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About VST Rack Pro About VST Rack Pro • VST Rack is a plug-in host software for Mac and Windows that enables audio processing using a variety of VST plug-in effects, such as reverbs, maximizers, compressors, and limiters. It uses Steinberg’s audio engine, which has a good reputation for its use in Nuendo and Cubase, to provide sound engineers with a high-quality and stable plug-in environment.
List of Plug-ins List of Plug-ins Steinberg Steinberg plug-ins can only be used in VST Rack.
List of Plug-ins Yamaha Yamaha plug-ins can be used in host applications other than VST Rack, such as Cubase.
Delay Plug-ins Delay Plug-ins MonoDelay This is a mono delay effect. The delay line uses either tempo-based or freely specified delay time settings. LO FILTER Affects the feedback loop of the effect signal and allows you to roll off low frequencies. The button below the knob activates/deactivates the filter. HI FILTER Affects the feedback loop of the effect signal and allows you to roll off high frequencies. The button below the knob activates/deactivates the filter.
Delay Plug-ins PingPongDelay This is a stereo delay effect that alternates each delay repeat between the left and right channels. The delay line uses either tempo-based or freely specified delay time settings. This plug-in works only on stereo racks. LO FILTER Affects the feedback loop of the effect signal and allows you to roll off low frequencies. The button below the knob activates/deactivates the filter.
Delay Plug-ins StereoDelay This is a stereo delay effect that includes two independent delay effects. It can either be tempobased or use freely specified delay time settings. This plug-in works only on stereo racks. FEEDBACK Sets the number of repeats for each delay. DELAY Sets the delay time in milliseconds. SYNC Activates/Deactivates tempo sync for the corresponding delay. MIX Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal.
Distortion Plug-ins Distortion Plug-ins AmpSimulator AmpSimulator is a distortion effect that emulates the sound of various types of guitar amp and speaker cabinet combinations. A wide selection of amp and cabinet models is available. Select Amplifier Model This pop-up menu allows you to select an amplifier model. You can bypass this section by selecting [No Amp]. DRIVE Controls the amount of amp overdrive. BASS Tone control for the low frequencies. MID Tone control for the mid frequencies.
Distortion Plug-ins Quadrafuzz v2 Quadrafuzz v2 is a multi-band distortion and multi-effect plug-in for processing drums and loops, but also for treatment of vocals. You can distort up to 4 bands. 5 different distortion modes with several sub-modes are available. Frequency Band Editor The frequency band editor in the upper half of the panel is where you set the width of the frequency bands as well as the output level. The vertical value scale to the left shows the gain level of each frequency band.
Distortion Plug-ins To copy the settings of a scene to another scene, select the scene that you want to copy, click [Copy], and click one of the numbered buttons. You can automate the selection of scenes. MIX Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal. OUT (-24 to 24 dB) Sets the output level. Band Settings Mute To mute a frequency band, activate the [M] button in each section. Bypass Frequency Band To bypass a frequency band, activate the [Band] button in each section.
Distortion Plug-ins Tube(s) Determines the number of tubes that are simulated. DIST This band mode adds distortion to your rack. DRIVE Controls the amount of distortion. FBK Feeds part of the output signal back to the effect input. Higher settings increase the distortion effect. AMP This band mode simulates the sound of various types of guitar amps. DRIVE Controls the amount of amp overdrive.
Distortion Plug-ins SYNC Activates/Deactivates tempo sync for the corresponding delay. DUCK Determines how much the delay signal ducks when an audio signal is present. MIX Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal. FBK Sets the number of repeats for each delay. MODE If this option is activated, the delay signal is routed back into the distortion unit to create a feedback with distortion.
Distortion Plug-ins SoftClipper SoftClipper adds soft overdrive, with independent control over the second and third harmonic. INPUT (-12 to 24 dB) Sets the pre-gain. Use high values if you want an overdriven sound just on the verge of distortion. MIX Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal. OUTPUT Sets the output level. SECOND Controls the second harmonic. THIRD Controls the third harmonic.
