tc electronic Digital Vintage Reverb Plug User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- tc electronic
Table of Contents
Digital Vintage Reverb Plug
User Manual
DVR250 NATIVE / DVR250-DT
Digital Vintage Reverb Plug-In with Optional Hardware Interface and Signature
Presets
Rev 2.0
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ……………………………………………………… 4 2. Plug-in
Installation……………………………………………. 5
2.1 Installation on a PC……………………………………………………. 5 2.2 Installation on a Mac
………………………………………………… 6 3. Activate your DVR250 iLok License ……………………. 7 3.1
Activation when you have purchased the NATIVE version……………………………………….. 7 3.2
Get a Free Demo License …………………………………………. 7 4. Connection and Setup
………………………………………. 8 4.1 Connecting the DVR250-DT Desktop Controller (when you
have purchased the DT Desktop Controller version) …………… 8 4.2 Operating the
DVR250 …………………………………………….. 8 4.3 Insert vs Aux Effect……………………………………………………. 8
4.4 Mono/Stereo Operation…………………………………………… 8 4.5 Travel Period and Module
Connection (when you have purchased the DT version):………………… 9 4.6 Primary and
Secondary Controls ……………………………. 9 4.7 Connection Status to the Hardware
Unit…………….. 10 5. Plug-in and Hardware Controls………………………… 11 5.1 Primary Plug-
in and Hardware Controls………………. 11 5.2 Plug-in Controls – Secondary
Parameters……………. 11 5.3 Parameter Details ……………………………………………………. 12 6. Presets
……………………………………………………………. 15 7. Software Updates ……………………………………………. 17 7.1
Hardware Unit Software Updates (optional)……….. 17 8.
Specifications………………………………………………….. 17 9. Signal Flow Diagrams……………………………………….
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1. Introduction
DVR250 is a groundbreaking reverb unit that brings the iconic EMT 250
Electronic Reverberator to your DAW. With its original fusion of hardware and
software features, it captures the amazing vintage sound and unique tactile
controls of one of the best-sounding reverb effects ever designed.
The algorithm hails from our celebrated high-end processor platform, the
triple TEC Award-winning System 6000, and offers a sound quality second to
none. For nearly 20 years its sonic magic and depth has been put to the test
by brilliant mixing engineers and musicians around the world, and has shone
its vintage light on countless music, TV and film projects.
The DVR250 is available both as a pure Native plug-in and with the optional
Desktop Controller as part of the TC ICON series. With their superior
algorithms, fun and intuitive hardware controls and seamless DAW integration,
the TC ICON modules are great additions to any modern studio environment.
Recreating the classic
The development of our emulation has been a process extending several years,
with the goal of recreating the EMT 250. As part of our extensive research, we
tracked down two of the few original units that have survived years of wear
and tear. Fortunately they were both particularly great-sounding units!
After refurbishing and measuring the two units, our cross-disciplinary team
refined and polished the algorithm to make sure the DVR250 captures all the
nuances that made the original stand out, down to the most minute spectral
characteristics.
On top of recreating the legendary reverb sound, we also included the five
additional effects that the original boasted, namely chorus, echo, delay,
phasing and space.
Making the DVR250 involved engineers and specialists within a multitude of
design disciplines:
Perceptual: Making sure the qualities of the original processor was preserved.
Sweet modulation, spectral characteristics, spaciousness, distortion,
saturation etc. Hundreds of hours spent listening and measuring!
User: The four basic parameters of the EMT 250 were carefully laid out,
offering a remarkably simple user interface with complex, yet optimized
interactions under the hood. DVR250-DT is a resemblance of that including
range and coarseness of parameters.
About this manual Read this manual to learn how to install and use your TC
Electronic DVR250 reverb unit. This manual is only available in PDF format
from the TC Electronic website. To get the most from this manual, please read
it from start to finish, or you may miss important information. To download
the most current version of this manual, visit the web page:
www.tcelectronic.com/Categories/c/Tcelectronic/Downloads If you still have
questions about your TC Electronic product after reading its manual, please
get in touch with TC Support: www.tcelectronic.com/brand/tcelectronic/support
Hardware technical:
What was the precision of the converters and how were they implemented in the
80s with regard to emphasis, block scaling, linearity, filters et cetera? How
much processing and RAM was available in the original unit? What was the
sample rate?
