Eventide H3000 User Manual

Plug-in for Digidesign® Pro Tools®

User Guide

© Copyright 2004, Eventide Inc.
P/N: 141089, Rev A

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www.eventide.com

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 3
Introduction 6
About This Manual 8

Don’t Forget to Register 8

CHAPTER 1 – INSTALLATION 9

Read Me 9
Installation 9
Allocating Memory 9
Authorizing with the iLok USB Smart Key 10

Removing an Authorization 10

CHAPTER 2 - USING EVENTIDE BAND DELAYS 11

I/O Formats 11
Using the Controls 12
Signal Flow Diagram 13
Plug-in Panel Overview 13
Plug-in Panel Overview 14
H3000 Front Panel Details 15

Levels 15
Soft Keys 16
Page Select Buttons 16
Knob 16
Snapshots Overview 17
Snapshot Loading 18
Snapshot Saving 18
Renaming a Snapshot 18
Revert 19
Global vs. Current 19
Proper Snapshot Hygiene 20

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Restoring Global Defaults 20
Automating Snapshots with Program Change 21

Preset Parameter Details 22

Session Tempo 23
Tempo Based 23
Delay Time 23
Frequency 24
Q Factor 24
Pan 24
Feedback Delay 24
Feedback 25
Mix 25
Input Level 25
Output Level 25

Program Page Details 26

Channel Strip Parameters 27
Channel Strip Parameters 27
Beat Grid Elements 27
Beat Grid Callouts 28
Band Display Elements 28
Band Display Elements 29

Expert Page Details 30

Voice On/Off 31
Phase Inv 31
Frequency 31
Note Name 31
Filter Tuning Hint: 32
Q Factor 32
Filter Type 32
Delay Time 32
Output Level 33
Pan 33
MIDI Note Mode 33

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Function Page Details 35

Parameter Modulation 36
Parameter Modulation 36
Preset Parameter 37
Modulation Source 37
Min Value 37
Max Value 38
Soft Keys 38
Soft Key Setup 38
Function Generator 40
FG Types 41

Saving and Recalling Presets 43

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Introduction

Welcome, and thank you for your purchase of the Eventide Band Delays plug-in for
Pro Tools TDM. Derived from the original filtered delay algorithm found only in the
legendary H3000 digital multi-effects processor, Band Delays broadens the
landscape with eight voices of tempo-based filtered delays. Tempo, delays and
filters work together in their original incarnation to offer you incredible sonic
possibilities.

All eight filters are fully parametric with configurable low/band/high pass or shelving
choices and a bandwidth control that offers high resonance. The filter frequencies
can even be played via MIDI notes with several useful modes. The delays offer full
tempo support and feature an intuitive Beat Grid for creating incredible pulsing
rhythms. Even the original Parameter Modulation features of the H3000 are included
as well allowing you to create the uniquely dynamic programs that made the original
so popular.

As with all Eventide plug-ins, the convenient Snapshots allow for instant program
loading of up to 32 different presets within a single session. All of this, with the sought­after sound of the H3000, brings you a great-sounding plug-in that’s as easy to use as
the original that inspired it.

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Eventide Band Delays features:

 Eight voices of tempo-based filtered delays up to 1.2 seconds each.

 Beat Grid lets you easily place delays in time with the music.

 Tempo features allow all eight delays to lock to the session tempo.

 Filter parameters include Band Pass, High Pass, Low Pass and Shelving types

with Q factors up to 100.

 Filter frequencies can be “played” with a MIDI keyboard.

 Full MIDI implementation offers loading of preset Snapshots and MIDI

controller support for Parameter Modulation.

 Parameter Modulation with a host of Function Generator abilities for

incredibly dynamic sound shaping.

 Master “Global” controls affect all similar parameters.

 Soft Keys let you customize the preset parameters.

 Intuitive graphical interface lets you see delay times, center frequencies and

bandwidth simultaneously.

 Integrated mixer section offers level, pan and phase control for each voice.

 Familiar interface is easy to use.

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About This Manual

We’re very confident you’ll be able to use your new plug-in without reading this
manual, but we urge you to have a quick look. There are several unique features
and interesting options presented in Band Delays and a cursory glance will help
streamline your efficiency. We’ll try to keep it all relevant and highlight any tips or
cool tricks for you.

