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soft clip: Soft clip is switched on directly at the output in order to catch any
overmodulations.
• SC filter: This fader determines the application/middle frequencies, that are
filtered with the control signal for level detection. The filter works selectively as a
high-pass, band pass or low-pass. In many cases evaluating the detection is a
good for optimizing the leveling process. So, for example "high-pass" filtering
enables complex sources (drums or sum signals) to achieve consistent regulation
without typical pumping artifacts, since the process is mainly activated via mids
and highs.
• Using the filter type switch the properties of the detector circle can be drastically
changed. The speaker symbol is there to preview changes.
• Threshold: This sets the response threshold for regulation. For example, -20 dB
indicates that the input/sidechain signal is only compressed once it reaches -20
dB; below this level, no change or hardly any change will take place. Note that
this plug-in deals with the threshold window independent of the program. It can
be the case that a small regularization has already taken place at -25dB. This so-
called soft-knee characteristic ensures a soft, musical compression process.
• Ratio: This parameter regulates the compression ratio. For example , a value of
10:1 means that when the threshold level is reached, the input level is increased
by 10dB, while the output is only 1dB louder. A lower compression, e. g. 2:1, is
recommended for subtle compression of group or sum signals, while 50:1
produces a very hard limiting that cannot be made inaudible by even the most
transparent compressor.
• Attack & release: This parameter specifies how quickly the compressor responds
when the threshold is reached (attack) or how quickly the signal applies normal
amplitude once the signal drops below this level (release). The transient time
settings can be defined in another area. Note that due to the adaptable plug-in
leveling actual times may differ. This semi-automatic process favors quick
adjustment, without leading to the often dreaded artifacts (rough sound image
with rushed regulation, overly low/inefficient compression with long time
constants).
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• Adaptive release: With increasing values, the compressor works increasingly with
"Adaptive release". This means that the longer and harder the compressor
intercedes upstream in the signal path, the longer is the resulting release phase.
• Auto makeup gain: Normally, you have to continuously adjust level reduction to
generate "compression" at the same maximum level. This is done by activating
auto makeup gain. The volume difference expected from the set working
parameters is determined and applied as an output factor after master regulation.
If you prefer to adjust the "classic" level reduction and amplification manually,
you can deactivate this function.
• Mix: Addition of the original signals is done to get transients and spectral balance
form the source. A "mixed" signal is particularly discreet, more transparent, and