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The included effect plug-ins
The Limiter section
Limiter is designed to ensure that the output level never
exceeds a certain set output level, to avoid clipping in fol-
lowing 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. Limiter adjusts and optimizes these pa-
rameters automatically, according to the audio material.
You can also adjust the Release parameter manually.
The available parameters are the following:
The Module Configuration button
In the bottom right corner of the plug-in panel you will find
a button with which you can set the signal flow order for
the three processors. Changing the order of the proces-
sors can produce different results, and the available op-
tions allow you to quickly compare what works best for a
given situation. Simply click the Module Configuration but-
ton 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)
Filter plug-ins
In this section, the Filter plug-in WahWah will be de-
scribed.
WahWah
WahWah is a variable slope bandpass filter that can be
auto-controlled via MIDI modeling the well-known analog
pedal effect (see below). You can independently specify
the frequency, width and the gain for the Lo and Hi Pedal
positions. The crossover point between the Lo and Hi
Pedal positions is at 50.
The parameters are as follows:
MIDI control
For real-time MIDI control of the Pedal parameter, MIDI
must be directed to the WahWah plug-in.
• Whenever the WahWah has been added as an insert
effect (for an audio track or an FX channel), it will be avail-
able on the Output Routing pop-up menu for MIDI tracks.
If WahWah is selected on the Output Routing menu, MIDI will be di-
rected to the plug-in from the selected track.
Graphic
display
Use the graphic display to graphically set the Threshold or
the Ratio value.
Parameter Description
Output
(-24 – +6 dB)
This setting determines the maximum output level. Signal
levels above the set threshold are affected, but signal levels
below are left unaffected.
Soft Clip
(On/Off)
Soft Clip acts differently compared to the limiter. When the
signal level exceeds -6dB, SoftClip starts limiting (or clip-
ping) the signal “softly”, at the same time generating har-
monics which add a warm, tubelike characteristic to the
audio material.
Release
(10 – 1000ms
or “Auto”)
This parameter 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, Limiter
will automatically find an optimal release setting that varies
depending on the audio material.
Parameter Description
Parameter Description
Pedal This controls the filter frequency sweep.
Freq Lo/Hi Sets the frequency of the filter for the Lo and Hi Pedal
positions.
Width Lo/Hi Sets the width (resonance) of the filter for the Lo and Hi
Pedal positions.
Gain Lo/Hi Sets the gain of the filter for the Lo and Hi Pedal posi-
tions.
Slope Specifies the slope of the filter; 6dB or 12dB.