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PlatinumVerb early reections parameters
PlatinumVerb provides the following early reections parameters.
PlatinumVerb early reections parameters
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Predelay slider and eld: Drag to set the time between the start of the original signal and the
arrival of the early reections.
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Extremely short: Predelay setting can color the sound and make it dicult to pinpoint the
position of the signal source.
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Very long: Predelay setting can be perceived as an unnatural echo and can divorce the
original signal from its early reections, leaving an audible gap between them.
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The optimum: Predelay setting depends on the type of input signal—or more precisely, the
envelope of the input signal. Percussive signals generally require shorter predelays than
signals where the attack fades in gradually. A good working method is to use the longest
possible Predelay value before you start to hear side eects, such as an audible echo. When
you reach this point, reduce the Predelay setting slightly.
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Room Shape slider and eld: Drag to dene the geometric form (the shape) of the room. The
numeric value (3 to 7) represents the number of corners in the room.
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Room Size slider and eld: Drag to determine the dimensions of the room. The numeric value
indicates the length of the room’s walls—the distance between two corners.
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Graphic display: Shows changes to Room Size and Room Shape parameters.
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Stereo Base slider and eld: Drag to set the distance between the two virtual microphones that
capture the simulated room signal.
Note: Spacing the microphones slightly farther apart than the distance between two human
ears generally delivers the best, and most realistic, results. This parameter is available only in
stereo instances of the eect.
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ER Scale slider and eld (Extended Parameters area): Drag to scale early reections along
the time axis. This slider inuences the Room Shape, Room Size, and Stereo Base
parameters simultaneously.