Features of the DPS12
The DPS12 includes a hard disk recorder that enables you to perform 12-track recording/playback, and a 20-channel digital mixer. You can record and mix down on a single DPS12 as if you were using a multitrack recorder.
The DPS12 provides you with 12 recording/playback tracks (physical tracks) and 250 data storage tracks (virtual tracks). Switching among virtual tracks that are assigned to physical tracks allows you to record multiple takes of the same part or phrase and later select the best take for mixdown.
The mixer selection is fully loaded with EQ, pan, two AUX sends, and level capabilities. In addition to 12 TRACK MIX channels that control the output from the recorder tracks, 8 THRU MIX channels are available to directly control input signals from the input jacks. You can mix down the signal from a connected synthesizer, tone module, and/or external effect processor while playing back twelve tracks on the recorder section.
Up to six external hard disks and/or MO drives can be connected to the SCSI connector for playback and recording.
Connecting a MIDI device, such as a MIDI sequencer, allows for sync master or slave operation. Using MMC (MIDI Machine control) also enables you to remote-control the DPS12 from a connected external device.
Up to 100 locate points in songs can be named and stored.You can immediatly jump to any specified locate point with an easy operation. A "quick locate function" that assigns locate points to the keys on the front panel is also available.
The DPS12 offers an improved and integrated edit function. You can specify tracks to edit, and the range of various editing operations, such as copy and paste, cut and paste and copy and insert.
The DPS12 is equipped with a scene memory that stores mixed settings. You can create several mix configurations with different balance and EQ settings. You can also adjust the mix-related parameters via MIDI. Combining this with a MIDI sequencer will enable a mix automation.
The internal effect board, EB2M, will provide you with two-channel, internally-connected digital effects. This enables you to handle all signals, from recording through the application of effects to mixdown, in the digital domain.
