Using Effects For Mixdown; Selecting An Effect Type - Akai DPS12 Operator's Manual

Chapter 13: Using the effects
If you are using Insert effects on some channels during mixdown, you do not need to mix a dry sound and an
effect sound, since the effect return signal includes a processed sound or a mixture of dry and effect sounds.
Therefore, route the channel signal to which you wish to apply effects from the pre-fader position to AUX
SEND A/B, and set the LEVEL parameter to 0.

Using effects for mixdown

The most common way to use effects is to apply them to the TRACK MIX channel signals during mixdown and
record them in the master recorder. You can apply Global effects, such as reverb or delay, to multiple channels, or
apply Insert effects, such as a compressor or phaser, only to a specified channel.
This section explains the basic operation for applying effects during mixdown.

Selecting an effect type

You need to first select an effect type before you can use the effect. "Effect type" is a parameter that determines
the type of effect. You can select a different effect type for EFFECT A and B individually, and set the effect
parameters, if necessary. Follow the steps below to select an effect type and set the parameters.
1. Press the [MIXER] key to recall Mixer mode.
2. Recall a parameter other than
EFFECT
The following screen appears.
This screen contains the following information.
1 This select field enables you to select an effect type.
2 This field enables you to set a parameter for the selected effect. The parameter varies depending on the
effect type you selected.
3. Press the
Example: EFFECT A is selected.
4. Move the cursor to the select field 1, and turn the [JOG] dial to select the effect type.
Field 2 changes according to the selected effect type.
NOTE :
Insert effects here.
TIP :
parameters and the differences between the Global effects and the Insert effects.
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[F5] key.
AUX A AUX B
[F3] key or
The following operation varies slightly depending on whether you select Global effects or
Refer to "Effect type and parameter" on page 128 for more information on the type of effects and
SETUP MIDI CONTROL
or ,
[F4] key to select either EFFECT A or EFFECT B.
in the SLCT field, and press the
A
B