Dialog Audio MP3244 Manuale utente

Modulation Processor

V2.0

User Guide

V1.4

Dialog Audio

Dialog Audio / MP3244 User Guide

Table of Contents

1!Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 3!

2!Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 4!

2.1!Mac OS X................................................................................................................................... 4!

2.2!Windows .................................................................................................................................... 4!

3!Registration & Activation .................................................................................................................. 5!

3.1!Activate Online........................................................................................................................... 5!

3.2!Activate Offline........................................................................................................................... 5!

3.3!Deactivate License..................................................................................................................... 5!

4!Quick Start Guide............................................................................................................................. 6!

4.1!Basic Host Application Setup.................................................................................................... 6!

4.2!Control External Synthesizer via MIDI CC ................................................................................. 7!

4.3!Control External Synthesizer via SYSEX ................................................................................... 8!

4.4!Control External Synthesizer via CV .......................................................................................... 9!

4.5!Control Internal Synthesizer via MIDI CC ................................................................................ 10!

4.6!Connecting Modules................................................................................................................ 11!

4.7!Output Oscilloscope ................................................................................................................ 12!

4.8!Creating Custom Waveforms .................................................................................................. 12!

5!MIDI CC & SysEx Messages .......................................................................................................... 13!

5.1!SysEx Messages...................................................................................................................... 13!

5.1.1!Creating SysEx Messages ................................................................................................ 13!

5.1.2!Special Commands........................................................................................................... 14!

5.1.3!SysEx Checksum .............................................................................................................. 14!

5.2!Avoiding MIDI Jitter Guideline ................................................................................................. 15!

6!The Modules................................................................................................................................... 16!

6.1!Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) .............................................................................................. 16!

6.2!Slope Generator....................................................................................................................... 17!

6.3!Envelope Generator ................................................................................................................. 18!

6.4!Cross-Fader (X-Fader) ............................................................................................................. 19!

6.5!Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) .......................................................................................... 20!

6.6!MIDI Input ................................................................................................................................ 21!

6.7!Output...................................................................................................................................... 21!

7!License ........................................................................................................................................... 23!

Introduction

Dialog Audio / MP3244 User Guide

1Introduction

The Modulation Processor (MP3244) audio

software plug-in is especially designed for

synchronizing and modulating hardware

synthesizer parameters within a digital audio

workstation (DAW).

The modular structure of the plug-in allows

you to create various modulations, which can

be sent to any parameters of your synthesizers

and other audio equipment.

Depending on your audio hardware setup,

different connection possibilities are given:

Audio gear with MIDI inputs can be controlled

via MIDI Continuous Controller messages

(MIDI CC), or via MIDI System Exclusive

messages (SysEx).

For audio gear that can be controlled via

Control Voltages (CV), you either can use your

audio interface (if DC-coupled) or you can use

a MIDI to CV converter.

Furthermore the MP3244 can be used to

modulate software synthesizers and audio

plug-ins within the DAW, to give extended

modulation possibilities.

Installation

Dialog Audio / MP3244 User Guide

2Installation

2.1 Mac OS X

Requirements

•OSX 10.7 or higher with Intel Processor

•AU (Audio Unit), VST 2.4 or VST3 compatible host, or Pro-Tools 10.0 or higher

Install

•Download ModulationProcessor3244_V*_Mac.zip, unpack and run the installer. The installer

will copy the plug-in into the appropriate directory. All available versions will by installed by

default (VST 32/64bit, AU 32/64bit, AAX 32/64bit).

!Notice: some hosts require a restart to find the installed plug-in. Maybe a rescan is also

required! Ableton Live: if the plug-in does not show up after a plug-in rescan, try to disable

and re-enable VST plug-in support.

Uninstall

•Delete the plug-in in following directories:

/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/DA_ModulationProcessor3244*.component

/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/DA_ModulationProcessor3244.vst

/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/ DA_ModulationProcessor3244.aaxplugin

2.2 Windows

Requirements

•Windows XP or higher

•SSE 2 compatible processor (Pentium II or higher, or an AMD equivalent)

•VST 2.4 or VST3 compatible host, or Pro-Tools 10.0 or higher

Install

•Download ModulationProcessor3244_V*_Win.zip and unpack.

