Yamaha Add-On Effects User manual

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What are Add-On Effects?
Add-On Effects are software packages that install additional high-quality effects programs on
digital consoles.
Studio Manager Compressor 260 Window
What is Compressor 260/260S?
Compressor 260/260S is an Add-On Effects package.
This effect emulates the characteristics of compressors and limiters of the mid-1970s, which are now used as a
standard live sound reinforcement.
Compressor 260S is a stereo effect. You can link its parameters for the L and R channels.
Compressor 260 is a mono split effect. You can control two monaural channels independently. You can also
control some parameters simultaneously by making a stereo link.
What is VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling)?
VCM is a technology that enables you to model element levels in analog circuits (such as resistors and
capacitors).
This technology was developed by an engineering group led by Mr. Kunimoto, an engineer who developed the
first physical modeling synthesizers, VL1 and VP1. Compressor 260/260S utilizes VCM technology.
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Installing Compressor 260/260S
See the Add-On Effects Installation Guide for more information on installing Compressor 260/260S.
Using Compressor 260/260S
As with other effects, you can recall and edit the Compressor 260/260S program on the console or in Studio
Manager.
The basic operation is as follows:
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Select one of the internal effects processors.
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Patch the signal to and from the currently selected effects processor.
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Select and recall Compressor 260 or 260S.
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When you recall the program, all effects processor outputs will be muted temporarily.
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Locate the Effects Edit page.
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Set the parameters. (See the “Part Names and Functions” section for more information on Compressor 260/
260S parameters.)
The procedure for recalling and editing Compressor 260/260S varies depending on the console you are using.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual that came with your console for more information.
Editing Parameters in Studio Manager
In Studio Manager, editable parameters appear in both the Compressor 260/260S window and the Generic Editor
window.
The Compressor 260/260S window enables you to edit Compressor 260/260S specific parameters, and the
Generic Editor window enables you to edit parameters common to Compressor 260/260S and other Effects.
Refer to the Studio Manager Owner’s Manual for your console for more information on the Generic Editor
window.
Studio Manager Generic Editor Window

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Part Names and Functions
Studio Manager Compressor 260 Window
Console screen (This is a DM2000 screen.)
In the following section:
Functions marked with are available in Studio Manager.
Functions marked with are available on the console.
[THRESHOLD]/[THRE. (1&2)] controls
Adjust the Compressor’s threshold.
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The range is from –60.0 through 0.0 dB.
[ATTACK]/[ATTACK (1&2)] controls
Adjust the Compressor’s attack time.
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The range is from 0.010 through 80.00 ms.
[RELEASE]/[RELEASE (1&2)] controls
Adjust the Compressor’s release time.
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The range is from 6.2 through 999.0 ms.
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[RATIO]/[RATIO (1&2)] controls
Adjust the Compressor’s ratio.
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The range is from 1.0 through
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[KNEE] button/[KNEE (1&2) controls
Adjust the Compressor’s knee.
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The options are Soft (LED turns off), Medium ( ), and Hard ( ).
[LINK ON] button/[ST LINK] control
Only Compressor 260 features this button and control.
When you turn this parameter on, the LED lights up red, and CH1 and CH2 are linked as a stereo pair.
At this time, the Threshold, Knee, Attack, Release, and Ratio parameters for CH1 and CH2 are linked, but
not the Output Gain parameter.
[OUTPUT] control
Adjusts the output gain.
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The range is from –20.0 through 40.0 dB.
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GR meter
Indicates the amount of gain reduction applied by the Compressor.
[OUT] meter/Level meter
Studio Manager displays the Effects output level.
The console displays either the Effects input or output level.
You can select the input level or output level to be displayed using the
METER: [IN]/[OUT] buttons .
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