"MMP" for Nebula Pro


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    Library Creator: Michael Angel, www.CDSoundmaster.com

    Manual Index


    Installation
    The Programs
    About The MMP Collection
    About The Hardware
    Program List

     

    Installation

    For PC Users:

    Use the included installer to select your NebulaTempRepository Folder to install
    the collection there. Or, you can simply copy all "n2p" files to your
    Nebula "Programs" folder and copy all "n2v" files to your "Vectors" folder.

    For Mac Users:

    Copy all "n2p" files to your Nebula "Programs" folder and copy all "n2v" files to your "Vectors" folder.

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    The Programs


    "MMP For Nebula" consists of 120 programs:
    You will find these in your Nebula "MMP" category.

    Programs are sampled at 96kHz and are tested to retain accuracy at 44.1kHz and 48kHz
    sample rates with the latest version of Nebula3 Pro.

    Programs are fully organized and categorized for easiest use in Nebula3. Click one time on
    "MMP" and you will see all 120 programs. Click a second time to divide programs into
    two main categories, Preamps and Instruments, by choosing the sub-category "PRE" or "INS".

    Click "PRE" a second time and programs are organized in four categories:
    "Hi", "Med", "Low", and "Cln".
    Click "INS" a second time and programs are organized in two categories:
    "Dst", and "Cln".

    Program Description:

    PRE

    The programs in this category are based upon specific high end microphone preamplifiers and channel strips.
    Also in this category are generalized high end circuitry programs that act like optimized tube and
    solid state devices. These are all excellent programs for placing directly on tracks, sub groups,
    and main mix buss. True for all programs in this category, there are specific nuances to the
    overall frequency spectrum and complex harmonics. The harmonics are dynamic and adaptive over
    a 20 decibel range.
    All preamp programs are divided into four main categories:
    "HI", "MED", "LOW", and "CLN".
    These refer to the amount of harmonics and the number of distortion kernels used to produce the harmonics.
    Where "HI" programs contain the most harmonic content, the "CLN" programs have no added harmonic content.


    MMP_1073

    This program operates like a famous vintage British design and has a nice rich quality.


    MMP_AVSolState

    This program is a smooth sounding preamp with a boost in the extreme high end
    frequencies that give a precise but airy result.


    MMP_AVTube

    This program helps produce a slightly cleaner punchier sound without changing the signal from its flat source
    by dealing with the muddy low frequencies, while harmonically enhancing the signal
    similar to a modern classic tube device.


    MMP_CSS1ST

    This program remains very close to the original spectrum with a slight drop
    in the low mids, and a very subtle gradual increase to flat signal up to the high
    frequencies.


    MMP_HHTube

    This program emulates a very warm and distinct tube device with wonderful rich
    harmonics and a round, rich high end. Harsh upper mids are reduced with a higher
    boost, along with very slight low mid decrease, helping bring clarity and a full,
    sophisticaed sound to tracks.


    MMP_ManSS

    This program has a very nice warm upper mid range and high end texture, and
    leans toward being a brighter program compared to others. It remains very smooth
    and very analog sounding.


    MMP_MillHV

    This program is among the flattest programs in the preamp section, but is very
    accurate to the original concept preamp, and although subtle, the added harmonics
    can make for a very nice, well-rounded mix.


    MMP_Red7

    This program has a very unique harmonic signature matched with a slight wide "Q" reduction in the mids to low highs,
    and a slight counter-active wide "Q" boost in the low mids and lows. The result is a full, robust sound that is very dimensional and an
    excellent contrast to cleaner, brighter sounding programs.


    MMP_SatTube1

    This program is a relatively flat frequency spectrum matched to excellent harmonics, leaning
    slightly heavier to even order harmonics at the highest input drive.


    MMP_SolidState

    This program is very flat in frequency response and has a high content harmonic drive similar to
    pushing a solid state operational amplifier and transformer.


    MMP_Tube#1

    These four series of programs share the same concept in design, with a flat frequency response and specially tuned
    harmonics with slightly different resulting effects.


    MMP_Tube#2

    See Tube#1


    MMP_Tube#3

    See Tube#1


    MMP_Tube#4

    See Tube#1

    INS

    The programs in this category are based upon programs from the original hardware unit with slight alterations to make them sound as good for their application as they can. As many Nebula users may know, I have created programs in the past that are inspired for specific uses and instruments. There are a few things that make this collection unique from these libraries I have made in the past. First of all, the MMP is a very unique design and has a sonic signature all its own. Second, the goal for these programs as they pertain to the instruments listed is in use while recording source material. Third, the programs that I have created designed for specific instruments in a mix are just that; my experience in production applied to something that tends to make a wide range of instruments work well in a mix, instead of this MMP concept of applying a sound to an original flat direct source that may begin by sounding dull or flat. These programs originally are matched to the use of the mic preamplifier itself, along with some variations of compressios and expansion. A few programs include very gentle high frequency enhancement as well. Each of these programs has a full version with harmonic content, and a clean version which represents the spectrum signature.