Software technical:
Which kind of processing was done in the discrete circuitry, and what type of
truncation and noise floor artifacts would result? How could the low sample
rate be mimicked precisely, and how could all of this be transferred to a
modern native processing platform?
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2. Plug-in Installation
Visit www.tcelectronic.com/dvr250-dt/support/ to download the installer file.
The plug-in requires either an iLok license (delivered when you purchase the
NATIVE version) or the DVR250 DT Desktop Controller (when you purchase the DT
Desktop Controller version) or an iLok Trial License. All parameters are
available in the plug-in and most are available on the DT Desktop Controller.
Select the Mac or PC version and save the file to your hard drive. The latest
firmware for the DVR250 Desktop Controller will be included in the software as
well.
2.1 Installation on a PC
Open the zip file and double click the executable file.
Select which VST and/or AAX components you want to install. Pro Tools uses AAX and most other DAW programs use VST. The installer will offer a default location to save the file, but you can choose another location by clicking the `Browse’ button.
Follow the steps in the Setup Wizard.
Click `Next’ to begin the installation.
Accept the license agreement and click `Next’.
When installation is complete, click `Finish’.
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2.2 Installation on a Mac
Open the zip folder and double click the installer icon.
Proceed through the prompts to begin installation.
A default location will be selected for installation, or you can select another folder manually. If you have administrator authorization in place, you will need to enter your password before beginning installation.
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3. Activate your DVR250 iLok License
3.1 Activation when you have purchased the NATIVE version
Step 1: Install iLok The first step is to create an iLok user account at
www.iLok.com and install the PACE iLok License Manager on your computer if
it’s your first time using iLok. Step 2: Activation In the received mail (when
buying the NATIVE version) you will find your personal Activation Code. To
activate your software, please use the Redeem an Activation Code feature in
the PACE iLok License Manager.
3.2 Get a Free Demo License
Make use of this hassle-free offer to try out our plug-ins before you buy. ·
14-Day Trial Period · Fully Functional · No Feature Limitations · No Physical
iLok Key Needed Step 1: Install iLok The first step is to create a free iLok
user account at www.iLok.com and install the PACE iLok License Manager on your
computer if it’s your first time using iLok. Step 2: Get your free license Go
to http://www.tcelectronic.com/brand/tcelectronic/free-trial-DVR250-native and
enter your iLok User ID. Step 3: Activation Activate your software in the PACE
iLok License Manager.
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4. Connection and Setup
4.1 Connecting the DVR250-DT Desktop Controller (when you have purchased the
DT Desktop Controller version)
Getting the Desktop Controller up and running couldn’t get any easier. Plug
the included USB cable into the unit’s rear micro-USB port, and connect the
other end to a free USB port on your computer. The Desktop Controller is bus
powered so no other power cables are necessary, and no additional drivers need
to be manually installed.
4.2 Operating the DVR250
After you have installed the plug-in, and either activated the iLok license or
connected the DVR250-DT Desktop Controller via USB, you can begin inserting
the plug-in to your tracks.
Adjustments to the effect are done in two ways. Either by using the plug-in
user interface or via the physical Desktop Controller.
DVR250
Laptop
The Desktop Controller will light up upon successful connection. You can now
apply the plug-in to a channel in your DAW to begin using the effect. This
process may vary slightly depending on your software, but generally should
require these steps:
· Select a channel or bus in your DAW to which you would like to add the
effect Access the mixer page where you should see a section dedicated to
effect slots
· Open the menu where you can select from a list of effect types, which
probably includes many stock plugins that are included with the DAW. There
should be submenu to view general VST/AU/AAX options.
· The plug-in will likely be found in a dedicated TC Electronic folder. Select
the DVR250 and it will now be added to the signal chain.
Double click on the effect slot that contains the DVR250 to view the plug-in
UI. There should be a green link icon at the bottom, and text that indicates
successful connection between the plug-in and the Desktop Controller.
Note: The iLok License Manager needs to be installed on your computer also if
you have purchased the DT Desktop Controller version. In this case you don’t
need to create an iLok account or activate any license.
4.3 Insert vs Aux Effect
The DVR250 can be inserted directly into an effect slot on a single channel,
as described above, which passes the entire signal through the effect.
However, the DVR250 can also be added to an auxiliary bus, and one or more
channels can send a portion of their signal to this bus to be processed by the
effect. The output of the effect is then mixed back in with the rest of the
tracks. This differs from an insert effect in that the DVR250 isn’t affecting
the track’s entire signal, so modulation effects like the Chrous and static
Phase in DVR250 generally shouldn’t be used this way. In this setup, the Mix
parameter should always be set to 100%.
