The TRIDE-N-TRU-ADB Console
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Library Creator: Michael
Angel, www.CDSoundmaster.com
Manual Index
Installation
The Programs
About The Tride-N-Tru ADB Console Collection
About The Hardware
Program List
Installation
For PC Users:
Use the included installer to select
your NebulaTempRepository Folder to install
the collection there. Or, you can simply copy all "n2p"
files to your
Nebula "Programs" folder and copy all "n2v"
files to your "Vectors" folder.
For Mac Users:
Copy all "n2p" files to your
Nebula "Programs" folder and copy all "n2v"
files to your "Vectors" folder.
The Programs
"The Tride-N-Tru ADB Console For Nebula" consists of
120 programs:
You will find these in your CDSoundMaster Classic Console Nebula
category under
"CCC-TRD", "CCC-TRG", and "CCC-TRM".
Programs are sampled at 96kHz and are
tested to retain accuracy at 44.1kHz and 48kHz
sample rates with the latest version of Nebula3 Pro.
Programs are fully organized and categorized
for easiest use in Nebula3. Click one time on
"CCC" and you will see all 120 programs. Click a second
time to divide programs into
three main categories, "CCC-TRD", "CCC-TRG",
and "CCC-TRM", which represent Tride-N-Tru Direct Outs,
Group-To-Main Outs, and Main Outs..
Click these a second time to view all sub-category programs described.
Program Description:
TRD-EQIN-ALL-K11
This program represents the Direct Out set of programs.
"EQIN" means that the channel's eq circuit is engaged and present in the signal path, but it is set flat.
"ALL" means that the entire dynamic range from beyond unity gain to very quiet is found in this program.
"K11" means that all distortion kernels are being used for this program.
TRD-NOEQ-ALL-K11
This program is the same description as above, but the eq circuit is disengaged and removed from the signal path.
The following variations exist for all programs within this collection:
"ALL"
This means that the entire set of repetitions of samples exist in this program. It is the most advanced sample set from loudest setting to quietest setting. This is also the most non-linear.
"HI"
This means that the top selection of
loudest sample repetitions are in this program set. These are
the highest above the noise floor and closest to unity,
so they are the most linear set where harmonics are produced primarily
from pushing the electronics at a clean setting.
"MHI"
This stands for "Medium High", representing the next range of dynamics. Harmonics here are still relatively clean, but are in between the more clean set and beginning of the noise floor.
"MED"
This is the lighter set of dynamic samples representing a low signal above the noise floor, but still a moderate amount of harmonic content above the noise floor.
"LOW"
This is the quietest set of samples above the noise floor and the harmonics represent the variation from the signal and the noise floor.
"K11"
This represents the highest harmonic distortion count
"K7"
This means that the program uses 7 distortion kernels instead of 11.
"K5"
This has a reduced distortion count of 5 kernels.
"CLN"
This is the same program with distortion kernels removed.
All programs above are repeated for the "TRM" and "TRG" categories, representing the Group-To-Main Outs and Main Outs.
For the absolute most colored signal using the most kernels and most dynamics, choose the TRG-EQIN-ALL-K11.
"EQIN" means that the channel's eq circuit is engaged and present in the signal path, but it is set flat.
"NOEQ" means that the channel's eq circuit is disengaged.
About The Tride-N-Tru ADB Console
Collection
The Tride-N-Tru ADB Console For Nebula has been created to provide
you with extensive use of the original hardware console inside
your DAW. For best results, we recommend setting up operation
in the same manner as you would use the physical console. If you
wish to use this in the form of a digital recording pathway controlled
by analog inputs to each digital input, then use a single instance
of the "TRD" program that you wish to use on each channel
in your mix. If you wish to color the sound of your group buss
selections as well, use the "TRG" program. You can place
a "TRM" instance in your two track master out section
if you wish to include the sound of the console in your final
output summing stage.
Keep in mind that the primary difference in a channel direct out and master out is that the master section of the console is a final summing stage which provides a very similar sound as the channel itself, but with a very subtle extra coloration. The group buss section adds a second stage in between these two, which gives the most variation in signal among the three types.
