Tascam DM-3200 User Manual

(

AUTOmk-up

), controlled by the 

 key. This is used if the compression settings 

have resulted in gain reduction. Not shown if the pro-
cessor is being used as an expander.

(

OUTGAIN

), controlled by the POD 4 

knob on the last row (grayed out if the auto make-up 
above is on). Variable from 

-20dB

 to 

+20dB

 in 1 dB 

steps. Not shown if the processor is being used as an 
expander.

There are two such on-

screen library jump buttons on channels 1 through 32 
(gate and compressor/expander). Other modules only 
have the compressor/expander jump keys.

These buttons are labeled 

GATE... LIB

→ and 

C/E... LIB

→ 

respectively.

When pressed, the appropriate library screen is 
brought up, where the current settings can be stored 
for future use, or preset or previously-stored settings 
can be recalled for use in the project.

The following preset entries are provided either to be 
used “as-is”, or to be used as templates or starting 
points for experimentation. 

These library entries are read-only (marked with an 
inverse 

R

 on the display), and may not be overwritten. 

However, it is possible to load the entries, edit the 
parameters, and then store them to a different library 
entry.

As always, there are no hard and fast rules as to what 
“works”. Feel free to use the settings in a variety of 
contexts and change them as seems appropriate to 
you.

Use 

these settings for the compressor/expander either “as 
is” or edit them to your needs and store them as part 
of the project.

000

Sample Snare

For use with snare drums 

001

Slap Bass

For use with slap-type bass inputs

002

Electric Bass

For use with electric bass guitar

003

Wood Bass

For use with upright bass (double-bass or contra-bass)

004

Synth. Bass 1

For use with synthesized bass lines

005

Synth. Bass 2

For use with synthesized bass lines

006

Acoustic Guitar

To be used with acoustic guitars (nylon or steel-strung)

007

Electric Guitar 1

For use with electric guitars

008

Electric Guitar 2

For use with electric guitars

009

Electric Guitar 3

For use with electric guitars

010

Brass 

Effective with brass (horn) sections, etc.

011

Vocal 1

Use with vocal lines

012

Vocal 2

Use with vocal lines

013

Total Comp 1

Overall compressor setting

014

Total Comp 2

Overall compressor setting

015

Total Comp 3

Overall compressor setting

016

Post Pro.1

Useful in post-production environments

017

Post Pro.2

Useful in post-production environments

018

Narration

For the spoken word

019

Expander1

Expander setting

020

Expander2

Another expander setting

021

Slow Attack

An expander with a slow attack

022

E Guitar Clean1

Expander setting suitable for electric guitar