4.4 Mono/Stereo Operation
The DVR250 can be used both as a mono instance on mono tracks and a stereo
instance on stereo tracks. Depending on the specific DAW, a mono in/stereo out
may also be available.
In the case of a mono out instance, the output signal is made by outputting
the left plug-in channel only.
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4.5 Travel Period and Module Connection (when you have purchased the DT
version):
You can try out the plug-in before purchasing or receiving your purchased
Desktop Controller by requesting a Free iLok Trial License, which will enable
full functionality for 14 days. When you receive and connect your purchased
Desktop Controller you will no longer need an iLok License to have full
functionality in the plug-in or via the Desktop Controller.
60-day Travel Period
If the Desktop Controller is disconnected, full plug-in functionality will be available for 60 days, after which the plug-in requests re-connection to the hardware unit. Once the hardware unit is re-connected, all controls become available.
Download and install the plug-in and connect the module Full Fuctionality
Disconnect Module
Processing, controls available for 60 days countdown
60 days…
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60 day count down
4.6 Primary and Secondary Controls
After you have installed the plug-in and activated the iLok license or
connected the DVR250 via USB, you can begin adding the effect to your tracks.
The plug-in is divided into two sections, which are both visible when the
“I+II” button at the top left is selected. The left section is identical to
the hardware unit and could be considered Primary parameters. These include
common items such as delay time and feedback.
The right side contains the Secondary parameters.
To reduce plug-in size on your screen you can select “I” or “II” in the top
left of the plug-in. “I” will show the left section of the plug-in only and
“II” will show the right section. Setting “II” can be a complementary setting
when using the hardware unit.”
All of these parameters will be discussed in detail later in this manual.
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4.7 Connection Status to the Hardware Unit
The TC Icon family all use the same method to show the connection status
between the plug-in and the hardware unit.
Connection status is indicated on the lower left side of the plug-in window.
Successful connection is indicated with a green chain icon. When using the
NATIVE version only, this chain icon will remain grey.
To summarize the connection status possibilities:
There are 3 conditions that will result in a “Not connected” status. If another instance of the plug-in already exists on another track, the chain icon will appear yellow with a yellow frame, and the text box will notify you where the plug-in is currently active. Click the chain icon to connect the hardware unit to the new plug-in location. The yellow icon may also appear while the connection is being made between the DVR250 unit and the plug-in, accompanied by “Connecting…” text.
If the hardware unit is disconnected from the computer, but the countdown has
not yet expired, a yellow chain icon without the yellow frame will appear. See
“Travel Period and Module Connection” section for details.
All other “Not connected” states are indicated by a red chain icon. This could
happen if the USB cable is disconnected, the DVR250 connection is disrupted,
or other issues.
Most DAWs offer the ability to move or drag plug-ins from one track/bus to
another, and DVR250 supports this as well.
Most DAWs also feature an on/off switch for plug-ins, accessible inside the
plug-in window and/or the track itself. Muting the plug-in will make the
effect inaudible, but will not shut down the connection to use the hardware
unit.
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5. Plug-in and Hardware Controls
Control of the DVR250 is done in the plug-in or optionally done using the
hardware unit (when you have purchased the DT version). All primary parameters
of the DVR250 are also accessible through the DT Desktop Controller. These
include parameters that control major parts of the effect, such as reverb
decay, delay time, and much more. Secondary parameters that are needed less-
often are handled in the plug-in window.
5.2 Plug-in Controls – Secondary Parameters
Levels
5.1 Primary Plug-in and Hardware Controls
Meters
Click and drag up or down to adjust the input and output levels from 0 to 99. A setting of 0 is -, and a setting of 1 is -96 dB. The level increases in 3 dB increments at lower settings, and by 0.5 dB increments above -40 dB.
Vintage
The meter section gives feedback about the incoming and outgoing audio
signals. The input level displays the audio as it enters the plug-in, and is
not affected by adjustments to the input level control or any other parameter.
