Reference Guide

964 ProChannel (Producer only)
SONAR includes two different compressor modules:
• PC76 U-Type Channel Compressor. This is the default mode when using ProChannel on a
track. This mode is meticulously modelled after one of the most renowned and famous solid-
state (F.E.T.) compressors that is used in professional studios and recordings. Known to bring
out the brightness and presence of a sound. Commonly used on vocal tracks, but also
recommended for stereo drum buses and guitar tracks. For details, see “PC76 U-Type
Channel Compressor module” on page 977.
• PC4K S-Type Bus Compressor. This is the default mode when using ProChannel on a
bus. This mode is based on the legendary center console stereo bus compressor in one of the
world's most successful analog studio production mixing consoles. Known to add punch and
drive to a mix. Also recommended for instruments like piano and drums. This mode supports
sidechaining. For details, see “PC4K S-Type Bus Compressor module” on page 979.
• QuadCurve Equalizer. The QuadCurve Equalizer module allows you to fine tune the frequency
spectrum of your music or sound. You have control over six individual bands, which allows you to
attenuate or boost specific frequency ranges and shape the overall characteristics of the audio
signal. Equalization may also be applied creatively, to add presence or enhance certain
frequencies, to remove noise, hum or low-end rumble, for special effects or numerous other
purposes. For more information, see “QuadCurve Equalizer module” on page 981.
• Tube Saturation. Digital audio recordings can sometimes sound sterile and lifeless. The Tube
Saturation module employs advanced analog vacuum-tube circuit modeling, which allows you to
apply ultra-high-quality analog warmth and saturation to individual tracks and full mixes. Under
the hood are dynamic, virtual vacuum-tubes that mimic the “animated” nature of their real, analog
counterpart as they respond to different audio input. The result is the coveted warm, lively and
realistic analog sound of classic vacuum-tube processors and amplifiers. For details, see “Tube
Saturation module” on page 987.
• PC4K S-Type Expander/Gate. PC4K S-Type Expander/Gate is based on the legendary
channel strip gate in one the world's most successful analog studio production mixing consoles.
• Softube Saturation Knob. The Softube Saturation Knob module borrows from Softube’s
famous German FET distortion and compression circuitry modeling, and provides smooth, one-
knob, frequency saturation operation for adding just the right amount of tube warmth to any track.
• Console Emulator. The Console Emulator module emulates the sound of three classic
recording consoles in SONAR's mixer. For details, see “Console Emulator module” on page 988.
• FX Chain. The FX Chain module lets you save and load audio effect plug-in chain presets
called FX Chain. The FX Chain module can be used as an effects bin that can be inserted
between other ProChannel modules. For details, see “FX Chain module” on page 992.
• BREVERB SONAR ProChannel. The BREVERB SONAR ProChannel module by Overloud
provides world-class studio reverb. Dozens of professional presets are included. SONAR
Note: The PC76 U-Type Channel Compressor is faithfully modelled after the hardware circuitry
of a classic compressor that does not support sidechaining. Consequently, the PC76 U-Type
Channel Compressor does not support sidechaining either. If you need to use sidechaining, use
the PC4K S-Type Bus Compressor mode.