Antares TASCAM TA-1VP - Manual (Page 23)

TASCAM TA-1VP
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MIDI Controllers Page ª
MIDI Controllers
Auto-Tune Speed OFF
This page allows you to assign MIDI Continuous
Controllers to various TA-1VP functions. Using MIDI control
messages, you can vary multiple TA-1VP parameters in
real time using a MIDI fader box or automate dynamic
parameter changes using a MIDI sequencer.
To make use of MIDI control, you must have your MIDI
source patched to the TA-1VP’s MIDI input and the
messages must be sent on the MIDI channel selected in
the MIDI Channel page described above.
All parameters are initially assigned to OFF (i.e., they
will not respond to any controller). To assign a MIDI
Continuous Controller to a TA-1VP parameter, use the
Data Knob to scroll to the desired parameter. Then press
the Á (Right Cursor) button to move to the Controller
Number field and use the Data Knob to select the desired
controller.
For maximum flexibility, it’s possible to assign one MIDI
controller to multiple TA-1VP parameters. However, this
could also become confusing. To help you keep track of
what you’ve previously assigned, as you scroll through
the controller numbers an asterisk “*” will appear to the
left of any controller number that is currently assigned to
another parameter.
NOTE
All 128 MIDI controllers (0-127) are available for
assignment. However, keep in mind that some are
typically predefined for certain functions (Mod Wheel,
Channel Volume, etc.). If other MIDI devices are being
controlled on the same MIDI channel as the TA-1VP, it may
be prudent to avoid these predefined controllers.
The following parameters can be controlled via MIDI:
Auto-Tune Speed De-esser High Pass Frequency
Auto-Tune ON/OFF De-esser Attack
Tube Warmth De-esser Release
Source Mic Proximity De-esser ON/OFF
Model Mic Proximity EQ1 Frequency
Mic Mod ON/OFF EQ1 Q
Compressor Threshold EQ1 Slope
Compressor Ratio EQ1 Gain
Compressor Makeup Gain EQ2 Frequency
Compressor Attack
EQ2 Q
Compressor Release EQ2 Slope
Gate Threshold EQ2 Gain
Gate Ratio EQ ON/OFF
Comp/Gate ON/OFF Double Track Mix
De-esser Threshold Double Track ON/OFF
De-esser Ratio Output Gain
Footswitch Assign Page ª
Footswitch Assign
Main Bypass OFF
To assign a footswitch to control one or more TA-1VP
functions, use the Data Knob to select the desired
function and then press the Á (Right Cursor) button to
move to the ON/OFF field and select ON.
The following functions can be controlled by a footswitch
(The default setting is all off):
Main Bypass Comp/Gate ON/OFF
Increment Preset De-esser ON/OFF
Mic Mod ON/OFF EQ ON/OFF
Auto-Tune ON/OFF Double Track ON/OFF
NOTE
Engaging Main Bypass via the footswitch results in the
display of the Main Bypass screen and locks out all other
button presses until Bypass is disengaged (either via the
footswitch or a physical button press).
For maximum flexibility, it is possible to assign the
footswitch to multiple parameters. You would typically use
this capability to turn multiple modules on or off with a
single press of the footswitch. However, it is also possible
to assign the footswitch to combinations of functions that
don’t make much practical sense. Specifically, be aware of
the following:
If the footswitch is set to control Main Bypass, all other •
assignments are ignored
If the footswitch is set to Increment Preset and one
•
or more of the module ON/OFF functions, each time
you press the footswitch the TA-1VP will advance to
the next Preset and the ON/OFF state of the assigned
module(s) will be toggled. Hence, alternate presets will
have the selected modules ON, then OFF, then ON, etc.
NOTE
It’s generally not a good idea to plug in a footswitch •
while the TA-1VP is powered up. While it will do no
physical harm, the momentary short caused by the
plug moving past the contacts will be interpreted as a
footswitch depression, causing potentially unexpected
results.
There are two varieties of footswitches: those that are
•
shorted by default and those that are open by default.
To ensure your footswitch works correctly, you should
plug in your footswitch and then power on the TA-1VP.
The TA-1VP will detect which kind of foot switch you
have and behave accordingly. (If a normally open
footswitch is plugged in after powerup, it will work
correctly. However, if a normally shorted footswitch
is plugged in after powerup, it will register “pressed”
whenever it’s not actually being pressed.
5 – Operation