Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Operation
- ‘Front Panel’ Controls
- Dynamics Control
- Compressor
- Limiter
- Expander
- Gate
- Sidechain EQ
- Warmth
- Max Trim Control
- Dither Control
- Buss Compressor (Pro Tools TDM only)
- Description of Controls
- Preset Manager Toolbar
- Specifications
- Copyright and Acknowledgements
- Manual Revision History
- Platform Specific Supplement
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Dynamic signal level control has grown in complexity and popularity from humble
beginnings to an essential part of the sound production process. Originally conceived as a
method to automatically correct for performance variation and broadcast transmission
limitations, dynamic control has evolved beyond this to engender complete artistic cultures
and idioms, resulting from the continuous expansion of the artistic effects provided by such
processes. As a result of these trends, many diverse types of compression mechanisms have
been developed over the decades aimed at a very wide range of uses and effects.
By providing an unusually wide range of control, along with multiple timing laws and
operational subtlety, the Oxford Dynamics section can achieve impeccable results in the
widest range of uses, from sensitive almost imperceptible dynamic compression on vocals
and programme material to harmonic enhancement of instruments and dramatic artistic audio
effects.