User Manual

KONG DRUM DESIGNER
(RECORD+REASON)
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• Decay
This sets the decay time from amplification/attenuation back to normal amplitude level.
•Amount
This controls the amplification amount. A high Amount in combination with a positive Attack value will produce a
very pronounced attack/transient in the sound.
Compressor
The Compressor levels out the audio, by making loud sounds softer. To compensate for the volume loss, the Com-
pressor has a make-up gain control for raising the overall level by a suitable amount. The result is that the audio levels
become more even and the sounds can get more “power” and longer sustain. The parameters are as follows:
•Amount
This sets the sensitivity of the compressor. A high amount will make the compressor more sensitive and react to
weak input signals.
• Attack
This sets how fast the compression should be applied to the incoming signal. A low value will make the compres-
sion set in immediately whereas a high value will let the attack/transients through before compression sets in.
• Release
This sets how long it should take before the compressor lets the sound through unaffected again. Set this to short
values for more intense, “pumping” compressor effects, or to longer values for a smoother change of the dynamics.
• Make up gain
This sets the overall level compensation. A low value will produce a softer output signal whereas a high value will
amplify the output signal.