Allen & Heath Firmware Updates

Previewing at the BPM show, the new software is designed to provide enhanced FX sections and configuration for the DB4 and DB2 mixers, and greater integration between the DB4 and the K2 controller.

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Xone:DB4 V2.0 firmware offers advanced channel FX configuration, which allows the user to determine where the FX section, EQ section and FX ON switch are placed in the signal path  – including Post Fade FX.  In addition, each FX section can be configured in Classic, Send or Hybrid Mode, to create a different sound for each effect type. The new firmware also introduces a new effect to the DB4’s FX library – Infrabass – a low frequency enhancer that generates infra bass energy from the sub-bass spectrum.

The DB4 update also includes a new spatial crossover tool to adjust stereo width above and below a variable cross-over point. A master output balance control for panning left and right is included, and the microphone/auxiliary input can now be routed to any or all of the four main music channels for multiple FX processing and looping. MIDI channel selection and a new MIDI clock generator enabling simple tempo changes is also included.

The Xone:DB2 V2.0 update adds the DB4 features: spatial crossover, Infrabass effect, master MIDI clock generator, and the master output pan control. Additionally, the new firmware offers users the ability to cascade the two FX units. In cascade mode, the output of the X FX unit is routed through to the Y FX unit and any channel assigned to the X FX has dual processing.

Finally, the Xone:K2 V2.0 firmware and the DB4 V2.0 firmware have introduced a new integration feature. When connected via X-Link, all four of the DB4 loopers can be remotely controlled on the K2, enabling the user to mix between a loop and the un-looped track using the K2 faders, changing the loop length using the momentary buttons, or changing the main loop length.

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