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Chapter 7: Using The Gate
DN530
26 Operator Manual
Instrument synchronisation
Sometimes it is necessary to synchronise the attack of two instruments. Often a bass
guitar must be made to synchronise precisely to the regular beat of the bass drum.
This can be done by passing the bass guitar through the gate and using the bass drum
as the external sidechain.
DN530 (rear panel)
Console
Send
Return
Send
Drum insert
Mic inputs
Bass drum
Bass guitar
Amplifier
External
sidechain input
(1/4” TRS jack)
Input (female
XLR connector)
Output
(male XLR
connector)
Guitar insert
Guitar insert