8
Table Of Contents
- Logic Express 8 Instruments and Effects
- Contents
- Introduction to the Logic Express Plugins
- Amp Modeling
- Delay
- Distortion
- Dynamics
- EQ
- Filter
- Imaging
- Metering
- Modulation
- Pitch
- Reverb
- Specialized
- Utility
- EVOC 20 PolySynth
- EFM1
- ES E
- ES M
- ES P
- ES1
- ES2
- The ES2 Parameters
- Tutorials
- Sound Workshop
- Sound Design From Scratch, Filter Settings, Digiwaves
- Three Detuned Sawtooth Oscillators and Unison Mode
- Extremely Detuned Monophonic Analog Sounds, Effects
- Clean Bass Settings With One Oscillator Only
- Distorted Analog Basses
- FM Intensity and Frequency
- Controlling FM Intensity by an Envelope and FM Scaling
- FM With Drive and Filter-FM
- FM With Digiwaves
- FM With Wavetables
- Distorted FM in Monophonic Unison
- FM With Unusual Spectra
- Slow and Fast Pulse Width Modulations With Oscillator 2
- Pulse Width Modulation With Two Oscillators, PWM Strings
- Ring Modulation
- Oscillator Synchronization
- First Steps in Vector Synthesis
- Vector Synthesis—XY Pad
- Vector Synthesis Loops
- Bass Drum With Self-Oscillating Filter and Vector Envelope
- Percussive Synthesizers and Basses With Two Filter Decay Phases
- Templates for the ES2
- Sound Workshop
- EXS24 mkII
- Learning About Sampler Instruments
- Loading Sampler Instruments
- Working With Sampler Instrument Settings
- Managing Sampler Instruments
- Searching for Sampler Instruments
- Importing Sampler Instruments
- Parameters Window
- The Instrument Editor
- Setting Sampler Preferences
- Configuring Virtual Memory
- Using the VSL Performance Tool
- External Instrument
- Klopfgeist
- Ultrabeat
- GarageBand Instruments
- Synthesizer Basics
- Glossary
- Index
40 Chapter 4 Dynamics
Other Parameters
Because the Compressor works by reducing levels, the overall volume of its output is
typically lower than the input signal. You can adjust the output level using the Gain
slider.
You can use the Auto Gain parameter to compensate for the reduction in gain
produced by compression, referenced to either –12 dB or 0 dB. Auto Gain sets the level
of gain (amplification) to a value of T—(T/R), where T = the Threshold and R = the
Ratio.
The Gain Reduction Meter displays the amount of compression occurring as the signal
plays. It’s useful to watch how much your tracks are being compressed, and to make
sure they’re not being overly compressed.
When using the Platinum Circuit Type, the Compressor can analyze the signal using
one of two methods: Peak or RMS (root mean square). While Peak is more technically
accurate, RMS provides a better indication of how people perceive the signal’s
loudness. When using the Compressor primarily as a limiter, select the Peak button.
When compressing individual tracks, especially music tracks, select the RMS button.
If you activate Auto Gain and RMS simultaneously, the signal may be saturated. If you
hear any distortion, switch Auto Gain off and adjust the Gain slider until the distortion
is gone.