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insufficient.
Several useful presets are included for this purpose, however
compression may also be set manually.
Ratio: This parameter controls the compression level.
Threshold: This sets the volume threshold below and above which
compression is applied.
Attack: Sets the algorithm's reaction time to increasing sound levels.
Release: Sets the algorithm's reaction time to falling sound levels.
Gain: The gain controller amplifies the compressed signal.
MAGIX Mastering Suite
MAGIX Mastering Suite is a special effect rack for use with the mixer master
channel. Its effects serve the so-called "Mastering" with which the finished
mixed music file is given its last one-over.
The On/Off switches can switch the effects on and off individually. Each
effect has a range of presets that can all be picked from a list along the
lower border of the effect.
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The settings of all effects can also be saved
together as one preset so that you can use
your ideal mastering setting again for other
arrangements.
Each effect can be reset by pressing the
"Reset" button. You can press the "Bypass"
button to temporarily deactivate the effects.
Note: 5.1 Surround mode only provides the compressor (view page 170)
and parametric equalizer devices in this case.
Parametric Equalizer
The parametric equalizer consists of four filter bands for adjusting the
overall sound of the music track. Each band is a filter with a typical "bell
shape". Within a certain frequency range and around an adjustable middle
frequency, you can increase or reduce the signal level gain. The width of
this frequency range is called bandwidth. The bandwidth is defined by the Q
value. The higher the Q value, the narrower and steeper the filter curve.