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UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual - 186 - Chapter 20: CS-1 Channel Strip
Ratio Knob Determines the amount of gain reduction used by the compression. For exam-
ple, a value of 2 (expressed as a 2:1 ratio) reduces the signal by half, with
an input signal of 20 dB being reduced to 10 dB. A value of 1 yields no com-
pression. Values beyond 10 yield a limiting effect. The range is 1 to Infinity.
Threshold Knob Sets the threshold level for the compression. Any signals that exceed this level
are compressed. Signals below the level are unaffected. A Threshold of 0dB
yields no compression. The range is 0dB to -60dB.
As the Threshold control is increased and more compression occurs, output
level is typically reduced. However, the EX-1 provides an auto-makeup gain
function to automatically compensate for reduced levels. Adjust the Output
level control if more gain is desired.
Meter Pop-up
Menu
Determines whether the VU Meter monitors the Input Level, Output Level, Gain
Reduction, or Meter Off. Click the menu above the meter display to select a
different metering function.
Enable/Bypass
Switch
Enables or disables the Compressor.You can use this switch to compare the
compressor settings to that of the original signal or bypass the entire compres-
sor section to reduce UAD DSP load.
Compressor
Output Knob
Adjusts the relative output of the plug-in.
EX-1M Overview
The EX-1M is a monophonic version of EX-1 that enables independent left and
right EQ settings in master effects chains and allows Logic Audio users to con-
serve UAD DSP resources.
EX-1M requires half the processing power compared to that of EX-1 when
used on a mono audio track within Logic Audio. Therefore, EX-1M should be
used on monophonic audio tracks within Logic whenever possible to conserve
UAD resources.