Distortion Plug-ins VST Amp Rack VST Amp Rack is a powerful guitar amp simulator. It offers a choice of amplifiers and speaker cabinets that can be combined with stomp box effects. At the top of the plug-in panel, there are seven buttons, arranged according to the position of the corresponding elements in the signal chain. Each button opens a different page in the display section of the plug-in panel ([Pre-Effects], [Amplifiers], [Cabinets], [Post-Effects], [Microphone], [Configuration], and [Master]).
Distortion Plug-ins Phaser Rate – Allows you to set the sweep rate. This parameter can be synchronized to the project tempo. Width – Determines the width of the modulation effect between higher and lower frequencies. Flanger Rate – Allows you to set the sweep rate. This parameter can be synchronized to the project tempo. Feedback – Determines the character of the flanger effect. Higher settings produce a more metallic sounding sweep. Mix – Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal.
Distortion Plug-ins Fuzz Boost – Fuzz creates a rather harsh distortion effect. The higher this value, the more distortion is created. Tone – Works as a filter effect on the added harmonics. Level – Adjusts the output level. Gate Threshold – Determines the level at which the gate is activated. Signal levels above the set threshold open the gate and signal levels below the set threshold close the gate. Release – Sets the time after which the gate closes.
Distortion Plug-ins Amplifiers The amps available on the [Amplifiers] page are modeled on real-life amplifiers. Each amp features settings typical for guitar recording, such as gain, equalizers, and master volume. The sound-related parameters Bass, Middle, Treble, and Presence have a significant impact on the overall character and sound of the corresponding amp. Plexi Classic British rock tone; extremely transparent sound, very responsive. Plexi Lead British rock tone of the 70s and 80s.
Distortion Plug-ins between the two microphones. Placing the Microphone • To select a microphone position, click the corresponding ball in the graphic. The selected position is marked in red. Configuration On the [Configuration] page, you can specify whether you want to use VST Amp Rack in stereo or in mono mode. • To process the pre-effects, the amplifier, and the cabinets in full stereo mode, make sure that the plug-in is inserted on a stereo rack, and activate the [Stereo] button.
Distortion Plug-ins Switching between Default and Compact View • To toggle between the different views, click the down/up arrow button ([Show/Hide Extended Display]) at the top center of the plug-in frame. Changing the Amplifier and Cabinet Selection in the Compact View In the compact view, a smart control on the lower border of the plug-in frame allows you to select different amplifier and cabinet models.
Dynamics Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins DeEsser DeEsser is a special type of compressor that reduces excessive sibilance, primarily for vocal sounds. You can use it, for example, when close proximity microphone placement and equalizing lead to situations where the overall sound is just right, but where unwanted sibilants occur. When recording a voice, the position of DeEsser in the signal chain is usually after the microphone preamp and before a compressor/limiter.
Dynamics Plug-ins Make sure that you enter a space between the note and the cent offset. Only in this case, the cent offsets are taken into account. SOLO Solos the frequency band. This helps you to find the appropriate position and width of that band. DIFF Plays back what DeEsser removed from the signal. This helps you to adjust the frequency band, threshold, and reduction parameters, so that only sharp s-sounds are removed, for example. DYNAMICS REDUCT Controls the intensity of the de-essing effect.
Dynamics Plug-ins produces more accurate processing, but adds a specific amount of latency as a trade-off. If [Live] mode is activated, there is no latency, which is better for live processing. Positioning the DeEsser in the Signal Chain When recording a voice, the position of DeEsser in the signal chain is usually after the microphone preamp and before a compressor/limiter. This keeps the compressor/limiter from unnecessarily limiting the overall signal dynamics.
Dynamics Plug-ins EnvelopeShaper EnvelopeShaper can be used to attenuate or boost the gain of the attack and release phase of audio material. You can use the knobs or drag the breakpoints in the graphical display to change parameter values. Be careful with levels when boosting the gain and if needed reduce the output level to avoid clipping. ATTACK (-20 to 20 dB) Sets the gain of the attack phase of the signal. LENGTH (5 to 200 ms) Sets the length of the attack phase.
