Effects
- Studio-standard reverbs and effects, including all of the algorithms from the Lexicon PCM-70
- A single Adjust knob is automatically attached to all applicable parameters in each preset. This allows modification of the pertinent parameter of each preset in real time without ever going into the Edit mode.
- Optional (PCMCIA) Cards for both new algorithm programs and user presets
- Pro and Go Modes: Go mode gives you access to as many as ten hand-picked parameters for any particular preset. Pro Mode allows full access to an Edit Matrix of as many as a hundred parameters.
- Balanced Analog I/O - XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs.
- Digital 48KHz Inputs & Outputs (S/PDIF & AES/EBU)
- 300 Presets and 50 internal user registers
- 24 Bit Internal Processing
- Multiple DSP Architecture
- PCMCIA Card Slot for software updates and program storage
- Over 21 seconds of delay time
- Tempo Modes including Tap-Tempo and MIDI clock control
- Dynamic Spatialization: 3-D effects processing (compatible with Surround Sound systems)
- A Library of over 700 factory presets with resident and PC-card software
1991 Advert
Quick Reference Guide
User Manual (Rev 2)
Preset Menu
PCM-81 MIDI Presets Instrument Definition File (*.ins)
M3000 contains the VSS-3 and VSS-3 Gate reverb algorithms, which are specifically designed for music production applications.
Since the mid-eighties a lot of effort in the high-end effects companies have gone into reverb technology. However, these technologies have all been built upon variations over the same theme, and thus only marginal improvements were created. Some of the main complaints relating to existing reverbs, are that they have unrealistic imaging, sound too metallic and have a tendency to impose unwanted modulation on the signal. With VSS-3 these drawbacks all belong to the past.
The main sonic advantages of VSS-3 are:
- Ultimate realism - Combining a perfectly smooth diffuse field with detailed Early Reflections, VSS-3 is the ultimate reverb technology in the search of sonic realism.
- Accurate early reflections - By employing a large number of directional taps - between 40 and 100 - VSS-3 is capable of simulating the Sonics of actual rooms with an unprecedented precision.
- Smooth diffuse fields - VSS-3 gives you the highest degree of smoothness and clarity to the late reflections - diffused field.
- Pitch-accurate - The gentle signal processing of VSS-3 keeps the signal in 100% correct pitch, even when engaging extensive effects processing.
- Modulation free - VSS-3 is the first reverb technology that has the ability to keep the signal 100% free of sound deteriorating modulation, yet still provides additional modulation as an option that can be added.
- All this gives you the ability to experience a completely new approach to reverb while still preserving the virtues of the old style effects.
User Manual
User Manual Addendum
MIDI Spec
Sound on Sound M3000 review
TC Electronic's Triple*C is a 1U rackmount unit providing a variety of digital compression treatments. Its three operational
modes provide either Finalizer‑pedigree multi‑band algorithms, SPL Transient Designer‑style envelope shaping or flexible
full‑band compression.
Since the mid-eighties a lot of effort in the high-end effects companies have gone into reverb technology.
However, these technologies have all been built upon variations over the same theme, and thus only marginal improvements were
created. Some of the main complaints relating to existing reverbs, are that they have unrealistic imaging, sound too metallic and
have a tendency to impose unwanted modulation on the signal. With VSS-3 these drawbacks all belong to the past.
Dual Effects Block Architecture
Eclipse is the only effects processor in its class to feature 24-bit digital conversion and 96kHz sampling. We’ve packed almost 100 algorithms into Eclipse along with a two-effects block design. The dual routing configurations let you use Eclipse as two independent effects processors; ideal for the smaller, budget-conscious studio. The two effects blocks’ inputs and outputs can be configured for stereo or mono. Or, select a preset that combines two algorithms or recursive combinations for big multi-effects without sacrificing quality.
Classic Eventide Effects
We’ve packed Eclipse with effects Eventide is famous for. There’s quick, seamless pitch shifting including our innovative Micro pitch shift, which FOH engineers and vocalists have come to rely on for turning good vocal performances into great ones. Eclipse boasts no fewer than 11 reverberation algorithms plus four plex algorithms. Originally developed for Eventide’s industry-standard Orville™ and DSP 7000 series, these reverbs have been carefully and faithfully transplanted into Eclipse. And all reverbs are true stereo in and out, not mono in, stereo out. The vast array of delays lets you design lush, dense soundscapes. You’ll find band delays, chorus delays, comb delays, ducked delays, ring delays, and pan delays. And with 20 seconds of memory per effects block, Eclipse is a looper’s delight. It’s easy to get lost in the 20-second mono loop, 10-second dual loops, 20-second reverse loop, and 10-second dual reverse loop. Remember, these looping presets running on one FX block leave the other FX block available for adding texture or dimension.
User Manual
V4 Release Notes
Presets
Main Schematics
Front Panel Schematics
Algorithms
The Drawmer DS-201 is the classic industry standard noise gate.
DS201 is a sophisticated dual channel noise gate incorporating a number of features pioneered by Drawmer, which are invaluable to the sound engineer, and not found on conventional noise gates.
Features:
- Variable high pass and low pass filters for "frequency conscious" gating
- Comprehensive envelope control, attack, hold, decay, and range
- Key input for external triggering
- "Key Listen" facility
- Extremely fast attack time, to preserve the natural attack of the sound
- Balanced inputs and outputs
- Stereo linkable
- Can be used for "Gating" or "Ducking"
- High audio specification
The first Copicat echo unit was invented by Charlie Watkins in 1958. Mk1 & Mk2 Copicats were valve driven and used ¼" tape loops passing over the 4 heads. Erase functionality was care of a magnet on the tape tensioner. A solid state version as well as the old tape loops are still available from WEM. Mine is a late MkII (c 1961) version.
Watkins Electronic Music (WEM)
Copicat identification and chronology
Schematic
MkII Schematic
The Peavey NGT2 Dual Channel Noise Gate is a standard noise gate with threshold, attenuation, attack, release and bypass controls for each of the two channels as well as a link control for true stereo operation. This must have been a fairly pro product as it runs in balanced mode (input ¼") at +4dBu; output is on unbalanced ¼".
This was one of the first batch of affordable digital reverbs and you can tell. The controls are just input level, output level, mix and a rotary knob for 15 presets in each of two banks. Useful for adding a little reverb to a monitor mix or even background guitar part, but really too obvious for anything much else.
