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Output gain
The Output gain fader allows you to determine how much the audio signal is boosted following its compression.
Attack time
The Attack time slider allows you to determine how soon after rising above the threshold the audio signal is attenuated.
Release time
The Release time slider allows you to determine how soon after falling below the threshold the audio signal attenuation is interrupted.
Smart release
The Smart Release slider allows you to configure the compressor to automatically increase the release time for sustained notes and decrease the release time for sharp transients. Setting this value higher increases the internal variability of the specified Release value.
Generally, louder overall audio levels can be achieved with lower Release values. However, low Release values can also lead to an increase in “pumping” artifacts. Configuring a Smart Release value increases the release time during sustained sounds, thereby preventing release changes from occurring too rapidly.
Scan mode
The Scan mode radio buttons allow you to specify whether Peak or RMS mode is used to determine the loudness of an audio file, which in turn determines the amount of compression that is applied. When compressing in Peak mode, the compressor applies compression where it detects audio signal peaks that surpass the threshold.
However, when compressing using RMS mode, the compressor processes the audio using the detected average RMS value of the entire file. The Root Mean Square (RMS) of audio is a measure of its intensity over a period of time. Therefore, the RMS power of audio corresponds to the loudness perceived by a listener when measured over small intervals of time. As a result, rapid transient peaks may not be processed when compressing in RMS mode.
Auto gain compensate
When you select the Auto gain compensate check box, Wave Hammer boosts the compressor output by a constant amount derived from the Threshold and Ratio settings. This option prevents a loss in overall level when compressing audio.
Tip: When using the Auto gain compensate option, the fader should be used to fine tune the signal output
Use longer
When you select the Use longer
Smooth saturation
Selecting the Smooth saturation check box lowers the amount of distortion caused when applying heavy compression. When this option is turned on, the compressed audio sounds warmer and not overly bright.
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