Install VST:Run Install_VST_32bit.exe for the 32 bit version. Run Install_VST_64bit.exe for

the 64 bit version. Please check with your host's manual to see if it takes 32 or 64 bit plug-

ins. You can also install both bit versions.

The wizard will guide you trough the installation and allows you to choose the directory path

where you want to install the plug-in. If you do not choose a directory the standard directory

will be /Program Files/Steinberg/VstPlugins and /Program Files (x86)/Steinberg/VstPlugins for

the 32bit versions on a 64bit operating system.

Install AAX: Run Install_AAX.exe for the Pro-Tools versions. This will install 32bit and 64bit

version.

The wizard will guide you trough the installation and allows you to choose the directory path

where you want to install the plug-in. If you do not choose a directory the standard directory

will be /Program Files/Common Files/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins.

!Notice: some hosts require a restart to find the installed plug-in. Maybe a rescan is also

required! Ableton Live: if the plug-in does not show up after a plug-in rescan, try to disable

and re-enable VST plug-in support.

Uninstall

•Delete the plug-in in the directory where you have installed it.

Registration & Activation

Dialog Audio / MP3244 User Guide

3Registration & Activation

To use the full version of the plug-in you need to purchase a software license. As soon you received

your software license key by email you can activate the plug-in.

3.1 Activate Online

If your DAW is connected to the Internet the activation is very simple.

Go to: Register > Online Activation

1. Copy your SOFTWARE-LICENSE-KEY into the product license field and activate. The plug-in

will connect to the Dialog Audio server and activate itself. For your freedom no further

connections will be made by the plug-in.

2. You’re all set!

3.2 Activate Offline

In case you have no Internet access on your DAW you can activate the plug-in offline.

Go to: Register > Offline Activation

1. Copy the SERIAL-NR into a text file and save on a USB drive.

2. Go to a computer with internet access and go to this web page:

http://dialogaudio.com/authentificate_offline.php

3. Copy your SOFTWARE-LICENSE and your SERIAL-NR into the appropriate fields and

generate the PRODUCT-KEY

4. Copy the PRODUCT-KEY back to the USB drive. Back at your DAW copy the PRODUCT-

KEY into the corresponding filed and activate.

5. You’re all set!

!Notice: if you have more than one instance loaded in the host, you might need to reload

these instance to make sure all instances are activated.

3.3 Deactivate License

To deactivate a license on a computer due to reinstallation or a new computer, the plug-in can

perform this task internally.

Go to: Menu > Deactivate License

1. Click Deactivate Product. The license will than be deleted on the computer.

Quick Start Guide

Dialog Audio / MP3244 User Guide

4Quick Start Guide

4.1 Basic Host Application Setup

The basic setup is for most host applications

similar. Usually two tracks are needed. On one

track you add the MP3244, on a second track

you add the target device (external instrument,

software instrument). A virtual MIDI connection

needs to be made, to send MIDI messages

from the MP3244 track to the target device

track. All MIDI notes should be recorded on

the MP3244 track. This of course can vary,

depending on your host application.

For CV signals additional audio tracks need to

be added which receive the audio signal from

the MP3244 and send these to a specific DC-

coupled audio interface output.

Several DAW specific setup guides can be

found on our website (see below).

1Create a track for the Modulation Processor and add the plug-in.

2Create a second track for the target device (external instrument,

software synthesizer, etc.). For external instruments make sure that the

MIDI connection is set correctly.

3Make a virtual MIDI connection between the MP3244 track and the

target device track. MIDI messages need to be sent from the MP3244

track to the target device track. All notes should be recorded on the

MP3244 track.

4For audio CV the MP3244 works as a multi channel plug-in. Additional

audio AUX channels need to be added and be connect to a physical

audio output on the audio interface (DC-coupled audio interfaces

only!).

