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Introduction

Introduction

The license includes the best stereo and dual source Reverbs and Delays from TC - for example VSS3, VSS4, Nonlin2 and Reflector - plus access to hundreds of film and music presets, as well as the stereo section of Halls of Fame.



Chorus

This M5000 algorithm can produce high resolution Stereo Chorus and Flanging effects, or Modulated Stereo Delays of up to 650 ms per channel, and offers a modulation oscillator with relative L/R phase control. For micro-delay sensitive algorithms like flanging, predictable results are best obtained using a direct feed-through when mixed inside the effect, rather than mixing the signals outside the algorithm.

The System 6000 implementation of Chorus 1 can be used with sample rates of up to 96kHz.


CORE-2

The TC Electronic true stereoREV CORE algorithms are particularly good for small room simulations.

Due to the high density structure the relatively short Tails occurring in small rooms can be convincingly reproduced. As the VSS ™algorithms are particularly suited for Film and Post production the Rev Core algorithm, known from the TC M5000, is also highly usable.


Delay 1

This M5000 algorithm is a straight 24 bit true stereo delay, of up to 2.5 sec in each channel with basic feedback control. The System 6000 implementation of Delay 1 can be used with sample rates of up to 96kHz.


Delay 2

This M5000 algorithm is a 24 bit true stereo effect offering delays of up to 2.5 sec in each channel with two filtered feedback controls per channel (self feedback and x feedback). Delays may be modulated with control over relative L/R phase for chorus or tape delay emulation. The System 6000 implementation of Delay2 can be used with sample rates of up to 96kHz.


DVR-2

DVR-2 offers Reverb and System 6000 users a pristine Generic Reverb with true vintage flavor. Generic Reverb is complementary to Source Reverb, and both types are at disposal in the 6000.

You can read more about Generic Reverb elsewhere on the website, but the term is used to describe a flattering sustain effect, which can be added to many sources of a mix. It produces little character but also does no harm, because the effect is blurred or washed out. Instead, it adds a good sense of spaciousness and more or less pronounced modulation.


NonLin-2

NonLin is an Effect Reverb with controllable Envelope, Attack, Hold and Release. It is capable of generating compact Vocal Ambience, dramatic eighties drum and percussion sounds, Reverse Reverb or completely new and
twisted effects. Nonlin also does classic Gated Reverb, but because it doesn't need to be triggered, it can be used on all sorts of program material.

The eighties with a Twist
Compared to effect Reverbs from the past, Nonlin features longer and more diffused response with a higher resolution, but classic, low density processing is also available. However, there is more to updating a classic than free Envelope, selectable response and higher resolution. NonLin also features a Twist parameter, which radically alters the sound, sometimes in weird ways. Adding Twist may not always be pretty, but the parameter truly is a new spice included to spark imagination and storytelling, and which can be used to add character to any source of a mix.


Phaser

This M5000 algorithm was originally designed as a digital version of the acclaimed TC XII stomp box phaser. As its predecessor, it offers a selectable number of swept filter sections (4, 8 or 12) to control the max excursion of the effect. For micro-delay sensitive algorithms like phasing, predictable results are best obtained using a direct feed-through when mixed inside the effect, rather than mixing the signals outside the algorithm.

The System 6000 implementation of Phaser can be used with sample rates of up to 96kHz.


Reflector-LCR

Reflector is a versatile Delay and Boundary effect for multichannel applications. Output configurations are optimized for LCR, Stereo or Mono production. Advanced features such as individual EQ and multiple layers of
Diffusion, makes Reflector capable of crossing the border between Ambience, Early Reflections, Reverb and Delay-effects.

Reflector is able to generate plain delays, realistic ambient locations, and with the long delay-times and diffusion available, it can also simulate the large outdoor locations sought after in film- and post production. Environments such as Streets, Canyons, Forests etc.

On top of this, Reflector enables the creation of wild surround effects, making complex delay patterns for music and film production etc. Effects can easily be edited, mirrored and auditioned on the fly to allow the user to be part of an inspirational effect design process.


Reverb-2

The Reverb 2 algorithm initially created for the M5000 compliments most types of source material. Experience has shown that the Reverb 2 algorithm is especially good on percussive instruments, as it has a very well defined precise buildup.

Its configuration is Stereo In /Stereo Out. The uncorrelated design ensures perfect mono compatibility.


Reverb-3

From the M5000 the Reverb-3 provides the user with a true Stereo Reverb.

It is capable of making an exceptionally clear Reverb sound using a very dense and natural sounding Reverb Tail. Decay time can be controlled in four individually adjustable frequency bands. Using Diffuse and Distance controls, sounds can be made in which practically no Early Reflections are heard. Add a slight modulation to this to minimize room interaction with your source material and you have Reverb-3.


VariPitch

The algorithm is designed for high quality pitch change, chorus and double tracking effects. It can be used on monophonic as well as polyphonic material with dual mono or stereo input. For music applications, VariPitch is the best and most unobtrusive pitch control device in the industry today.

Because of intelligent splicing, VariPitch may also be used for demanding applications like real-time pitch change of entire master tracks when converting frame rates between video and film. Channels may be locked to preserve phase relationship while applying pitch change.

The up and down pitch range is +/- one octave, while delay, feedback, cross-feedback and filters are available for effect purposes.

VSS™3

The VSS ™3 algorithm was designed for a variety of applications ranging from music and post to film production.
The objective is a "true-to-life" sound enabling the user to mimic environments. To establish convincing room-types the Early Reflections must be carefully reproduced. Are the surfaces hard or soft, is the room furnished or unfurnished, is it a small or big car?

The configuration is Mono In /Stereo Out. The design ensures perfect mono compatibility on the outputs.

VSS™4HD

VSS™4HD is an advanced stereo reverb that radically departs from being an additive sustain tail for a stereo mix. Based on source related reflections from multiple angles, the precision of VSS™4HD is comparable to real-world mono or stereo sources positioned in an authentic or virtual space.

Contrary to a sampled reverb, VSS™4HD is non-causal, and doesn't return the same reponse over and over again. This virtue is especially relevant in demanding production and for live purposes, where it's important to avoid to continuously trigger the same reproduction room modes and to wake up the "hall ghost".

VSS™4HD is the best stereo output room simulation ever developed by TC Electronic, and therefore complements the virtues of the multi-channel algorithms also available in System 6000. Compared to the acclaimed VSS™4 released in 2003, VSS™4HD is a further development with added controls for diffused field delay and width. Dependency on plenty of zero wait state RAM and a fast infrastructure between DSPs means that VSS4HD, VSS5.1 or VSS6.1 are still not suited for any DAW platform available at the time of writing (May, 2009).

Used for mastering purposes, VSS4HD maintains full bit transparency, and can be operated at Sample Rates up to 96 kHz.

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