For the most unique sound, we recommend using the "EQIN" option, since the eq is set flat but it is engaged, there is an extra hint of sound in the signal chain.
For computer's with the most available resources, we recommend using the "ALL" programs that are also "K11" programs. These carry the entire 40 decibel dynamic range of the console. If limited in resources, you will find that the "K7", "K5", "CLN", and "HI", "MHI", "MED", and "LOW" program options provide you with a palette of choices to work from that are very close to the sonic character of the full programs. Each program choice comes with its own unique tailored set of sound. If you use one of these to make use of instance count, consider the decision based upon whether you wish to get the cleanest sound, the most colored sound, or a combination of the two. Use the "K7" option if you only need a little more power. Choose "HI" for the cleanest range of dynamics from the console, and "LOW" for the quietest dynamic selection, which produces harmonics between a low signal and noise floor. For general use in reduced resources, the "MHI" dynamic range is a common level above the noise floor but lower than unity gain.
For those looking for the maximum in analog authenticity and using maximum resources, we recommend operating the console in full emulated analog mode, turning the DAW into a virtual studio as originally inspired in the "RASS" library. We highly recommend placing an instance like the "TRD-EQIN-ALL-K11" on your channel, followed by an instance of R2R (and TB+ if extra tape volume/saturation is desired) followed by a second instance of "TRD-EQIN-ALL-K11". This gives you the entire effect of sending your sound through the console channel direct out, to the tape for recording, and back to the console for mixing. You can group mix sections together in a group buss using the "TRG" as a single instance. Place a single instance of a "TRM" program on your master out section of your DAW. For the best analog effect, place the "TRM" program of choice in your chain ahead of your final limiting and other choices. If you use an R2R machine for mastering, place it just after the "TRM".
Always make sure to test your levels going in and out of Nebula instances. The program will tell you if you are overloading the plug-in itself. You can also control the amount of harmonic drive effect with the input gain and drive function.
The programs in this collection are edited to a slightly higher harmonic content volume than some CDSoundMaster collections. Since you are using this library as a virtual console, it is assumed that your source wav files may be covering a very wide dynamic range and source recordings may be very low or relatively high. If you work at +0dB max and have a very limited dynamic range, you may choose to reduce the drive setting by a dB or two, but it is optimized to sound good as it is loaded. If you are working with quieter files or using the K-System to one degree or another, you should be able to load the programs without adjustment, but can still choose to operate the programs even cleaner if you desire. The programs are optimized to color your sound, at levels just a few dB above unity, at a max of +0dB.
About The Hardware
The original console that has inspired this collection was built according to production in the early 1980's and has recently been fully restored. It is the most popular and arguably the best sounding of all consoles in the "70" and "80" series. There have been many clones, remakes, reissues, and channel strip variations over the years, but you are using the real classic console in your Nebula!