    MMP_BkGrndVox1
    MMP_BluesGtr1
    MMP_Cello1
    MMP_Clarinet1
    MMP_Cymbal1
    MMP_DJVox1
    MMP_DrumSet1
    MMP_E_Guitar1
    MMP_FemaleVox1
    MMP_FemaleVox2
    MMP_FemaleVox3
    MMP_Flute1
    MMP_GrandPiano1
    MMP_HiHat1
    MMP_JazzBass1
    MMP_Kick1
    MMP_MaleVox1
    MMP_MaleVox2
    MMP_MaleVox3
    MMP_Narrator
    MMP_NylonGtr1
    MMP_Oboe1
    MMP_PhoneVox
    MMP_Sax1
    MMP_SlideGtr1
    MMP_Snare1
    MMP_Tom1
    MMP_Trumpet1
    MMP_UpRtPiano1
    MMP_Viola1
    MMP_Violin1
    MMP_WarmBass1


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    About The "MMP" Collection


    This Nebula release proudly recreates the high-points of the now discontinued MMP-2 in a
    more advanced VVKT format with 120 incredible programs! These programs focus upon the
    mixer channel/microphone preamp emulations, tube and solid state emulations, and
    instrument preset programs that combine harmonics with eq recommended for recording
    anything from vocals to trumpets, viola to nylon guitar.

     

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    About The Hardware

    About "MMP"

    The original device that has inspired this collection is the Roland MMP-2.
    For many years, Roland has brought us amazing products including everything from
    guitar combo amps to multi-track recorders, mixers, and stunning outboard effects processors.
    They were pioneers in data compression and sampling for amazing keyboards and samplers
    like the U110-220, countless other synths and sample-based keyboards and sound modules,
    along with some of the most revered electronic drumset solutions. Their "VG" series of
    guitar system processors remains one of the most sophisticated and amazing sounding
    guitar processing systems. In the fast pace of the digital age, items like the
    VG-88 reached the market at over $3500 (and more for chip upgrades!), until
    the availability of digital processing eventually brought the price down well under $1000.
    Much of this technology revolved around their "COSM" modeling technology. This has been
    used for everything from creating believable acoustic drums to varied stringed instruments,
    mic modeling, preamps, compressors, etc.

    Roland was early in the game to inspire the concept of using high quality data
    convolution to filter the sound of recording devices to give the translation the
    authentic feel of other devices. They used this process to model microphones,
    microphone proximity, and microphone preamps and signal stages. These products
    preceeded those by Antares, Focusrite, and others. Although there are aspects of
    this technology that have been remarkably improved in recent years (Nebula!!!), it
    is valuable to reflect on what they achieved so well.

    One of their little-known successes was the MMP-2 Mic Modeling Preamp. Due to the success
    of their multi-track recorders featuring COSM technology, they created the MMP-2 as their
    flagship high end stereo microphone preamp. Included in the hardware was an excellent 24/96
    converter with Spdif and AES, two channels of balanced 1/4" and Xlr mic inputs, pads, and a
    full-featured series of modeled mics, preamps, compressors, and eq's. Included in the processing
    was carefully analyzed harmonic content that is impressively designed.


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    Program List

    Preamps

    Each program in this category has four versions. The first is the highest hamronic content, followed by medium and low harmonic content,
    and finally a clean version.

    MMP_1073
    MMP_AVSolState
    MMP_AVTube
    MMP_CSS1ST
    MMP_HHTube
    MMP_ManSS
    MMP_MillHV
    MMP_Red7
    MMP_SatTube1
    MMP_SolidState
    MMP_Tube#1
    MMP_Tube#2
    MMP_Tube#3
    MMP_Tube#4

    Instruments

    Each program in this category has a harmonic distortion version and a clean version.

    MMP_BkGrndVox1
    MMP_BluesGtr1
    MMP_Cello1
    MMP_Clarinet1
    MMP_Cymbal1
    MMP_DJVox1
    MMP_DrumSet1
    MMP_E_Guitar1
    MMP_FemaleVox1
    MMP_FemaleVox2
    MMP_FemaleVox3
    MMP_Flute1
    MMP_GrandPiano1
    MMP_HiHat1
    MMP_JazzBass1
    MMP_Kick1
    MMP_MaleVox1
    MMP_MaleVox2
    MMP_MaleVox3
    MMP_Narrator
    MMP_NylonGtr1
    MMP_Oboe1
    MMP_PhoneVox
    MMP_Sax1
    MMP_SlideGtr1
    MMP_Snare1
    MMP_Tom1
    MMP_Trumpet1
    MMP_UpRtPiano1
    MMP_Viola1
    MMP_Violin1
    MMP_WarmBass1

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    I truly hope that this collection makes an awesome addition to your enjoyment of Nebula.


    Thanks and God Bless You.
    Sincerely,
    Michael Angel
    CDSoundMaster.com