5Continue with the sections described below!

"Online Help: Detailed setup guides for several host applications can be found at:

https://dialogaudio.com/modulationprocessor/#guides

If you need any further help please feel free to contact us.

Quick Start Guide

Dialog Audio / MP3244 User Guide

4.2 Control External Synthesizer via MIDI CC

Once the host setup is completed, MIDI

messages can be sent to an external

synthesizer (or device, such as a MIDI to CV

converter). MIDI messages produced by the

MP3244 are in most hosts sent to a second

track, where an external instrument plug-in

takes care of sending the messages to the

external device. Please make sure that you

followed section 4.1 “Basic Host Application

Setup” and looked up the online setup guides

for your host!

1Make sure that the FORMAT is set to MIDI CC. Choose the MIDI

output DEVICE that is usually “MIDI TO HOST” (this may depend on

host and setup).

2Open the output settings by clicking the gear icon within VCA1.

3Select the Continuous Controller (CC) number within the MIDI (CC

MSB) field, which represents the parameter of your synthesizer, that

you whish to modulate. You might need to refer to the synthesizers

manual to look up the CC assignments. If your synth can process 14bit

high resolution MIDI (MSB + LSB) for a specific parameter you can

activate the HI RES option.

Note: At the beginning the best way to go is modulating the VCF of

your synth or any other parameter which is clearly distinguishable!

4Press play in your DAW and press a key on your synthesizer. You

should now hear the modulation.

5Incase the synth is not playing in time, you may need to reduce the

rate, at which the messages are sent (MSG/SEC). Also please refer to

section 6.7 Output.

Quick Start Guide

Dialog Audio / MP3244 User Guide

4.3 Control External Synthesizer via SYSEX

Once the host setup is completed, SysEx

messages can be sent to an external device.

Due to the restriction of passing SysEx

messages from plug-ins into most host

application, two scenarios are common:

Mac OS X: send the messages directly to the

MIDI interface port, where the device is

connected (this only works on Mac, Windows

dose not allow to connect two devices to the

same MIDI port).

Windows: send the messages to a virtual

MIDI port, from there back into the host to an

external instrument track and from there to the

specific MIDI port, where the device is

connected.

Please make sure that you followed section

4.1 “Basic Host Application Setup” and looked

up the online setup guides for your host! Also

please refer to chapter 5.1 SysEx Messages.

1Change the FORMAT to MIDI SYSEX, choose the MIDI output DEVICE

and select the MIDI CHANNEL. On Mac this is usually your physical

MIDI output port where your synth is connected. On Windows this is

usually a virtual MIDI port, which is connected to an external

instrument within the host application.

2Now it is probably time to refer to the synthesizers manual to look up

the SysEx specifications, or to look at the SysEx database on our

website (see below).

3Open the output settings of VCA 1 (gear icon) and type the SYSEX

message into the blank field. The string should look similar to:

F0 41 36 -- 21 20 01 22 XX F7

Note: At the beginning the best way to go is modulating the VCF of

your synth or any other parameter, which is clearly distinguishable!

4Press play in your DAW and press a key on your synthesizer. You

should now hear the modulation. Incase the synth is not playing in

time, or if the entire device locks, you may need to reduce the rate

MSG/SEC, at which the messages are sent. Also please refer to

section 6.7 Output.

"Online Help: Further information and SysEx messages for some synthesizer can be found at:

https://dialogaudio.com/modulationprocessor/sysex_info.php

If you need any further help please feel free to contact us.

Quick Start Guide

Dialog Audio / MP3244 User Guide

!Notice: getting the SysEx messages correct can take a while. Be patient, once you get this

running your reward will be a perfectly syncing, fantastic sounding classic synthesizer!

4.4 Control External Synthesizer via CV

To modulate a synthesizer via Control

Voltages (CV) you either need a DC-coupled

audio interface or a MIDI to CV Converter (eg.

