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5 The Fat Channel
5.1 Fat Channel Navigation
StudioLive™ Series III
Owner’s Manual
2. Press the Gate button in the Fat Channel, to access gate/expander controls
for the bass channel.
3. Select the kick drum channel as the Key Source or by using the Key Source
selector on the touchscreen.
4. Adjust the Threshold, Attack, and Release controls to create the gating
effect you’re looking for.
If you want to break the sidechain connection, set Key Source for the gate back
to “None.”
5.1.3 Compressor Mode
Pressing the Comp button in the Fat Channel gives you access to the Compressor
parameters for the selected channel or mix. 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.
This lets you tame transients in a signal and increase its overall level (if desired). It also
lessens the risk of peaking and the resulting distortion. Compressing a signal and
raising its level also lets you accentuate subtle details (such as room reverberation or
ghost notes) which might otherwise go unheard.
The Fat Channel gives you the following distinct compressor models to choose from,
each with its own set of controls and its own 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.
The eight Scribble strips in the Fat Channel show pertinent data about the current
settings of these controls. The controls differ, based on the model of compressor you
select.
Power User Tip: Use the Tap button to “null” button any parameter by pressing and
holding the Tap button while adjusting the control of your choice to return that control to
its default setting.
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