User manual CARVIN XP4

[. . . ] INTRODUCTION This manual covers the XP2 and XP4 units with the software release of r009 or higher. Check the software release for compatibility if you purchased your XP unit prior to Oct 2000. see pg 17 for instructions The Carvin XP series is a line of quality digital effect processors designed for professional use in studio and live sound reinforcement applications. The XP2 and the XP4 are identical except that the XP4 has 4 processors instead of 2. [. . . ] When set to 2 the original signal is passed thru and the MIX function determines volume level of the effect signal. This setting is ideal for guitar effect loops. E-EXPERT MODE Scroll once more to the right to come to the "E" function. The Expert mode is intended for users that have mastered the interface of the XP. The EFF display is no longer fixed, you have the ability to view both effects at once on the screen (stereo mode will remain the same). You are able to see what effect is being used on each engine simultaneously. You are also able to change any of the factory effect program locations. Meaning, you could have effect programs 1-10 designated for Delay instead of Reverb. This allows you to put your most commonly used effect programs next to each other for easy access. When you reach step 1 of the next section called `How to Save Changes. . . " you will see the characters Prxx displayed where xx is the number of the Effect Program. Use the Value up or down buttons to select a new destination number for this effect program. In Expert mode, the save feature will now allow you to designate a destination number for the effect program you are saving. 10 EFFECTS ALGORITHMS 00-19 PLATE REVERB Simulates the old reverb device of the same name. It generated reverb by playing sound through a small speaker on one end of a 6-foot by 4-foot plate of steel with a transducer on the other end to pick up the reverberated sound. 40-49 HALL REVERB Similar to the Room, but is a simulation of a larger room. The high ceilings, irregular shapes and the uniform density of the reflections characterize Halls. REVERB & CHORUS REVERB PARAMETERS RA- Reverb algorithm selection (choose Plate, Room, or Hall). PL1-Plate algorithm #1 PL2-Plate algorithm #2 - thinner, tighter sound HA-Hall algorithm ro1-Room algorithm #1 ro2-Room algorithm #2 - brighter, more open sound ADDITIONAL PARAMETERS RF- Input band width limit allows you to select the frequencies you would like to accentuate with the reverb. (Example: Accentuating the high frequencies will give you a very airy open sound. Accentuateing low frequency on a bass drum gives an ideal reverb effect. ) RP-Pre-delay is a slight delaying of the reverb so that the original signal stands out easily from the reverb. RD-Decay time determines how long the reverb will sound before it dies away. Adjust this to create "long-tail" reverb RH-Reverb damping alters intensity of the reverb for a darker or brighter sound. 50-54 Triangle Choruses. Triangle The Triangle Chorus is an sharp edged chorus used for clear sounding acoustic guitars and background vocals. 55-59 Sine Wave Choruses. Sine Wave The Sine Wave Chorus is a smooth sounding chorus excellent for thickening lead and background vocals and great for lead and rhythm guitar. CHORUS PARAMETERS r1-Oscillator 1&2 Speed How fast the frequency cycles are. d1- Oscillator 1&2 Depth. Fd-Feedback Determines the amount of signal fed back through the processor. oscillation) select - triangle or sine r1-Oscillator 1 Speed r2-Oscillator 2 Speed d1-Depth Oscillator 1 d2-Depth Oscillator 2 Fd-Feedback 11 EFFECTS ALGORITHMS PHASER & FLANGER (60-64) PHASER POSITIVE FEEDBACK (65-69) PHASER NEGATIVE FEEDBACK The Phaser or "phase shifter" is a classic effect. This is great for solos and rhythm guitars when you need them it to stand out. PHASER PARAMETERS FF-Feedback polarity Allows you to select either positive feedback (thicker sound) or negative feedback (thinner sound). SP-Modulation speed Controls (LFO) speed of phase. [. . . ] A reverb that works well for special effects whenever you want to add some creativity. 06-PICKED CLEAN Reverb for clean sounding vintage guitar tones. 23-DAMP ROOM A less intense room reverb with a short decay. 39-GRAND CANYON Makes vocals and instruments sound very distant, use your mix control liberally with this effect program. 07-LONG VIEW A long-tailed reverb with no pre-delay. 24-AMBIENT BOX A big reverb sound with very little decay and no pre-delay. 40-CARVIN-GIE HALL Large hall reverb with a moderately high pre-delay. Best used for live vocals and guitars. 08-VERB-TO-GO Multi-purpose reverb. 25-VERB IN-THE-LEU Mimics a big sound in a highly reflective small room. 09-PLATE STATION A number of uses. Great for experimenting with parameters. 41-VATICAN VERB 26-BIG ROOM Sounds good for guitars and vocals. It really shines "live" in a small club for adding ambience to vocals and guitars. [. . . ]