Plug-in Reference

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The Included Effect Plug-ins
Dynamics Plug-ins
Using the Compressor Section
By moving breakpoints or using the corresponding knobs, you can specify the
Threshold and Ratio. The first breakpoint from which the line deviates from the straight
diagonal is the threshold point.
For each of the four bands the following compressor parameters are available:
The Output Control
The Output knob controls the total output level of the MultibandCompressor. The
range is from -24 to +24
dB.
Tube Compressor
This versatile compressor with integrated tube-simulation allows you to achieve
smooth and warm compression effects. The VU meter shows the amount of gain
reduction. Tube Compressor features an internal side-chain section that lets you filter
the trigger signal.
Parameter Description
Threshold
(-60 to 0 dB)
Determines the level where Compressor kicks in. Signal levels above
the set threshold are affected, but signal levels below are not
processed.
Ratio
(1000 to 8000)
(1:1 to 8:1)
Determines the amount of gain reduction applied to signals above
the set threshold. A ratio of 3000 (3:1) means that for every 3
dB the
input level increases, the output level increases by only 1
dB.
Attack
(0.1 to 100 ms)
Determines how fast the compressor responds to signals above the
set threshold. If the attack time is long, more of the early part of the
signal (attack) passes through unprocessed.
Release
(10 to 1000 ms or
Auto mode)
Sets the time after which the gain returns to the original level when
the signal drops below the threshold. If the Auto button is activated,
the compressor automatically finds an optimal release setting that
varies depending on the audio material.
Cubase
LE
Cubase
AI
Cubase
Elements
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Artist
Cubase Nuendo NEK
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Side-chain
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