Antares AVP1 Hardware user manual

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The Band Pass filter sharply attenuates all frequencies except for a band
centered around frequency “f.” The setting of the “Q” control determines
the width of the pass band (higher Q = narrower pass band).
Low Pass Filters
EQ1 Low Pass 6dB
f: 6087
EQ1 Low Pass 12dB
f: 6087  Q:2.8
These filters pass signal below the cutoff frequency “f” and roll off signal
above “f” at either 6dB or 12dB per octave. The 12dB filter’s “Q” control
allows you to add a variable height peak at the filter’s cut-off...

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EQ #2 Page
EQ2 Peaking
f: 7725 Q:2.4 Gn:+12
This page allows you to select the type and set the parameters of the
second equalizer band. The available options are identical to EQ Band #1
described above.
EQ On Button
When this button is lit, the EQ module is active. When it is not lit, the
module is bypassed. Pressing the button toggles its state. The EQ On/Off
function can also be controlled by MIDI and/or by a footswitch.
Double Track Page
The AVP’s Double Track function let’s you create the effect...

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How Double Track works
The Double Track functions works a bit differently depending upon
whether or not you are using the AVP’s Auto-Tune module for your main
track.  Here’s how:• If the Auto-tune module is active on your main track (i.e., its On butt\
on
is lit), the double track will be the non-pitch corrected version of yo\
ur
track.
• If the Auto-tune module is not active on your main track (i.e., its On
button is not lit), the double track will be generated by passing the
main track through the...

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Chapter 5: Get Creative
Up to this point, the instructions in this manual have focused on how to
use the AVP for its primary purpose: creating traditionally gorgeous vocal
tracks. But don’t let that limit you. We’ve purposely given the controls
wide ranges to allow you to move beyond what might be considered
useful for traditional processing. Try some of the following:
Using the Auto-Tune Module
•Auto-Tune can be used to simulate other singing styles. Many ethnic
styles feature exceptional (almost...

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Using Auto-Tune in Double Track Mode
•Use Auto-Tune to create the double track, but instead of using a scale
that will produce the traditional unison double track, create a more
constrained scale that includes some, but not all, of the notes in the
main track’s melody. Improvising in this mode can produce
heterophonic effects (the effect of two players and instruments playing
the ‘same’ melody, which actually varies with some different pitch
material). The more constrained your Auto-Tune scale is, the...

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Appendix
AVP Factory Presets
The AVP comes pre-programmed with 35 factory presets. These presets
were designed by studio professionals to provided quick setups for
common track enhancements or problems, and are based around music
genres and/or the type of sound source used in their creation.
Keep in mind that these presets are designed as general starting points.
Parameters such as compression threshold, de-esser threshold and high
pass frequency, and EQ settings will typically need to be tweaked for...

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The Presets
Vocal Presets
1MaleVoiceBasic male voice treatment. Adjust compressor
threshold to singing style.
2FemaleVoiceBasic female voice treatment. Adjust compressor
and de-esser thresholds to voice and singing style.
3PopVoxA preset built around a pop rock vocal track,
increases clarity, controls ess’s and evens out
dynamics.
4BalladVocalLarge condenser mic model and tube warmth adds
breadth and intimacy. Double track provides a stereo
effect — adjust Auto-Tune Detune (in the Setup
menu) to...

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15 MixedBackingAdjust compressor threshold to track style.
16 ThickBackingAdjust Double Track mix for degree of thickness.
17 FemaleBackupAdjust model mic proximity and compressor
threshold to voice.
Drum Presets
18 DrumAlertAdds weight and snap to drum kit, adjust model mic
proximity to work kick sound, and Low Pass EQ to
control high end.
19 TiteSnareAdjust compressor threshold, EQ 1&2 gain to taste.
20 KickEnhanceWill give even a well-recorded kick drum some
spectral enhancement. Use input level to...

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Special Effect Presets
30 DestructoAdjust compressor threshold for desired effect.
31 TelephoneFor that special phone moment — less is more!
Depending on your source level you may need to
boost Output gain.
Utility Presets
32 LiveVoxFixPreset built around a live vocal track recorded at
Caesar’s Palace in Vegas in the ‘60s. Mostly designed
as damage control.
33 GateThatKickPumps and isolates the kick drum from the rest of
the kit (and live) sound. Adjust the gate threshold
to your track.
34...

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Realistic Mic Modeling Expectations
(or, AVP meets the space-time continuum)
Although the AVP’s Microphone Modeling seems in many ways to be
almost magic, it is, in fact, simply very clever science. And as such, it
remains subject to those pesky laws of physics.
To get the maximum satisfaction out of Mic Modeling, it is important to
have realistic expectations of exactly what it can and can’t do. (Most of
what it can’t do relates to the physical impossibility of recovering informa-
tion that wasn’t in...