Tc-electronic FireworX User Manual

FireworXSTUDIO EFFECTS PROCESSORUSERS MANUAL

MainPowerSwitchPowerInputBalancedXLRInputsBalancedXLROutputsSerialno.DigitalIn/OutAES/EBUS/PDIFADATTOSOptionalWordclockRCAMIDIIn,Thru,OutExternalContr

Digital InputsDialMIDIINSERTSendINSERTReturnPedalAnalogInputs[balanced]InputGainChannel selectADAT/OPTICALChannel selectADAT/OPTICALCon/ProLevelsCon/P

INTRODUCTION Setups10SetupThe FireworX can be used in a number of applications. Therefore we present a couple of suggestions on how toconnect the Fir

11General ControlGeneral control of the FireworX is accomplished by dialing theParameter wheel to change position of the cursor, and the Valuewheel to

Preset pagePreset - Scrolls through presets.Bank - Selects between Factory, User, Card.Filter - Filters out presets containing a particular effect.Lis

13BASIC OPERATION RecallThe Preset pageThe Preset page of the FireworX contains three parameters:Preset - Bank - Filter. The name and number of the P

14BASIC OPERATION RecallExercise 1:How to Recall a PresetPress the Recall keyExercise 1:How to Recall a PresetIn this Exercise we are going to recall

15BASIC OPERATION StoreQuick Store with the same nameIf you want to store an edited Factory Preset with the same name, simply press Store and Enter.

16BASIC OPERATION StoreUsing a Memory CardInsert the card.When you want to store a single preset on a PC-card, you simplydial through the User preset

17BASIC OPERATION StoreExercise 3:How to Store a Preset with the existing name.Press the Store keyDial the Parameterwheel to select AlphaMod. functio

18Exercise 5:How to delete a presetPress the Store keyUse the Arrowkeys to selectthe DeletedisplayDial Valuewheel toselect thepreset youwant to delete

19Double click on theblock mute key of theeffect you wantto editSelect In andpress Enter to editthe Preset In-levelBlock name andsub-algorithmCursor

20EFFECTS SETUP EffectsExercise 6:How to Edit an effect blockIn this exercise we will edit an effect block.- Press the Effects key (if you are not al

21EFFECTS SETUP EffectsBlock name andsub-algorithmCursor positionDial Parameter wheelto select effect andpress Enter to set upblock I/ODouble click o

Total amount of blocks3x Dynamic1x Filters1x Formant1x Distort1x Vocode2x Synth1x Pitch2x Cho/Fla2x Dly 1x Reverb2x Pan1x EQ1x Ext. loop (1x Send, 1xR

23EFFECTS SETUP EffectsExercise 7:Inserting an effectPress the Effects keyUse the Arrowkeys to selectthe RoutingdisplayDial Valuewheel to selectsub-a

EFFECTS SETUP Effects24Exercise 9:Moving an existing blockThis exercise shows you how to move an existing block to adifferent position in the Routing

25EFFECTS SETUP EffectsThe Block I/O pageMute ModeOut ModeInput SourceEach block’s Input and Output can be set up independently. Toaccess the I/O dis

EFFECTS SETUP Effects26Exercise 10:Setting up Left/Right conditions and mute modes in ablock Select the Routing pagePlace thecursor on theblock you w

27Select “Tool” andpress EnterTotal amount ofDSP power used“Tool” SelectedThe Mem pageEFFECTS SETUP EffectsThe Layout pageThe Layout page features a

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28EFFECTS SETUP EffectsExercise 11:Inserting a new column using the LayoutIn this exercise you will see how the Layout functions can beused to insert

29MODIFIERS ModifierThe Matrix pageThe Matrix page is where External andInternal Modifiers are connected to theFireworX algorithm parameters. When in

External/InternalModifiersModifier and Parameter connectedTransformation activeParameter listLinkSet lowest valueSet middle valueSet highest valueChan

31MODIFIERS ModifierTo connect a Modifier to a parameter, dial the Parameter wheel toselect a parameter, and the Value wheel to select a Modifier. Di

MODIFIERS Modifier32Press Enter to change the External controllers simulated by thetwo wheels. Use the Parameter wheel to select between Dial 1 or2,

