Plug-in Reference

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The Included Effect Plug-ins
Dynamics Plug-ins
VSTDynamics
VSTDynamics is an advanced dynamics processor. It combines three separate
processors: Gate, Compressor and Limiter, covering a variety of dynamic processing
functions. The window is divided into three sections, containing controls and meters
for each processor.
Activating the Individual Processors
You activate the individual processors using the buttons at the bottom of the plug-in
panel.
The Gate Section
Gating, or noise gating, is a method of dynamic processing that silences audio signals
below a set threshold level. As soon as the signal level exceeds the set threshold, the
gate opens to let the signal through.
The following parameters are available:
Cubase
LE
Cubase
AI
Cubase
Elements
Cubase
Artist
Cubase Nuendo NEK
Included with
X X X X X X –
Limiter
Module Configuration
Gate
Compressor
Parameter Description
Threshold
(-60 to 0 dB)
Determines the level where Gate is activated. Signal levels above
the set threshold trigger the gate to open, and signal levels below
the set threshold close the gate.
State LED Indicates whether the gate is open (LED lights up in green), closed
(LED lights up in red), or something in between (LED lights up in
yellow).
Side-Chain button
(if supported)
Activates the internal side-chain filter. You can use this to filter out
parts of the signal that might otherwise trigger the gate in places
you not want it to, or to boost frequencies you wish to accentuate,
allowing for more control over the gate function.
Filter section
(LP,
BP, and HP)
When the Side-Chain button is activated, you can use these
buttons to set the filter type to low-pass, band-pass, or high-pass.
Center (50 to
22000
Hz)
Sets the center frequency of the filter.
Q-Factor (0.001 to
10000)
Sets the resonance or width of the filter.
Monitor
(On/Off)
Allows you to monitor the filtered signal.