TC Electronic FireworX, User Manual

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THE BLOCKS
The Blocks
This chapter will go through each of the twelve block’s sub-
algorithms and explain the parameters in them. The required
power percentage for 44.1kHz and 48kHz samplerate is
stated at each block describtion. The parameters available in
the Modifier Matrix are marked with an asterisk*.
The Special Icons
There are a couple of different icons in the Routing that do
not apply to any of the effect blocks.
Pipeline
If you simply want to lead the sound through a point, you
select the pipeline icon.
Insert Loop
The Insert Loop Send and Return blocks apply to the
External loop set up in “I/O Setup, Signal”. Place the Send
block where you want to tap the sound, and place the Return
block where you want the sound to re-enter the
signal chain (See Insert Loop for further
descriptions).
In the Insert Return block you will find the following
parameters:
Mix*
Mixes between internal sound and the return of the Insert
Loop.
In Level*
Controls the input level of the block.
Out Level*
Controls the output level of the block.
In the Insert Send block you will find this parameter:
Send Level
Sets the level of the send out of the Insert Loop.
Warning: The Insert Loop is subject to small amounts of
delay. This could cause serious changes in the sound due to
phase cancellation.
Feedback
The Feedback block can feed the sound back from one point
to another in the signal chain. Place the Send block where
you want to tap the sound, and place the Return block where
you want the sound to re-enter the signal chain.
In the Feedback Return block you will find the following
parameters:
FB level*
Sets the amount of level returned into Routing.
Mix*
Mixes between direct sound and the return of Feedback.
Feedback Send
The Feedback Send block contains no parameters, since this
is just a Y split of the signal.
Warning: The Feedback can cause serious overloads in the
Routing.
Dynamics
Number of blocks: 3
Processing power: 12-14% per block
The Dynamics block of the FireworX contains three different
sub-algorithms: Expander/Gate, Soft Compressor, Hard
Comp/Limiter.
The gain reduction meter on the front panel will show up to
-20dB of gain reduction. When more than one Dynamic
block istive, it is possible to select which block will be
displayed in the gain reduction meter. This is set in the Edit,
Parameters display.
Expander/Gate
The Expander/Gate performs Downward Expansion.
Downward Expansion in general means that below a certain
threshold the input signal’s gain is reduced on the output
according to a specific ratio. Expanders and Gates are often
used to reduce or eliminate noise. The parameters available
in the Modifier Matrix are marked with an asterisk*.
EXPANDER/GATE