Dynamics Plug-ins Maximizer Maximizer raises the loudness of audio material without the risk of clipping. The plug-in provides two modes, [Classic] and [Modern], that offer different algorithms and parameters. CLASSIC [Classic] mode provides the classic algorithms from previous versions of this plug-in. This mode is suited for all styles of music. MODERN In [Modern] mode, the algorithm allows for more loudness than in [Classic] mode. This mode is particularly suited for music that requires loud volume.
Dynamics Plug-ins MultibandCompressor MultibandCompressor allows a signal to be split into four frequency bands. You can specify the level, bandwidth, and compressor characteristics for each band. To compensate for output gain loss that is caused by compression, MultibandCompressor uses an automatic make-up gain. If side-chaining is activated for a frequency band in the side-chain section, the automatic make-up gain is deactivated for this band.
Dynamics Plug-ins processing. Bypass Frequency Band To bypass a frequency band, activate the [Band] button ( ) in each section. Solo Frequency Band To solo a frequency band, activate the [S] button on each section. Only one frequency band can be soloed at a time. OUTPUT (-24 to 24 dB) Sets the output level. [COMPRESSOR] Section You can specify the [Threshold] and [Ratio] by moving breakpoints or using the corresponding knobs.
Dynamics Plug-ins FREQ If [Side-Chain] is activated, this sets the frequency of the side-chain filter. Q-FACTOR If [Side-Chain] is activated, this sets the resonance or width of the filter. MONITOR Allows you to monitor the filtered signal.
Dynamics Plug-ins MultibandEnvelopeShaper MultibandEnvelopeShaper allows a signal to be split into four frequency bands. You can attenuate or boost the gain of the attack and release phase of audio material for each band. Frequency Band Editor The frequency band editor in the upper half of the panel is where you set the width of the frequency bands as well as their level. The vertical value scale to the left shows the gain level of each frequency band.
Dynamics Plug-ins OUTPUT (-24 to 24 dB) Sets the output level. Shaper Section You can specify the [Attack], [Length], and [Release] by moving breakpoints or using the corresponding knobs. Be careful with levels when boosting the gain. You can reduce the output level to avoid clipping. ATTACK (-20 to 20 dB) Sets the gain of the attack phase of the signal. LENGTH (5 to 200 ms) Sets the length of the attack phase. RELEASE Sets the gain of the release phase of the signal.
Dynamics Plug-ins Tube Compressor This versatile compressor with integrated tube-simulation allows you to achieve smooth and warm compression effects. The VU meter shows the amount of gain reduction. Tube Compressor features an internal side-chain section that lets you filter the trigger signal. VU Meter Shows the amount of gain reduction. [IN/OUT] Meters Shows the highest peaks of all available input and output channels. INPUT Determines the compression amount.
Dynamics Plug-ins MIX Adjusts the mix between dry signal and wet signal, preserving the transients of the input signal. RATIO Toggles between a low and a high ratio value. SC(Side-Chain) Activates the internal side-chain filter. The input signal can then be shaped according to the filter parameters. Internal side-chaining can be useful for tailoring how the gate operates.
Dynamics Plug-ins VintageCompressor VintageCompressor is modeled after vintage type compressors. This compressor features separate controls for [Input] and [Output] gain, [Attack], and [Release]. In addition, there is a [Punch] mode which preserves the attack phase of the signal and a programdependent [Auto Release] function. VU Meter Shows the amount of gain reduction. [IN/OUT] Meters Shows the highest peaks of all available input and output channels. INPUT Determines the compression amount.
EQ Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins GEQ-30 These are graphic equalizers. GEQ-30 has 30 available frequency bands. Each band can be attenuated or boosted by up to 12 dB, allowing for fine control of the frequency response. In addition, there are several preset modes available that can add color to the sound of GEQ30. You can draw response curves in the main display by clicking and dragging with the mouse. You have to click one of the sliders before you drag across the display.
EQ Plug-ins accurately. VariableQ Applies parallel filters where the resonance depends on the amount of gain. ConstQ asym Applies parallel filters where the resonance is raised when boosting the gain and vice versa. ConstQ sym Applies parallel filters where the resonance of the first and last bands depends on the sample rate. Resonant Applies serial filters where a gain increase of one band lowers the gain in adjacent bands.
