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KEY IN — this is used to select the processor trigger source. (i.e. the 
signal that triggers, or activates the processor). The current setting is 
highlighted. Other settings flash when selected. Settings are activated 
by pressing [ENTER].
The options are:  
IN — this parameter appears only when PATCH is set to STEREO. It 
determines whether a dynamics processor is patched into just the 
left/odd channel (L), right/even channel (R), or both (BOTH). 
Dynamics Processor Meters
The amount of processor gain reduction (GR) and the output signal 
levels are metered on the COMP LCD function, as shown below. Gain 
reduction is the amount by which a signal’s level is reduced. The out-
put signal levels work from bottom-to-top as conventional level 
meters. The GR level meter, however, works from top-to-bottom.
For compression, limiting, and ducking, the GR meter operates when 
the processor is active (i.e. has been triggered by the KEY IN signal) 
and it shows the amount of signal level reduction. For a gate, however, 
the processor is active when the input signal is below the threshold. 
So the GR meter operates when the input signal is below the threshold 
and also when there is no input signal. 
KEY IN Source
SELFSame as PATCH
CH1–CH16An input channel: post-EQ, pre-fader
SEND3SEND3
Can be pre-fader or post-fader. 
See “Pre-Fader or Post-Fader 
Patches” on page 74. SEND4SEND4
ST-LStereo output left channel
ST-RStereo output right channel
Note: The ON/OFF, PATCH, KEY IN, and IN parameters are not stored 
in dynamics programs. They are, however, stored in mix scenes.
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1. Press [UTILITY].
The UTILITY menu appears.
2. Select OUTPUT COMP 
PATCH POINT and press 
[ENTER].
The OUTPUT COMP PATCH 
POINT LCD function appears.
3. Use the cursor buttons to 
select parameters and the 
[ENTER] button or PARAM-
ETER wheel to set them.
4. To exit this function and 
return to the UTILITY menu, 
select EXIT and press 
[ENTER], or just press [UTIL-
ITY].
The UTILITY menu reappears.
Pre-Fader or Post-Fader Patches
SEND3, SEND4, and stereo output dynamics processor patch points 
can be configured pre-fader or post-fader. These settings are made on 
the OUTPUT COMP PATCH POINT LCD function, shown below. 
Initially, they are all configured post-fader.  
						

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1. Press [COMP] repeatedly to 
select a processor: 1, 2, or 3.
The COMP LCD function 
appears. If you didn’t exit 
after your last COMP edit, the 
COMP EDIT LCD function 
appears instead.
2. Select RECALL.
3. Use the PARAMETER wheel 
to select a program.
4. Press [ENTER] to recall.
The program is recalled.
Recalling a Dynamics Program
There are 10 preset programs (1–10) and 10 user programs (11–20).
Shown below is the COMP LCD function. Setup parameters appear 
in the top part of the display. Programs are listed in the center and 
the name of the program last recalled or stored is highlighted. Also 
there is an equal symbol (=) between the program’s name and num-
ber, not a period like the other programs. The PARAMETER wheel 
is used to scroll through the program list. When another program is 
selected, its name flashes. If it is recalled, it stops flashing, appears 
highlighted, and the period between its name and number changes 
to an equal symbol (=). 
Dynamics Processors and Mix Scenes
Dynamics processor settings are stored in mix scenes, so you can 
instantly change processors just by recalling a mix scene. If you are 
using a controlling computer or MIDI sequencer, you can also record 
processor setting adjustments as MIDI Control Change messages. 
Your adjustments can then be replayed automatically. See “Control 
Change” on page 83 for more details. Note that mix scenes store only 
the current program names, numbers, and parameter settings for 
COMP1, COMP2, and COMP3. They do not store the entire dynam-
ics processor library of 20 programs.  
						

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Editing a Dynamics Program
You can edit all dynamics programs, however, you can store only to 
user locations. So if you edit a preset program, you must store it as a 
user program. 
A typical edit display is shown below. The name and number of the 
program are shown at the top, and the dynamics parameters are 
shown in the center. The cursor buttons are used to scroll through the 
parameters and the PARAMETER wheel is used to set them. The gain 
graph to the right of the parameter list shows how the output signal 
level (vertical) changes relative to the input signal level (horizontal). 
This is affected by the Threshold, Ratio, and Range parameters.
The ON/OFF parameter at the bottom of the display allows you to 
turn the selected dynamics processor ON and OFF. This parameter 
is the same as the ON/OFF parameter that appears on the COMP 
LCD function. The PATCH parameter indicates which channel the 
selected dynamics processor is patched to. This parameter is set on 
the COMP LCD function. 
See “Preset Dynamics Processor Parameters” on page  78 for a detailed 
listing of dynamics parameters, their ranges, and the preset program 
settings. 1. Press [COMP] repeatedly to 
select a processor: 1, 2, or 3.
The COMP LCD function 
appears. If you didn’t exit 
after your last COMP edit, the 
COMP EDIT LCD function 
appears instead.
2. Select EDIT and press 
[ENTER].
The COMP EDIT LCD function 
appears.
3. Use the [¹] [ ] cursor but-
tons to select parameters 
and the PARAMETER wheel 
to set them.
You can go to another LCD 
function and return to the 
COMP EDIT LCD function at 
any time.
4. When you’ve finished edit-
ing, select EXIT and press 
[ENTER], or simply press 
[ENTER] twice.
To name and store the pro-
gram, see “Storing a Dynam-
ics Program” on page 77.  
						

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1. Press [COMP] repeatedly to 
select a processor: 1, 2, or 3.
The COMP LCD function 
appears. If you didn’t exit 
after your last COMP edit, the 
COMP EDIT LCD function 
appears instead.
2. Select STORE.
3. Use the PARAMETER wheel 
to select a program and 
press [ENTER].
The COMP NAME LCD func-
tion appears.
4. Use the [Ã] [¨] cursor but-
tons and PARAMETER 
wheel to name the pro-
gram.
If you want to cancel the store 
operation, select CANCEL and 
press [ENTER].
5. Press [STORE] to store.
The program is stored. 
! By recalling a program and 
then storing it to another loca-
tion, you can copy and reorga-
nize your dynamics programs.
Storing a Dynamics Program
There are 10 user dynamics programs (11–20) for you to store your 
own settings. When STORE is selected on the COMP LCD function, 
user program 11, the first user program, is selected automatically. You 
cannot select preset programs 1 through 10 while the STORE option 
is selected. User programs can be named for easy identification.
Shown below is the COMP LCD function. Dynamics setup parame-
ters appear in the top part of the display. Programs are listed in the 
center and the name of the program last recalled or stored is high-
lighted. Also there is an equal symbol (=) between the program’s 
name and number, not a period like the other programs. The 
PARAMETER wheel is used to scroll through the program list. When 
another program is selected, its name flashes. If it is stored, it stops 
flashing, appears highlighted, and the period between its name and 
number changes to an equal symbol (=). 
Shown below is the COMP NAME LCD function that appears when 
[ENTER] is pressed in step 2. The type of dynamics processor used 
in the program is shown in parenthesis. The program name and num-
ber are shown above that. The selected character in the name is high-
lighted. Available characters scroll through the box in the center. Use 
the cursor buttons to position the cursor in the name, and the 
PARAMETER wheel to scroll through the characters. 
Dynamics program names can be up to 15 characters long and the 
following characters are available. 
Spaces are available between the above character rows.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
()[]{}#$%&@!?+-*/Ö=Ð ,.:;,
ôó×
0123456789
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Preset Dynamics Processor Parameters
Type Program # Program Name Description Parameters
Threshold Ratio Attack Release Out Gain
–40...+18dB 1:1–
¥:1 0–120ms 0.1–6.0s –18...+18dB
Comp1 TOTAL COMPTypical mix compression for 
adding punch and definition.0dB 2:1 50ms 3.0s +1dB
2 RADIO COMPTypical FM radio compression. +6dB 4:1 18ms 5.0s +3dB
3 COMP FASTFast attack compression to 
catch all signal transients.+2dB 4:1 5ms 2.5s +3dB
4 COMP SLOWSlow attack compression to al-
low signal transients to pass 
through unaffected.–2dB 4:1 70ms 5.0s +1dB
5 COMP HEAVY1Strong signal limiting. –3dB 10:1 14ms 0.5s +2dB
6 COMP HEAVY2Medium signal limiting. 0dB 6:1 18ms 1.5s +3dB
Threshold Attack Hold Decay Range
–50...+10dB 0–120ms 3–341ms 85ms–10.9s 0...–80dB
Gate7 GATE FASTQuick close noise gate. –6dB 1ms 101ms 1.3s –20dB
8 GATE SLOWSlow close noise gate. –2dB 5ms 315ms 8.2s –25dB
Threshold Attack Hold Decay Range
–50...+10dB 0–120ms 3–341ms 85ms–10.9s 0...–80dB
Duck9 DUCKINGTypical signal ducking –8dB 9ms 296ms 6.5s –9dB
10 BGM DUCKINGDucking for background music 
voice-overs.–18dB 9ms 341ms 10.9s –14dB 
						

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MIDI
In this chapter... 
MIDI and ProMix 01  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   80
MIDI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   81
Program Change   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   82
Control Change   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   83
Bulk Dump/Request   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   85
Local ON/OFF  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   86
Memory Control Change Out   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   87
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MIDI and ProMix 01
The true power of ProMix  01 can be realized with MIDI. Used in con-
junction with a controlling computer or MIDI sequencer, mix scenes 
can be recalled automatically, providing snapshot mix automation. In 
addition, all mix parameters can be controlled in real time, providing 
dynamic mix automation. Various data, including mix scenes and the 
Edit Buffer, can be stored to a computer or MIDI data filer. ProMix  01 
uses the following MIDI messages:
• Program Change — to recall mix scenes.
• Control Change — to control mix parameters in real time.
• Bulk Dump (System Exclusive) — to store data.
MIDI connections are made using standard MIDI IN and OUT type 
connectors. Although there is no dedicated MIDI THRU connection, 
the same result can be achieved using the ECHO function, which 
appears on the MIDI SETUP LCD function. When set to ON, Pro-
gram Change and Control Change messages received at MIDI IN are 
fed directly through to MIDI OUT.
MIDI Menu
MIDI LCD functions are accessed through the MIDI menu, shown 
below. The MIDI menu appears when the [MIDI] button is pressed. 
There are six MIDI related LCD functions available. These are 
explained in the following sections.
MIDI Indicator
When ProMix  01 is receiving MIDI data, the MIDI indicator appears 
in the Memory area of the display. 
MIDI
OUT IN
MIDI receive indicator 
						

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1. Press [MIDI].
The MIDI menu appears.
2. Select MIDI SETUP and 
press [ENTER].
The MIDI SETUP LCD function 
appears.
3. Use the cursor buttons to 
select parameters and the 
PARAMETER wheel to set 
them.
Tx, Rx, OMNI, and ECHO 
parameters can also be set 
using [ENTER].
4. To exit this function and 
return to the MIDI menu, 
select EXIT and press 
[ENTER], or just press 
[MIDI].
The MIDI menu reappears.
MIDI Setup
The MIDI SETUP LCD function shown below is used to set basic 
MIDI parameters. 
The parameters are:
Tx Ch — this determines which MIDI Channel ProMix 01 uses to 
transmit Program Change, Control Change, and Bulk Dump mes-
sages. MIDI Channels 1 through 16 can be selected.
