McDSP Chrome Tone User Manual Page 1

Chrome ToneGuitar Amp Modeling and EffectsUser ManualMcDOWELL SIGNAL PROCESSING, LLC

Page xInstalling the Chrome Tone Plug-InInstallation on Mac OS XThe Chrome Tone plug-in Package includes this manual, ReadMe and Release Notes, a fold

mcdsp.comPage xiGetting StartedRe-installing the Chrome Tone plug-in presets manually:In you wish to restore the factory default presets, it may be us

Page xiiInstallation on Windows XP and VistaThe Chrome Tone plug-in Package includes this manual, ReadMe and Release Notes, a folder of presets for th

mcdsp.comPage xiiiGetting StartedRe-installing the Chrome Tone plug-in presets manually:In you wish to restore the factory default presets, it may be

Page xivInstallation on VENUE D-SHOW systemsThe Chrome Tone plug-in Package for VENUE D-SHOW systems includes presets for the Chrome Tone plug-in and

mcdsp.comPage xvGetting Started• If a previous version of the Chrome Tone plug-in was already installed, it will be updated by the installer. Importan

Page xviAuthorizing your McDSP Plug-InsAuthorizing with a pre-programmed iLok Smart KeyMcDSP bundles such as the Emerald Pack come with a pre-programm

mcdsp.comPage xviiAuthorizing Your McDSP Plug-InsAuthorizing a McDSP Plug-In from a License Card with the Authorization Wizard:The Authorization Wizar

Page xviii• Once the Plug-In is personalized, click the ‘Next’ button to continue.• Check the ‘Use License Card’ box and press the ‘Next’ button (gur

mcdsp.comPage xixAuthorizing Your McDSP Plug-Ins• Once the authorization is installed on the iLok USB Smart Key, a dialog is displayed prompting the u

Page iiMcDSP Chrome Tone Plug-In ManualMcDSP McDowell Signal Processing, LLC1300 Crittenden Lane #401Mountain View, CA 94043SupportEmail: [email protected]

Page xxAuthorizing with iLok.comRequired for demo, upgrade, and replacement authorizations onlyiLok.com can be accessed from any Macintosh or PC with

mcdsp.comPage xxiAuthorizing Your McDSP Plug-InsThe next page will display the pending licenses available for download. This page will also display th

Page xxiiIf you wish to go back into your account and visually conrm the transaction for yourself, select “View iLoks” Then select the iLok you had t

mcdsp.comPage xxiiiAuthorizing Your McDSP Plug-InsRegistering your McDSP Plug-InTo register your McDSP Plug-In, ll out and return the product registr

mcdsp.comPage 1McDSP Chrome ToneMcDSP Chrome ToneCongratulations on purchasing Chrome Tone, the plug-In that brings the world of custom guitar amps, b

Page 2Feature List:• Power and Flexibility: Four different effect congurations are available - Amp, Wah, Trem, and Chorus, plus an all in one Stack c

mcdsp.comPage 3McDSP Chrome ToneChrome Tone Amp OverviewThe Chrome Tone Amp has six distortion modes for everything from light grit to full shred. Di

Page 4The Controls for Chrome Tone AmpPreThe Pre section provides low cut ltering to remove unwanted DC and similiar noise from the signal path, whil

mcdsp.comPage 5McDSP Chrome ToneDistortionThe Chrome Tone Amp Distortion section provides a wide range of distortion tones from light to heavy. The D

Page 6the signal once it exceeds the Threshold value, and the rate at which the compressor releases once the signal level drops below the Threshold va

mcdsp.comPage iiiMcDSP Chrome ToneSpecial Thanks to:• Jake Thorne, guitar nut and gear hound,• Stan Cotey and Scott Fafrak for all the gear• Lyle Work

mcdsp.comPage 7McDSP Chrome Tone• Reverb - the amount of reverberated signal mixed with the dry signal.• Output - the overall signal level adjustment.