Doepfer MCV 4). In case of a MIDI to CV

converter please refer to the section 4.2

“Control External Synthesizer via MIDI CC”.

This section describes how to setup the plug-

in with a DC-coupled audio interface.

Please make sure that you followed section

4.1 “Basic Host Application Setup” and looked

up the online setup guides for your host!

#WARNING: CV audio signals produced by the plug-in might damage your audio interface

and/or other equipment such as synthesizers, speakers etc.! If you are unsure or do not know

how to use this feature, please contact us before enabling this feature!

"Compatible Audio Interfaces: Please check if your audio interface is DC-coupled and

compatible and what type of cable is required:

https://dialogaudio.com/modulationprocessor/device_info.php

1For safety reasons the audio CV output option is disabled. You first

need to enable the audio CV output option. Go to MENU > SETTINGS

and enable AUDIO CV.

2Select AUDIO CV as the FORMAT.

3Got to VCA 1 and enable the output. You than need to setup your host

application according to its specifications for multi-channel plug-ins. In

order to setup correctly, you might need to add AUX channels within

the DAWs mixer where the MP3244 is located on. Each AUX channel

can then be routed to a specific audio interface output.

Multi-Channel Configuration

In AUDIO CV mode the plug-in functions as a multi-channel plug-in with following configurations:

•Main Out: No output (usually)

•AUX 1 = VCA 1 AUX 2 = VCA 2 AUX 3 = VCA 3 AUX 4 = VCA 4

Quick Start Guide

Dialog Audio / MP3244 User Guide

4.5 Control Internal Synthesizer via MIDI CC

Once the host setup is completed, MIDI

messages can be sent to an internal

synthesizer (in-host software). In most hosts

MIDI messages can be sent from one plug-in

to another plug-in via track MIDI in- and

outputs. Please make sure that you followed

section 4.1 “Basic Host Application” and

looked up the online setup guides for your

host!

1Be sure that the FORMAT is set to MIDI CC. Select the MIDI output

DEVICE and set it to “MIDI TO HOST”.

2Got to VCA 1 and select a Continuous Controller (CC) number, which

represents the parameter of your synthesizer, which you whish to

modulate.

If your virtual synth has a MIDI learn function you can choose any

number. Enable MIDI learn function on the synth and click on the

desired parameter. Go to the MP3244 and “twittle” the VCA1 GAIN

knob. The synth should now receive the CC messages. As soon you

are finished, turn the MIDI learn function off.

If your synth does not provide any MIDI learn function you need to grab

the synth manual and see if and what MIDI CCs are available. To

modulate the CC you need to select the specific CC number within the

VCA1 of the MP3244.

If your synth can process 14bit high resolution MIDI (MSB + LSB) for a

specific parameter you can activate the HI RES option.

3Press play in your DAW and press a key on your synthesizer. You

should now hear the modulation.

Indice

Manuali Hardware per computer popolari di altre marche

EMC2

EMC2 VNX Series Manuale del proprietario

Panasonic

Panasonic DV0PM20105 Manuale utente

Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric Q81BD-J61BT11 Manuale utente

Gigabyte

Gigabyte B660M DS3H AX DDR4 Manuale utente

Raidon

Raidon iT2300 Manuale utente

National Instruments

National Instruments PXI-8186 Manuale utente

Hauppauge

Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250 Manuale utente

Kontron

Kontron CP6002 Manuale utente

Manhattan

Manhattan 702843 Manuale utente

Aphex

Aphex 230 Manuale utente

AMD

AMD Phenom II Manuale operativo

Intel

Intel NUC 12 Pro Manuale utente

dbx

dbx Zone Pro 1260 Manuale utente

Galaxy

Galaxy GHDX2-2430S-24F4D Manuale utente

Intel

Intel AXXRMFBU4 Manuale utente

Kontron

Kontron DIMM-PC/MD Manuale utente

ST X-NUCLEO-SAFEA1B Istruzioni operative

STEINWAY LYNGDORF

STEINWAY LYNGDORF SP-1 Manuale utente