Tascam DM-3200 Owner's Manual

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5 – Channel modules : Dynamics processors64 TASCAM DM-3200 User’s ManualAuto make-up (AUTOmk-up), controlled by theENTER key. This is used if the compression settingshave resulted in gain reduction. Not shown if the pro-cessor is being used as an expander.Output gain (OUTGAIN), controlled by the POD 4knob on the last row (grayed out if the auto make-upabove is on). Variable from -20dB to +20dB in 1 dBsteps. Not shown if the processor is being used as anexpander.Library jump buttons There are two such on-screen library jump buttons on channels 1 through 32(gate and compressor/expander). Other modules onlyhave the compressor/expander jump keys.These buttons are labeled GATE... LIB→ and C/E... LIB→respectively.When pressed, the appropriate library screen isbrought up, where the current settings can be storedfor future use, or preset or previously-stored settingscan be recalled for use in the project.Preset dynamics library entriesThe following preset entries are provided either to beused “as-is”, or to be used as templates or startingpoints for experimentation.These library entries are read-only (marked with aninverse R on the display), and may not be overwritten.However, it is possible to load the entries, edit theparameters, and then store them to a different libraryentry.As always, there are no hard and fast rules as to what“works”. Feel free to use the settings in a variety ofcontexts and change them as seems appropriate toyou.Compressor/expander library entries Usethese settings for the compressor/expander either “asis” or edit them to your needs and store them as partof the project.ProgramNumber Name Comment000 Sample Snare For use with snare drums001 Slap Bass For use with slap-type bass inputs002 Electric Bass For use with electric bass guitar003 Wood Bass For use with upright bass (double-bass or contra-bass)004 Synth. Bass 1 For use with synthesized bass lines005 Synth. Bass 2 For use with synthesized bass lines006 Acoustic Guitar To be used with acoustic guitars (nylon or steel-strung)007 Electric Guitar 1 For use with electric guitars008 Electric Guitar 2 For use with electric guitars009 Electric Guitar 3 For use with electric guitars010 Brass Effective with brass (horn) sections, etc.011 Vocal 1 Use with vocal lines012 Vocal 2 Use with vocal lines013 Total Comp 1 Overall compressor setting014 Total Comp 2 Overall compressor setting015 Total Comp 3 Overall compressor setting016 Post Pro.1 Useful in post-production environments017 Post Pro.2 Useful in post-production environments018 Narration For the spoken word019 Expander1 Expander setting020 Expander2 Another expander setting021 Slow Attack An expander with a slow attack022 E Guitar Clean1 Expander setting suitable for electric guitarTable 5.7: Compressor/Expander preset library entries