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am-munition: Compressor/Limiter program
am-munition is a compressor/limiter for spicing up the mix and giving it more kick. This
mastering and dynamics tool makes the mix not only louder and adds definition, but can
also be used as a limiter. In the process, transients are conserved and a compact, but
nonetheless loud signal is delivered. This occurs via a relatively slow serial compression
and a soft clipping for the stray level peaks; am-munition is side-chain-capable and can
also be employed for M/S processing.
The am-munition plug-in is an extremely versatile, dynamic tool for editing groups or signal
sums, especially in the domain of mastering. It has separate units like compression,
filtering, side-chain, limiter and clipper. All modules and parameters are optimized to
perform the fundamental function without any compromises: Effective enrichment of the
program material without causing bothersome artifacts, a high reachable volume and an
'analogue' behavior with an individual sound signature. This follows the maxim of allowing
volume without distorting important transients. This is especially a problem with excessive
use of the popular Brickwall limiter. In fact, many digital limiters drastically increase the
average level, but only at the cost of vitality of the sound, resulting in a fatigued audio
effect. For example, in drastic cases snare hits are perceived as noise or hissing.
am-munition attempts to maintain the attack during increased compression of material. In
this manner, the plug-in also functions as a trick: the limiter level is slower than it would be
otherwise. Those transients which occur will be blocked in a multi-step soft clipping unit
upon output. This clipper works frequency oriented and enables a relatively high signal level
already "solo" without sounding unpleasantly distorted. With the proper settings the
combination of limiting and clipping results in a livelier sound with more punch and
character.
am-munition appears inconvenient and complex compared to other traditional dynamics
tools at first. However, with its combination of available steps, modes, and parameters, the
plug-in offers creative flexibility and provides a powerful tool in the hands of ambitious
sound engineers.