Copyright: (c) 1996 Canam Computers


Maxi Sound 64
       Maxi FX Dynamic 3D

Your Maxi Sound 64 Dynamic 3D  sound board includes an FX manager program which allows controlling the Effects applied on Microsoft Windows™ software or DOS game programs lauched under Windows 95™.

Numerous atmosphere effects included with your board and the ability to modify and save your own parameters for Chorus, Reverb, 4 bandsTone controls and spatial effect Surround gives you endless possibilities to dive into virtual world.

This "Maxi FX Dynamic 3D"  panel has to be launched prior to any "Multimedia Player", "MIDI Sequencer" or Game under Windows 95™ if you want to get the best of the unique features provided by the DSP processor.

When running this panel, "Default" parameters are automatically loaded as effect parameters for the current session.

Some programmed Preset effects are included with your card to suit any program and Game and get the best atmosphere for music and sound.

These effects can be easily modified or saved with your own names for later use, do not hesitate to create as many effect presets you need, Maxi Sound 64 Dynamic 3D  accepts several hundreds of them!

"Maxi FX Dynamic 3D"  screens:

Presets

Edition


Maxi Sound 64# INDEX_MS64+ A:0001K Index$ Surround Effect
Surround Effect

OUTPUT EFFECT applicable to all sources when validated in "EQ/Surr."  check box.

"Enlarges" sound image and gives a 3D effect on 2 or 4 cannels.

A stereophonic or Spatial 3D effect can be obtained from a source with only one or two channels.

The user is figured by a red circle in the middle of 4 yellow rectangles which represent the 4 loudspeakers when 4 OUTS is ON; when 4 OUTS is OFF, rear speakers are drawn in dotted lines.

When moving white square in loudspeaker "A", VOLUME and DELAY parameters applied to Surround effect sound message are modified.

A vertical move adjusts delay (from 0 to 127), an horizontal move adjusts volume (from 0 to 255).

BOOSTER button gives maximum spatial effect when activated.


Validation des Effets de Sortie
Output Effects validation

Allows to chose which source is directed to Output Effects (Equalizer and Surround).

When box is checked, sound source goes thru Equalization and Surround digital processor.

Midi: Effect processor MIDI Wave-table.

Wave/CD: Wave and CD-Audio Inputs.


Parametric Equalizer

OUTPUT EFFECT applicable to all sources when validated in "EQ/Surr."  check box.

This equalizer allows tone control on 4 frequency bands: Bass, Medium bass, Medium high, High

You can choose for each band: the center frequency and the level of correction (positive or negative) by draging white squares in their respective area, vertically to adjust level, horizontally to choose the center frequency.

Relevant values for center frequency and applied correction are displayed at the bottom of each frequency band (in kHz and dB).


Volumes

Adjusts level of the different sound sources usable in Windows™ program or game software:

These controls apply to: MIDI music, Effects processor inputs.

Relevant values are displayed under each potentiometer (from 0 to 255).

To adjust the level with the mouse, simply click on the button and move it to requitred position.


Input Effects

Thes are the effects applied to sound sources which are not directly generated by effect processor:

Simultaneous REVERBERATION and ECHO can be added to these sources.

The 2 potentiometers REVERB and ECHO adjust the corresponding volume of the effect at the input of the effect processor.

The 2 potentiometers TIME and FEEDBACK control the parameters for ECHO effect, respectively for Digital delay time and Effect Feedback (from 0 to 127).

Relevant values are displayed under each potentiometer.

With the mouse, just "drag" potentiometer index to the desired position.

When REVERB is required, fine adjustments are directly accessible thru Reverb Panel.


Preset name
Preset

Displays the name of the current Preset and allows input of a new name for saving a new set of effect parameters. Name accepts up to 15 characters.

Save button allows to Save the current set of effect parameters in .DAT file of installation directory.

This set gets the name typed in "Preset name" windows.

If you try to save under an existing name, a warning message will be issued.


Reverberation and Chorus

These adjustments apply to MIDI music and Wave sounds generated by effects processor.

The parameters modify "Reverberation" and "Chorus" effects.

Reverb panel also apply when REVERB effect is selected in Input Effects window for all selected inputs.

For both effects, a drop-down list proposes a number of preset basic effects and adjustments for the parameters applicable to this effect:

Reverberation:

Level (LEVEL), Reverberation duration (TIME), Feedback (FDBCK).

Chorus:

Level (LEVEL), Feedback (FDBCK), Chorus delay (DELAY), Modulation rate (RATE), Modulation depth (DEPTH).


Edition Panel Control buttons

Close button exits from this dialog window  and leads to Preset dialog window.

Init button loads the "Factory default" set of effects parameters.

Help button call the "Edition windows" description item.


Keyboard shortcuts

For all Sliders:

When a slider has got the focus (it is red outlined), the following keys allow a quick change:

HOME key: middle position

PAGE UP key: maximum level

PAGE DOWN key: minimum level

UP ARROW key: increases level

DOWN ARROW key: decreases level

For all the knobs:

When a knob has got the focus (index goes red), the following keys allow a quick change:

HOME key: middle position

PAGE UP key: maximum (right)

PAGE DOWN key: minimum (left)

LEFT ARROW key: decreases to left

RIGHT ARROW key: increases to right

For Equalization controls, in each frequency band:

UP ARROW key: increases correction

DOWN ARROW key: decreases correction

LEFT ARROW key: decreases center frequency

RIGHT ARROW key: increases center frequency

For Surround controls:

UP ARROW key: increases Surround level

DOWN ARROW key: decreases Surround level

LEFT ARROW key: enlarges 3D effect

RIGHT ARROW key: decreases 3D effect


Maxi Sound 64 - Edition -
     Maxi FX Dynamic 3D  - Effect Control -

This dialog box allows to modify and save all effect parameters which define an "ATMOSPHERE".

These parameters are:

Reverb and Chorus  for MIDI music.

Volume adjustments for MIDI music and inputs.

Input Effects applicable to FM music, Sound and CD AUDIO inputs

Name of Preset

Output effects validation

4 band Parametric Equalizer

Surround Generator

Panel Controls

Saving an Effect

Keyboard Shortcuts


Maxi Sound 64 - Presets -
      Maxi FX Dynamic 3D  - Presets -

Select in the proposed list the effect corresponding to the kind of Atmosphere that you consider the more suitable for your application or Game software.

Your Maxi Sound 64 Dynamic 3D  includes more than ten Presets corresponding to standard atmospheres.

Just click with your left mouse button to selecty a preset and position the effect parameters for "Reverb", "Chorus",  "Echo", "Equalization", "Surround" and input Volumes for MIDI and Effects processor.

Effects can be changed when playing (just recall the Preset panel) to choose the more suitable configuration for your application or mood.

Delete button deletes the corresponding selected preset (a warning message will be issued to confirm deletion).

Close button closes this Preset panel. Selected Preset is then "Default" for the next session.

It is also possible to keep this panel as an icon for further use by activating the arrow  [image] at the top right of the dialog box.

Open button calls "Maxi FX Dynamic 3D  - Effect Control -" dialog window which allows to fine tune effects parameters and save new Presets.

Help button calls this description item.