Classic Console St rip

Compressor and Equalizer

Plug- in Version 1.0
User s Guide

www.ursplugins.com
Copyright
Copyright 2006 Unique Recording Software, Inc.
All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

URS is a trademark of Unique Recording Software, Inc.

URS Classic Console Strip copyrighted 2006 by Unique Recording Software, Inc.

Unique Recording Software

21218 Saint Andrews Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33433
United States
Web site: www.ursplugins.com

Credits
Product Development Team: Bobby Nathan
GUI and Programming: Cool Stuff Labs, Inc.
Graphics: Manny Ojeda and Bobby Nathan
Documentation: Bobby Nathan

Catalog Number
URSSTRIPTDM
URSSTRIPNAT
 Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 4
Chapter 2: Installation, Registration, and Authorization 5
Installing 5
Registering 5
Authorizing 6
Chapter 3: URS Classic Console Strip Overview 7
About the URS Strip 8
URS Strip Specifications 8
Chapter 4: URS Strip Compressor Section 9
Adjusting the Compressor's Threshold 9
Adjusting the Compressor's Ratio 9
Selecting the Compressor's Presets 10
Adjusting the Compressor's Gain Makeup 10
Selecting the Compressors function and position in the signal path 10
Bypassing the Compressor 11
Using the Gain Reduction Meter 11
Chapter 5: URS Strip EQ Section 12
Adjusting Frequency of the LF Band 12
Adjusting Frequency of the HF Band 12
Adjusting Gain of the LF and HF Bands 13
Adjusting Frequency of the Midrange 13
Adjusting Gain of the Midrange Band 13
Adjusting the Q of the Midrange 13
Adjusting the EQ Section Output Level 14
The EQ section In/Out Button 14
Chapter 6: Global Functions 15
Using the Input and Output Plasma VU Meters 15
Chapter 7: Operational Tips 16
ICON, ProControl, Control|24, Command 8 and Other Control Surfaces 16
Operational Tips 17
Version Number 17
Mouse Scroll Wheel Support 17
Chapter 8: URS Quick Start Guide 18
Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome to the URS Classic Console Strip from Unique Recording Software, Inc. or URS for
short. The URS Classic Console Strip digitally recreates the characteristics of a 1975 VCA
compressor and a three band EQ digitally recreated from three different analog consoles.

The URS Classic Console Strip

The URS Strip plug- in is easy to use thanks to the engineers at Unique Recording Software
who developed a unique (!) software interface making each plug- in simple to learn and
operate. Most importantly, the URS Strip plug- in sounds fantastic and provides faithful analog
emulations.

The URS Classic Console Strip is available in packages for Pro Tools TDM or Native.
The TDM version includes TDM, RTAS and Audio Units and VST with support up to 192
kHz sample rates. Supports Mono, Stereo and Multi- Mono formats
The Native version includes RTAS and Audio Units and VST with support up to 192 kHz
sample rates. Supports Mono, Stereo and Multi- Mono formats.

System Requirements:
Version 1.0 of the URS Strip plug- in supports Macintosh OSX and WinXP only.
(Check the URS Web site for the most current support news.)
The URS Strip plug- in supports any Pro Tools TDM or LE system capable of running
Pro Tools software version 5.2.1 or higher including support for Pro Tools 7.x and
Tiger.
URS Strip plug- in requires an iLok Smart key for authorization. If you do not have an
iLok, consult the Digidesign web site for information to acquire one for your Pro Tools
software.

DSP and TDM Systems

The table provides the maximum number of mono instances of the plug-in supported on TDM systems.
Chapter 2: Installation, Registration and Authorization

Installing the URS Strip plug- in involves the following three steps:
1. Installing the plug- in.
2. Registering with Unique Recording Software.
3. Authorizing your plug- in using the authorization code generated by your registration with
URS.

Follow the instructions below to complete the installation, registration and authorization
process.

Installing
To install the Strip plug- in:
1. Download the installer for your Pro Tools system computer platform and operating
system from the Unique Recording Software web site (www.ursplugins.com) or insert the
Strip Installer disc into your CD- ROM drive.
2. Double- click the installer for the URS plug- in you have purchased. TDM users should
install the TDM version. LE users should install the Native version.
3. Follow the instructions onscreen to install the plug- in. When you are finished, remove the
URS disc from your CD- ROM drive.
Registering is required in order to initiate the plug- in authorization process. Registering your
plug- in also entitles you to free periodic updates as they become available.

