Specifications

Chapter 15: Dynamics 143
Chapter 15: Dynamics
This chapter shows how to do the following:
• Use the built-in Compressor/Limiter
• Use the built-in Expander/Gate
• Adjust dynamics plug-ins
• Save dynamics settings and use presets
• Use the sidechain processing controls
Dynamics Overview
Built-In Dynamics
A Compressor/Limiter (Comp/Lim) is available on each Input
Channel, FX Return, output bus, and Matrix mixer. An Ex-
pander/Gate (Exp/Gate) is available on each input channel.
Built-in dynamics are not limited by DSP resources. Both built-in
and most plug-in dynamics processors support sidechain process-
ing.
Built-in dynamics are adjusted using the Channel Control encod-
ers or on-screen. Each built-in Comp/Lim can also be toggled
on/off and its threshold parameter can be adjusted using the indi-
vidual channel encoders.
 The Threshold level setting is indicated by the level indicator
in the corresponding display.
 An input/output curve appears on-screen when adjusting dy-
namics parameters.
Dynamics Plug-Ins
Dynamics plug-ins can be used on input and output channels.
When assigned in the plug-in racks, dynamics plug-ins can be in-
serted on individual mono or stereo channels or fed by busses.
Most dynamics plug-ins support sidechain processing.
Dynamics plug-ins can be adjusted using Channel Control, from
the Global Control encoders (in Insert mode), or from the
on-screen Plug-Ins page. In addition, plug-in presets can be
stored and loaded.
Hardware Inserts
You can insert a hardware dynamics processor and control its
in/out state and insert position on-screen. See Chapter 18, “Hard-
ware Inserts.”
Built-In Comp/Lim
The built-in Comp/Lim defaults to compression, or can be
switched to a limiter by setting the Ratio to its maximum setting.
Mono and stereo processing are supported.
Comp/Lim Parameters
The following built-in Comp/Lim parameters are provided:
Threshold Increases or decreases the threshold level for the
built-in Comp/Lim.
Ratio Increases or decreases the ratio for the built-in Comp/Lim.
The most extreme clockwise setting (100:1) switches the process
into Limiting mode.
Attack Increases or decreases the attack time for the built-in
Comp/Lim.
Comp Knee Increases or decreases the knee width for the built-in
Comp/Lim. A knee value of 0 provides a hard knee setting; 100
provides a soft knee.
Release Increases or decreases the release time for the built-in
Comp/Lim.
Make-Up Gain Increases or decreases the make-up gain applied
by the built-in Comp/Lim.
In/Out Toggles the built-in Comp/Lim in or out of circuit (by-
pass). The Comp/Lim can be taken in or out of circuit using the
Channel Control
In Navigation switch, the channel encoder In
switch, or by clicking the Comp/Lim button on-screen.
Sidechain Processing
The built in Comp/Lim provides sidechain and key listen con-
trols. For details, see “Using the Sidechain” on page 148.
Channel Control provides a unified set of controls for
both built-in and plug-in dynamics processing.
Dynamics plug-ins can be taken in/out of circuit using the
Channel Control In switch and software screen.