11.5

Effects and effect plug-ins 101
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Multimax
MultiMax is a
compressor with three independent frequency bands. The
dynamics are edited separately for each band.
The benefit of a multi-band compressor in comparison to a "normal"
compressor is that the "pumping" tendency and other disturbing side effects
are dramatically reduced when editing the dynamics. For instance, it can
prevent a bass top peak from "reducing" the entire signal.
Multi-band technology also lets you specifically edit individual frequency
ranges.
Link bands: When this function is activated and one fader is adjusted, all
faders are changed in the same ratio. However, the way the dynamics are
edited is not affected.
Limiter: MultiMax includes a limiter that prevents clipping by automatically
lowering the level if it is set too high. Quiet parts remain unaffected.
High quality: When the "High quality" setting is activated, an even more
precise algorithm is used which, however, requires more processing power.
We recommend that you switch on this setting before you export the project.
Bass/Mid/High: These knobs control the level of compression for each
frequency band.
Setting the frequency bands: The settings of the frequency bands are
changed directly in the graphic. Simply click on the separator lines and move
them.
Presets
In MultiMax, you can use the presets to open further special functions:
Dynamic expander: Too high a compression rate will result in audible noise
(usually defined as a pumping sound). Radio recordings in particular are
recorded with very high compression rates to increase the perceived volume.