User Manual

12.35 Steinberg VST Dynamics 373
Threshold (-60 to 0dB)
Determines the level where the compressor "kicks in". Signal levels above the set threshold
are affected, but signal levels below are not processed.
Ratio (1:1 to 8:1)
Determines the amount of gain reduction applied to signals above the set threshold. A ratio
of 3:1 means that for every 3dB the input level increases, the output level increases by only
1dB.
Make-Up (0 to 24dB)
This parameter is used to compensate for output gain loss, caused by compression. When
the Auto button is activated, gain loss is being compensated automatically.
Attack (0.1 to 100ms)
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 1000ms or Auto mode)
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, the compressor will automatically
find an optimal release setting that varies depending on the audio material.
Graphical display
Use the graphical display to graphically set the Threshold and Ratio values. To the left and
right of the graphical display you will find two meters that show the amount of gain reduction
in dB.
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:
Output (-24 to +6dB)
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 -6dB,
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 1000ms or Auto mode)
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, the limiter will automatically
find an optimal release setting that varies depending on the audio material.
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