EQ Plug-ins StudioEQ Studio EQ is a high-quality 4-band parametric stereo equalizer. All four bands can act as fully parametric peak filters. In addition, the low and high bands can act as either shelving filters (three types) or as cut filters (low-pass/high-pass). Main Layout RESET Click this button while holding [Alt/option] to reset all parameter values. SPECTRUM Shows the spectrum before and after filtering. OUTPUT Adjusts the overall output level.
EQ Plug-ins If a band is deactivated, you can still modify its parameters. FREQ Sets the frequency of the corresponding band. You can set the frequency either in Hz or as a note value. If you enter a note value, the frequency is automatically changed to Hz. For example, a note value of A3 sets the frequency to 440 Hz. When you enter a note value, you can also enter a cent offset. For example, enter “A5 -23” or “C4 +49.” When you enter a note value, you can also enter a cent offset.
Modulation Plug-ins Modulation Plug-ins Cloner Cloner adds up to 4 detuned and delayed voices to the signal for rich modulation and chorus effects. Graphical Display VOICES Sets the number of voices. Each voice has a [Detune] and a [Delay] slider. [DETUNE] Slider (1 to 4) Sets the relative amount of detune for each voice. Positive and negative values can be set. If set to zero, no detune takes place for that voice. [DELAY] Slider (1 to 4) Sets the relative delay amount for each voice.
Modulation Plug-ins SPATIAL Spreads the voices across the stereo spectrum. Turn the control clockwise for a deeper stereo effect. OUTPUT (-12 to 12 dB) Sets the output gain. DELAY Governs the overall depth of the delay for all voices. If set to zero, no delay takes place regardless of the [Delay] slider settings. HUMANIZE (Delay) Controls the amount of delay variation if [Static Delay] is deactivated. With [Humanize], the delay is continuously modulated for a more natural effect.
Modulation Plug-ins Rotary This modulation effect simulates the effect of a rotating speaker. A rotary speaker cabinet features speakers rotating at variable speeds to produce a swirling chorus effect, commonly used with organs. Speed settings SPEED MOD Control (MIDI) Speed Selector (stop/slow/fast) Allows you to control the speed of the rotary speaker. SPEED MOD If the [Set Speed Change Mode] setting is set to the right, this knob allows you to modulate the rotary speed.
Modulation Plug-ins ACCEL. Allows for a fine adjustment of the high rotor acceleration time. AMP MOD Controls the high rotor amplitude modulation. FREQ MOD Controls the high rotor frequency modulation. Bass SLOW Allows for a fine adjustment of the low rotor [slow] speed. FAST Allows for a fine adjustment of the low rotor [fast] speed. ACCEL. Allows for a fine adjustment of the low rotor acceleration time. AMP MOD Adjusts the modulation depth of the amplitude. LEVEL Adjusts the overall bass level.
Modulation Plug-ins StudioChorus StudioChorus is a two-stage chorus effect that adds short delays to the signal and modulates the pitch of the delayed signals to produce a doubling effect. The two separate stages of chorus modulation are independent and are processed serially (cascaded). DELAY Affects the frequency range of the modulation sweep by adjusting the initial delay time. WIDTH Sets the depth of the chorus effect. Higher settings produce a more pronounced effect.
Modulation Plug-ins LO FILTER/HI FILTER Allows you to roll off low and high frequencies of the effect signal.
Reverb Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins REVelation REVelation produces a high-quality algorithmic reverb with early reflections and reverb tail. The early reflections are responsible for the spatial impression in the first milliseconds of the reverb. For emulating different rooms, you can choose between different early reflections patterns and adjust their size. The reverb tail, or late reverberation, offers parameters for controlling the room size and the reverb time.
