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6 Advanced Features and Customization Tools
6.2 Advanced Fat Channel and Voice Effects Controls
Revelator
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3. Range. Sets the amount of attenuation applied to a signal when its level falls
below the Threshold. Lower settings pull signal level down further, all the
way to -∞, if desired. Higher settings pull the signal down to a lesser extent,
de-emphasizing noise and other nuisance signals more subtly (without a
“hard” cut-off). Note: Range is disabled when the Expander is engaged.
4. Key Filter. This sets the frequency at which the gate will open. Setting a specific
frequency, in addition to a specific decibel level, provides more sonic shaping.
Power User Tip: A properly set key filter on a gate can greatly improve the overall
sound quality of a mix. For example, if you are recording outside, the road noise may
be loud enough to open the gate. This is where a key filter can come in handy. By
setting the key filter to remove some of those low frequencies, the gate won’t be as
apt to open for the next passing car.
5. Attack. Sets the time it takes for the gate to “open”
when a signal passes the threshold.
Power User Tip: A fast attack rate is crucial for percussive instruments. Slow-rising
signals such as vocals and bass guitar require a slower attack; with these signals, a
faster attack can cause an audible click. All gates have the ability to click when
opening but a properly set gate will never click.
6. Release. Sets the time it takes for the gate to “close”
when a signal falls beneath the threshold.
Power User Tip: Gate release times should typically be set so that the natural decay
of the instrument or vocal being gated is not affected. Shorter release times help to
clean up the noise in a signal but may cause “chattering“ with percussive
instruments. Longer release times usually eliminate chattering and should be set by
listening carefully for the most natural release of the signal.
7. Key Listen. Press the button to engage or disengage the Key Listen function.
It will illuminate to indicate that the Key Listen is active. When Key Listen is
enabled, you will be listening to the frequency that Key Listen is set to.
8. Expander Mode. Press the button or turn the encoder to switch
between Gate and Expander functions for this processor.
6.2.3 Compressor
As previously mentioned, a compressor is a dynamics processor that
reduces the dynamic range of a signal by attenuating it by a set ratio when
it exceeds a defined threshold. Your Revelator is equipped with three
compressor models from which to choose: Standard, Tube, and FET.
These distinct compressor plug-in models have
their own set of controls and behavior:
• Standard Compressor. A clean and full-featured compressor
that offers transparent dynamic range reduction.
• Tube Leveling Amplifier. A model of a tube-based optoelectronic
compressor, with simple, quick controls and a classic tonal character.
• Class-A FET Leveling Amplifier. A model of a Class-A FET-based
compressor, with an aggressive, punchy tonal character.
To change the compressor model, click on the dropdown menu. Note:
The compressor will turn off whenever a new model is loaded and
must be re-enabled for you to hear its effect on your voice.