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A live graphic display of the overall level transfer function is permanently displayed (in the
lower right) for reference, and all setting parameter values are visible for any section that is
being accessed.
2.2 Dynamics Control
The Dynamics section comprises of four separate applications, Compressor, Limiter, Gate
and Expander. Although these applications contain several different control types that have
common functions, the operation, ranges and laws of these controls have been optimised
carefully for maximum flexibility within the intended specific use of that section. The very
wide control ranges offered within the applications are accommodated in the user interface by
employing specific control laws that encourage experimentation over a very wide parameter
set, without the loss of finer control sensitivity and detail. Careful consideration has also been
given to the dynamic behaviour of the time constants, as this factor is largely responsible for
the sonic character of any dynamics application.
In order to make best use of this application, it is necessary to acquire a basic understanding
of dynamics processing in general, and the particular architecture of the Oxford Dynamics
plug-in. The following sections address these issues.
2.2.1 Basic Dynamics Architecture
There are two basic types of dynamics architecture in common use; these are often termed as
feed-forward and feedback types. The feedback type uses its own output to compute required
gain reduction:
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Level Detect
and Sidechain