The output meter is affected by the results of the effect as well as the
output level control parameter. Levers
Use the 4 levers to make primary parameter adjustments. The function of each
lever depends on the effect selected and the state of the SET button. A quick
reference of the active parameters can be viewed in the Lever Status section
of the plug-in, and full descriptions are detailed in chapter 5.3. In the
plug-in, the levers can be controlled either by mouse-clicking on the upper or
lower part of the Lever handle or by using the mouse wheel over the Lever
handle. Program Buttons
These parameters are emulations of the classic hardware unit on which this
plug-in is based. If desired, the sound can emulate limited bandwidth and bit
resolution to achieve a more authentic, slightly grainy sound. Adjust the Hi
Cut frequency to roll off some of the upper frequencies. The QScale parameter
emulates internal EQ adjustments found on classic reverb units, and can be
used in conjunction with the Hi Cut to tailor the high end. The Input Trans
emulates the sound of input transformers typically found in vintage reverbs.
Use it to create warm, vintage sounds, especially when using short decay
times. The Trim Lo Frq button engages subtle attenuation of certain low
frequencies. Use the Lo Res button to simulate a lower bit resolution for a
grainy, vintage sound. The Vintage settings that emulate the original EMT 250
are: Hi Cut 11 kHz, QScale 1.2, Lo Res On. The settings of the Vintage section
affect all effect types selected with the Program buttons on the hardware
unit. This enables creative possibilities like setting a Hi Cut for only the
detuned part of the signal in the Chorus effect, and hereby ensuring
modulation only on low frequencies.
Lever Status
This section indicates the parameters that are adjustable with the levers for
the currently-selected effect. An additional layer of parameters can be
accessed by engaging the SET button.
Activate an effect with the program buttons. The currently-selected effect
will be indicated by a lit LED. Only one effect can be activated at a time.
Pressing an already-lit button will bypass the effect and cause the LED to
flash. Pressing again or selecting a different effect will reactivate the
effect.
The SET button accesses a 2nd tier of parameters that can be adjusted with the
levers.
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Mix
The Settings icon accesses a menu with several links and options. This user
manual is available, along with links to the TC Electronic website, relevant news,
additional signature artist presets, and the user license agreement. If a red dot
appears over the Settings icon, a new version of the plug-in or firmware may be
available. Click “Check for Updates” to download and install the new file.
See Chapter 6 for details.
Click and drag the numbers inside each effect box to adjust the mix settings. Mix is also directly accessible from the hardware unit for all effects by engaging the SET button and using the white (left) lever.
Lock Symbol
Some of the parameters can be locked from being recalled when a new preset is selected. Locked parameters will always keep their values no matter which preset you recall.
This is especially useful with the Mix parameter.
The default presets provided in the plug-in are typically created with the
intent that the effect will be inserted on the track (as an insert effects). A
Mix value has been chosen that will work for that preset.
However, if you’d like to use the DVR250 as a send/parallel effect, the Mix
parameter should typically be set to 100%. After setting the Mix to 100%, use
the lock function to make sure it stays at 100% even if you load another
preset.
Preset
With the “Help” option selected, hovering the mouse over a certain item in the
plug-in window will give a brief description of the parameter’s function.
With the “Take over on focus” option selected, the currently-viewed plug-in
instance will take over control of the physical hardware unit as soon as it is
brought into focus.
When a new instance of the plug-in is inserted on a track or bus, that
instance will take over immediately if the “Take over on insert” option is
checked.
5.3 Parameter Details
All 6 of the effects in the DVR250 will be described in detail here.
Use the Preset section to recall and save presets as well as assign presets as favorites. The Preset Up/Down arrow buttons can also be used for browsing through the available presets. See Chapter 5 for details.
5.3.1 Effect selection / navigation
Press one of the program buttons at the bottom of the hardware unit to select
the desired effect. The associated LED will light.
Bottom Section
Looking at the plug-in window, the primary parameters will appear in the Lever Status section.
The bottom portion of the plug-in window displays connection status as well as
plug-in instance name, and has several options available.
The green chain icon indicates successful connection between the hardware unit
and the plug-in. Connection issues will be indicated by yellow or red icons;
see Chapter 3 for details.
The current name of the plug-in instance appears in the middle field. If the
DAW is able to provide the name of the track where the plug-in instance is
inserted, the plug-in instance will be named after the track name. The
instance can be renamed by clicking the pencil icon.
If you install the plug-in without connecting the hardware unit to your
computer, a red dot will appear on the shopping cart icon. This will link you
to more information about buying the DVR250 unit. Once the plug-in detects a
connected hardware unit, the red dot will disappear.
Pressing the SET button will cause a secondary bank of parameters to appear. Secondary parameters for the reverb effect:
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The 4 parameter slots indicate the parameters that are now available for
adjustment via the 4 levers on the hardware unit.