Reverb Plug-ins HIGH CUT Attenuates the high frequencies of the early reflections. The lower this value, the less high frequencies the early reflections will have. DELAY Delays the onset of the reverb tail. ROOM SIZE Controls the dimensions of the simulated room. At a setting of 100 %, the dimensions correspond to a cathedral or a large concert hall. At a setting of 50 %, the dimensions correspond to a medium-sized room or studio. Settings below 50 % simulate the dimensions of small rooms or a booth.
Reverb Plug-ins MIX Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal. If the effect is used as a send effect, set this parameter to the maximum value, as you can control the dry/effect balance with the send level. Lock Mix Value Activate this button (padlock symbol) next to the [Mix] parameter to lock the dry/wet balance while browsing through the available presets. Modulation Modulation allows you to enrich the reverb tail through subtle pitch modulations.
Reverb Plug-ins REVerence REVerence is a convolution tool that allows you to apply room characteristics (reverb) to the audio. This is done by processing the audio signal according to an impulse response – a recording of an impulse in a room or another location that recreates the characteristics of the room. As a result, the processed audio sounds as if it were played in the same location. Included with the plug-in are top quality samples of real spaces to create reverberation.
Reverb Plug-ins maximum length of 10 seconds. Longer files are automatically cut. Program Slots Use these slots to load all the impulse responses that you want to work with in a session. The selected program slot is indicated by a white frame. Used slots are shown in blue. A red program slot indicates that the impulse response file is missing. Double-clicking an empty program slot opens a browser window, showing the available programs.
Reverb Plug-ins Presets Presets are useful in the following situations: • To save a complete setup with different impulse responses for later use (for example, different setups for explosion sounds that can be reused for other scenes or movies). • When you want to save different parameter sets for the same impulse response so that you can later choose the set that best suits your needs.
Reverb Plug-ins Reverb Settings The reverb settings allow you to change the characteristics of the room. MAIN All values shown in the top row apply to all speakers or to the front channels if you are working with surround tracks. REAR If you are working with surround tracks up to 5.1, you can use this row to set up an offset for the rear channels. AUTO GAIN If this button is activated, the impulse response is automatically normalized. REVERSE Reverses the impulse response.
Reverb Plug-ins TIME SCALING This wheel lets you adjust the reverb time. Play When clicking this button to apply the loaded impulse response, a short click is played. This provides a neutral test sound that makes it easier for you to know how different settings influence the reverb characteristics. TIME DOMAIN This display shows the waveform of the impulse response. SPECTROGRAM This display shows the analyzed spectrum of the impulse response.
Reverb Plug-ins EQ Settings In the Equalizer section, you can tune the sound of the reverb. EQ Curve Shows the EQ curve. You can use the EQ parameters below the display to change the EQ curve, or modify the curve manually by dragging the curve points. Activate EQ This button to the right of the EQ parameters activates the EQ for the effect plug-in. Low Shelf On Activates the low shelf filter that boosts or attenuates frequencies below the cutoff frequency by the specified amount.
Reverb Plug-ins HI FREQ (5000 to 20000) Sets the frequency of the high band. HI GAIN (-24 to +24) Sets the amount of attenuation/boost for the high band. Pictures Section In the [Pictures] section, you can load graphics files to illustrate the setting, for example, the recording location or microphone arrangement of the loaded impulse response. Up to five pictures can be loaded. Pictures are only referenced by the plug-in and are not copied to the project folder.
Reverb Plug-ins Output Meter Indicates the overall level of the impulse response and its settings. OUT Adjusts the overall output level. MIX Sets the level balance between the dry and the wet signal. Lock Mix Value Activate this button (padlock symbol) next to the [Mix] parameter to lock the dry/wet balance while browsing through the available presets and programs.
Reverb Plug-ins 5. Make the appropriate settings and add a picture, if available. Pictures residing in the same folder as the impulse response file or in the parent folder are automatically found and displayed. 6. Click the [Store] button to save the impulse response and its settings as a program. That way you can recall the setup at any time. Result The program slot turns blue, indicating that a program is loaded. When saving a program, the impulse response file itself is only referenced.
Reverb Plug-ins impulse responses, you just need to transfer your REVerence programs and presets to be able to access your setups. User content is a different matter, though. If you have transferred your audio files to an external drive or a different hard disk location on the other computer, REVerence cannot access the impulse responses any more because the old file paths have become invalid. Procedure 1.
