Jonbouy

Bub

sharke

I remember when I was first looking at X1 one of the things that drew me in was the claims about the ProChannel and how having EQ and compression etc "built in" to the strips means a much lower CPU load. But is this really true? I could never work out how this could be the case. It's not like putting a reverb on a bus and channeling multiple tracks through that. Every instance of a PC compressor is a separate instance with its own settings, so therefore must occupy its own process in memory. So how is that reducing CPU load?

I think they are all VST3 compliant in a VST2.4 format.

It's the only explanation.

Noel's explanation stated that they were indeed VST2.4 standard plug-ins with customisations to the interface only.
 
If a module is enabled then it is taking up cycles for DSP use like any other instance of a VST, but the graphics overhead is reduced as it all appears in a re-used window rather than a different window for each instance.
 
If they are turned off (disabled) in the Pro-Channel of course they won't (shouldn't) be loading up the processor at all.
 
So basically they are just channel inserts with a recycled display.

I forgot the [/sarcasm] thingy.

There's been a 'discussion' on the VST subject upstairs.

I discovered a cool bug last night, speaking of the Pro Channel.

Anyone can try it. It seems to do it in all of my projects, so I'm guessing it's not system specific ....

Hide the first track in a multi-track folder (Make sure it's the top folder in the project), click the upper left corner of the folder header to select the entire folder, and bang ... the Pro Channel for the hidden track shows up. Pritty kewl in a bug finding Easter Egg hunting kind of way. Kind of like moving the screw on the PC4K Bus Comp to make the VU meter turn blue. :)

Serious hat off: I think the UI needs to have more wood and use shiny metal dials and faders, and of course be lead and mercury free and run on solar power to conserve workflow.

 
What do you have against lead and mercury?? Dood... they are both shiny!! Also, if it runs on solar power that just ruins it for me... I need cloudy days and dark nights. How is one supossed to do the blues on a sunny day?
I think I will get out my little bottle of mercury, roll it around in my hand and smile. Perhaps I will grow an etra finger. I had to order my last thermometers from India so I could get real mercury thermometers... got a 5-pack!
 
J

Jim Roseberry

Vuvuzela module.

Oh... lord no!!!
That's the most annoying sound on the planet.     


I'd like to see a Pultec style EQ

HERE'S a sample of the new module (I hear Bapu already has a copy and is making his next cover with it!
 

Analyser for me. I like the concept of the display following the active track a la PC modules. If regular VSTs done that I'd like them as much too - but they don't and that slows me down as well as confoosing us Norfolk folk.

Having only PE v4, this is an actual question from me.  Is there an oscilloscope module?

No there isn't.

Bub
I discovered a cool bug last night, speaking of the Pro Channel.

Anyone can try it. It seems to do it in all of my projects, so I'm guessing it's not system specific ....

Hide the first track in a multi-track folder (Make sure it's the top folder in the project), click the upper left corner of the folder header to select the entire folder, and bang ... the Pro Channel for the hidden track shows up. Pritty kewl in a bug finding Easter Egg hunting kind of way. Kind of like moving the screw on the PC4K Bus Comp to make the VU meter turn blue. :)

Bub,


This did not happen for me (if I understand your steps properly).


Vid Here

Bub

Kind of like moving the screw on the PC4K Bus Comp to make the VU meter turn blue. :)

What the heck is a PC4K Bus Comp screw? Screenshot?


I have a PC4K Channel Compressor (no screw on that). 


I have  the new CA-2A with a screw (which when turned does not make the VU blue).


Seripusly, I do not understand your statement.

Bub's referring to the screw under the meter of the PC4k buss compressor. Click on it and drag, the VU meter light will turn blue but you may need to start playback. That might even feature in a video somewhere.

'Lunar' for me every time.