The levers often control certain types of parameters regardless of which
effect is selected. For example, the 4th lever always controls the predelay as
long as the primary set is active (SET button off). The first lever tends to
control the primary time parameter for each effect. The silkscreen gives clues
about the function of each lever’s primary function.
Primary levers: 1. Time (t) 2. Low frequencies (>) 3. High frequencies (<) 4.
Predelay (+td) However, some of the effects deviate from this pattern. You can
always check the plug-in window if you forget the parameter mapping. With the
SET knob engaged, the first lever will always adjust the effect’s mix
parameter.
Secondary levers: 1. Mix 2. Modulation 3. Output select 4. Not used While the
Mix is always conveniently adjustable with the 1st lever when SET is engaged,
this parameter can also be adjusted on the plug-in window. Either click and
drag the mix value up or down with the mouse, or double click and enter a
specific value.
5.3.2 Reverb The reverb effect in the DVR250 faithfully recreates a classic
algorithm that has been used on countless hit records.
Primary parameters 1. Decay The main reverb decay tail is controlled by the
first lever. The value
is indicated by the red LEDs on the left side of the lever scale, and range
from 0.4 to 4.5 seconds. 2. Lo Decay The low frequency decay time is
controlled by lever 2. The settings are indicated as multipliers of the main
decay time set by lever 1, selectable between x 0.5, x 1.0, x 1.5, and x 2.0.
3. Hi Decay The high frequency decay time is controlled by lever 3. The
settings are indicated as multipliers of the main decay time set by lever 1,
selectable between x 0.25, x 0.33, x 0.5, and x 1.0 (max). 4. Predelay Sets
the amount of delay before processing takes effect, selectable between 0, 20,
40 and 60 ms.
Secondary parameters (enable SET)
1. Mix Determines how much of the processed signal is mixed with the dry
signal. A setting of 50% yields an even blend of wet and dry signals.
2. Modulation Adjusts the amount of modulation in the reverb tail.
Available settings are 0%, 5%, 40% and 80%.
3. Out Select Selects between the front L/R outputs and rear L/R outputs,
which have slightly different sounds on the original classic reverb unit. The
outputs can be used in a great way to create a de-correlated quadraphonic
surround reverb. This is done by using front and rear outputs in 2 plug-in
instances respectively to drive 4 output channels in total. These could be
feeding L/R front and L/R rear speakers in a 5.1 setup.
Note: If it is a stereo instance, the signal is mixed to mono before the BASIC
DELAY block.
5.3.3 Delay
The delay effect offers 4 individual clean digital echoes that are adjustable
for the left and right channels. The routing of each delay tap is arranged
like this:
I: Left to left
II: Right to right
III: Right to approx. 75% to the left
IV: Left to approx. 75% to the right
Primary parameters
1. Tap Coarse Sets the delay time in 20 ms increments from 0 to 300 ms for
the currently-selected tap (I-IV).
2. Tap Fine Sets the fine delay time in addition to the setting of lever 1,
adjustable between 0, 5, 10 or 15 ms.
3. Tap Select Selects which tap is controllable by the other levers (I, II,
III, IV).
4. Predelay Sets the amount of delay before processing takes effect,
selectable between 0, 20, 40 and 60 ms.
Secondary parameters (enable SET)
1. Mix Determines how much of the processed signal is mixed with the dry
signal. A setting of 50% yields an even blend of wet and dry signals. 0% mix
corresponds to setting “0.4”, 25% mix to “1.0”, 50% to “2.0”, 75% to “3.0” and
100% to “4.5”.
2. Tap Level Adjusts the output level of the currently-selected delay tap,
selectable between -2, -8, -16, -120 dB.
3. Tap Select Duplicate location for the Tap Select found on the primary
parameter set.
4. Lever not used.
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5.3.4 Phase
5.3.6 Echo
Primary parameters A classic comb filtering phase effect is available with
basic parameter controls. 1. Curve Adjusts the phase shift between the
signals that create the comb
filter effect. The effect does not automatically oscillate like other phase
effects, so lever 1 can be used to manually adjust the time shift. 2. Lever
not used. 3. Lever not used. 4. Predelay Sets the amount of delay before
processing takes effect, selectable between 0, 20, 40 and 60 ms.
Secondary parameters (enable SET)
This is a mono echo effect that may be easier to use than the Delay program.
