Effects Reference

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Chapter 3 Dynamics 57

Using the Surround Compressor

Using the Link controls, you can assign each channel independently to one of three

groups (Group A, B, or C). When you adjust the Threshold or Output Level slider for any

channel in a group, the sliders for all channels in the same group are adjusted by the

same amount. Also, clicking the Bypass button for any grouped channel bypasses all

channels in the group.

You can temporarily unlink a channel by pressing and holding Command and Option

while you move the Threshold or Output Level slider for that channel. When you move

either slider without pressing Command-Option, the channels move in step, keeping

their relative positions. This allows you to make independent threshold settings while

maintaining the sidechain detection link necessary for a stable surround image.