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UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual - 290 - Chapter 33: Precision Maximizer
CHAPTER 33
Precision Maximizer
Overview
The Precision Maximizer is a dynamic impact processor that uniquely en-
hances the apparent loudness, warmth, and presence of individual tracks or
program material without appreciably reducing dynamic range or peak level
control. Significant audio improvements can be achieved without the fatigu-
ing artifacts typically associated with traditional dynamic processors.
The plug-in uses a proprietary soft-saturation process that maximizes signal
energy while minimizing undesirable distortion and aliasing. A wide variety
of sounds are available using relatively few controls. The primary sonic pa-
rameter is the Shape control, which can range from simply increasing the ap-
parent loudness at lower settings, to dramatically improved clarity, punch,
and “musical” tube-like distortion at higher values.
The nature of the source material, as well as the input levels to the processor,
also greatly affect the sonic character at the output. The Limit function and 3-
band mode enable further manipulation of signal levels for additional cre-
ative options.
Note: See “Operating Tips” on page 295 for practical usage information.
Signal Flow The input signal first passes through the Input control (page 291), then the In-
put Meter (page 291), before arriving at the Bands divider (page 292). After
being optionally divided by the Bands parameter, the signal is then split into
the dry path and the wet saturation path. The saturation path is processed by
the Shape control (page 292), then the wet and dry signals are combined
with the Mix control (page 293). Finally, the mixed signal is processed by the
Limit control (page 293) before being passed to the Output control
(page 294) and Output Meter (page 294).