Registering
Register your purchase online at the URS web site. Registering is the best way to protect your
investment and to get the most out of your URS software purchase.
To register:
1. Browse to the URS web site at www.ursplugins.com and follow links to register.
2. Complete the registration form supplying all required information including your email
address. The invoice or dealer license number is required depending whether you
purchased online or through a dealer.
If you purchased your URS software from the URS Online Store, provide your invoice
number and date of purchase.
If you purchased URS software from a dealer, provide t he dealer s nam e, their license
number and date of purchase (See the URS Registration Card included with your
package) . Upon registration, URS will send you an email to the address you provided.
This email includes your URS User ID and a temporary password.
3. Upon receipt of the notification email, return to www.ursplugins.com and log in using the
provided User ID and temporary password.
4. Follow the instructions onscreen to create a permanent password for yourself. Upon
completion, you will be taken to the URS Welcome page.
5. From the URS Welcome page, follow the Download links to get to the download page. On
the downloads page you will find all versions currently available including URS plug- ins,
Pace Interlok software extensions with installer, user manuals and demos when available.
If necessary, download the software appropriate for your computer platform, operating system
and Pro Tools hardware as well as any Pace extensions required.
Authorizing
After completing the registration process, use iLok.com to update your iLok Smart Key with
URS assets (URS transfers assets or authorizations to the iLok.com web site when you register
your purchase with URS).
Authorizing your software involves the following three steps:
Registering as a URS Customer to generate your iLok assets.
Transferring your iLok assets to update your iLok Smart Key from the iLok.com web
site.
Authorizing the installed URS plug- in with your updated Smart Key.
The following section explains each of these steps in detail.

Before you begin:

6. If you have not already done so browse to www.ursplugins.com and follow the links and
instructions onscreen to register as a Unique Recording Software customer (see
Registering on page 5). URS generates authorization iLok assets for your purchased
software upon completion of the registration process.
7. Make sure your iLok Smart key is inserted into an active USB port on your computer.

To transfer your assets to your own iLok:

1. Browse to www.iLok.com.
2. Log in or sign up and create an account if you are new to iLok copy protection. (See your
Pro Tools plug- in guides for more information about iLok or go to
3. (www. iLok.com.)
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to transfer your Strip assets to your iLok Smart Key.

To authorize your plug- in:

1. Make sure you have installed the plug- in and registered with URS and that you have
transferred your iLok assets as described in the previous steps.
2. Launch Pro Tools.
3. If prompted, insert your iLok Smart Key into an available USB port. Follow any onscreen
instructions to complete the authorization.

Customer Support
Technical support is available online. Please email URS at:
[email protected].
Please include your Online Store Invoice number or your URS License number and your
telephone number.

Downloads of the latest versions of URS software as well as manuals and other resources are
also available at the URS web site (www.ursplugins.com).
Chapter 3: URS Classic Console Strip Overview

The URS Classic Console Strip is a multi function plug- in that digitally recreates the most used
functions of a professional recording console s channel st rip. The URS Classic Console St rip
plug- in includes a Compressor and Equalizer. These sections handle the majority of the
engineer s work in a convenient m anner all wit hin a unified plug- in window.

The URS Classic Console Strip features advanced routing capabilities making it easy to route
the Compressor pre or post the EQ section.

Our EQ section features our favorite algorithms digitally recreated from three different analog
consoles. Each band uses a different algorithms making the URS Classic Console Strip unlike
any other digital recreation currently available.

The URS Strip plug- in supports all TDM sample rates up to 192 kHz and can be used on mono
and stereo audio tracks, aux inputs and master faders.

The URS Classic Console Strip

To insert a URS plug- in on a track:
1. Create an audio track, aux input or master fader.
2. Choose the URS Strip version from the track Insert selector (see your Pro Tools guides
for more information if unfamiliar with inserting plug- ins).
3. To adjust the plug- in see the next sections.
Using the AudioSuite version involves selecting the material to process, adjusting the
AudioSuite URS Compressor only version then processing. See your Pro Tools documentation
for AudioSuite instructions.

About the URS Classic Console Strip

The URS Classic Console Strip is easy to operate. It combines vintage sound with modern
features.

Getting the right amount of compression and EQ with the URS Strip is fast!
The URS Strip provides the engineer with the right controls for quick track gain level
adjustment and specific problem solving.

