Reference Guide

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Audio effects
Included plug-ins
Flanger (mono)
Figure 381. Flanger (mono)
Flanging consists of two signals, one delayed slightly so that the signals are out of phase. This
creates a spacey, ethereal sound.
For more information, see the Flanger (mono) online Help.
FX Compressor/Gate
Figure 382. FX Compressor/Gate
A compressor takes the loudest parts of an input signal and reduces their volume. There are a
variety of reasons why you might want to use a compressor:
• Compressors enable you to increase the overall signal level of a mix, without causing the
distortion that would result from exceeding the maximum allowable peak level. Increasing the
average signal level makes a recording sound louder, with an apparent increase in “punch.”
• If you plan to reproduce your audio using a medium with limited dynamic range, such as magnetic
tape, the increase in the average signal level that you achieve with a compressor helps prevent
important audio material from being lost in the background noise.
• Compression can even out unwanted volume changes to achieve a smoother and fuller sound.