Reverb Plug-ins Roomworks RoomWorks is a highly adjustable reverb plug-in for creating realistic room ambience and reverb effects in stereo and surround formats. The CPU usage is adjustable to fit the needs of any system. From short room reflections to cavern-sized reverb, this plug-in delivers high quality reverberation. Input Filters LOW FREQ Determines the frequency at which the low-shelving filter takes effect. Both the high and low settings filter the input signal prior to reverb processing.
Reverb Plug-ins VARIATION Clicking this button generates a new version of the same reverb program using altered reflection patterns. This is helpful if some sounds are causing odd ringing or undesirable results. Creating a new variation often solves these issues. There are 1000 possible variations. HOLD Activating this button freezes the reverb buffer in an infinite loop. You can create some interesting pad sounds using this feature.
Reverb Plug-ins EFFICIENCY Determines how much processing power is used for RoomWorks. The lower the value, the more CPU resources are used, and the higher the quality of the reverb. Impressive effects can be created with very high [Efficiency] settings (above 90 %). EXPORT Determines if during audio export RoomWorks uses the maximum CPU power for the highest quality reverb. During export, you may want to keep a higher efficiency setting to achieve a specific effect.
Reverb Plug-ins Roomworks SE RoomWorks SE is a smaller version of the RoomWorks plug-in. RoomWorks SE delivers high quality reverberation, but has fewer parameters and is less CPU demanding than the full version. PRE-DELAY Determines how much time passes before the reverb is applied. This allows you to simulate larger rooms by increasing the time it takes for the first reflections to reach the listener. REVERB TIME Allows you to set the reverb time in seconds.
Tools Plug-ins Tools Plug-ins Test Generator This utility plug-in allows you to generate an audio signal. The resulting file can then be used for a number of purposes: • Testing the specifications of audio equipment • Measurements of various kinds, such as calibrating tape recorders • Testing signal processing methods • Educational purposes The TestGenerator is based on a waveform generator that can generate a number of basic waveforms such as sine and saw as well as various types of noise.
Analyzer Plug-ins Analyzer Plug-ins SuperVision SuperVision is a professional tool suite for monitoring and analyzing your audio. The plug-in comes with several different modules for level, spectral, phase, or waveform analysis. Its up to 9 module slots allow you to create custom layouts for better overview. SuperVision features two different processing modes: [Maximum Audio Performance] and [SampleAccurate Display]. You can choose which mode to use for each module independently.
Analyzer Plug-ins Open Module Settings Opens the [Module Settings] window. It provides the settings for the selected module. Channel Selector Allows you to select which channels are displayed. The available channel configurations depend on the channel configuration of the track and on the selected module. Mixdown allows you to display the average value of all channels within the track. The channel selector is only available for configurations with two or more channels.
Analyzer Plug-ins Split vertically Splits the module slot vertically. You can maximize a module by double-clicking it. To downsize it, double-click it again or click the standard view button. In some modules, for example, [Level], [Loudness], or [Time], you can use [Ctrl]/[command] + [S] to copy parameter values as text from the selected module to the clipboard for further use in other applications.
Mastering Plug-ins Mastering Plug-ins [VCM] Vintage Open Deck Vintage Open Deck emulates the analog circuitry and tape characteristics of a legendary open reel tape recorder. This plug-in consists of a recording deck and a reproduction deck, and there are four variations available for each. Vintage Open Deck is a stereo effect. When it is added to a mono rack, only the left channel of the plug-in is used.
Mastering Plug-ins ADJUST-HIGH Adjusts the high-frequency gain of the recording deck. BIAS Adjusts the bias of the recording deck. This allows you to control the distortion level. Turning this control to the [LESS] side raises the signal level and boosts the high frequencies. Turning it to the [OVER] side narrows the dynamic range and causes high-frequency saturation. Reproduction Deck Controls The reproduction deck controls are on the right side of the plug-in panel.