URS Classic Console Strip Specifications

Class A Transformer input stage emulation

Compressor Threshold Level
Variable Compressor Ratio 1.5:1, 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:1, 3.5:1, 4:1.
4.5:1, 5:1, 5.5:1, 6:1, 6.5:1, 7:1, 8:1, 9:1, 10:1, 20:1, 35:1,
50:1, 100:1
Compressor Gain Make up Control + or 20db
Selectable Fast, Normal and Slow Attack/Release presets
Compressor section In/Out Bypass switch
Compressor section selectable Pre or Post EQ section
Selectable LF - 55hz, 110hz and 220hz Shelving
Sweep able Midrange between .2k to 7.5k
Selectable Wide or Sharp Midrange "Q" bandwidth
Selectable HF 4.5khz, 8.5khz and 16khz Shelving
All EQ Bands Cut/Boost - 15db to +15db
EQ section In/Out Bypass switch
Line input Trim offers - 10 to +20 gain variable to .1db
Gain Reduction Meter - selectable Limiter, Compressor or both
Plasma Style Input and Output VU Meters
Phase reverse
Chapter 4: URS Strip Compressor Section

Adjusting the Compressor s Threshold

To adj ust t he Com pressor s Gain Reduct ion Threshold:
1. Click and drag on t he Com pressor s Thr eshold knob as needed t o raise or lower t he
threshold level.
2. Click on t he Num eric Window and use t he QWERTY keyboard s up and down arrow keys
or enter the value from the keyboard. The Numeric Window is located above the
Compressor s Threshold knob as shown in t he illust rat ion below.

Compression Threshold Knob

Setting the Compression Ratio

To adj ust t he Com pressor s Gain Reduct ion Ratio:
1. Click and drag on t he Com pressor s Rat io knob as needed t o raise or lower t he ratio
amount .
2. Click on the Numeric Window and use the QWERTY keyboard s up and down arrow keys
or enter the value from the keyboard. The Numeric Window is located above the
Com pressor s Rat io knob as shown in the illustration below.

Compression Ratio Knob

Selecting the Compressor s Presets
To select t he Com pressor s Presets :
Click on the LED under A/ B/ C to select between Fast, Normal and Slow Attack and Release
times

Compressor Preset Select LEDs

Adj u st in g t h e Com pr e ssor s Ga in M a k e Up

The Compressor s Gain Make Up knob amplifies the output level aft er t he Com pressor s Gain
Reduction circuit. The set ting of the URS Compressor/ Limiter/Side Chain version s Gain Make
up Control affect s how t he Lim it er s Threshold funct ions. Use t he Gain Make Up cont rol to set
how hard the signal hits the Limiter.

To adj ust t he Com pressor s Gain Makeup:

1. Click and drag on t he Com pressor s Gain Make Up knob as needed t o raise or lower t he
make up gain.
2. Click on the Numeric Window and use the QWERTY keyboard s up and down arrow keys
or enter the value from the keyboard. The Numeric Window is located above the
Com pressor s Gain Make Up knob as shown in t he illust rat ion below.

Compressor Gain Make Up Knob

Selecting the Compressors function and position in the signal path

The Compressor can be used two different ways.
Pre the Equalizer Section
Post the Equalizer section

.
To select the Compressors position in the signal path:
Click the toggle switch to the left for pre (Pre Equalizer) and click switch to the right for
post (Post Equalizer).
Bypassing the Compressor
To bypass the Compressor:
Click t he Com pressor s I N but t on t o t oggle bypass st at e. When button is in (processing), the
IN button LED is lit. When bypassed (out), the IN LED is dark and the plug- in Bypass switch is
lit.

Compressor IN / OUT button

When the Compressor section is OUT the Gain Make Up control is also out of circuit. We have
programmed it this way to prevent drastic level changes when the Gain Make Up level is set
high and the Compressor is removed from circuit.

Using the Gain Reduction Meter

The Gain Reduction Meter monitors gain reduction of the Limiter and Compressor;
Click on the Key button located on the gray Pro Tools header of the URS
Compressor/Limiter/Internal Side Chain version plug- in to toggle the Key Input source.

