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Equalizer
The 10-band equalizer subdivides the frequency spectrum into ten areas ('bands') and
equips them with separate volume controls. This way it is possible to create many
impressive effects, from a simple boosting of the bass to complete elimination of a
certain range of frequencies. Note: If low frequencies are boosted too much, the
overall sound level is heavily increased which may lead to distortion. In this event,
adjust the overall volume downward by using the 'master volume' control situated at
the bottom center of the effect rack.
Slider control: Each of the ten frequency ranges can be separately boosted or turned
down with the ten volume controls.
Link bands: Using this button randomly combines the frequency ranges with each
other in to avoid artificial-sounding overemphasis of an individual frequency range.
Touch screen (right EQ section): This is the 'sensor field' of the EQ. Here you can
draw any type of curve with the mouse. This will be immediately translated into a
corresponding control setting on the left side of the EQ.
Compressor
The compressor is an automated, dynamic volume adjustment controller: louder
passages become quieter and quiet passages become louder. A compressor is useful
to make spoken passages more audible against background noise or music in case a
simple increase of the overall volume is 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.