V.
Software
The sound of an compressor is of course based on the quality of its hardware design. This unique
compressor is also a hybrid; all control and user interaction are performed in the digital software
realm. This allows us to incorporate options and possibilities not found in any standard analog
compressor—including:
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Save and recall of 399 states (that’s a lot of trees saved in recall sheets)
•
Instant reset
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Rapid, precise and repeatable gain adjustment
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Precisely-linked stereo operation with the ease of a single control
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Undo!
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Automation
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External Sidechain
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Lookahead
Recall States
Recalling is simple. The
PRESET
knob is both a rotary encoder and a push button. Any preset
(1-399) can be recalled at any time. Rotate the
PRESET
knob until the LED display shows the
correct number of the save-state you would like to load. Once the correct number is shown on the
display, press the
PRESET
knob once. The new state is now loaded on the hardware, and all LED
displays around the knobs represent the current state of the hardware.
Undo
If you accidentally load settings that replace your current one, you can go back to the earlier state
by loading memory-cell number 400. This clever memory always stores the setting one step
before the last change, so it serves as an instant undo. Loving the C502V means never having to
say you’re sorry!
Storing Custom User States
With 399 memory cells, there are many opportunities to try di
ff
erent setups for each source and
quickly choose the best one as needed. This is one of the greatest strengths of our hybrid
Compressor approach, so don’t be afraid to experiment. To save your own custom setting into the
unit, rotate the
PRESET
knob to an unused memory cell (or one you wish to overwrite), then press
and hold the
PRESET
knob for 2 seconds. The LED display will change to a dialog saying
NO
.
Turn the
PRESET
knob till the LED display shows the
YES
dialog and confirm your selection by
pressing the
PRESET
knob again. The display will now show
SAVEd
and you will notice a small
red dot in the lower right corner of the LED display indicating the information has been stored.
The No/Yes dialog is a safety feature—it ensures you cannot mistakenly overwrite a memory cell.
Reset State
Pressing the
PRESET
knob twice in quick succession will reset the unit. This conveniently zeros
out all parameters.
Memory Clear (Delete)
Though it’s unnecessary in practice, if you ever want to clear a memory (perhaps to hide your
most secret Compressor setting from prying eyes), start with the same procedure as storing:
rotate the
PRESET
knob to a used memory cell, then press and hold the
PRESET
knob for 2
seconds. The LED display will change to a dialog saying
NO
. Turn the
PRESET
knob till the LED
display shows
dEL
, then press the knob once. The red dot at the lower right-hand
corner of the display will disappear, indicating the memory has been cleared.
