10.6

87Logic Pro Effects
• Mode pop-up menu: Choose Relative or Absolute mode. Relative is the default and
works with low and high level signals.
• Relative: In this mode the level of the filtered signal (determined by the Range,
Frequency and Filter settings) is compared with the full bandwidth level of the
incoming signal. The Threshold parameter value determines the amplification level
of the filtered signal (because the level of the filtered signal will always be lower
than the full bandwidth signal). When the amplified, filtered signal level is lower
than the full bandwidth signal, the Detection meter shows a blue meter below the
Threshold value and no processing occurs. When the amplified, filtered signal level
is higher than the full bandwidth level, the Detection meter shows a yellow meter
above the Threshold value and processing takes place.
• Absolute: The Detection level meter shows the level of the incoming filtered signal
(determined by the Range, Frequency and Filter settings). When the level surpasses
the Threshold parameter value the meter display switches from blue (not processed)
to yellow (processed). Low level signals can only be processed in Absolute mode if
the Threshold parameter is set to a very low value.
• Range buttons: Set the filter frequency range. Split affects only signals within the set
frequency band. Wide affects the entire frequency range.
• Filter buttons: Choose a lowpass shelving or peak filter shape. The filter is applied
before detection.
• Filter Solo button: Turn on to hear the filtered signal—the split frequency band—in
isolation, when Split is turned on.
Use DeEsser 2
Depending on the source material, the workflow for DeEsser 2 can vary slightly. In general
terms, the key steps to take are outlined:
• In Logic Pro, start playback of the incoming signal. Ideally, this should be soloed (and
cycled, if a shorter phrase).
• Choose a mode. The default Relative mode works for most signals.
• Set the Range, Frequency and Filter parameter settings to isolate the offending
frequency.
Use the Filter Solo button, if required, to make the frequency easier to hear and identify.
• Set the Threshold and Max Reduction values.