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SubBass
The SubBass plug-in generates frequencies below those of the original signal—in other
words, an artificial bass. The simplest use for the SubBass is as an octave divider, similar
to Octaver effect pedals for electric bass guitars. Where such pedals can only process a
monophonic input sound source of clearly defined pitch, SubBass can be used with
complex summed signals as well. SubBass creates two bass signals, derived from two
separate portions of the incoming signal. These are defined with the High and Low
parameters.
SubBass Parameters
 High Ratio knob: Adjusts the ratio between the generated signal and the original
upper band signal.
 High Center knob: Sets the center frequency of the upper band.
 High Bandwidth knob: Sets the bandwidth of the upper band.
 Graphic display: Shows the selected upper and lower frequency bands.
 Mix slider and field: Adjusts the mix ratio between the upper and lower frequency
bands.
 Low Ratio knob: Adjusts the ratio between the generated signal and the original
lower band signal.
 Low Center knob: Sets the center frequency of the lower band.
 Low Bandwidth knob: Sets the bandwidth of the lower band.
Warning: Using the SubBass can produce extremely loud output signals! Choose
moderate monitoring levels, and only use loudspeakers that are actually capable of
reproducing the very low frequencies produced. Never try to force a loudspeaker to
output these frequency bands with an EQ.