Plug-in Reference

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The Included Effect Plug-ins
Dynamics Plug-ins
The Limiter Section
The limiter is designed to ensure that the output level never exceeds a set threshold,
to avoid clipping in following devices. Conventional limiters usually require very
accurate setting up of the attack and release parameters to prevent the output level
from going beyond the set threshold level. The limiter adjusts and optimizes these
parameters automatically according to the audio material. You can also adjust the
Release parameter manually.
The following parameters are available:
The Module Configuration Button
Using the Module Configuration button in the bottom right corner of the plug-in panel,
you can set the signal flow order for the three processors. Changing the order of the
processors can produce different results, and the available options allow you to
quickly compare what works best for a given situation. Simply click the Module
Configuration button to change to a different configuration. There are three routing
options:
- C-G-L (Compressor-Gate-Limit)
- G-C-L (Gate-Compressor-Limit)
- C-L-G (Compressor-Limit-Gate)
Parameter Description
Output
(-24 to +6 dB)
Determines the maximum output level. Signal levels above the set
threshold are affected, but signal levels below are left unaffected.
Soft Clip button If this button is activated, the limiter acts differently. When the signal
level exceeds -6
dB, Soft Clip starts limiting (or clipping) the signal
softly, at the same time generating harmonics which add a warm,
tube-like characteristic to the audio material.
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 limiter automatically finds an optimal release setting that varies
depending on the audio material.
Meters The three meters show the input gain (IN), the gain reduction (GR)
and the output gain (OUT).