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Duende Native User Guide Page 27
4. X-Comp
INTRODUCTION
The illustration below gives an overview of some of the X-Comp features which are described in full over the following pages.
Click on the blue boxes to be taken to fuller descriptions of their contents.
INTERFACE TECHNIQUES
To press a switch in a plugin, simply click on it. A green surround indicates that the switch
is in its active state.
To turn a knob, click on it, and drag it up and to the right. If your mouse has a scroll wheel,
you can also turn knobs by hovering over them and turning the scroll wheel.
To control Input and Output levels, click and drag upwards (see right).
To move any control slowly for fine adjustments, hold Shift on your keyboard whilst turning.
To reset a knob to its default value, click on it whilst holding Ctrl (Windows) or ⌘ (Macintosh).
To enter a precise value for any parameter, double-click on its value display, enter a value
on your computer keyboard, and press the Return key.
Threshold and Ratio values can also be controlled directly within the Compression Law display. Move the
pink node along its line to control the Threshold, and move the blue node up and down to control the
ratio.
The bleed bands can be adjusted in a similar way, as described on Page 33.
Automation
Every plug-in parameter can be automated in host applications which support automation. The method for recording and
editing automation varies from host to host. For specific instructions on using automation within the host, consult the host
application documentation.
Threshold
Ratio
Click + Drag
Click + Drag
Internal bypass for smooth
in/out comparisons
Input level metering
and control
Switch between main and
alternative plug-in settings
IO Diff display displays the
signal’s dynamic range.
Bleed section allows LF and HF bands to bypass
the compressor. Display includes draggable nodes
Defeat button for
auditioning bleed signal
Interactive compressor
display with draggable nodes
GR History displays gain
reduction over last second
Output level
metering and control
Above the main plug-in
window is a set of controls
which are specific to your
h
ost application.
Please refer to your host
application’s user guide
for guidelines on using
these controls