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times. With the response controller, the transient time can be extended to a wide range,
since it's as if the image processing time is extended. A variation on this parameter will
certainly have an influence on the complete functionality of the photo resistor, especially on
"memory" effects. Here the current energy level of the program material decides the actual
transient time of the compressor.
Comp mix: Input responsive parallel compression is possible with this controller. This is
best adjusted when the most possible transparency of a sound simultaneous with high
level reduction is desired. Any possible compression artifacts are skillfully masked to
bypass portions of the signal, and important signal peaks and tuning-in processes of
instruments can occur unhindered.
Filter (High-pass/Low-pass or Shelving filter): The filter switch on the output of the
compressor unit sets a higher or lower frequency spectrum limit on the signal. It's useful,
for instance in "M/S" mode, for filtering basses in the side signal, which otherwise
unnecessarily reduce signal volume and would even lead to problems with phasing of
stereo sources during vinyl mastering.
Both filters have particular gated characteristics (high or low-pass) on their outer ends and
these change by altering the cut-off frequency increasingly in a shelving curve with
maximum 12 dB reduction. This results in relatively soft filtering and is ideal for basic
corrections to the spectral balance.
Controls (key symbol): Connects corresponding controllers of both compressors and is
useful in "Stereo" mode. Separation in "M/S" mode should be canceled when settings on
the filters or output controller are adjusted, e.g. to filter out bass signals from the side
signal, or to set the width of the bass
SIDECHAIN
Level: This controller allows a fine adjustment to be made to the external signal. An
adjacent level can be monitored with the peak meter.
Source: Adjusts the mixing relationship between the program and an external signal. This
mix forms the sidechain signal that is evaluated by the compression circuit.
Tip: To enable external sidechaining, please ensure that "Sidechain input" in the menu bar
of the plug-in window is activated and that the relevant source is routed to this additional
bus (stereo).
Sidechain filter: Describes the functionality of both controllers for the filter switch in
relation to the filter network in the compressors. By limiting this the frequency field, the
ranges can be excluded from detection or weighted less.
MASTER
Output: am-munition's final output level. Make sure that the soft-clipping switch is located
at the final stage of the output. Its function is to block signal peaks passed on by the
limiter.
We mentioned at the beginning that the philosophy of am-munition bases sound signature
in part on the division of work between limiters and clippers. In the case high signal