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MODULIZER PRO Ultra-high performance Digital Multi-Effects Processor powered by a 24-bit high-speed Digital Signal Processor (DSP) DSP1200P 4
FOREWORD Dear Customer, Welcome to the team of MODULIZER PRO users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing this unit. It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you, because it is the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to reach a very ambitious goal: making an outstanding device that will become a standard tool used by studios and P.A. companies.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................... 7 1.1 The design concept ......................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 Before you begin ............................................................................................................................. 8 1.3 Control elements ..........................................
1. INTRODUCTION With the BEHRINGER MODULIZER PRO you have acquired an extremely powerful and versatile multi-effects processor, which besides first-class modulation effects is equipped with many other algorithms. Despite the large number of effects, variations, and editable parameters, the DSP1200P is easily and intuitively operated owing to its logically structured layout. Filters have been enjoying a renaissance during the past few years and not only in dance music.
s Extremely low-noise and high-precision 20-bit AD/DA converters. s A professional 46 kHz sampling rate guarantees high signal resolution with a frequency response of 20 Hz through 20 kHz. s The 24-bit processor provides lots of computing power (dual-engine software) for real-time effect modulation. s Like all BEHRINGER products, the MODULIZER PRO uses exclusive top-quality components and circuits. With its complete MIDI implementation the DSP1200P can be integrated in any MIDI system.
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+ 5 + As long as none of the edit functions to the right of the jog wheel has been selected, you can use the wheel to select a program directly, which is shown by a dot lighting up in the display. While this dot is on, you can select a program though its settings will not take immediate effect. When the jog wheel has not been touched for one second, the LED in the display disappears and the program is loaded. Use the EFFECT key to directly select one of the 24 basic effect algorithms with the jog wheel.
The MODULIZER PRO enters Mix mode. When the display reads two dashes, the DSP1200P is in External Mix mode, and when a figure is read, Internal Mix mode is selected. To toggle between the two modes, simply press both EQ keys for about 1 second. In Internal Mix mode you can use the jog wheel to freely select the effect intensity in each preset within a range from 0% to 100%, a highly useful feature, for instance, to insert the DSP1200P in the effect loop of a guitar amp.
1.4 The effect algorithms In a digital effects device all effect programs are based on algorithms computed by a Digital Signal Processor (DSP). How does this work? A DSP can perform an enormous number of binary computations in a minimum amount of time. The binary computations that are used to generate an effect as part of a program are determined by a so-called algorithm which represents a rule for computing numerical values that are exactly specified for each effect type.
+ We recommend that you make frequent A/B comparisons (IN/OUT) between the original and the processed signals. Rule of thumb: sound-enhancing effects should be missed when absent instead of directly audible. Remember, less is more.
EDIT D: Bandlimit: this parameter enables you to filter the feedback path, which is useful for feedback settings of up to 100%. + Tip: there is no limitation as to the range of instruments that can be processed with a flanging effect. Check out vocal sounds too, but remember that less is often more! Spatial Flanger Includes an additional stereo effect giving the audio material more room acoustics information. The parameters are the same as the jetstream flanger.
EDIT B: Spread: controls the depth of the sound image. EDIT C: Crossover Frequency: adjusts the 3D effect onset. In this algorithm the MIX function controls the ratio of middle vs. side signals. + When you increase stereo width on heavily reverberated audio material, the reverb can sound unnatural and too intense.
The parameters: VARIATION: Bass Frequency: this parameter controls the maximum frequency of bass components to be retained in the mix signal. EDIT A: Gain: adjusts the level of the output signal by +/-6 dB. EDIT B: Bass Pan: adjusts the panorama of the low-frequency range. EDIT C: Treble Pan: controls the stereo balance of the mix signal.
+ Similar to the compressor, there is no need for a Mix function here. Gate Noise-gates can be used in a variety of applications, both on stage and for miking instruments in the studio. For example, they can be used to suppress feedback (e.g. from vocal mics) or to fade out vocal signals (plus background noise) during pauses. In this case, the gate must reopen very quickly, so that subdued syllables can be heard.
