Plug-in Reference

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The Included Effect Plug-ins
Dynamics Plug-ins
Ö If side-chaining is supported, the effect can also be controlled from another signal
source via the side-chain input. When the side-chain signal exceeds the threshold,
the effect is triggered. For a description of how to set up side-chain routing, see the
Operation Manual.
Expander
Expander reduces the output level in relation to the input level for signals below the
set threshold. This is useful when you want to enhance the dynamic range or reduce
the noise in quiet passages. You can either use the knobs or drag the breakpoints in
the graphical display to change the Threshold and the Ratio parameter values.
The following parameters are available:
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LE
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AI
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Elements
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Artist
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Included with
– – – – X X –
Side-chain
support
– – – – X X –
Parameter Description
Threshold
(-60 to 0 dB)
Determines the level where expansion kicks in. Signal levels below the
set threshold are affected, but signal levels above are not processed.
Ratio
(1:1 to 8:1)
Determines the amount of gain boost applied to signals below the set
threshold.
Soft Knee button If this button is off, signals below the threshold are expanded instantly
according to the set ratio (hard knee). When “Soft Knee” is activated,
the onset of expansion is more gradual, producing a less drastic result.
Attack (0.1 to
100
ms)
Determines how fast Expander responds to signals below the set
threshold. If the attack time is long, more of the early part of the signal
(attack) passes through unprocessed.
Hold (0 to
2000
ms)
Sets the time the applied expansion affects the signal below the
threshold.
Release
(10 to 1000 ms or
Auto mode)
Sets the time after which the gain returns to the original level when the
signal exceeds the threshold. If the Auto button is activated, Expander
automatically finds an optimal release setting that varies depending on
the audio material.