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Appendix A: "Audio Plugins" 83
level of the mid-frequencies can be adjusted, and the highs can be expanded
relative to mid-frequency signal level.
The Bass band in the Enhancer includes frequencies below 480 Hz. The
Midrange band is between 480 Hz and the HF Corner Frequency. The High
Frequency band is above the HF Corner Frequency setting.
Mid Level:
Adjust the loudness of mid frequencies.
HF Corner Freq:
The border between the midrange and high frequency
bands.
HF Exp Thresh:
High frequencies are boosted when mid frequencies get
louder than the HF Expander Threshold. Reduce this control to increase the
High Frequency boost.
HF Time Align:
Advance high frequencies in time. This may make
percussive tracks more interesting, but can also introduce mid-frequency
notching effects. HF Time Align is occasionally useful, but leave HF Time
Align at zero for the "purest" result.
Bass Balance:
Adjust relative levels in the Bass band.
Peak Limit:
Enable Peak Limit to avoid clipping on hot signals.
Operation
:
Many musicians' graphic equalizers are permanently set to the "smiley face"
curve: bass and highs boosted with mids cut. It may seem silly that the smiley
face setting is so common, but indicates a very common taste in sound.
The Enhancer makes ear candy easy to accomplish. Cut the mid-level –3 to –
12 dB, according to taste. Kick up the low bass if it makes you happy. Then
adjust HF Exp Thresh to increase brightness.
As with any effect, the Enhancer usually works best in moderation.
Exciter
Add harmonics to high frequencies, without affecting low frequencies. The
Exciter is basically a "high frequency fuzz tone".