33Press Enter to enterModifier parametersThe Internal ModifiersSelected The Modifiers PagePress the Mod key and use the < > Arrow keys to select

LFOs 1 & 2 each have two outputs, which means that you canuse the same LFO with different phase for different purposes.The parameters available in

35MODIFIERS ModifierOut 2 PhaseAn LFO phase change causes a small delay in the secondwaveform starting point. This means that out 1 and 2 start thecu

MODIFIERS Modifier36Restart - Will restart Freeform playback when the control value is above 55%.SamplesSets the number of samples in one Freeform p

37MODIFIERS ModifierFine Tune - Shifts the generated frequency in increments ofcents. Range: +/- 50 cents.Quantize into semitones - Makes the functio

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MODIFIERS Alpha Mod.The Alpha Mod. settingsThe settings of the Alpha Mod. are located in the Mod, Modifierspage. Select Alpha Mod. and press Enter.Mo

39Tapped or dialed timeSlave to MIDI clock Set default tempo atPreset changeTapped tempo in BPM.The Tempo pageTempoSet the global tempo by tapping th

Total amount of blocks3x Dynamic1x Filters1x Formant1x Distort1x Vocode2x Synth1x Pitch2x Cho/Fla2x Dly 1x Reverb40MODIFIERS The Insert loopThe Inser

41The I/O Setup displayThe I/O Setup display contains four pages: MIDI - CTRL - LEVEL- SIGNAL. The four pages contain setups of all theFireworX’s exte

42SYSTEM & MIDI I/O SetupThe Signal pageIn the Signal page, the Input and Output routings are set up. TheSignal page includes the setup of the In

43SYSTEM & MIDI I/O SetupOutputThe FireworX will output signal on all available outputssimultaneously, e.g. when the FireworX is using AES/EBU in

44SYSTEM & MIDI I/O Setupwhich type the current product is using).If set to disabled, the FireworX will act as a standard MIDIproduct. Sysex devi

45SYSTEM & MIDI I/O SetupFireworX controlMain Vol.- Controls the main output volume of the FireworX. Press the Enter key and move the External c

46SYSTEM & MIDI UtilityThe Utility displayIn the Utility display, you can choose between Config.and Card. Use the < > Arrow keys to select

47SYSTEM & MIDI UtilityFormat/Erase CardThis function will Format and Erase the PC-card. Press Entertwice to confirm this action.WARNING: This ac

TABLE OF CONTENTS3INTRODUCTION PAGE 2Table of contents, . . . . . . . . .p. 3Welcome, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 4Features, . . . . . . . .

48THE BLOCKSThe BlocksThis chapter will go through each of the twelve block’s sub-algorithms and explain the parameters in them. The requiredpower per

49ThresholdWhen the input signal falls below the threshold, theExpander/Gate starts working. This means that the higherthreshold the more expansion or

50RatioThe Ratio of the gain reduction. Example: When the Ratio isset to 4:1 it means that for every 4dB the input level rises, theoutput level increa

51FiltersNumber of blocks: 1Processing power: 11-45% per blockThe Filter block contains five sub-algorithms: Resonance,Bandpass, Phaser, Resonator and

52First band right freq*The first band’s frequency of the right channel.Range: 20Hz-16kHz.First band right bandwidth*The bandwidth of the first band’s

53RESONATORResonator Voice 1-4*These parameters adjust the length of the four delays andthereby change the resonant frequencies.Range: 55Hz-1750Hz.Fee

54THE BLOCKSEndThe End point of the curve.Resonance*Sets the amount of resonance on the Formant filter. Brightness*Is used to change the character of

55THE BLOCKSDrive*The Drive parameter simulates the Input gain of a distortiondevice. The extra Input gain is automatically compensated onthe Output l

56THE BLOCKSCarrier Locut*Cuts off frequencies lower than the selected frequency onthe Carrier input. The slope of the filter is 12dB/octave.Range: 10

57THE BLOCKSRING MOD. EXTERNALCarrier ChnlThe Carrier channel parameter swaps the Left/Right inputsVox/Carrier connection. Lower/Upper band balance*Co

