DigiDesign Drawmer Dynamics Owner's Manual
Drawmer Dynamics
Version 7.0
Copyright
© 2005 Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. All rights
reserved. This guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part
without the express written consent of Digidesign.
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contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Contents of the Boxed Version of Your Plug-In
System Requirements
Register Your Plug-Ins
Working with Plug-Ins
Conventions Used in This Guide
About www.digidesign.com
Chapter 2. Installation
Installing Drawmer Dynamics
Authorizing Drawmer Dynamics
Removing Expired Plug-Ins
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Chapter 3. Drawmer Dynamics Parameters
Adjusting Parameters
Expander Module
The Gate Module
The Compressor Module
The Limiter
Meters and Indicators
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Chapter 4. Using Drawmer Dynamics
Using Plug-Ins as Inserts
Inserting Drawmer Dynamics on a Track
Using the Side-Chain Input in DrawmerGCL
Appendix A. DSP Requirements
Drawmer Dynamics DSP Requirements
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Appendix B. DSP Delays Incurred by TDM Plug-Ins
Drawmer Dynamics DSP Delay
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Appendix C. Drawmer Dynamics Demo Sessions
Index
Using the Demo Sessions
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chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Drawmer Dynamics plug-in for Pro Tools|HD systems.
Based in England, Drawmer has a longstanding
reputation for creating high-quality, industrystandard, analog and digital signal processing
devices, including microphone preamplifiers,
esoteric tube equipment, equalizers, and most
significantly, dynamics processors.
The Drawmer Dynamics plug-in is a real-time
TDM plug-in that retains the look and sound of
Drawmer’s renowned hardware units, specifically, the highly-acclaimed Drawmer DS201 and
DL241.
There are two configuration of the Drawmer Dynamics plug-in:
• DrawmerECL, providing an Expander,
Compressor, and Limiter
• DrawmerGCL, providing a Gate, Compressor, and Limiter
Contents of the Boxed Version of Your Plug-In
Your Drawmer Dynamics plug-in package contains the following components:
• Installation CD-ROM
• License card (for installing Drawmer Dynamics plug-ins with an iLok USB Smart
Key, not supplied)
•
Drawmer Dynamics Plug-Ins Guide
tronic PDF guide)
• Registration information card
(elec-
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System Requirements
Register Your Plug-Ins
To use Drawmer Dynamics, you need:
A Digidesign-qualified Pro Tools|HD system
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– or –
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A Digidesign-qualified Pro Tools|HD system
and a third-party software application that supports the TDM plug-in standard
For complete system requirements, visit the
Digidesign Web site (www.Digidesign.com).
The Drawmer Dynamics plug-in does not
support sample rates above 96 kHz.
Compatibility Information
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it
has tested and approved.
For a list of Digidesign-qualified computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party devices, refer to the latest compatibility information on the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com/compato).
If you purchase a plug-in online from the DigiStore (www.digidesign.com) using Internet Activation, you are automatically registered.
If you purchase a plug-in boxed version, check
the enclosed information card for information
about how to register online.
Registered users will receive periodic software
update and upgrade notices.
Please refer to the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com) or the registration card
for information on technical support.
Working with Plug-Ins
Besides the information provided in this guide,
refer to the
information on working with plug-ins, including:
• Inserting Plug-Ins on Tracks
• Clip Indicators
• The Plug-In Window
• Adjusting Parameters
• Automating Plug-Ins
• Using the Librarian
DigiRack Plug-Ins Guide
for general
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Conventions Used in This Guide
All Digidesign guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands:
:
Convention Action
File > Save Choose Save from the
File menu
Control+N Hold down the Control
key and press the N key
Control-click Hold down the Control
key and click the mouse
button
Right-click (Windows) Click with the right
mouse button
The following symbols are used to highlight important information:
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the
most from your Pro Tools system.
Important Notices include information that
could affect your Pro Tools session data or
the performance of your Pro Tools system.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or
mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in
the Pro Tools Guides.
About www.digidesign.com
The Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com)
is your best source for information to help you
get the most out of your Pro Tools system. The
following are just a few of the services and features available.
Registration
the enclosed registration form for details.
Support
or Customer Service; download software updates and the latest online manuals; browse the
Compatibility documents for system requirements; search the online Answerbase; join the
worldwide Pro Tools community on the Digidesign User Conference.
