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Sintefex FX8000 Analogue Sampling Digital EQ / Compressor / Effects Unit
1 Introduction
Welcome to the SINTEFEX FX8000 REPLICATOR.
The Replicator takes its name from the fact that it can learn the performance of analogue systems and repli-
cate the effect digitally. This is a new process never before available to the audio engineer and opens up new
possibilities. The Replicator FX8000 comes complete with many hundreds of sampled EQ's compressors,
signal paths and pre-set programs.
The basic operation of the FX8000 is straightforward and you probably won’t need this guide. However we
recommend that after you have experimented a little you read it through to gain a better understanding of
what is going on and how to make Replicator create the exact effect you need for mastering, mixing or track-
ing or indeed any audio processing application.
•Before you start experimenting you should read the section on installation to make sure that you operate
the unit safely.
If you are looking for a unique way to change the sound of your recordings, to add warmth and colour without
leaving the convenience and repeatability of digital working, then the SINTEFEX FX8000 REPLICATOR pro-
vides and answer.
Software Versions
This User Manual is based on software version 3.0. Whilst we have made every effort to ensure that the con-
tents are as accurate as possible, we must stress that specifications may change from those given here. Also
details of operation are expected to be revised as a result of continued product improvement.
If your software version is different this guide may still be useful. All the major functions are going to pretty
much the same and are likely to get easier to use rather than harder. If you have any real problems please
obtain the latest version of this document from our web site wherever possible at www.sintefex.com.
Users familiar with version 2.2 software will notice the following improvements in software version 3.0:
•Program can be loaded seamlessly during program material with a choice of effect cross-fade (provided it
is not necessary to change the loaded model or system configuration which requires muting).
•MIDI Parameter and Program changes are supported to allow automation of effect changes during a
song, compilation or performance.
•New RMS compressor mode has been introduced to model optical compressor gain control, i.e. where
the program energy controls gain reduction rather than peak level.
•Compressor gain half-wave mode has been introduced to allow creative use of dynamic second harmonic
distortion rather than the purely third harmonic of full wave level detection.
•New Surround Sound compressor gain linkage options added, as well as new options for gain linkage in
stereo and between groups of channels.
•External gain linkage is available for linking more than one machine to operate with common gain reduc-
tion, and for recording of gain dynamic profile.
•Improved dynamics alias rejection during gain modulation.
In addition during the life of version 2 software the following were introduced
•Stereo and Surround Reverberation: up to 48kHz sampling, not at higher sampling rates. A selection of
plates, room, hall, non-linear and reverse presets are available. In addition artificial reverberation may be
combined with sampled early reflections to generate previously unavailable reverberation effects. (Note
however that the FX8000 is NOT a sampling reverberator but is capable of using its sampling technology
for novel effects based on real early reflections.)
•Side-chain and additional main path EQ with 4 band digital EQ allowing typically up to 8 bands of EQ if
required.
•Delay management has been added so that processing delays (although very short) can be matched in
bypass or padded to a known delay.
•System bypass switching has been softened so that system can be bypassed without switching clicks
•Support is present for additional sample edit features when importing FX8000 v2.1 programs
