show up in future searches for Experimental sounds. 4.4.1. Preset Info Quick Menu Clicking the icon with three vertical dots brings up a quick menu for Save, Save As, and Delete Preset Operations: Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - Selecting Presets... -
Page 28: Editing Info For Multiple Presets
Simply hold command (macOS) or ctrl (Windows) and click the names of the Presets you want to change in the Results list. Then enter the comments, change the Bank or Type, etc., and save. Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - Selecting Presets... -
Page 29: Preset Name Pane
Unlike the up and down arrows, the “All Types” submenu is independent of search criteria — it simply shows you every Preset available. Likewise for the Type choices below the line, which they always include all Presets within that Type. Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - Selecting Presets... -
Page 30: Main Panel
All the basic functionality of the original SansAmp Classic pedal can be found in the main panel of Dist OPAMP-21. Some functions have different names, because we believe they make it easier for the user to navigate and make full use of this plug-in. -
Page 31: A Good Starting Point
5.1. A good starting point When you instantiate Dist OPAMP-21 on an audio track, it defaults to the settings seen above. And there's a good reason for that. This setting gives you a neutral starting point – not a soaring lead or a heavily filtered drum crusher, but a basic sound for an ordinary rhythm guitar on most amps. -
Page 32: Dry/Wet
When searching for the sound of your dreams, try setting Dist OPAMP-21 to an extreme sound, and use the Dry/Wet control to blend it with the clean signal. -
Page 33: Mode
5.2.1. Modern The Modern mode is the most transparent one. In this mode, frequency response is as broad as possible. This allows you to reduce the “guitar pedal character” and use Dist OPAMP-21 as a more traditional distortion plugin. For a sound with an almost flat EQ, set the Drive and Presence knobs to minimum and the EQ to full, select Modern mode and activate the four first Character switches. -
Page 34: Character
With Low Drive set to on, you get a near flat EQ in Dist OPAMP-21. For a fuller body, and when you're running a bass though Dist OPAMP-21, set this knob to Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - Main Panel... -
Page 35: Clean Amp
Activating Speaker Edge adds extra presence to the final sound. 5.3.8. Close Miking This filter duplicates the sound of a microphone being placed closely to the speaker cabinet, and slightly boosts the bottom end. Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - Main Panel... -
Page 36: Bypass Footswitch
5.4. Bypass Footswitch By pressing Bypass, you turn Dist OPAMP-21 on and off. When the red diode next to the button is lit, the effect is on. Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - Main Panel... -
Page 37: Advanced Panel
Dist OPAMP-21 sit better in the mix. There is also a refined stereo section that covers both LR and Mid/Side stereo. -
Page 38: Lr And M/S Stereo
Curve is a filter that applies a pre-emphasis curve to the signal prior to the saturation module and post-de-emphasis after the module. With Curve activated, low frequencies are less affected by the distortion circuits. So, if you want to keep the low end cleaner, activate this function. Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - Advanced Panel... -
Page 39: Post-Drive
♪ Please note, that the Q factor of the Low and High Filters are not classic shelfs. The Q factor adds a cut in the curve. 6.3.2.2. Dragging filter handles By dragging the round handles in the filter graph you will quickly learn how to operate the Post-Drive EQ. Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - Advanced Panel... - Page 40 And, as usual, using the right mouse button will give you very detailed control. Double-clicking the numbers set the parameters to their default neutral settings. Arturia - User Manual Dist OPAMP-21 - Advanced Panel...
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Page 41: Software License Agreement
All intellectual property rights in the software belong to Arturia SA (referred to as 'Arturia' from now on). Arturia permits you to only copy, download, install and use the software in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. - Page 42 (a) return of the purchase price, or (b) replacement of the disk that does not meet the Limited Warranty and which is returned to Arturia with a copy of your receipt. This limited Warranty becomes void if failure of the software has resulted from an accident, abuse, modification, or misapplication.
- Page 43 (including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information and the like) even if Arturia was previously advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you.
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