User manual CAKEWALK REVALVER

[. . . ] The modules can be configured in many different combinations and orders1. The signal in ReValver goes from the top to the bottom. This means that the top-most module gets the input signal from the host application, and the bottom-most module delivers the output signal back to the program. Constructing a program To place a module in a chain, click the empty area on the screen, or click between two modules. The module chooser will enable you to choose any type of module to place. 1. [. . . ] (Sooner or later you will have more modules than will fit in the window. . . ) If you feel uncomfortable with turning the round knobs, you can double click on the knobs and use the slider. A chain of modules! It is the combination of modules and their internal order that makes the unique sound of a system. Most often you will want to include a preamplifier. The "sound" of a guitar amplifier is created by the preamp. you should start by selecting a preamplifier. This is what will create the characteristics of the finished amplifier. 1 Effect-loops, stomp-boxes and mixer-room effects When an effect (reverb, chorus etc. ) is used after a preamp, it can be thought of as an effect in an effect loop. When they are used before a preamp, they can be 1. Note that trim pots and filters can be placed at any point in the chain. They should be thought of as an internal components of other modules. With filters you can enhance the sound of those other modules. You should not be afraid to use many filters. ReValver Manual 10 A chain of modules! thought of as stomp boxes (pedals). When an effect is used after a poweramp it can be thought of as a mixerroom effect. Poweramps A poweramp must be placed after a preamp. A poweramp does not have any user adjustable parameters. To drive a stronger or weaker signal to a poweramp you must use the "output level" parameter on the preamp. (You can also use a trim pot, it has the same function. ) Speakers and room simulation A speaker (if used) must be placed directly after a poweramp, and the room simulator (if used) directly after the speakers. To make a parallel to the real world, what happens after a poweramp?You have two choices; either you use some sort of "power soak" so you can connect the power output directly to the mixer, or more commonly connect a pair of speakers and use a microphone. In ReValver you cannot have any effects (other than the trim pot and filters) directly following a poweramp. To use effects you must first "mike up" the speakers (speaker simulation). If you want you can apply the room simulation as well. ReValver Manual 11 A chain of modules! Descriptions of modules This chapter will discuss the most unique types of modules in ReValver. The Preamps Most preamps have similar parameters: Input drive (This basically controls the amount of distortion. The higher the volume, the more the output signal will distort. ) Filters (The bass, mid and treble filters are applied after distortion. [. . . ] The mike can be placed 1-100 cm (1/3" - 35") from the speaker. The mike can be directed anywhere - from the voice coil (the middle of the speaker) to the circumference (the edge). The room ambience is separately modeled using the included *. room files that you can design yourself using Pristine Sounds 2000. In this figure, mike A is directed towards the voice coil, and mike B is directed towards the speaker's edge. The most common setup is to angle it somewhere in between. ReValver Manual 15 Midi capabilities of ReValver Midi & DXi Automation The DXi midi interface of ReValver lets you control the parameters in real-time from any DXi compatible host. Midi capabilities of ReValver ReValver listens to NRPN messages. [. . . ]