Ratio, Meter, 11 + 14 Algorithm | TC electronic SDN BHD NDY-1

OPERATION

set by the Ratio parameter. Turn the ATTACK knob counter-clockwise for “squashing” the signal more and clockwise for a more subtle compression.

9 – Ratio

This parameter determines how hard the signal is compressed – see the illustration on the previous page. Turn clockwise for more extreme compression. For more information, refer to this manual’s “Suggested Settings” section.

10 – Meter

In Compressor Mode, the meter indicates the current attenuation (compression) of the signal while you are playing. In Noise Gate Mode, the meter indicates the amount of attenuation of the signal when the gate is active.

11 + 14 – Algorithm

Use these switches to select the algorithms for the two channels. The options are:

Studio (Compressor):

This is a subtle compression type. It ensures that your guitar is present with a constant level in the mix.

The “Studio” compressor mode uses so-called multiband compression (in this case, three bands), that you would normally only find in expensive studio compressors. This 3-band compressor allows individual processing of low, mid and high-end frequencies. The advantage of this technique is that e.g. a loud, pumping bass figure is processed separately and therefore won’t influence the mid and high-end frequencies.

“Stomp” (Compressor):

The “Stomp” compressor mode gives you the kind of hard compression typically associated with stomp box compressors. Use this mode if you aim for an audible compression effect with either a “twang” or a “popping” sound.

Gate:

In Gate Mode, the engine acts as a noise gate. Read more in the manual section: “Noise Gate”.