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The included effect 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, con-
taining 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 process-
ing that silences audio signals below a certain set thresh-
old level. As soon as the signal level exceeds the set
threshold, the gate opens to let the signal through. The
Gate trigger input can also be filtered using an internal
side-chain.
The available parameters are as follows:
The Compressor section
Compressor reduces the dynamic range of the audio,
making softer sounds louder or louder sounds softer, or
both. Compressor functions like a standard compressor
with separate controls for threshold, ratio, attack, release
and make-up gain parameters. Compressor features a
separate display that graphically illustrates the compres-
sor curve shaped according to the Threshold, Ratio and
MakeUp Gain parameter settings. Compressor also fea-
tures a Gain Reduction meter that shows the amount of
gain reduction in dB, and a program dependent Auto fea-
ture for the Release parameter.
The available parameters work as follows:
Release
(0.1 – 1000ms
or Auto mode)
This parameter sets the amount of time it takes for the gain
to return to its original level. If the “Auto” button is acti-
vated, Limiter will automatically find an optimal release set-
ting that varies depending on the audio material.
Parameter Description
Threshold
(-60 – 0dB)
This setting 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 will close
the gate.
Side Chain
(On/Off)
This button activates the internal side-chain filter. This
lets you filter out parts of the signal that might otherwise
trigger the gate in places you don’t want it to, or to boost
frequencies you wish to accentuate, allowing for more
control over the gate function.
LP (Lowpass),
BP (Bandpass),
HP (Highpass)
These buttons set the basic filter mode.
Parameter Description
Limiter
Routing selector
Gate
Compressor
Center
(50 – 22000Hz)
This sets the center frequency of the filter.
Q-Factor
(0.001 – 10000)
This sets the resonance or width of the filter.
Monitor
(Off/On)
Allows you to monitor the filtered signal.
Attack
(0,1 – 100 ms)
This parameter sets the time it takes for the gate to open
after being triggered.
Hold
(0 – 2000 ms)
This determines how long the gate stays open after the
signal drops below the threshold level.
Release
(10 – 1000 ms
or “Auto”)
This parameter sets the amount of time it takes for the
gate to close (after the set hold time). If the “Auto” button
is activated, Gate will find an optimal release setting, de-
pending on the audio program material.
Parameter Description
Threshold
(-60 – 0dB)
This setting determines the level where Compressor “kicks
in”. Signal levels above the set threshold are affected, but
signal levels below are not processed.
Ratio
(1:1 – 8:1)
Ratio determines the amount of gain reduction applied to
signals over the set threshold. A ratio of 3:1 means that for
every 3 dB the input level increases, the output level will in-
crease by only 1 dB.
Make-Up
(0 – 24dB)
This parameter is used to compensate for output gain loss,
caused by compression. When Auto is on, gain loss will be
compensated automatically.
Attack
(0.1 – 100 ms)
This determines how fast Compressor will respond to sig-
nals above the set threshold. If the attack time is long, more
of the early part of the signal (attack) will pass through un-
processed.
Release
(10 – 1000ms
or “Auto”)
Sets the amount of time it takes for the gain to return to its
original level when the signal drops below the Threshold
level. If the “Auto” button is activated, Compressor will au-
tomatically find an optimal release setting that varies de-
pending on the audio material.
Parameter Description