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58THE BLOCKSIn Level*Controls the input level of the block. Out Level*Controls the output level of the Ring Modulator block. Try listening to the lowe

59THE BLOCKSRange: 10Hz-16kHz.Highcut*Cuts off frequencies higher than the selected frequency. Thefilter is relative to the Frequency of the Chaos gen

60THE BLOCKSchanges blended with the direct sound give you the Chorussound, while the modulated signal alone will give you aPitch modulator also known

61THE BLOCKSGolden RatioSets the Golden Ratio between Speed and Depth On/Off. Ifyou want to create wild Chorus sounds you may want to turnthe Golden R

62THE BLOCKSTempoThe Tempo parameter sets the relationship to the globalTempo e.g. if you set it to 1/4T the Flanger will use quarternote triplet of t

63THE BLOCKSThe subdivisions available are, 16/1 (16 bars for performingone period), 8/1, 4/1, 2/1, 1/1, and 1/2-1/32 in straight, dottedand triplet n

64THE BLOCKSDual Three TapThe Dual Three Tap Delay is capable of performing threedelay taps on each of the two delay lines. The delay time isshared be

65THE BLOCKSNOTE: The sum of the six feedbacks are limited to 100%.Levels 1-6*Sets the level of each of the Six Taps.Pan Position 1-6*Controls the pan

66THE BLOCKSTrig (Start/Stop)*Sets the action carried out when Reverse is triggered via theModifier Matrix. To change the playback state of the Revers

67THE BLOCKSRoom SizeSets the size of the room that the initial room reflectionsemulate.It automatically changes the length of the Predelay (the timeu

5INTRODUCTION FeaturesThe Processing power structure of the FireworXThe FireworX is a multi-effects processor with more than 35 different algorithms

68THE BLOCKSDecay timeSets the length of the reverb decay from0.01 - 20.0 secondsPredelayAllows adjustment of the predelay (the time until the firstre

69THE BLOCKSand triplet notes - 1/4 equals BPM (beats per minute).If you select “Ignored” the current parameter will use thePreset value and will not

70THE BLOCKSExample: If LFO phase is set 180º, the Left and Right will beexactly opposite.LFO PHASEPan CenterUsing this parameter, you can move the ce

71THE BLOCKSIn Level*Controls the input level of the block. Out Level*Controls the output level of the block.Mod. ParametricThe Modulatable EQ The par

72How to enter the Reset pageHold down the Overall Bypass key during power-up.Move the cursor using the Parameter wheel and pressEnter twice to select

73APPENDIX Self TestPRESS THE BYPASS KEY, WHILE POWERING UP, TOACCESS THE RESET MENU AND SELECT »RUN TESTPROGRAM«Turn the Value Wheel to scroll throu

74APPENDIX TroubleshootingYou press Power switch, but there is no reaction.- The power switch on the rear panel is switched off.You cannot turn the p

75APPENDIX MIDI Implementation ChartEFFECTS PROCESSOR FireworX - January, 1998 Version 1.0Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Channel Defaul

76Analog InputsConnectors:Impedance:Max. Input Level:Min. Input Level (for 0 dBFS):Sensitivity:A to D Conversion:A to D Delay:Dynamic Range:THD:Freque

77Gives your songs or single tracks a hole new feelingGenerates a robot from your vocal tracksBe aware someones after you !!!!Converts anything into a

OVERALL BYPASSThe Bypass key in the upper left corneris the overall bypass. With this key youcan bypass all effects in the FireworXsimultaneously. ALP

PRESETS78Factory Presets:A great preset for your final mixWhen you want something special on your tracksStick your head in the waterShort reverb with

79Sweep FiltersPins NotesLFO Crunch DepthPulse WidthSpin To TalkPitchAliasing’ PatternIntensifies RateCarrier FreqStep On It!!!Reduce SirenBrightens W

80PRESETSFactory Presets:Open The DoorMake It SlimerWalking PositionCharacterBand TunerDetuneTweakyWackinessTuningTuningOverdriveAlienizedLowers Rever

ARROW KEYSIn many of the displays you can selectdifferent pages by pressing the Arrowkeys, e.g. in the Effects display you canchoose between Tool, Edi