Vintager® Digital technology has been trying for years to produce ever more high-quality, low-noise and brilliant sounds, but most recently more and more people have been going back to the roots looking for the warmth of old analog sounds. The techno/dance community swears by vinyl anyway, and many a music lover misses the flair of good old vinyl records and tape machines. The latest trend is called lo-fi. We have taken this trends into account by creating the Vintager effect.
Guitar Speaker This effect simulates three different speaker types. Types 1 and 2 are typical guitar amp speakers, while type 3 represents a multimedia speaker. Additionally, you can use a parametric EQ to fine-tune the sound image. The parameters: VARIATION: Speaker Type: selects one of three speaker types. E EDIT A: Peak Frequency: controls the center frequency of the parametric equalizer. EDIT B: Peak Q: adjusts the bandwidth of the parametric equalizer.
EDIT B: Speed: controls LFO speed*) in mode L, envelope follower speed in mode A and random oscillator speed in modes R0-R7. EDIT C: Depth: determines the modulation depth. EDIT D: Feedback: controls the resonance intensity. 2. OPERATION 2.
2.2 Selecting presets The MODULIZER PRO stores 100 user-definable presets. After power-up, the unit automatically recalls the preset last used. To select another preset, use the jog wheel to enter the preset number of your choice. Turn the wheel clockwise to increment the preset number, or counterclockwise to decrement it. + Please note that the MODULIZER PRO generally activates the newly selected presets only after about one second, which is indicated by a dot in the lower right corner of the display.
Display 0 1 2 3 Mode No controller data is transmitted Controller data is received but not transmitted Controller data is transmitted but not received Controller data is transmitted and received Tab. 2.1: Controller settings The fourth page gives you access to the program change setup. The display reads a capital P (=Program).
s MIDI THRU The MIDI THRU jack is used to loop through incoming MIDI data, i.e. any control data received at the MIDI IN of the MODULIZER PRO can be transmitted via the MIDI THRU jack to other MIDI devices/instruments. s MIDI OUT The MIDI OUT jack allows for transmitting MIDI data that originate from the MODULIZER PRO. We are currently developing a software editor which will allow for storing single items of the MODULIZER PRO's internal data on an external medium, by using controller commands.
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can wire the MODULIZER PRO in stereo. Connect the preamp to the audio inputs of the MODULIZER PRO, and the audio outputs (left/right) to one channel each of the power amp (left/right). + Since most guitar amps only have a serial insert loop, you should make sure that the MODULIZER PRO is set to Mix-Intern mode. In this mode you can control the effect intensity applied to the guitar signal.
3.6 Saving data via MIDI The MODULIZER PROs MIDI implementation also allows for archiving one or several presets on an external storage medium. Proceed as follows: Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the MODULIZER PRO to the MIDI IN jack of a MIDI data recorder (e.g. sequencer). Press the STORE and IN/OUT keys simultaneously to enter MIDI mode. Set program change mode to 0 and controller change mode to 3. Now quit MIDI mode by pressing the STORE key.
U (Voltage) Quantization Steps 8 Continuous Analog Signal 0111 7 0110 6 0101 5 0100 4 0011 3 0010 0001 0000 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 1111 1110 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 t (Time) -2 1101 Quantization Errors (Noise) 1 -1 1100 1011 1010 -3 -4 -5 -6 1001 -7 1000 -8 Digital Words Conversation Rate Fig. 4.
Stage Direct Sound Ea rly E Re ns tio fle cti c fle on rly s Re Ea Listening Position Diffuse Reflections Fig. 4.2: Direct and reflected sounds reaching the listeners ear. Spatial information is an important means of orientation, because human hearing is also used to determine the position of a sound source. In certain situations, this capability can be very useful or even of vital importance.
is further reduced. Generally, dynamic restrictions are due to noisy storage in transmission media and also the maximum headroom of these systems. 4.3.1 Noise as a physical phenomenon All electrical components produce a certain level of inherent noise. Current flowing through a conductor leads to uncontrolled random electron movements. For statistical reasons, this produces frequencies within the whole audio spectrum. If these currents are highly amplified, the result will be perceived as noise.
aid of a volume fader, which manually levels the material. During low passages the gain is increased, during loud passages the gain is reduced. Of course it is fairly obvious that this kind of manual control is rather restrictive; it is difficult to detect signal peaks and it is almost impossible to level them out. Manual control is simply not fast enough to be satisfactory. E Fig. 4.
times you should switch to the level meter menu where the functioning of the limiter can be monitored. 4.3.4 Expanders/noise-gates Audio, in general, is only as good as the source from which it was derived. The dynamic range of signals will often be restricted by noise. Synthesizers, effects devices, guitar pickups, amplifiers etc. generally produce a high level of noise, hum or other ambient background hiss, which can disturb the quality of the program material.
