Plug-in Reference

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The included effect plug-ins
MultibandCompressor (Cubase only)
The MultibandCompressor allows a signal to be split in up
to four frequency bands, each with its own freely adjust-
able compressor characteristic. The signal is processed
on the basis of the settings that you have made in the Fre-
quency Band and Compressor sections. You can specify
the level, bandwidth and compressor characteristics for
each band by using the various controls.
The Frequency Band editor
The Frequency Band editor in the upper half of the panel is
where you set the width of the frequency bands as well as
their level after compression. Two value scales and a num-
ber of handles are available. The vertical value scale to the
left shows the input gain level of each frequency band.
The horizontal scale shows the available frequency range.
The handles provided in the Frequency Band editor can
be dragged with the mouse. You use them to set the cor-
ner frequency range and the input gain levels for each fre-
quency bands.
• The handles at the sides are used to define the frequency
range of the different frequency bands.
• By using the handles on top of each frequency band, you can
cut or boost the input gain by +/- 15dB after compression.
Bypassing frequency bands
Each frequency band can be bypassed using the “B” but-
ton in each compressor section.
Soloing frequency bands
A frequency band can be soloed using the “S” button in
each compressor section. Only one band can be soloed
at a time.
Using the Compressor section
By moving breakpoints or using the corresponding knobs,
you can specify the Threshold and Ratio. The first break-
point from which the line deviates from the straight diagonal
will be the threshold point. The compressor parameters for
each of the four bands are as follows:
The Output dial
The Output dial controls the total output level that the
MultibandCompressor passes on to Cubase. The range
available is +/- 24dB.
Parameter Description
Threshold
(-60–0dB)
This setting determines the level where Compressor “kicks
in”. Signal levels above the set threshold are affected, but
signal levels below are not processed.
Ratio
(1000–8000)
(1:1 to 8:1)
Ratio determines the amount of gain reduction applied to
signals over the set threshold. A ratio of 3000 (3:1) means
that for every 3dB the input level increases, the output level
will increase by only 1dB.
Attack
(0.1–
100ms)
This determines how fast the compressor will respond to
signals above the set threshold. If the attack time is long,
more of the early part of the signal (attack) will pass
through unprocessed.
Release
(10–
1000ms or
“Auto”)
Sets the amount of time it takes for the gain to return to its
original level when the signal drops below the Threshold
level. If the “Auto” button is activated, the compressor will
automatically find an optimal release setting that varies de-
pending on the audio material.