Program List
TRD-EQIN-ALL-K11
TRD-EQIN-HI-K11
TRD-EQIN-MHI-K11
TRD-EQIN-MED-K11
TRD-EQIN-LOW-K11
TRD-NOEQ-ALL-K11
TRD-NOEQ-HI-K11
TRD-NOEQ-MHI-K11
TRD-NOEQ-MED-K11
TRD-NOEQ-LOW-K11
TRD-EQIN-ALL-K7
TRD-EQIN-HI-K7
TRD-EQIN-MHI-K7
TRD-EQIN-MED-K7
TRD-EQIN-LOW-K7
TRD-NOEQ-ALL-K7
TRD-NOEQ-HI-K7
TRD-NOEQ-MHI-K7
TRD-NOEQ-MED-K7
TRD-NOEQ-LOW-K7
TRD-EQIN-ALL-K5
TRD-EQIN-HI-K5
TRD-EQIN-MHI-K5
TRD-EQIN-MED-K5
TRD-EQIN-LOW-K5
TRD-NOEQ-ALL-K5
TRD-NOEQ-HI-K5
TRD-NOEQ-MHI-K5
TRD-NOEQ-MED-K5
TRD-NOEQ-LOW-K5
TRD-EQIN-ALL-CLN
TRD-EQIN-HI-CLN
TRD-EQIN-MHI-CLN
TRD-EQIN-MED-CLN
TRD-EQIN-LOW-CLN
TRD-NOEQ-ALL-CLN
TRD-NOEQ-HI-CLN
TRD-NOEQ-MHI-CLN
TRD-NOEQ-MED-CLN
TRD-NOEQ-LOW-CLN
TRM-EQIN-ALL-K11
TRM-EQIN-HI-K11
TRM-EQIN-MHI-K11
TRM-EQIN-MED-K11
TRM-EQIN-LOW-K11
TRM-NOEQ-ALL-K11
TRM-NOEQ-HI-K11
TRM-NOEQ-MHI-K11
TRM-NOEQ-MED-K11
TRM-NOEQ-LOW-K11
TRM-EQIN-ALL-K7
TRM-EQIN-HI-K7
TRM-EQIN-MHI-K7
TRM-EQIN-MED-K7
TRM-EQIN-LOW-K7
TRM-NOEQ-ALL-K7
TRM-NOEQ-HI-K7
TRM-NOEQ-MHI-K7
TRM-NOEQ-MED-K7
TRM-NOEQ-LOW-K7
TRM-EQIN-ALL-K5
TRM-EQIN-HI-K5
TRM-EQIN-MHI-K5
TRM-EQIN-MED-K5
TRM-EQIN-LOW-K5
TRM-NOEQ-ALL-K5
TRM-NOEQ-HI-K5
TRM-NOEQ-MHI-K5
TRM-NOEQ-MED-K5
TRM-NOEQ-LOW-K5
TRM-EQIN-ALL-CLN
TRM-EQIN-HI-CLN
TRM-EQIN-MHI-CLN
TRM-EQIN-MED-CLN
TRM-EQIN-LOW-CLN
TRM-NOEQ-ALL-CLN
TRM-NOEQ-HI-CLN
TRM-NOEQ-MHI-CLN
TRM-NOEQ-MED-CLN
TRM-NOEQ-LOW-CLN
TRG-EQIN-ALL-K11
TRG-EQIN-HI-K11
TRG-EQIN-MHI-K11
TRG-EQIN-MED-K11
TRG-EQIN-LOW-K11
TRG-NOEQ-ALL-K11
TRG-NOEQ-HI-K11
TRG-NOEQ-MHI-K11
TRG-NOEQ-MED-K11
TRG-NOEQ-LOW-K11
TRG-EQIN-ALL-K7
TRG-EQIN-HI-K7
TRG-EQIN-MHI-K7
TRG-EQIN-MED-K7
TRG-EQIN-LOW-K7
TRG-NOEQ-ALL-K7
TRG-NOEQ-HI-K7
TRG-NOEQ-MHI-K7
TRG-NOEQ-MED-K7
TRG-NOEQ-LOW-K7
TRG-EQIN-ALL-K5
TRG-EQIN-HI-K5
TRG-EQIN-MHI-K5
TRG-EQIN-MED-K5
TRG-EQIN-LOW-K5
TRG-NOEQ-ALL-K5
TRG-NOEQ-HI-K5
TRG-NOEQ-MHI-K5
TRG-NOEQ-MED-K5
TRG-NOEQ-LOW-K5
TRG-EQIN-ALL-CLN
TRG-EQIN-HI-CLN
TRG-EQIN-MHI-CLN
TRG-EQIN-MED-CLN
TRG-EQIN-LOW-CLN
TRG-NOEQ-ALL-CLN
TRG-NOEQ-HI-CLN
TRG-NOEQ-MHI-CLN
TRG-NOEQ-MED-CLN
TRG-NOEQ-LOW-CLN
I truly hope that this collection adds to your enjoyment of Nebula.
Thanks and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Michael Angel
CDSoundMaster.com