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Analog Code ® MicroPlugManualDe-Verb

ManualDe-VerbAnalog Code ® MicroPlugModel Number 2986Manual Version 2.0 –12/2011This user‘s guide contains a description of the product. It in noway represents a guarantee of particular characteristics or resultsof use. The information in this document has been carefully compiledand verified and, unless otherwise stated or agreed upon,correctly describes the product at the time of packaging with thisdocument.Sound Performance Lab (SPL) continuously strives to improve itsproducts and reserves the right to modify the product described inthis manual at any time without prior notice. This document is theproperty of SPL and may not be copied or reproduced in any way, inpart or fully, without authorization by SPL electronics GmbH.SPL electronics GmbHSohlweg 80, 41372 Niederkruechten, GermanyPhone: +49 (0)2163 983 40Fax: +49 (0)2163 983 420E-Mail: software@spl.infoWebsite: spl.info© 2011 SPL electronics GmbH. All rights reserved. The SPL logo, AnalogCode®, Vitalizer® and Atmos® are registered trademarks of SPL electronicsGmbH. All other logos and brand names are registered trademarks of theirrespective owners.2 De-Verb Analog Code ® MicroPlug

Installation 4Plugin Alliance Activation 4System Requirements and Compatibility 4MAC and Windows Installation 4Introduction 5The Analog Code ® 5De-Verb & Transient Designer 6Working with De-Verb ... 6Control Elements 7Mouse Wheel Control 7ON 7REVERB-REDUCTION 7OUTPUT GAIN 8SIG. LED 8OVL LED 8Applications 9Drums & Percussions 9Guitars 9Bass: Staccato vs. Legato 10Backings 10Mastering 10ContentDe-Verb Analog Code ® MicroPlug3

InstallationPlugin Alliance ActivationYour Analog Code plug-in must be activated in your Plugin Allianceaccount. You can set it up and log into your account anytime athttp://www.plugin-alliance.comFor details about the activation process, read the Plugin AllianceActivation Manual. The PDF file is stored in the same folder of yourcomputer like this product manual file.Alternatively, the following web page provides the same information:http://www.plugin-alliance.com/activationSystem Requirements and CompatibilityFor details about system requirements and supported platforms orformats visit http://www.plugin-alliance.com/compatibilityMAC and Windows Installation1. Check for the latest plug-in software version before installation:http://software.spl.info/download2. Execute the installer file and follow the instructions.4 De-Verb Analog Code ® MicroPlug

IntroductionDe-Verb & Transient DesignerThe De-Verb MicroPlug employs the same processing techniquelike the original Transient Designer. SPL’s Differential EnvelopeTechnology revolutionized dynamic processing with a level-independentmethod.This radically different approach allows to forego the setting of athreshold. Other parameters are set automatically and in a musicalmanner as they follow the characteristics of the input signal. Afterall, only one control allows to reshape the reverb characteristicsof a sound.Working with De-Verb ...... is disarmingly simple: All reverb events can be reduced – regardlessof their signal level. However, the possibilities for studio andlive applications are seemingly endless.Shorten the sustain period of a snare, tom or overhead withoutphysically damping them, adjust the apparent “distance” of themicrophone ... see “Applications” on pages 9 and 10 for moreexamples.The De-Verb MicroPLug also offers an output gain control that allowsto compensate for level changes after processing the signal.This ensures a simple and safe adjustment of levels and helpsavoiding internal clipping.6 De-Verb Analog Code ® MicroPlug

Control ElementsMouse Wheel ControlAll SPL Analog Code plug-ins, including the MicroPlug Series, supportmouse wheel control for rotary controls and faders. Place themouse cursor over a rotary control and move the wheel or scrollball of your mouse to adjust the control. Hold the CTRL (Windows)or APPLE/COMMAND key while moving the wheel or scroll ball forfine adjustments with higher control resolution.ONWith the ON button you can turn the De-Verb on or off. The ONbutton illuminates after activation.REVERB-REDUCTIONWith the REVERB-REDUCTION control you can reducethe sustain level of a signal by up to -24 dB. You canoperate the control by ear actually ... for an extensivedescription and explanation of the possible applicationsplease refer to “Applications” on page 9 cont.De-Verb Analog Code ® MicroPlug 7

The following examples are given as suggestions and examples.The described procedures with specific instruments can of coursebe transferred to others which are not mentioned here.ApplicationsDrums & Percussions• Shorten the sustain period of a snare or a reverb-flag in a verymusical way to obtain more transparency in the mix.• Shorten toms or overheads without physically damping them.• Adjust the apparent “distance” of the microphone by simplyvarying the REVERB-REDUCTION values.• The De-Verb MicroPlug is a perfect alternative to noise gates.The sustain period is shortened more musically than with fixedrelease times – within seconds a drum set is reliably free fromcrosstalk.• For a solid and driving rhythm track just fine-tune the REVERBREDUCTION control to make sure that the room mic envelopeends more or less exactly on the desired upbeat or downbeat.Guitars• Heavy distortion also leads to very long sustain. The soundtends to become mushy; simply reduce REVERB-REDUCTION tochange that.• If you want acoustic guitars to sound more intimate and withless ambience, simply reduce REVERB-REDUCTION.De-Verb Analog Code ® MicroPlug 9

ApplicationsBass: Staccato vs. LegatoSpeaking of bass: Imagine a too sluggishly played bass track ...you may not have to re-record it: Apply REVERB REDUCTION untilyou can hear clear gaps between the downbeats—the legato willturn into a nice staccato, driving the rhythm-section forward.BackingsA common problem especially with tracks that are recorded andmixed in different studios: finding an appropriate reverb for backingstakes time ... so simply adjust the original ambience with theREVERB REDUCTION control.MasteringLike with any good thing, you also have to know where not to use it.For example, using the De-Verb MicroPlug in mastering usually isnot recommended, as it is rarely a good idea to treat a whole mix atonce. Instead, treat individual elements within the mix.10 De-Verb Analog Code ® MicroPlug

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