User Manual

Mastering Modules
OZONE 7 | MASTERING MODULES
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This slider is very useful for applying the technique called “parallel compression” where you can mix in
a desired amount of unprocessed signal.
Compressor/Limiter Controls
The Compressor and Limiter sections of the module each contain their own discrete set of controls,
per band, that work as follows:
Detection Mode
Three buttons at the bottom of the Threshold Control allow you to adjust which level detection mode
the Compressor uses, as follows:
Peak: When this option is enabled Ozone’s detection circuit
looks at peak levels of the incoming signal. In general, this
setting is useful when you are trying to even out sudden
peaks in your music.
RMS: When this option is enabled, Ozone looks at the
average level of the incoming signal. RMS detection is useful
when you are trying to increase the overall volume level
without changing the character of the sound.
Envelope: Envelope mode behaves much like RMS mode,
but with some key advantages. Unlike RMS, Envelope mode
produces even levels across all frequencies. Additionally,
Envelope mode will not produce the aliasing or artifacts that
RMS detection can cause.
Threshold
Adjust the threshold of the limiter and compressor to set the
point where the dynamics processing takes place.
Ratio
Both the Limiter and Compressor have their own ratio control. Higher ratios will result in more extreme
compression.
When the Compressor or Limter’s ratio is set to a negative number, they act as expanders.
Attack and Release
Adjust the attack and release controls to set how quickly the dynamics processor reacts to audio that
crosses the threshold.
• Attack determines how quickly the dynamic processor reacts when the threshold is reached.
• Release determines the amount of time before the dynamics processor returns the level to
normal once the signal is no longer above the threshold.
Note: Each section (Compressor and Limiter) of each band can have its own attack and release
settings.