User Manual MASTER X HD NATIVE / MASTER X HD-DT Multiband Dynamics Processor Plug-In with Optional Hardware Desktop Controller V 1.0 2 MASTER X HD User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3 6. Navigating the MASTER X HD Desktop Controller (optional)....................................................................... 17 Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3 7. Dynamics Processing In-Depth .............................. 18 Limited warranty ............................................................ 3 7.1 Compressor ......................................................................... 18 1. Introduction ............................................................... 4 7.2 Limiter ................................................................................... 19 2. Plug-in Installation .................................................... 4 7.3 Gate/Expander ................................................................... 19 2.1 Installation on a PC ............................................................. 4 7.4 Modern Mastering, Loudness and .................................. 2.2 Installation on a Mac ......................................................... 5 True-Peaks ...................................................................................20 3. Activate your MASTER X HD ...................................... 8. Presets ......................................................................22 iLok license ..................................................................... 5 8.1 Factory Presets ...................................................................22 3.1 Activation when you have purchased the NATIVE version ............................................................................................ 5 8.2 User Presets ........................................................................22 3.2 Get a Free Demo License ................................................. 5 8.3 Presets and the optional hardware unit .................23 4. Connection and Setup .............................................. 6 8.4 Favorite Presets .................................................................23 4.1 Connecting the MASTER X HD-DT Desktop Controller 8.5 Make Current Preset Default ........................................23 (optional) ....................................................................................... 6 8.6 Reveal User Preset Folder in Explorer .......................23 4.2 Operating the MASTER X HD ......................................... 6 9. Software Updates ...................................................24 4.3 Insert vs Aux Effect............................................................. 6 9.1 Hardware Unit Software Updates (optional) ..........24 4.4 Mono/Stereo Operation ................................................... 6 10. Specifications .........................................................24 4.5 Plug-in and Hardware Controls ..................................... 7 4.6 Connection Status to the Hardware Unit ................... 7 5. User Interface ............................................................. 8 5.1 Bypass On/Off ...................................................................... 9 5.2 Main Display ......................................................................... 9 5.3 Meters ..................................................................................... 9 5.4 Static Response View ...................................................... 10 5.5 Target Curve And Target Factors................................. 10 5.6 Expander .............................................................................. 12 5.7 Compressor ......................................................................... 13 5.8 Limiter ................................................................................... 14 5.9 Crossover Frequencies and Band Gains.................... 15 5.10 Soft Clip .............................................................................. 15 5.11 Mix ........................................................................................ 16 5.12 S/C, IO, Mix Controls ....................................................... 16 3 MASTER X HD User Manual Important Safety 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery Instructions or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug battery collection point. has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide 21. This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the climates up to 45°C. provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or LEGAL DISCLAIMER pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, Terminals marked with this symbol carry Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which and the point where they exit from the apparatus. electrical current of sufficient magnitude may be suffered by any person who relies either to constitute risk of electric shock. 11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with the manufacturer. or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other 12. Use only with the change without notice. All trademarks are the property installation or modification should be performed only cart, stand, tripod, bracket, of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, by qualified personnel. or table specified by the Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, manufacturer, or sold with This symbol, wherever it appears, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Auratone and Coolaudio the apparatus. When a cart alerts you to the presence of uninsulated are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music is used, use caution when dangerous voltage inside the Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands moving the cart/apparatus enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a Ltd. 2020 All rights reserved. risk of shock. combination to avoid injury from tip-over. This symbol, wherever it appears, 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or alerts you to important operating and LIMITED WARRANTY when unused for long periods of time. maintenance instructions in the For the applicable warranty terms and conditions accompanying literature. Please read the manual. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Servicing is required when the apparatus has been Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at Caution damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug musictribe.com/warranty. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen remove the top cover (or the rear section). into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has qualified personnel. been dropped. Caution 15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, outlet with a protective earthing connection. do not expose this appliance to rain and 16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, remain readily operable. such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 17. Correct disposal of this Caution product: This symbol indicates These service instructions are for use that this product must not be by qualified service personnel only. disposed of with household To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any waste, according to the WEEE servicing other than that contained in the operation Directive (2012/19/EU) and instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified your national law. This product service personnel. should be taken to a collection center licensed for the 1. Read these instructions. recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have 2. Keep these instructions. a possible negative impact on the environment and 3. Heed all warnings. human health due to potentially hazardous substances 4. Follow all instructions. that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. For more information about where you can take your 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. city office, or your household waste collection service. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as 18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a book radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus case or similar unit. (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted