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Chapter 7: Advanced technique for mixing

7. Select THRU MIX channels in Mixer mode, and use the PAN parameters for THRU MIX channels 1

and 2 to expand the panning. Also, use the LEVEL parameters to adjust the level of the effect sound.

The MASTER OUT jacks and the OPTICAL OUT jacks output a mix signal of the TRACK MIX channels

(source sound) and THRU MIX channels (effect sound).

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NOTE :

Make sure that the AUX SEND-A parameters for THRU MIX channels 1 and 2 are set to 0

before you raise the LEVEL parameters. If they are not set to 0, signal loops will be generated, which may

damage the monitor speakers.

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TIP :

You can apply equalization to the THRU MIX channel 1/2 effect return signals.

8. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 7 while playing back the DPS12 to fine-adjust the channel send level and

return level.

Adding sounds during mixdown

The DPS12 is capable of playing back up to twelve physical tracks via the TRACK MIX channels in the mixer

section. Send signals from INPUT jacks 1–6 and/or the OPTICAL IN jacks to THRU MIX channels to mix with

TRACK MIX channels. For example, if you have a MIDI sequencer sync with the DPS12, you can mix up to eight

channels of signals from synthesizers or samplers. This section explains how to add more signals from INPUT

jacks 1 and 2 during mixdown. (See page 109 for more information on synchronizing a MIDI sequencer to the

DPS12.)

1. Connect the sound sources you wish to add to INPUT jacks 1 and 2, and use the [INPUT GAIN]

controls 1 and 2 to adjust the input levels.

2. Press the [F2] key in Assign mode.

The DPS12 displays a screen in which you can route input signals to the recorder section as input sources or to

the THRU MIX channels of the mixer section.

3. Route and to .

The input signals at INPUT jacks 1 and 2 are sent to THRU MIX channels 1 and 2 of the mixer section.

4. Select THRU MIX channels in Mixer mode, and set the LEVEL, PAN, and EQ parameters for the THRU

MIX channels 1 and 2.

5. Play the DPS12 and start mixdown.

The TRACK MIX channel signals and THRU MIX channel signals are mixed and routed via the MASTER

OUT jacks and OPTICAL OUT jacks to the master recorder.

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