Plug-In Dsp Usage; Plug-In Levels - DigiDesign VENUE Profile Manual

Create New Snapshot Containing this Plug-In Adds a new snap-
shot to the snapshot list in which only plug-ins are scoped.
This snapshot is inserted immediately after the currently tar-
geted snapshot, which may not necessarily be the last snap-
shot. The snapshot is named to reflect the plug-in rack posi-
tion, for example: "PI 1-1: Reverb One" is a Reverb One
plug-in assigned to rack 1, slot 1.
Add (or Update) this Plug-In to Snapshot Adds a plug-in refer-
ence, with current settings, if the currently targeted snapshot
does not already reference this plug-in. If the currently tar-
geted snapshot already references this plug-in, the choice is
Update (see next). If multiple snapshots are selected, this com-
mand changes to "Add Plug-In to Selected Snapshots" for
batch-assignment.
Update this Plug-In in Snapshots Updates snapshots with cur-
rent settings, if the currently targeted snapshot (or currently
selected snapshots) already references this plug-in.
Remove this Plug-In in Snapshot Removes reference to this
plug-in in the currently targeted snapshot, or from all cur-
rently selected snapshots.
See Chapter 21, "Snapshots."
Plug-Ins and VENUE D-Show Standalone Software
You can use VENUE D-Show Standalone software to precon-
figure plug-in routing and in/out state, with the following
limitations:
• Plug-Ins cannot be installed in the Standalone Software.
• A Show file must be transferred from a console on which
plug-ins were previously installed.
Once a Show file containing plug-ins has been transferred to
the standalone software, the following rules apply:
• Plug-Ins can be placed in racks and routed in Standalone
mode.
• Snapshots can be created, loaded, and stored.
• Plug-In settings cannot be adjusted.
• Plug-In Presets cannot be saved or loaded.

Plug-In DSP Usage

Plug-Ins utilize DSP resources when they are assigned to a rack
slot, and that rack slot is powered on. You can turn off unused
plug-ins to reclaim their DSP by making them inactive, or by
removing them from the system.
Plug-In availability is limited to the available DSP resources.
The amount of DSP available for plug-ins also varies with the
current system configuration settings for Input Channels, FX
Returns, and graphic EQs. Higher number of Input Channels
leave fewer DSP resources for plug-ins, as shown in the Op-
tions > System Config screen.
Initializing the Plug-In Racks
The racks are initialized (or re-initialized) whenever the sys-
tem is first powered on, whenever the FOH Rack is restarted,
after installing a plug-in, and after disabling or re-enabling a
plug-in.
While the racks are initializing, they are offline and do not
process audio. Avoid performing any Filing or Transfer func-
tions until the racks are finished initializing. Rack status is dis-
played on-screen in the banner display.

Plug-In Levels

VENUE systems display levels in meters in dBVU, with
0 dBVU =+4dBu analog out = –20dBFS.
Internally, VENUE systems provide up to 48-bit processing for
built-in EQ and dynamics. Plug-Ins provide up to 24-bit pro-
cessing, with level matching circuitry and logic ensuring max-
imum fidelity and sonic performance throughout the entire
signal path. Due to variances in how plug-in metering is im-
plemented by different manufacturers, performance may vary
with regard to plug-in gain reduction meters and their relative
levels.
When using side-chain routing, be aware of potential level dif-
ferences between Input Channel pickoff points. For more in-
formation, see "Side-Chain Keys and Filters" on page 137.
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