Plug-in Reference

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The Included Effect Plug-ins
Surround Plug-ins
MatrixEncoder
The MatrixEncoder is intended for the Pro Logic compatible encoding of multi-
channel files. This is a process where a 4-channel surround mix is packed into two
channels for broadcasting or a two-channel version for DVDs, for example. The
MatrixEncoder takes four separate inputs (LRCS = Left, Right, Center, and Surround)
and creates two final outputs: Left-total and Right-total (Lt and Rt).
Setting Up
1. In the VST Connections window, create an output bus with the LRCS channel
configuration and route it to the physical outputs of your audio hardware.
This is if you want to make a four-channel surround mix. If you want to make a five-
channel mix, see
“Using the MatrixEncoder with the 5.0 Surround Format” on page
108.
2. Place the MatrixEncoder in the first post-fader insert slot (#7) for the output bus,
followed by the MatrixDecoder (#8).
Using the MatrixEncoder/Decoder
1. Set up the mix roughly the way you want it.
Use the SurroundPanner V5 to place channels in the surround mix, or assign
channels to the individual LRCS outputs.
2. Activate the MatrixEncoder.
What you now hear is the encoded stereo mix, the way it sounds when played
back on a normal stereo reproducer. On the MatrixEncoder control panel, you can
adjust the Gain of the Lt/Rt output by using the fader.
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