Tubes do not however have the same task in a recording studio as in an overdriven guitar amp, where the considerably higher saturation of the tube(s) leads to a full and often deliberate modification of the input signal (in many cases combined with a heavy increase in noise floor levels). In the studio more subtle effects are needed. Here, tube circuits add life to the signals tonal character and increase its power to make itself heard.
with the identical type and rating. NEVER use fuses of different ratings or cover faulty fuses with aluminium foil. This can cause fire and electric shocks and will endanger your life and the lives of others. 5.3 Audio connections As standard, the BEHRINGER MODULIZER PRO is installed with electronically servo-balanced inputs and outputs. The new circuit design features automatic hum and noise reduction for balanced signals and thus allows for trouble-free operation, even at high operating levels.
Unbalanced use of mono 1/4" jack plugs Balanced use of stereo 1/4" jack plugs E Ring Balanced use with XLR connectors 35
5.5 Operating level switch To adapt the MODULIZER PRO to the used operating level, the unit can be switched between homerecording level (-10 dBV) and professional level (+4 dBu). Use the LED bars on the frontpanel to determine the optimal setting. The Level indicators should read somewhere between -10 and -6 dB, while the Clip LED should not light up at all. 6. APPENDIX 6.1 Parameter overview No.
6.2 Variation table No. Effect 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Ultra Phaser Spatial Phaser Harmonic Exciter Auto Lowpass Auto Highpass Auto Bandpass Jetstream Flanger Spatial Flanger Ultra Chorus Stereo Imager 3D Space Maker Denoiser Ultra Ambience Voice Canceler Comp./Limiter Expander Noise Gate Ring Modulator Vintager Tube Distortion Guitar Combo Guitar Speaker Super Bass Resonator Variation Range 0..127 *) 0..127 *) 0..127 L1, L2, A1, A2 L1, L2, A1, A2 L1, L2, A1, A2 0.
6.3 MIDI implementation MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default Changed Default Messages Altered Mode Note Number Velocity After Touch True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key´s Ch´s OFF, 1 - 16 OFF, 1 - 16 1,2,3,4 X X X X X X X X X O 50 - 62 O (0-99) 1-100 X X X X X X X X X X Pitch Bender Control Progr.
6.4 Default settings No. Effect Variation Edit A Edit B Edit C Edit D Mix 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Ultra Phaser Spatial Phaser Harmonic Exciter Auto Lowpass Auto Highpass Auto Bandpass Jetstream Flanger Spatial Flanger Ultra Chorus Stereo Imager 3D Space Maker Denoiser Ultra Ambience Voice Canceler Comp.
Name Space Phaser Mr. Excite Auto Bandpass Speaker I Jet Flanger Vintager I Ultra Chorus I Stereo Imager I Compressor I Ambience I Bass II Speech Coder High Resonance Phasing Auto Bass Mute Effect Guitar Phaser Guitar Chorus Guitar Combo I Guitar Combo II Guitar Combo III Mr.
6.6 Specifications Analog Inputs Connectors Type Impedance Nominal Operating Level Max. Input Level XLR and 1/4" jack RF filtered, servo balanced input 60 kOhms balanced, 30 kOhms unbalanced -10dBV to +4dBu +16 dBu at +4 dB nominal level, +2 dBV at -10 dBV nominal level Analog Outputs Connectors Type Impedance Max.
7. WARRANTY § 1 WARRANTY CARD To be protected by this warranty, the buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card (signed/stamped by retail dealer) within 14 days of the date of purchase to BEHRINGER INTERNATIONAL (address see § 3). Failure to return the card in due time (date as per postmark) will void any extended warranty claims. this modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship.
