Tascam TA-1VP Owner's Manual

TASCAM TA-1VP 357 – AppendixTA-1VP Factory PresetsThe TA-1VP comes pre-programmed with 35 factorypresets. These presets were designed by studioprofessionals to provided quick setups for common trackenhancements or problems, and are based around musicgenres and/or the type of sound source used in theircreation.Keep in mind that these presets are designed as generalstarting points. Parameters such as compressionthreshold, de-esser threshold and high pass frequency,and EQ settings will typically need to be tweaked forthe specifics of any particular track. (And, as always withcompression, beware that over-compression can tend tomake a sound smaller instead of bigger.)Auto-Tune has not been enabled in any of the factorypresets. To add Auto-Tune to a preset, select and/ormodify a scale, set the appropriate Speed setting for theperformance, turn the Auto-Tune module on and resavethe preset.Presets which use Double Tracking default to StereoDouble Track mode and refer to Auto-Tune’s Scale andSpeed settings. In most cases you will have to adjust thesesettings as appropriate for your performance.In presets that use Mic Modeler, the Source Mic settingdefaults to Bypass. You should set the source mic to themic (or mic type) that the track was recorded with andthen resave the preset.As you scroll through the presets, the various modules’“ON” buttons will light to indicate which modules areactive in each preset. Use the “ON” buttons to quicklyevaluate each module’s effect, especially EQ, which mayneed to be customized for your particular mix.Also, keep in mind that while each preset was createdwith a particular use in mind, using a preset for anotherpurpose is fine. Go ahead and experiment. In the end,creating your own unique sounds is the name of thegame. Have fun!The PresetsVocal Presetsª1 MaleVoice Basic male voice treatment. Adjustcompressor threshold to singingstyle.2 FemaleVoice Basic female voice treatment.Adjust compressor and de-esserthresholds to voice and singingstyle.3 PopVox A preset built around a pop rockvocal track, increases clarity,controls ess’s and evens outdynamics.4 BalladVocal Large condenser mic model andtube warmth adds breadth andintimacy. Double track provides astereo effect — adjust Auto-TuneDetune (in the Setup menu) totaste.5 Breathless Suppresses breath soundsbetween phrases. Adjust Gate/Comp thresholds to suit the track.6 VocalSquash Heavily compressed pop vocalpatch. Compression and de-esser thresholds may need tobe tweaked. You should see thatcompression is usually present andde-essing is occasionally engaged.7 TrackingVox Designed to give the referencevocal a chance of cutting throughagainst a live band.8 CountryFat Try modifying the tube warmthin the Mic Modeler module toincrease the degree of fat and thecompression threshold to decreasedynamic range.9 PunkVox Adjust Tube Warmth, EQ 1frequency, and EQ 2 gain to taste.10 TrackingVox2 Double track was engagedbecause the singer complainedthat he sounded too “dry” in themix. The double track provided the“space” he was looking for withoutintroducing any delay or messyreverb. Pan outputs left/right.11 MaleR&B Adjust compressor threshold, EQ1&2 gain to taste.12 FemaleR&B Adjust compressor threshold, EQ1&2 gain to taste.13 Crooner Adjust compressor threshold, EQ 1frequency, EQ 2 gain to taste.14 BackingVocals Mic model softens and doubletrack splits voices into stereo. Popin the EQ to bring out inner voices.15 MixedBacking Adjust compressor threshold totrack style.16 ThickBacking Adjust Double Track mix for degreeof thickness.17 FemaleBackup Adjust model mic proximity andcompressor threshold to voice.