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Controlling the U76 plug-in parameters
U76 is a processor that emulates a standard vintage compressor used in a wide variety of situations. It does
not provide the threshold parameter that is typically found on a compressor; instead, the compressor’s
effect is adjusted by the balance between the input gain and output gain. Setting the RATIO parameter to “All
mode” produces an extremely powerful compression sound that is considered to be the character of this
model. It adds rich overtones that produce an aggressive-sounding tonal character.
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INPUT knob
Adjusts the input gain. As the input increases, the compressor’s effect also becomes stronger.
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ATTACK knob
Adjusts the attack time over which the compressor begins to apply. Turning the knob all the way to the right
produces the fastest attack time.
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RELEASE knob
Adjusts the release time of the compressor. Turning the knob all the way to the right produces the fastest
release time.
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RATIO switching buttons
Use these five buttons to set the compression ratio. Buttons with higher numbers produce a higher
compression ratio. Pressing the ALL button selects All mode, which not only raises the RATIO but also makes
the release faster, producing sharp compression with a distorted, aggressive sound.
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METER switching buttons
Switch the meter display.
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GR: The amount of gain reduction applied by the compressor is shown.
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+4/+8: With the reference of the output signal level as –18 dB, a value of +4 dB or +8 dB relative to that
reference is shown as 0 VU.
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OFF: The meter display is turned off.
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OUTPUT knob
Adjusts the output level. If you use the INPUT knob to adjust the amount of gain reduction, the perceptual
volume will also change. In this case, use the OUTPUT knob to adjust the volume.
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