It’s a unique echo effect in that Lo and Hi Mult affect the feedback as “decay
multipliers” similar to the reverb rather than applying a Lo and Hi Cut in the
feedback as typical Echo effects do.
Primary parameters
1. Time Coarse Sets the delay time in 20 ms increments from 0 to 300 ms.
2. Time Fine Sets the fine delay time in addition to the setting of lever
1, adjustable between 0, 5, 10 or 15 ms.
3. Feedback Adjusts the number of repeats.
4. Predelay Sets the amount of delay before processing takes effect,
selectable between 0, 20, 40 and 60 ms.
1. Mix Determines how much of the processed signal is mixed with the dry
signal. A setting of 50% yields an even blend of wet and dry signals. 0% mix
corresponds to setting “0.4”, 25% mix to “1.0”, 50% to “2.0”, 75% to “3.0” and
100% to “4.5”.
2. Lever not used.
3. Out Select Selects between the front L/R outputs and rear L/R outputs,
which have slightly different sounds on the original classic reverb unit.
4. Lever not used.
Note: If it is a stereo instance, the signal is mixed to mono before the t1
block. (see Signal Diagrams in Chapter 8)
Secondary parameters (enable SET) 1. Mix Determines how much of the
processed signal is mixed with the dry
signal. A setting of 50% yields an even blend of wet and dry signals. 0% mix
corresponds to setting “0.4”, 25% mix to “1.0”, 50% to “2.0”, 75% to “3.0” and
100% to “4.5”. 2. Lo Mult Adjusts the low frequency damping of the repeats.
3. Hi Mult Adjusts the high frequency damping of the repeats. 4. Lever not
used.
5.3.7 Space
5.3.5 Chorus
The chorus effect adds several time-shifted duplications of the original
signal, giving a thicker texture to the sound. It is designed to be great for
both chorussensitive instruments like piano and strings as well as chorus-
hungry instruments like distorted guitar.
The space reverb has a very long decay and minimal parameter adjustments. It
can be used as a special effect for creative purposes.
Primary parameters 1-3. Levers not used.
Primary parameters
1. Lever not used.
2. Modulation Adjusts the modulation depth.
3. Tap Enable Selects how many time-shifted voices are present, giving a
more intense effect. Settings are I, I+II, I+II+III, and I+II+III+IV.
4. Predelay Sets the amount of delay before processing takes effect,
selectable between 0, 20, 40 and 60 ms.
4. Predelay Sets the amount of delay before processing takes effect,
selectable between 0, 20, 40 and 60 ms.
Secondary parameters (enable SET)
1. Mix Determines how much of the processed signal is mixed with the dry
signal. A setting of 50% yields an even blend of wet and dry signals. 0% mix
corresponds to setting “0.4”, 25% mix to “1.0”, 50% to “2.0”, 75% to “3.0” and
100% to “4.5”.
2-4. Levers not used.
Secondary parameters (enable SET)
1. Mix Determines how much of the processed signal is mixed with the dry signal. A setting of 50% yields an even blend of wet and dry signals. 0% mix corresponds to setting “0.4”, 25% mix to “1.0”, 50% to “2.0”, 75% to “3.0” and 100% to “4.5”.
2-4. Levers not used.
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6. Presets
The DVR250 offers a collection of default and signature presets, as well as
the option to create and save your own custom settings. Note that most DAWs
have a built-in preset function that appears on every plug-in, which is often
found at the top of the plug-in window.
When recalling a default or saved preset, the name will appear in plain text. However, as soon as you make an alteration to any of the parameters in that preset, the text changes to italics to indicate a deviation. This is also indicated by a red dot after the preset number. You can click in the Preset window, then select the Save option, or discard the changes when you navigate away from that preset.
It is not recommended to use this as your primary method of saving presets as it has limited functionality and does not allow the saved presets to be transferred easily to other DAWs. Instead, we suggest using the included Preset section at the bottom of the window:
A single click on the Preset window brings up a menu with several preset- related options. Recall a factory or user preset from the libraries, save the current preset, or create a new user preset with the `Save as’ option.
Signature Presets
The Factory Presets section includes a sub-section called Signature Presets.
Signature Presets are custom-made presets designed by world-class artists and
recording engineers. The library of signature presets is constantly being
expanded, and you can check for more Signature Presets that might be available
for download by accessing the Settings menu and selecting ‘Signature Presets’.
Factory and Signature presets have unique icons that appear next to the preset
name.
