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DDPDigital Dynamics Processor®Operator Manual

SOFTWARE NAVIGATIONThreshold MeteringOn every program, you will find threshold metering for each element of the processing setup. These take thesame f

Operating ModesProgram ModeThe DDP comes ready to turn on in “Program Mode”. There are a series of 50 factory programs, as well asenough room to name

2. Press the “CH 1” or “CH 2” button, (depending on which setup you want to look at) while the “pro-gram” button’s light is on. This method only lets

There are three different linked chain sequences built in to the DDP. From these sequences you can build yourown unique chains in order to fit your ne

There are also six different mono chains available to any dual mono program on the DDP. Three have in-line 3-band parametric EQ and three have sidecha

From Program Mode (press the Program button), you can enter setup mode by pressing either the “CH 1” buttonor the “CH 2” button. Notice that when you

THE STORE BUTTONWhenever a parameter has been changed, the Store button will light, prompting you that there have beenchanges made to the setup. If yo

Attack control from 0.1ms to 200ms: As the signal reaches the threshold area, the Attack control sets the speedat which the gate opens. Use very fast

Auto mode off/on: Activating Auto mode disables the Attack, Hold and Release controls, triggering a message tothat effect in the curve window. Attack

EDITING LIMITERSParameters of the LimiterThe parameters included on the DDP for limiting operations are as follows:Off/on: Again, the limiter must be

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EDITING DE-ESSERSParameters of the De-EsserThe parameters included on the DDP for De-Essing operations are as follows:Off/on: Same thing as all the ot

Bands 1, 2, and 3: The EQ is a three band parametric which allows adjustments of frequency center, Q, andlevel.Frequency Center from 25Hz to 20kHz: Y

The sidechain path may also be used to reduce the effects of low frequencies on the compressor. Using the EQ tode-emphasize low frequencies allows the

4. When you have named the new program, press store again. the screen bumps to the next save screen,asking you to select a program for the DDP to eras

Store New:1. To store a new setup, choose Store New after pressing the store button. Again, you mustname your new setup. After you are done, press Sto

UTILITIESThe Utilities menu is accessed at any time, via the Utility button. The utilities menu is the same as the othermenus of the DDP. Once in the

Output ModeThis is where you will select the digital output mode of the DDP. If you have the optional Digital I/O cardinstalled in your DDP, this page

APPENDIX 1: MISC. INFORMATION Hard ResetFrom time to time you may encounter a situation which locks up the DDP’s software. Usually this is due to oper

TCM™ -- Transient Capture ModeTransient Capture Mode™, or TCM™ works on the principle of delaying the audio signal up to 30µs, and letting anunheard

APPENDIX 2: FACTORY SETUP LISTINGFactory Setup ListingFollowing is a complete listing of the factory designed setups. While this is not meant to be an

DDPDigital Dynamics ProcessorSection 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . .2Unpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Quickstart . . . .

Mono SetupsDefault #1 EQ-G-Cmp-L . . . .“Default set-up with all values set to zero, for use when building a custom set-up fromscratch.”Default #2 EQ-

APPENDIX 3: FACTORY PROGRAM LISTINGFactory ProgramsThe DDP comes with a set of factory designed programs that offer wide variety and flexibility for y

APPENDIX 4: MIDI / CC / SYSEX IMPLEMENTATIONMIDI basicsMIDI Channels:The DDP can be set so that it communicates on 1 of 16 discrete MIDI channels. Th

SysEx basicsGeneral Format:The general format for the System Exclusive information is as follows (note: all SysEx values are displayed inHexadecimal f

Receive One Setup (43h)SYS_HEAD 43(h), vv(1)1, vv(1)2, vv(2)1, vv(2)2, xx1, xx2, yy1, yy2, zz(1)1, zz(1)2, zz(2)1, zz(2)2, dd(1st)1,dd(1st)2, ... dd(n

Receive Key Accepted (56h)SYS_HEAD, 56(h), cc1, cc2, F7(h)cc Code echoed for the Key Scan received. (00(h) if key is invalid)The Receive Key Accepted

®34SysEx Setup Dump SampleFollowing is a simple example of a SysEx Setup dump. It takes you set by step through all of the operation com-mands of a ty

APPENDIX 5: FACTORY SERVICE / WARRANTY INFORMATIONWarranty / Factory ServiceIf you require technical support, contact dbx Customer Service. Be prepare

APPENDIX 6: SPECIFICATIONSInputsConnectors: Female XLR and 1/4” TRS (Pin 2 and tip hot)Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filteredImpedance:

Transient Capture Mode™Control: Variable TCM™ Time (delay time) in 10 microsecond increments up to 3millisecondsDe-EsserType: Wideband gain reductionC

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HARDWAREFront PanelAnalog Input and Output Level ControlsThese controls adjust the analog audio levels of the DDP at the input and output stages. Note

Signal FlowThe following simple illustrations show how audio signal flows through the DDP, and how the LCD displayworks. They will help you to underst

SOFTWAREThe DDP software works on a “building-block” philosophy. Every program number consists of a processing“setup” which is built from processing e

ANALOG CONNECTIONSThe DDP is designed to interface as easily as possible to your system. To that end, it may be used in the insertpath of a console, i

MIDI CONNECTIONSThe DDP has a full complement of MIDI functionality. The MIDI connectors on the Rear Panel are configured inthe traditional way: with