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Audio signal processor chains and control blocks
Each of the six signal processing chains (
A
,
B
,
D
,
E
,
F
, and
K
) consists of one or a
series of control blocks of two basic types that are specific to that chain: gain, trim, post-
gain, and volume control blocks (collectively known as “gain blocks” – ) and processor
blocks ( ). For example, the audio input 1 chain consists of a gain fader, a filter block, two
dynamic blocks, a delay block, and a trim fader. Gain controls are always present (active) in
the signal processor chain. Processor blocks, while always shown in the program window,
must be individually activated (“inserted”) as shown in figure42.
Many gain blocks can be muted and process block controls can be bypassed. Mutes and
bypasses are shown by a red indicator in the block.
Gain blocks — The parameters set by the gain blocks are always present in the signal
chain. To access the actual fader control to view a value, make a change, or observe a
live audio meter (Input Gain chain and Output Volume chain Gain and Trim blocks only),
double-click the gain block icon (see figure43). This action opens a dialog box, a new
window that contains the fader for that control.
Double-click the
processor block.
A dialog box opens,
which contains the
processes available
in this block.
Click to select
the desired process.
The selected processor is displayed in the block.
If you want to change the variables of the
process, double-click the block again, opening a
separate window.
Figure 42. Selecting and Inserting a Typical Processor Block Dialog Box
A dialog box opens,
which contains the
full fader control.
Figure 43. Accessing a Typical Gain Control Dialog Box
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