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Drawmer Dynamics Version 8.0 Legal Notices This guide is copyrighted ©2008 by Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. (hereafter “Digidesign”), with all rights reserved. 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Xpand! is Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product features, specifications, system requirements, and availability are subject to change without notice. Guide Part Number 9329-59277-00 REV A 11/08 Documentation Feedback At Digidesign, we're always looking for ways to improve our documentation. If you have comments, corrections, or suggestions regarding our documentation, email us at [email protected]. ii Drawmer Dynamics Plug-ins Guide contents Chapter 1. Introduction . 1 Contents of the Boxed Version of Your Plug-in . 1 System Requirements and Compatibility Information . 2 Register Your Plug-ins . 2 Working with Plug-ins . 2 Conventions Used in This Guide . 3 About www.digidesign.com . 3 Chapter 2. Installing, Authorizing, and Removing Plug-ins . 5 Installing Plug-ins for Pro Tools. 5 Authorizing Plug-ins for Pro Tools . 6 Uninstalling Plug-ins for Pro Tools . 7 Chapter 3. Drawmer Dynamics Parameters. 9 Adjusting Plug-in Parameters . 9 Expander Module . 11 The Gate Module. 13 The Compressor Module . 18 The Limiter . 21 Meters and Indicators . 21 Chapter 4. Using Drawmer Dynamics . 23 Using Plug-ins as Inserts . 23 Inserting Drawmer Dynamics on a Track . 23 Using The Gate Module . 24 Using the Expander Module . 26 Using the Compressor Module . 26 Contents iii Appendix A. DSP Requirements. 27 Drawmer Dynamics DSP Requirements . 28 Appendix B. DSP Delays Incurred by TDM Plug-ins . 29 Drawmer Dynamics DSP Delay . 30 Appendix C. Drawmer Dynamics Demo Sessions . 31 Using the Demo Sessions . 31 Index . 33 iv Drawmer Dynamics Plug-ins Guide chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Drawmer Dynam- ics plug-in for Pro Tools|HD® systems. Contents of the Boxed Version of Your Plug-in Based in England, Drawmer has a longstanding reputation for creating high-quality, industry- Your Drawmer Dynamics plug-in package con- standard analog and digital signal processing de- tains the following components: vices, including microphone preamplifiers, eso- • Installation disc teric tube equipment, equalizers, and most sig- • Digidesign® Registration Information Card nificantly, dynamics processors. • One of the following authorization cards for The Drawmer Dynamics plug-in is a real-time authorizing plug-ins with an iLok USB Smart TDM plug-in that retains the look and sound of Key (not supplied): tow of Drawmer’s renowned hardware units, the • Activation Card with an Activation Code highly-acclaimed Drawmer DS201 and DL241. – or – There are two configurations of the Drawmer •License Card Dynamics plug-in: DrawmerECL Providing an Expander, Compres- sor, and Limiter. DrawmerGCL Providing a Gate, Compressor, and Limiter. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 System Requirements and Register Your Plug-ins Compatibility Information If you purchase a plug-in online from the Digi- Store (www.digidesign.com) using Internet Acti- To use Drawmer Dynamics, you need the following: vation, you are automatically registered. • An iLok USB Smart Key If you purchase a plug-in boxed version, check • An iLok.com account for managing iLok li- the included Digidesign Registration Informa- censes tion Card for information about how to register • One of the following: online. • A Digidesign-qualified Pro Tools|HD sys- tem or Pro Tools|HD Accel system Registered users receive periodic software update and upgrade notices. – or – • A Digidesign-qualified VENUE system Please refer to the Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com) or the Digidesign Regis- The Drawmer Dynamics plug-in does not tration Information Card for information on support sample rates above 96 kHz. technical support. Digidesign can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved. Working with Plug-ins For complete system requirements and a list of Besides the information provided in this guide, Digidesign-qualified computers, operating sys- refer to the Pro Tools Reference Guide for general tems, hard drives, and third-party devices, refer information on working with plug-ins, includ- to the latest information on the Digidesign web- ing: site: • Inserting Plug-ins on Tracks www.digidesign.com/compatibility • Clip Indicators • The Plug-in Window • Adjusting Parameters • Automating Plug-ins • Using the Librarian 2 Drawmer Dynamics Plug-ins Guide Conventions Used in This About www.digidesign.com Guide The Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com) is All Digidesign guides use the following conven- your best online source for information to help tions to indicate menu choices and key com- you get the most out of your Pro Tools system. mands: The following are just a few of the services and features available. Convention Action Product Registration Register your purchase on- File > Save Choose Save from the line. File menu Support and Downloads Contact Digidesign Control+N Hold down the Control Technical Support or Customer Service; down- key and press the N key load software updates and the latest online Control-click Hold down the Control manuals; browse the Compatibility documents key and click the mouse for system requirements; search the online An- button swerbase or join the worldwide Pro Tools com- Right-click Click with the right munity on the Digidesign User Conference. mouse button Training and Education Study on your own using The names of Commands, Options, and Settings courses available online or find out how you can that appear on-screen are in a different font. learn in a classroom setting at a certified Pro Tools training center. The following symbols are used to highlight im- portant information: Products and Developers Learn about Digidesign products; download demo software or learn User Tips are helpful hints for getting the about our Development Partners and their plug- ® most from your Pro Tools system. ins, applications, and hardware. News and Events Get the latest news from Important Notices include information that Digidesign or sign up for a Pro Tools demo. could affect your Pro Tools session data or the performance of your Pro Tools system. Pro Tools Accelerated Videos Watch the series of free tutorial videos. Accelerated Videos are de- signed to help you get up and running with Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or Pro Tools and its plug-ins quickly. mouse shortcuts. To learn more about these and other resources Cross References point to related sections in available from Digidesign, visit the Digidesign the Pro Tools Guides. website (www.digidesign.com). Chapter 1: Introduction 3 4 Drawmer Dynamics Plug-ins Guide chapter 2 Installing, Authorizing, and Removing Plug- ins Installation Installing Plug-ins for Pro Tools To install a plug-in: Installers for your plug-ins can be downloaded 1 Do one of the following: from the DigiStore (www.digidesign.com) or can • Download the installer for your computer be found on the plug-in installer disc (included platform from the Digidesign website with boxed versions of plug-ins). (www.digidesign.com). After downloading, make sure the installer is uncompressed An installer may also be available on the (.ZIP on Windows or .SIT on Mac). Pro Tools installer disc or on a software bundle installer disc. – or – • Insert the Installer disc into your computer. Installation steps are essentially the same, re- gardless of the package, system, or bundle. 2 Double-click the plug-in installer application. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete For information on installing plug-ins for the installation. VENUE systems, see the D-Show guide that came with your system. 4 When installation is complete, click Finish (Windows) or Quit (Mac). When you open Pro Tools, you are prompted to authorize your new plug-in Chapter 2: Installing, Authorizing, and Removing Plug-ins 5 Authorizing Boxed Versions of Authorizing Plug-ins for Plug-ins for Pro Tools Pro Tools If you purchased a boxed version of a plug-in, it Plug-ins are authorized using the iLok USB comes with an Activation Code (on the included Smart Key (iLok), manufactured by PACE Anti- Activation Card). Piracy, Inc. To authorize a TDM plug-in using an Activation Code: 1 Visit www.iLok.com and sign up for an iLok.com account if you do not have an existing iLok.com account. 2 Transfer the license for your plug-in to your iLok USB Smart Key iLok.com account by doing the following: The iLok is similar to a dongle, but unlike a don- • Visit http://secure.digidesign.com/ gle, it is designed to securely authorize multiple activation.