We also won’t cover much at all about the operation of Pro Tools or the Macintosh
environments, as their owner’s manuals or online help should provide you with the
answers you need. We’ve made every attempt to integrate the controls and
features that you’re familiar with as a Pro Tools user into our Band Delays plug-in so
that you don’t have to learn anything new.

If you find the need to get more information from us than this manual can provide,
please visit our support forum available via our website (www.eventide.com

Don’t Forget to Register

Before you go any further, please take a moment to register your product. You can
either mail in the enclosed card or click on the Register Now link provided on this CD
and register online
updates, and any special offers that may only be available to registered users.

. This helps us keep you informed of any important software

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Chapter 1 – Installation

Read Me

Please be sure to have a look at the Read Me document on the installation CD for
any important last minute updates from us.

Installation

Eventide Band Delays comes in one tidy installer that contains all the necessary files
for use under Mac OS 9 or OS X. Boot into the Mac OS that you want to install under
before beginning the installation. If you use Pro Tools 5.x, then you’ll need to boot
into OS 9. Pro Tools 6.x users will want to be running Mac OS X before beginning the
installation. Then run the Eventide Band Delays Installer directly from the Application
CD that came with the product. Follow the instructions on-screen to complete the
installation.

Please refer to www.eventide.com
Pro Tools platforms.

for the latest on supported operating systems and

Allocating Memory

If you are running OS9, plug-ins with extensive graphics, such as Eventide Band
Delays, may require increasing your DAE memory allocation to run optimally.

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Authorizing with the iLok USB Smart Key

Because Eventide Band Delays utilizes the Pace Interlock copy protection system,
you’ll need to have your iLok smart key handy. After you’ve completed the
installation, pop the little rectangular piece out of the license card provided in the
product carton. Insert it as shown below into the key. Connect the key to any free
USB port on the Pro Tools system where you installed Band Delays. Launch Pro Tools
and follow the authorization window’s instructions.

Removing an Authorization

Should you have to remove the authorization from your iLok key, be sure to put it
back onto the original license card. To do this, start Pro Tools. Hold Option+Space
Bar while inserting Band Delays into a channel. Then, follow the instructions on­screen.

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Chapter 2 - Using Eventide Band Delays

This chapter details the overall operation of the plug-in as well as how each of the
parameters functions.

Please take some time to familiarize yourself with what each parameter does and to
read the section on Snapshots. Snapshots are a new and unique part of the product
and may take a little getting used to in order to utilize them fully.

I/O Formats

Eventide Band Delays is available for use on both mono and stereo sources. When
processing a mono audio source, the channel will be converted to a stereo output
channel and provide you with a stereo effect. When processing a stereo audio
source, the left and right channels will be summed to create a mono input, and a
stereo output will be produced.

Please refer to the signal flow diagram on the following pages for more details.

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Using the Controls

The control set offered by Band Delays consists mainly of faders and number boxes,
however the Beat Grid offers a simple graphical interface for setting delay times.
These controls have been designed to work in the most intuitive way, allowing you to
quickly and easily adjust parameters or type in values.

To adjust a parameter, simply click on its fader and drag the mouse left and right.
You can also click directly in the number box associated with every parameter and
drag the mouse up or down to increase or decrease the parameter’s value.

Most parameters let you drag the mouse a convenient distance to cover the
parameter’s full value range. However, you can hold the Command key on the
computer keyboard while setting values to get fine resolution control over that
parameter’s values.

Every number box allows you to type values directly in to immediately set the
parameter value. Simply click once in the number box and release the mouse
button without moving it. The box will become highlighted and ready for typing. Try
to type in values that correspond to the parameter; i.e. 8 kHz would be typed as

8000.

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Signal Flow Diagram

Left Input

Right Input

+

Output 1

Output 2

Output 3

Output 4

Output 5

Output 6

Output 7

Output 8

Delay 2

Delay 3

Delay 4

Delay 5

Delay 6

Delay 7

Delay 8

Filter 1

Filter 2

Filter 3

Filter 4

Filter 5

Filter 6

Filter 7

Filter 8

PanDelay 1

Pan

Pan

Pan

Pan

Pan

Pan

Pan

+

+

Left Output

Right Output

Feedback Delay

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Feedback