Training and Education
Pro Tools Operator or Expert; study on your
own using courses available online, or find out
how you can learn in a classroom setting at a
certified Pro Tools Training Center.
Products and Developers
products; download demo software; learn about
our Development Partners and their plug-ins,
applications, and hardware.
News and Events
design; sign up for a Pro Tools demo.
To learn more about these and other resources
available from Digidesign, visit the Digidesign
Web site (www.digidesign.com).
Register your purchase online. See
Contact Digidesign Technical Support
Become a certified
Learn about Digidesign
Get the latest news from Digi-
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Installation
Installing Drawmer Dynamics
Installers for your plug-ins can be downloaded
from the DigiStore (www.digidesign.com) or can
be found on the plug-in installer CD-ROM (included with boxed versions of plug-ins). Additionally, an installer may also be available on a
Pro Tools software bundle CD-ROM.
Installation steps are essentially the same, regardless of the bundle, package, or system you
purchase.
Installation
To install Drawmer Dynamics:
1
Download and unpack the appropriate plugin installer from the Digidesign DigiStore
(www.digidesign.com), or insert the plug-in
installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2
Click Install.
3
When installation is complete, click Finish
(Windows) or Quit (Macintosh).
When you open Pro Tools, you will be
prompted to authorize your new plug-in.
Authorizing Drawmer Dynamics
The Drawmer Dynamics plug-in is authorized
using the iLok USB Smart Key (iLok), manufactured by PACE Anti-Piracy, Inc.
iLok USB Smart Key
The iLok is similar to a dongle, but unlike a dongle, it is designed to securely authorize multiple
software applications from a variety of software
developers.
This key can hold over 100 licenses for all of
your iLok-enabled software. Once an iLok is authorized for a given piece of software, you can
use the iLok to authorize that software on any
computer.
The iLok USB Smart Key is not supplied
with your plug-in or software option. You
can use the one included with certain
Pro Tools systems (such as Pro Tools|HDseries systems), or purchase one separately.
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If you purchased a plug-in online at the DigiStore (www.digidesign.com), you authorize the
plug-in by downloading licenses from iLok.com
to an iLok. See the
iLok Usage Guide
for details, or
visit the iLok Web site (www.iLok.com).
If you purchased a boxed version of a plug-in,
you authorize the plug-in by inserting the enclosed License Card into an iLok.
Use the following instructions to authorize any
plug-ins that come with an iLok License Card.
Authorizing Plug-Ins with an iLok and a License Card
License Cards are specific to each plug-in or software option. You will receive the appropriate License Cards for the plug-ins that you purchase.
License Cards have a small punch-out plastic
chip called a GSM cutout.
The authorization steps in this section must be
repeated for each plug-in you purchased.
For additional information about iLok technology and authorizations, see the electronic PDF of the iLok Usage Guide.
To authorize a plug-in with the iLok:
1
Insert the iLok into an available USB port on
your computer.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions until you
are prompted to insert the License Card into the
iLok.
4
Separate the GSM cutout from the larger protective card by pulling it up and out with your
thumb. Do not force the cutout down with your
finger.
5
Insert the GSM cutout into the iLok. Visually
verify that the metal portion of the cutout
makes contact with the iLok’s metal card reader.
iLok with License Card
6
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the authorization process for each plug-in.
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After the authorization has completed, remove the GSM cutout from the iLok. (If you
have to remove the iLok from the computer to
remove the cutout, be sure to re-insert the iLok
in any available USB port on your computer
when you are finished.)
2
Launch Pro Tools. You will be prompted to authorize any installed unauthorized plug-ins or
software options.
If you are already using a demo version of
the plug-in or software option, launch
Pro Tools before you insert the iLok, then
insert the iLok into any available USB port
when prompted by Pro Tools.
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Removing Expired Plug-Ins
If you let a demo version of a plug-in expire, you
should remove it from your system. Otherwise,
each time you open Pro Tools you will be
prompted with a message that the plug-in has
expired.
Windows
To remove an expired plug-in:
1
Click Start.
2
Click Control Panel.
3
Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
4
Select the expired plug-in from the list of in-
stalled applications.
5
Click the Change/Remove button.
6
Click OK to remove the plug-in.
7
When removal is complete, close the Add or
Remove Programs window.
Mac OS X
To remove an expired plug-in:
1
Open the Plug-Ins folder on your Startup drive
(Library/Application Support/Digidesign).
2
Drag the expired plug-in to the Trash.
3
Empty the Trash.
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