Antares AVP1 Hardware user manual

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Chapter 4: Operation
Live or mixdown?
The AVP functions equally well processing audio during its original perfor-
mance or later during the mixdown process. However, if you have the
choice (which you typically will for everything but a live stage perfor-
mance), we strongly recommend using the AVP as an insert effect during
mixdown. This will allow you to experiment with various settings while
auditioning their effect in the context of the entire mix.
If you do choose to work this way, and plan to use...

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If your mixer has separate insert send and insert return jacks, patch the
insert send to the AVP’s Line In and the AVP’s Main Line Out to the mixer’s
insert return.
If (as is more common) your mixer has a single insert jack, you will need a
“Y” cable with one 1/4 TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) phone plug and two 1/4
TS phone plugs. Insert the TRS plug into the mixer’s insert jack and insert
the appropriate TS jacks into the AVP’s Line In and Line Out jacks (i.e., the
mixer’s insert send to AVP Line In and...

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For this configuration, your mixer must provide direct channel outputs.
Patch the direct output of the channel whose signal you want to process
to the Line Input of the AVP. Patch the Main Output of the AVP to the line
input of a second mixer channel. Use the fader of the first channel to set
the input level of the AVP. Be sure that the first channel is not assigned to
the main mix.
NOTE: If you will be using the AVP’s Double Tracking function in stereo
mode, patch the AVP’s Double Track output to a...

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Controls and Display Screens
MASTER MODULE
Preset Select
When the AVP is first powered up, it will briefly display the version of its
internal firmware and will then display the Preset Selection screen:
Select Preset:
##: Preset Name
Use the Data Entry knob to select the desired preset. Presets may also be
selected by MIDI Program Change commands and may be stepped through
sequentially using a footswitch.
Pressing the Preset button will always return you to this screen.
NOTE: Depending on the relative...

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NOTE: This meter reflects the level of the analog audio input. It is not
affected by the digital Input Trim described below in the Setup Menu.
Depending on how you have patched the AVP into your system, the
input level should be adjusted by a mixer channel trim (for a pre-fader
insert effect), a channel fader (if using a separate channel as a return),
or by an external preamp (if you have patched the AVP between the
preamp and your mixer input).
ANOTHER NOTE: The AVP’s front panel level meter is...

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Input Level Meter Page
In: -24 -12 -6 -3  0
This page provides a high resolution display for ease in setting the input
signal level. Ideally, you should adjust the input to the highest level that
does not consistently cause the meter to reach 0dB. (Digital clipping,
which introduces a particularly nasty-sounding distortion, will occur if the
input exceeds 0dB.)
NOTE: This meter reflects the level of the analog audio input. It is not
affected by the digital Input Trim described above in the Setup...

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As a result of Antares research into the unique characteristics of various
types of audio signals, the AVP Auto-Tune module offers a selection of
optimized processing algorithms for the most commonly pitch-corrected
inputs. Choices include Soprano Voice, Alto/Tenor Voice, Low Male Voice,
and Instrument. Matching the appropriate algorithm to the input results
in even faster and more accurate pitch detection and correction. Use the
Data Knob to select the desired Input Type.
NOTE: Choosing the wrong...

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This table can be extended in either direction by adding or subtracting 4
cents per Hertz, as appropriate.
Auto-Tune Sensitivity Page
      Auto-Tune
   Sensitivity: 10
The Sensitivity parameter ranges from 0 to 25 and controls exactly what its
name implies. At settings of 0–9, you will be rude and boorish to those
who love you most, wish harm upon small furry animals, and enjoy the
Jerry Springer Show. From 10–20 you will (in varying degrees), see the
good in every situation, cry openly in public...

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The MIDI Channel parameter selects the channel over which the AVP
receives MIDI continuous controller and Program Change messages. The
choices include:
Individual MIDI channels 1–16If an individual channel is selected, the
AVP will respond to messages received on that channel only and will
ignore any messages on other channels.
OMNIIf OMNI is selected, the AVP will respond to messages on any
MIDI channel.
When MIDI Program Change is set to ON, the AVP will respond to MIDI
Program Change messages...

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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...