Section 3 | Basic Operation |
286s
slow the compressor’s release time, set the DENSITY control to 0.
Set the
Adjust the
Use the HF DETAIL, to taste, to add life to the vocal. Defeat the LF DETAIL by setting it to
OFF.
Set the Expander/Gate THRESHOLD and EXPANSION RATIO controls starting with a setting of around 11:00. Adjust these controls so that background noises are gated out when the vocal part is low or not present.
Because minimal processing levels often produce the best results, the 286s processing should initially be applied conservatively (to taste); avoid overusing an effect, unless it is absolutely necessary. (For example, use
Suggested Settings/Usages
Expander/Gate
Note: The Expander/Gate is OFF when the Expander/Gate THRESHOLD is set to the “off” position.
Suggested Initial Gate settings:
Gating Sounds that have Longer Decay
Gating Dry Percussive Sounds(i.e.: Cymbal, Piano)
(i.e.: Snare Drum, Kick Drum)
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Gating Hum or Buzz from Live | |||
Noise Under Smooth Sounds | |||
Instruments or Recorded Tracks | |||
(i.e.: Vocals, Woodwinds) | |||
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