User Manual

Mastering Modules
OZONE 7 | MASTERING MODULES
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Gain
The gain slider adjusts the output gain of the Vintage Compressor module. This is useful, for example,
after compressing to makeup the decrease in volume.
Auto Gain Compensation
When you click the Auto button, automatic gain control calculates the RMS levels of both the input and
output signals of the Vintage Compressor, and then applies the appropriate gain to the output signal
to compensate for the dierence.
This automatically brings audio levels to a level comparable to the unprocessed audio, and acts as
a smart “make-up gain” control that adapts to the mix over time. This is also a useful tool for A/B’ing
various settings without having gain changes aect your perception.
Mid/Side Controls
The Dynamics module can operate in either Stereo or Mid/Side operation. See the Mid/Side
Processing section for more details.
Visuals
The display at the top of the Vintage Compressor module oers two display modes:
• Detection Filter
• Gain Reduction Trace
To view a given display mode, click on its icon on the left side of the display.
Detection Filter View
This view allows you to specify the frequency response of the detection circuit used by the Vintage
Compressor, so that it is more or less sensitive to specific frequencies. By clicking the “Solo Detection
Filter” button in the upper left corner you can monitor the filtered signal that the detection circuit is
using to trigger the Vintage Compressor.
Gain Reduction Trace View
This view oers a scrolling meter that displays the incoming signal’s waveform with a superimposed
curve that illustrates the amount of gain reduction taking place in real time. The Gain Reduction
Trace can help you to set attack and release controls appropriately and monitor the envelope of gain
reduction.