URS Strip Gain Reduction Meter

Chapter 5: URS Strip EQ Section

Adjusting Frequency of the LF band

To adjust frequency for the LF band:
Click on the desired frequency below the band s knob. The red LED will illuminate
indicating the frequency you have selected.
There are three choices for LF they are: 80hz, 100hz and 180hz

Clicking the frequency silk screen to adjust a Frequency setting

Adjusting Frequency of the HF band

To adjust frequency for the HF band:
Click on t he desired frequency below t he band s knob. The red LED will illum inat e
indicating the frequency you have selected.
There are three choices for HF they are: 7.5k, 10k and 12.5k

Clicking the frequency silk screen to adjust a Frequency setting

Adjusting Gain of the LF and HF bands
To adjust filter Gain:
3. Click and drag on t he desired band s knob as needed t o raise or lower frequency gain.
Click on the Numeric Window and use the QWERTY keyboards up and down arrow keys or
enter the value from the keyboard.

Adjusting Gain

Adjusting Frequency of the Midrange

To adjust frequency for the Midrange:
Click and drag on t he Midrange band s knob as needed t o raise or lower frequency gain.
Click on the Numeric Window and use the QWERTY keyboards up and down arrow keys or
enter the value from the keyboard.

Clicking the frequency silk screen to adjust a Frequency setting

Adjusting Gain of the Midrange

To adjust filter Gain:
4. Click and drag on t he desired band s knob as needed t o raise or lower frequency gain.
Click on the Numeric Window and use the QWERTY keyboards up and down arrow keys or
enter the value from the keyboard.

Adjusting Gain

Adjusting the Q of the Midrange band

To adjust filter Q:
5. Click on the Wide/ Sharp Q button located in the Midrange section.

Selecting Wide or Sharp Q

Adjusting the EQ Section Output Level
To adjust output level:
Click and drag the IN knob in the EQ section.
Click on the Numeric Window and use the QWERTY keyboards up and down arrow
keys
Click on the Numeric Window and enter the value from the keyboard.

Bypassing the EQ Section

To bypass the EQ section
Click on it s IN button to toggle bypass state. When in (processing) the IN LED button
is lit. When bypassed (out) the IN LED is dark and the plug- in Bypass switch lights.

EQ In/Out (bypassed)
Chapter 6 : Global Functions

Using the Input and Output Plasma VU Meters

The Input and Output meters are placed on top of each other to quickly compare input to
output levels without leaving the plug- in window. Gain staging in Pro Tools is critical and it is
essential not to overload the track(s). The Meters include a Red Clipping indicator.

The URS Strip Input and Output Meters

To clear the Gain Clip Indictors

Click the Red gain clip indicator on once to clear its status.
Operation Tip! - Hold the Option key and click on either Gain Clip Indicator to clear
both.
Chapter 7 : Operational Tips

This chapter provides additional information for the URS Compressor only version and the URS
Compressor/Limiter/ Side Chain Filter version including control surface support and operational
tips to help you get the most out of the Classic Console Compressors.

ICON, ProControl, Control|24and Other Control Surfaces

The Strip fully supports Digidesign s ICON, ProControl, Control|24, Command 8 and other
supported control surfaces. For example, on ProControl the URS plug- in supports the DYN
functions for selecting compressor as dynamics inserts on tracks.
In addition, ProControl maps each plug- in toggle switch to the BYPASS/IN/ø switch (in the DSP
Edit/Assign area).

The following tables show the control surface labels used to indicate each COMPRESSOR
parameter. Use the associated knob or fader to adjust each parameter (if your controller
supports plug- in Flip mode).

URS Strip Compressor Control Surface Abbreviations

Control Surface URS Strip
Compressor
Thr Threshold
Rat Ratio
Gan Gain Make up
Compressor In/Out
Compressor
Attack/Release
Preset select
Compressor Pre/Post
Equalizer

URS Strip Equalizer Control Surface Abbreviations

Control Surface URS Strip Equalizer
LfLvl Low Frequency Level
Lmf Midrange Frequency
LmfLvl Midrange Level
LmfQ Midrange Sharp or
Wide
HfLvl High Frequency
Level
Lvl Output Level
EQ In/Out
Phase Reverse
Operational Tips
TDM or RTAS
If you purchased the TDM (full version) you can use TDM and/or RTAS.
If you have the native version, you use RTAS version only.
When mixing we recommend using our plug- ins as RTAS if you need more TDM memory for
reverbs and other TDM only plug- in.

We Do Not recommend using our plug- in as RTAS for live tracking due to the nature of RTAS
latency.