Favorite Preset
The presets menu is divided between a Factory Presets and a User Presets
section.
As the reverb of the DVR250 is identical to the DVR2 in System 6000, there is
a folder with the original high-quality DVR2 presets from System 6000.
The Factory Presets are built into the plug-in and cannot be overwritten, so
if a factory preset is modified and you’d like to keep the changes, you need
to save it as a user preset. User Presets can be edited and organized as you’d
like.
Creating your own presets will make them accessible from the Preset menu, but they will only appear in the list of 100 presets if you set them as a favorite. This is done by assigning a favorite slot number to the preset using the Favorite menu. Recall one of your custom presets, then click the Assign button and choose an available slot in one of the 10 banks. Some of the factory presets also by default reside in these banks. These assignments can easily be overwritten by using Remove Assignment.
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When a preset is assigned a favorite slot number, that slot will be locked so
that other presets cannot be assigned to the same location. This is shown in
the Favorite menu by graying out the number in question. The favorite number
will also be displayed in brackets next to the associated preset when you
browse the presets menu.
You can remove the favorite assignment by selecting the “Remove Assignment”
feature in the Favorite menu, then saving the preset.
Arrow Buttons
The Preset window also has Up/Down arrow buttons that allow presets to be
scrolled sequentially. This can include all Factory and User presets, or only
Favorites, depending on the ‘Browse Favorites Only’ setting.
Browse Favorites Only
This option filters the presets that appear in the main preset list so that
only favorites are selectable using the Up/Down arrow buttons on the preset
window.
Make Current Preset Default
Selecting ‘Make current preset default’ will cause this preset to appear every
time a new instance of the plug-in is created.
Reveal User Preset Folder in Explorer
To change the name of a preset, select `Reveal User Preset Folder in Explorer’
and modify the file name. This will open a Finder (Mac) or Explorer (PC)
window where the user presets are stored. You can rename as well as delete,
copy and paste presets. This allows you to share presets with other users
online, simply pasting the new ones in this folder.
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7. Software Updates
New versions of the software may be released to add new features and improve
performance. Updates can be detected from the plug-in directly and can be
installed after download from the website. See Chapter 2 for plug-in
installation.
If the ‘Automatically check for updates’ option is checked inside the update
menu, the red dot will appear on the settings icon when a new plug-in is
available.
Click the gear icon and select “Check for Updates” to perform a scan.
8. Specifications
Sound Sample rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Software Support Operating systems
Drivers
7.1 Hardware Unit Software Updates (optional)
The hardware unit firmware will be included in each plug-in update.
After you have installed a new plug-in, the system will detect mismatched
firmware and indicate a need for update via a small red dot on the gear icon.
Click the “Upgrade to x.x.xx” field to start the update. Progress will be
indicated in the plug-in.
Plugin formats
USB Connection (DT version) Type
Power (DT version) Power supply Power consumption
Mac OS X 10.13 Sierra or above, Windows 7 or above No additional drivers
required, uses standard USB HID drivers AAX-native, Audio Units, VST2.4, VST3.
64 bit
USB 2.0, type micro-B
USB bus powered Max. 2.5 W
Physical (DT version) Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight
52 x 109 x 133 mm (2 x 4.3 x 5.2″) 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
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9. Signal Flow Diagrams
Reverb
Basic delay t
1
0…60 ms
t V
Reverberation t
2
t 16
1st Reflection Reverberation
t
I
17
II
Output
Discorrelator
t 19
III and
Demultiplexer
IV
Chorus
t 1
0…60 ms
t
t
t
N
N
N
Delay
t L
0…60 ms t
R 0…60 ms
t I
0…3/5 ms
t IV
0…3/5 ms
t III
0…3/5 ms
t II
0…3/5 ms
Phase
Echo
L I
III
IV
II R
L
t 0…60 ms
R
t 0…60 ms
t 2
I
k
t 3
II
k
t 4
III
k
t 5
IV
k
L
Hi + Lo
Feedback
R
t 1
0…60 ms
II
I
t 2
0…15 ms
IV
t 3
++ +
III
15 ms
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
DVR250
Responsible Party Name: Address:
Phone Number:
Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
901 Grier Drive Las Vegas, NV 89118 USA
+1 702 800 8290
DVR250
complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music
Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
References
- Music Tribe
- iLok.com
- TC Electronic | Free Trial DVR250 Native
- TC Electronic | Support
- TC Electronic | Downloads
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