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The lock symbol of the modulation section has a special meaning in envelope mode:
Once active, both channels are linked together for detection so that panning effects can
be created solely because of different knob settings, but not because of a stereophonic
input signal.
De-esser
(Samplitude Pro)
The de-esser is the latest plug-in for Samplitude. This plug-in uses the classic compressor
technology combined with a notch/high-cut filter algorithm to remove disturbing "S"
sounds from vocal recordings. The device follows the incoming audio signal and continually
adjusts itself to the signal level. This means that no threshold settings are required. This
automation works in a wide dynamics range. Please ensure that the source signal already
reaches its peak values above -20dB.
The plug-in determines the number of input signals and switches to mono if required. Real
stereo operation is also possible, e.g. for choirs or backing vocals. As the bandwidth of the
compression is quite small, the shifts in the stereo field hardly have any effect.
Recognition of the "S" sound range is performed with the "Tune" button. The adjustable
range stretches from 4 to 12 kHz. The typical "S" frequency range is usually between 6 and
8 kHz. The plug-in can, of course, also be used to equalize peaks of any signal, e.g.
excessive noise from low-quality large membrane microphones within ranges of 10 to 12
kHz.
The distortion frequency can be reduced by up to 36 dB with the "Reduction" button. The
set value then indicates the maximum level reduction of the respective setting while the
LEDs indicate the actual level reduction.