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The process also adds subtle warmth to the programme material that is reminiscent of valve
systems, and is similarly tolerant of overloaded or previously clipped signals, avoiding much
of the harshness associated with these conditions. Significant artistic effects may therefore be
achieved by deliberately overdriving the Warmth processing by increasing the compressor
gain make-up beyond normal levels and allowing the Warmth processing to control the peak
signal levels.
When selected, the Warmth function operates on the complete signal chain of the dynamics
plug-in, and is therefore applied to the signal even if no compression functions are operative.
The AMOUNT control varies the contribution of the effect from 0% (no effect) to 100%
(max effect). Full advantage of the clip removal will occur only at maximum effect
contribution, but harmonic enhancement may be achieved at all settings above zero.
2.9 Max Trim Control
The MAX TRIM control (only available when the WARMTH function is selected) allows
very fine gain trimming on the final output of the Dynamics processing. The purpose of this
function is to allow very precise alignment of maximum modulation levels, and the
accommodation of the differing meter characteristics, often found in ancillary equipment
used in production and mastering processes. A fine balance between digital maximum
modulation and target meter overload indication can be achieved easily using this control.
2.10 Dither Control
A button (available with all section selections apart from S-C EQ) provides selectable re-
dithering function for word length reduction in mastering situations. The button toggles
between NO DITHER, 16 Bit Dither and 24 Bit Dither.