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MIO FW Process Return with DigitalPerformer 5.12

Again, Metric Halo site has very good tutorial page and tutorial movie. I would like to share slightly different approach for my conveniences especially the goal is to create a template for future use. In this tutorial, the differences between 2882+DSP and ULN2+DSP will be noted when applicable.

  1. 2882+DSP only: Set Digital Output from ADAT to FW Return
  2. Open DP's Audio Bundle (Shift+U)
  3. 2882+DSP: Create 3 stereo pair of outputs and 6 mono outputs

    ULN2+DSP: Create 2 stereo pair of outputs and 4 mono outputs

    IMPORTANT: RENAME them to "Send" — To avoid feedback loop, it is very important to rename them so there will be no confusion when assigning
    NOTE: These DP outputs will be labeled DAW in MIOConsoleX
    Remember that DAW 1-2 is reserved for Analog output monitoring
  4. Under MIOConsoleX Patchbay, patch Process output to FW Return/ADAT
    Tip: Holding Opt when selecting makes result in stereo pair
  5. Back to DP, Create 4 stereo pair of inputs and 8 mono inputs, and RENAME them to "RETURN"
  6. At this point, send—return path has been established.
    • You can send the track signal to +DSP by selecting the track output
    • You can send the channel signal to +DSP
    • Audition the +DSP return signal by using AUX track
    • Print the +DSP return signal

    You could skip using AUX track by returning the signal to an audio track via Audio Patch Thru option under DP's Studio menu, which may cost your CPU usage, however.