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A/B: If you have selected a preset for the effect and make manual changes to it, you
can compare the original preset sound with the new settings by using the A/B
button..
Reset: This resets the effect device to its original neutral starting point where minimal
processing power is required and no effect is added to the sound.
Special presets
In the compressor you can use the presets to open further special functions.
Dynamic expander: Too high a compression rate will result in audible noise (usually
defined as a pumping sound). Radio recordings in particular are recorded with very
high compression rates to increase the perceived volume. Unfortunately, compression
reduces the dynamics (interval between the quietest and loudest part). The expander
enhances the dynamics of the recording.
Noise Gate: This cleaning function suppresses noises which are completely below a
certain volume threshold. This lets you create, for example, song transitions that are
entirely noise-free.
Leveler: This setting automatically sets the entire material to an identical volume
level. The volume control knob is no longer required. You can use this function to
equalize greater volume differences within a song. To equalize volume variations
between different songs you can also use the function "Normalize loudness" in the
"Effects" menu.
Reverb/Echo
The reverb effect device offers newly developed and very realistic reverb algorithms
to add more room depth to your recording.
Reverb is probably the most important but also the most difficult effect to generate.
Parameters
The reverb effect has the following parameters:
Size: defines the size of the room (or the system for the plate and spring). The larger a
room, the longer the sound travels between walls or objects. With some low "size"
settings you can also reduce the distance between the individual reflections. This
allows resonance to develop (accentuated frequency ranges), which can sound
oppressive if the reverb sustain is too long.