Rx Ch — this determines which MIDI Channel ProMix 01 uses to 
receive Program Change, Control Change, and Bulk Dump messages. 
MIDI Channels 1 through 16 can be selected. 
The following parameters can be set independently for Program 
Change (PROGRAM), Control Change (CONTROL), and Bulk 
Dump (BULK).
Tx — this determines whether ProMix 01 transmits MIDI data. 
When set to ON, MIDI data is transmitted as normal. When set to 
OFF, no MIDI data is transmitted.
Rx — this determines whether ProMix  01 receives MIDI data. When 
set to ON, MIDI data is received as normal. When set to OFF, received 
MIDI data is ignored.
OMNI — this determines whether ProMix  01 receives MIDI data on 
all MIDI Channels. When set to OFF, MIDI data is received on the 
MIDI Channels specified using Rx Ch. When set to ON, however, 
MIDI data is received on all MIDI Channels, regardless of Rx Ch set-
tings.
ECHO — this determines whether MIDI data received at MIDI IN is 
echoed through to MIDI OUT. When set to OFF, data is not echoed. 
When set to ON, it is echoed.  Note: In Channel mode, Control Changes are transmitted and received 
on several MIDI Channels. See “Control Change” on page 83. 
						

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1. Press [MIDI].
The MIDI menu appears.
2. Select PROGRAM CHANGE 
ASSIGN and press [ENTER].
The PROGRAM CHANGE 
ASSIGN LCD function 
appears.
3. Use the cursor buttons to 
select Program Changes 
(PGM) and the PARAMETER 
wheel to assign mix scenes 
(MEM).
4. To exit this function and 
return to the MIDI menu, 
select EXIT and press 
[ENTER], or just press 
[MIDI].
The MIDI menu reappears.
! Remember to set the relevant 
parameters on the MIDI SETUP 
LCD function before trying to 
transmit or receive Program 
Changes.
Program Change
MIDI Program Change messages are used to recall ProMix 01 mix 
scenes, providing snapshot mix automation. When a mix scene is 
recalled using the [RECALL] button, a Program Change message is 
output. This allows for simultaneous mix scene recall on multiple 
ProMix 01s. It can also be used to recall data on other MIDI devices. 
Such as an effects program on an external effects processor, or a voice 
on a synthesizer. Recalling mix scene #10, for example, could be used 
to recall voice #10 on a synthesizer. Mix scenes can also be recalled by 
transmitting Program Change messages from other MIDI devices. 
For example, most synthesizers are set to transmit a Program Change 
message when a voice is selected. This could be used to recall the cor-
responding mix scene on ProMix 01. So with just one button press, 
your mixer, synthesizer, and other MIDI devices are instantly ready 
for the next song. You can also use a MIDI footswitch.
Program Change messages really come into there own when used 
with a controlling computer or MIDI sequencer. For example, with 
your MIDI sequencer in record, [RECALL] button presses are 
recorded along with your song data. During playback, mix scenes are 
then recalled automatically. You can also edit and enter Program 
Changes in songs using your sequencer’s edit functions.
Initially, mix scenes 1 through 50 are assigned to Program Changes 1 
through 50. Mix scene 00 is assigned to Program Change 128. You can, 
however, change these assignments using the PROGRAM CHANGE 
ASSIGN LCD function. A Mix scene to Program Change Assignment 
table is provided in the Additions section of this User’s Guide.
Shown below is the PROGRAM CHANGE ASSIGN LCD function. 
Program Changes are listed in three columns. The mix scene (MEM) 
assigned to the selected Program Change (PGM) is highlighted. “--” 
means no assign. 
To reset these assignments to their initial values, select RESET and 
press [ENTER]. An “Are your sure” message appears. Select YES to 
reset, NO to cancel, then press [ENTER] again. 
Mix scene to Program Change assignments can be stored using MIDI 
Bulk Dump. See “Bulk Dump/Request” on page 85.