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THE BLOCKS
Tools
In the Tools section you’ll find some useful algorithms for different purposes.
De-Esser
This
A
Threshold
When the input level exceeds the Threshold, the
NOTE: This means that the
Freq
Sets the
SIDECHAIN
The Sidechain is the reference signal that the
Monitor
Here you can monitor the Sidechain signal, which is very useful for hearing what the
Input
When placed on Channel 1, you can select the Sidechain Input to be either the Same (Ch. 1) or Channel 2.
Example: If you select to have Sidechain input from Ch. 2, you can go to the Layout page and select Ch. 1 Pre, as input to Ch. 2. Now you have all the blocks on Ch. 2 for processing the sidechain signal on Ch. 1. You can also have a completely different input on Ch. 2.
NOTE: When two blocks are linked, you cannot select Ch. 2 as input for Ch. 1 Sidechain.
Dynamic Equalizer
The Dynamic Equalizer is somewhat like an extended
Threshold
When the input level exceeds the Threshold, the Dynamic Equalizer will be activated.
Mode
Decides how the Threshold shall react. When set to Relative, the Threshold will be relative to the average level of the signal. This means that also soft signals are processed. For signals where the average level is determined by signals outside the frequency range set, for example, a vocal with sibilance, the Relative setting is useful and very musical. When Mode is set to Absolute, the Threshold set refers to full scale, 0 dB, and is therefore well suited for limiting the maximum level in a specified frequency range, e.g. the bass.
Ratio
The Ratio of the gain reduction.When the Ratio is set to 4:1 it means that for every 4 dB the defined frequency range rises, the output level increases by only 1 dB.
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