Tutorial Description
This tutorial shows how to use the Peak Meter Pro plugin (DPMP) in energyXT, in order to modify the parameters of an instrument or effect on a track according to the envelope of an other track.
Note: this tutorial was written by Rahul Savani. He won a free DPMP license for this tutorial.
Step By Step
01 - Our starting setup (see energyXT manual, if you don't know how to get this far):
.png "Step 01 - Our starting setup (see energyXT manual, if you don't know how to get this far)")
02 - Select DPMP from your plugins folder:
03 - Rewire the connections, so that DPMP receives the audio signal (to be followed) from the sequencer and sends back MIDI data:
 from the sequencer and sends back MIDI data.png "Step 03 - Rewire the connections, so that DPMP receives the audio signal (to be followed) from the sequencer and sends back MIDI data")
03.1 - BTW - Notice that this setup won't work - it's a feature of XT that audio must run --through-- the plugin:
04 - We will use DPMP to send the envelope of a drum track on an audio channel to automate the parameters of a vst synth:
05 - Make sure that the audio track outputs to the correct channel:
06 - Set the vst output to the other channel:
07 - DPMP will now receive audio only from the audio drum track:
08 - Enable the DPMP Midi output for the peak envelope, and set the CC number:
09 - Open up the vst and select CC map from the file menu:
10 - Add a parameter of your choice for automation (make sure it is set to the same cc value as DPMP is sending to):
.png "Step 10 - Add a parameter of your choice for automation (make sure it is set to the same cc value as DPMP is sending to)")
12 - In fact, why not send the CC data to a whole bunch of parameters setting the min and max values on the CC map as you like:
13 - Tweak the Amount and offset parameters of the DPMP:
14 - Tweak the DPMP MIDI output response:
15 - Now, lets actually record the envelope to the CC lane of a MIDI track:
15.1 - How to do it:
Setup a new midi track, and, if you want to see the data as it records, doubleclick the MIDI track to expand it and then select the appropriate CC number.
16 - Press record and watch the envelope being written to the CC controller lane:
17 - Have Fun:
Now you can assign the midi track to any vst, and then on to any insert effects, that you like. Hopefully, you see what a versatile and creative tool you have at your disposal :-).
Conclusion
You have learnt how to use the Peak Meter Pro plugin (DPMP) in energyXT: you are now able to perform real-time true side chaining on multiple tracks or record CC lane automation curves. This technique can be used for side chain compression, ducking, voice over etc. Experiment with many effect parameters, and do not hesitate to spend some time tweaking the MIDI response curves for an optimal result.Any questions, comments? You want to submit your own tutorial to win a free license? Please post on our Forum!