Using an Input Processor with Dylos
Input Processors have many different uses. However, they become very powerful when used with Dylos. Input Processors can be used as a Media Input, Color Palette, or Sync source inside of Dylos.
4.10 introduces 2 new tabs to the Dylos Zone Parameter window, Input and Sync.
- Input
- Sync
Input Contains Media created from Input sources.
Input Processor | Media Input | Sync |
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Video ProcessorDisplays video media from an external source. |
Input processor is not applicable to Sync |
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VU MeterWhen using a VU meter as a Media input, it will display a white opacity equal to the max audio input level. |
Input processor is not applicable to Sync |
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Audio FilterWhen the Audio Filter is used as a Media input, it will display a white opacity equal to the max audio level of the filtered frequency. |
Input processor is not applicable to Sync |
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SpectrumThe Spectrum Input processor creates a visual spectrum chart of the audio source and displays it as video content. |
Input processor is not applicable to Sync |
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WaveformThe waveform input processor will create a visual waveform from the audio source and display it as video content. |
Input processor is not applicable to Sync |
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Beat ProviderSamples selected audio source and provides a beat based on the detected BPM, this beat is turned into a white flash to be used as Media content. media can be set to Phase, Flash, Alternate, or Pulse from the Input processor parameter menu. |
When assigned to a Dylos zone using the Sync tab, the Input Processor will set the playback speed of the media content or control the video playhead direction, this can be selected using the Sync setting bar.![]() |
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Beat DividerMultiplies or Divides the beat BPM of the selected input source thus dividing the number of times the white media is flashed. The Beat Divider also contains Phase, Flash, Alternate, or Pulse selection. Beat Dividers must be attached to a source with BPM data (Beat Provider, Ableton link, or Tap) |
When assigned to a Dylos zone using the Sync tab, the Input Processor will set the playback speed of the media content. or control the video playhead direction, this can be selected using the Sync setting bar. |
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ReferenceCreates a dynamic referenced copy of the selected input source. The referenced copy will be affected by the source input slot. The referenced input slot can be switched to a different input by cuelist data or function keys. A blue outline in the library indicates referenced Processors.
Allowed Source Types
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Reference input processor work the same when used within the sync tab. The will allow the assigned reference input processor to reference a selected input processor and can be switched using cuelist data or function keys. |