Operation Manual

44 Utility Section
The Compare button, located above the Program display, is used to switch between Edit and
Compare mode. This button is visible only once a modification is applied to a given program. It
allows one to revert to the original version of a program in order to compare it with the current
version. When in Compare mode, edition is blocked and it is therefore not possible to modify any
parameter. The Compare mode must then be switched off by clicking on the Compare button in
order to resume edition.
6.5 Volume
The Volume knob is the master volume of the application. It is used to adjust the overall level of
the output signal from the synthesizer. General level is increased by turning the knob clockwise.
6.6 Level Meter
The level meter allows one to monitor peak and RMS (root means square) level of the left (L)
and right (R) output channels from the synthesizer. As a limiter is located at the output of Lounge
Lizard EP, it is important to make sure that the amplitude of the signal remains within values that
ensure that no distortion is introduced in the signal at the output.
The 0 dB mark on the level meter has been adjusted to correspond to -20 dBFS (full scale). This
means that at that level, the signal is -20 dB below the maximum allowed value. This 0 dB level
mark should typically correspond to playing at mezzo forte (moderately loud) level. This ensures
a headroom of 20 dB which should be more than enough to cover the dynamics of most playing
situations and therefore guarantee that no additional distortion is added in the output signal.
A peak value mark allows one to follow the maximum level values reached by the output signal.
The limiter is triggered when this mark enters the red zone of the level meter (17 dB) and it remains
active while the side vertical bars at the top of the lever meter are switched On.
6.7 The About Box
The About box is open by clicking on the chevrons located at the very top of the interface or on
the product or company logo. The box is closed by clicking again on the chevrons or outside the
box. Useful information is displayed in this box such as the program’s version number, the serial
number that was used for the authorization and the the email address that was used for registration.
The box also includes a link to the pdf version of this manual.