Page 8A Look at the Chrome Tone ModulationThe Chrome Tone Wah is a full featured modulated lter, congured as a Wah in default mode, and as a variety

mcdsp.comPage 9McDSP Chrome ToneInputDetermines the input gain of the Wah conguration. This control is also available on the Tremolo and Chorus cong

Page 10AutoGives complete control over an LFO (low frequency oscillator) used to modulate the Wah (or other selected lter) frequency. The Auto contro

mcdsp.comPage 11McDSP Chrome ToneA Closer Look at the Chrome Tone WahThe Chrome Tone Wah is a full featured modulated lter, congured as a Wah in def

Page 12A Closer Look at the Chrome Tone TremoloThe Tremolo effect is the modulation of the volume (gain) of a signal path. This effect is common in g

mcdsp.comPage 13McDSP Chrome ToneA Closer Look at the Chrome Tone ChorusThe Chorus effect is the modulation a set of delay lines to create a more spat

Page 14as described in the ‘Flange’ section above, audition the effect on some tracks. Note how using the Spread control in a Mono to Stereo or Stere

mcdsp.comPage 15McDSP Chrome ToneTips for using the ModulationThe Input control of the Dynamic section opens up a new dimension in possibilities. The

Page 16A Closer Look at the Chrome Tone StackThe Chrome Tone Stack conguration is a combination of the Wah, Tremolo, Amp, and Chorus congurations, g

Page ivTable of ContentsMcDSP Chrome Tone Plug-In Manual iiMcDSP License Agreement viGetting Started with Chrome Tone viiiSystem Requirements viii

mcdsp.comPage 17McDSP Chrome ToneChrome Tone Plug-In Reference GuideChrome Tone Amp SpecificationsPARAMETER SETTINGS FUNCTIONPRELOW/CUT 75 to 1000 Hz S

Page 18PARAMETER SETTINGS FUNCTIONEQUALIZER (LOW SHELF, PARAMETRIC, HIGH SHELF)GAIN -12 to +12 dB Boost or cut to selected frequency region.FREQ 40 to

mcdsp.comPage 19McDSP Chrome ToneChrome Tone Specifications, Modulation on Chrous, Tremolo and Wah PagesParameter Settings FunctionINPUTGAIN -24 to 24

Page 20Parameter Settings FunctionAUTO SECTIONSHAPE -100 to 100 The mix between two selected LFO waveformsSHAPE TYPES: Sine, Triangle, Saw Up, Saw Dow

mcdsp.comPage 21McDSP Chrome ToneChrome Tone Specifications ChorusThe Chorus effect is the modulation a set of delay lines to create a more spatial or

Page 22Chrome Tone Specifications TremoloThe Tremolo effect is the modulation of the volume (gain) of a signal path. This effect is common in guitar a

mcdsp.comPage 23McDSP Chrome ToneChrome Tone Specifications WahParameter Settings FunctionWAH TYPE 3 wahs, 3 low pass, 3 high pass, 3 phasors, wah + lo

Page 24DSP DelayThe delay incurred by any of the Chrome Tone plug-In congurations is ZERO samples. On HD systems the delay is 1 (ONE) sample. There

mcdsp.comPage 25McDSP Chrome ToneConfiguration (Mono to Stereo)# Instantiations per DSP on HD systems# Instantiations per DSP on HD Accel systemsTREMOL

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mcdsp.comPage vMcDSP Chrome ToneChorus Section 13Flange, Chorus, and Vibrato Effects 13Chorus Modulation from Dynamic Section 14Tips for using the

Page viMcDSP License AgreementThe software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the

mcdsp.comPage viiMcDSPLimited Warranty:McDowell Signal Processing, Limited Liability Company warrants that the media on which the Software is distribu

Page viiiGetting Started with Chrome ToneEach McDSP plug-in is delivered inside an installer application, and uses the Interlok copy protection softwa

mcdsp.comPage ixGetting Started* McDSP Windows test machines are chosen to follow the Digidesign recommended systems guide, which currently is the Del