Using Multi- Mono Mode for TDM or RTAS

To compress a stereo track, master fader or 5.1 Master fader with one set of compressor
controls left and right or more:
1. Select the insert point on your Stereo fader, Master fader or 5.1 Master fader.
2. From the plug- in window, open the Multi- Mono Mode plug- in list.
3. Select either the URS Compressor only version or the URS Compressor/Limiter version.
(Multi- channel tracks greater than stereo (LCR to 7.1) Pro Tools HD or MIX.)
Use the Link controls for ganged control of all channels (see your Pro Tools manuals for plug-
in linking).

Version Number
URS Compressor only and URS Compressor/Limiter/Internal Side Chain version number
To find out the version number you have installed, click on the URS logo in the upper right
hand corner of the plug- in. The Version number will then be displayed. Click again to hide the
version number.

URS Logo

Mouse Scroll Wheel Support

The URS Compressors include Mouse Scroll Wheel Support for Max OSX Panther and Tiger

Our new Wheel Mouse Scroll Wheel Support for Mac OSX requires no clicking.
You simply place the mouse cursor over the knob and without clicking just
move the mouse scroll wheel to adjust the knob.

You can use your Mouse Scroll Wheel to control the Com pressor s knobs, buttons and/or
Numeric Windows. Each click of the wheel mouse scroll wheel moves the knob or slider .1db.
Holding the option key will enable a 10x multiplier.

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Chapter 9: URS Quick Start Guide
Here's what you'll need to do to get up and running fast.

1. An iLok and iLok.com user account.

2. Create a URS user ID to Login to the URS web site.
3. Register your product on the URS web site to automatically transfer your license asset(s) to your iLok.com user
account.
4. Transfer your URS license asset(s) from your ilok.com user account to your iLok.
5. Install the Pace Interlok Extensions and Reboot your computer.
6. Install the URS software.

1. An iLok and iLok.com user account is required.

Create an iLok.com User ID at www.iLok.com

Synchronize your iLok with iLok.com.
More info at www.ursplugins.com/ilokID.html

You can purchase an iLok from your Dealer

or from the Digidesign Online Web store.
2. Create a URS user ID to Login to our web site.
Please register at www.ursplugins.com/reg.html
3. Register your product on the URS web site to automatically transfer your license asset(s) to your iLok.com user
account.
Please Login at www.ursplugins.com/login.html
Dealer purchased Retail Box
At t he URS Welcom e page select Regist er Product s .
Enter the License # found on the enclosed License Card.
Your License Asset(s) will automatically be delivered to your iLok.com account.
More info at www.ursplugins.com/register.html
URS Online Store purchased Electronic License(s) including Rental Licenses
At t he URS Welcom e page select Regist er Product s .
Enter your Order # from your Online Store receipt..
Your License Asset(s) will automatically be delivered to your iLok.com account.
More info at www.ursplugins.com/register.html
Demo Users
At t he URS Welcom e page select Request Dem o Licenses .
Select the products to demo and hit Request.
Your Demo License Asset(s) will automatically be delivered to your iLok.com account.

4. Transfer your URS license asset(s) from your ilok.com user account to your iLok
Login at: www.iLok.com to transfer your license asset(s) to your iLok.
Please see: www.ursplugins.com/iloktransfer.html
5. Install the Pace Interlok Extension Drivers from: http://www.paceap.com/dldrvr.html
The Pace Interlok Extension Drivers are required for your computer. To identify your iLok. A reboot is recommended.
6. The most current versions of our software are found on the URS Downloads page.
Please Login at: www.ursplugins.com/login.html and from the Welcome page select Downloads.
If you want to install the Classic Console EQ Bundle or specific plug- in(s)
download the Everything EQ Bundle, select "Custom Install"
and de- select the URS plug- ins you do not want to install.
If you have TDM licenses: Please download and install the TDM versions.
They are located on the Downloads page
in the section with the white background like this.
If you have NATIVE licenses: Please download and install the Native versions
They are located on the Downloads page
in the section with the gray background like this.
If you have DEMO or RENTAL licenses: Please download and install the Demo/Rental versions.
They are located on the Downloads page
in the section with the blue background like this.

7. To Upgrade your software and the Pace Interlok Extensions to the latest version.
Please see www.ursplugins.com/upgrade.html

Note - If you are having difficulties, please fill out a support request form at :
www.ursplugins.com/supportrequest.html