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Reset: Reset the reduction, in and out displays.
Mode: Modes are typical applications of advanced dynamics. They constitute default
settings that makes the graphical editing of the reference line easier. For this, the number
of editable parameters are limited by the choice of the setup so that e.g. with pure limiter
application, the other curve bases no longer change.
OK: Accepts the parameters.
Cancel: Rejects the parameters.
Advanced Dynamics – Editing the reference line (graphically)
To graphically edit the static transmission reference line, left-click on one of the bases of
the curve on the reference line and move it while holding down the mouse button. Moving
the bases at a point often also influences the parameters of other points.
To position the point directly in the reference line field, right-click. Now a small dialog
appears where you can read and enter the input and output values.
If you switch on the "Hard" parameter in the limiter, a blue field entitled "Limited zone" will
appear for threshold values below 0 dB. This field shows that the level of the signal never
extends into this limited zone.
In order to hide a handle, move the applicable threshold slider to 0 dB. In order to make it
visible again, the threshold must be below the limiter threshold.
Advanced Dynamics – Editing the reference line (parametrically)
Gate
Level [in dB] determines the minimum level at the input. All signals below this level will
have an output signal level of 0 dB.
Limiter
Level [in dB] determines the maximum level at the output. Please note the "Hard" setting.
Hard: When you switch on this parameter, the output signal limits exactly to the set
threshold value. This means that no value shall be higher than the set limiter level. Of
course, the signal is not simply cut off at this limit. The used algorithm brings the signal as
close as possible to the limit without changing the sound much. If the "Hard" setting is not
chosen, the algorithm only controls according to the set transfer reference line and acts like
an analog limiter.
Soft: This parameter specifies the curve of the reference line in values from 0 to 20,
whereby 0 means no curve. Curving makes sense if the continuous change between
uncompressed and compressed signals becomes apparent, i.e. the signal level alternates
around the salient point. With "Soft", a smooth transition is achieved.
Advanced Dynamics – Envelope
The time constants regulate the sound characteristic substantially. This way specific time
constants can lead to distortion, or "pumping" effects.