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Multichannel Gain
Multichannel Gain allows you to independently control the gain (and phase) of each
channel in a surround mix.
Master slider and field: Sets the master gain for the combined channel output.
Channel gain sliders and fields: Set the amount of gain for the respective channel.
Phase Invert buttons: Invert the phase of the selected channel.
Mute buttons: Mute the selected channel.
Multipressor
The Multipressor (an abbreviation for multiband compressor) is an extremely versatile
audio mastering tool. It splits the incoming signal into different frequency bands—up to
four—and enables you to independently compress each band. After compression is
applied, the bands are combined into a single output signal.
The advantage of compressing different frequency bands separately is that it allows you
to apply more compression to the bands that need it, without affecting other bands. This
avoids the pumping effect often associated with high amounts of compression.
As the Multipressor allows the use of higher compression ratios on specific frequency
bands, it can achieve a higher average volume without causing audible artifacts.
Raising the overall volume level can result in a corresponding increase in the existing
noise floor. Each frequency band features downward expansion, which allows you to
reduce or suppress this noise.
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