Dynamics Plug-ins Dynamics Plug-ins [VCM] Buss Comp 369 Buss Comp 369 emulates the bus compressor that has been used as the standard in recording studios and by broadcasters since the 1980s. In contrast to Compressor 276, which excels at creating aggressive compression sounds, it features smooth, natural compression that does not impair the expressiveness of the source. It has both a built-in compressor and limiter, which can be used separately or in combination depending on the application.
Dynamics Plug-ins [INPUT ADJUST] Knob Adjusts the input gain. However, the output gain changes in the opposite direction so that the passing volume (volume when [COMP IN] and [LIMIT IN] are off) does not change. For example, when [INPUT ADJUST] is +5 dB, the input gain is +5 dB and the output gain is -5 dB. How INPUT ADJUST Works Since the threshold changes substantially, the displayed value changes in tandem. However, the internal state of the COMPRESSOR/LIMITER SECTION does not change.
Dynamics Plug-ins [VU] Select Switch (in mono mode) Selects the signal source for the VU meter. You can select either input level or output level. LIMIT [IN] Switch Activates/Deactivates the limiter. LIMIT [ATTACK] Switch Sets the attack time of the limiter. FAST: 2 ms SLOW: 4 ms LIMIT [THRESHOLD] Knob Sets the threshold for the limiter. However, the value changes in conjunction with [INPUT ADJUST]. LIMIT [RECOVERY] Knob Sets the release time of the limiter.
Dynamics Plug-ins [VCM] Compressor 260 Compressor 260 emulates the characteristics of a compressor and limiter that were widely used in the mid-1970s. This plug-in operates in mono or stereo mode, depending on the channel configuration of the rack. [THRESHOLD] Knob Sets the level at which compression is applied. Only signal levels that are above the set threshold are processed. [KNEE] Switch Sets how fast compression is applied.
Dynamics Plug-ins [VCM] Compressor 276 Compressor 276 emulates the characteristics of an analog compressor that is a staple in recording studios. You can obtain thick, strong sounds that are suitable for drums and bass parts. This plug-in operates in mono or stereo mode, depending on the channel configuration of the rack. [INPUT] Knob Adjusts the input level. [RATIO] Knob Adjust the ratio of the compressor. [ATTACK] Knob Adjusts the attack time of the compressor. [OUTPUT] Knob Adjusts the output gain.
EQ Plug-ins EQ Plug-ins [VCM] EQ-1A EQ-1A emulates a vintage EQ that is said to be representative of passive EQs. It has a unique operation style in which the low and high frequency bands are adjusted with separate boost and attenuation (cut) controls. The frequency response, which is completely different from other commonly used EQs, has a character that is unique to this model. In addition, the texture produced by the input/output circuits and vacuum tubes is very musical, for a well-balanced sound.
EQ Plug-ins (HIGH) [ATTEN SEL] Knob Switches the frequency band that is attenuated with the [ATTEN] knob.
EQ Plug-ins [VCM] Equalizer 601 Equalizer 601 emulates the characteristics of an analog equalizer from the 1970s. You can get a sense of drive by reproducing the distortion that is unique to analog circuits. This plug-in operates in mono or stereo mode, depending on the channel configuration of the rack. Frequency Response Curve Graph The frequency response curve for all bands and the frequency response curve for each band are displayed.
EQ Plug-ins [Q/TYPE] Knob Controls the shape of the frequency response curve of the filter in each band. For the four bands in the MID frequencies, you can set the sharpness (Q) of the frequency response curve. For the LO band and the HI band, you can select the filter type from four options. [F] (Frequency) Knob Center frequency of the filter. [G] (Gain) Knob Gain value of the filter. [ON] Button Activates/Deactivates the filter. The filters for bands that are deactivated are disabled.
EQ Plug-ins Dynamic EQ Dynamic EQ is a newly developed equalizer, and is not an emulation of a particular model. Since a filter that extracts the same band as the EQ is set on the side-chain, the EQ gain changes dynamically only when the frequency band with an input signal becomes large or small. You can apply EQ to a specific band, like a compressor or an expander.
EQ Plug-ins [FREQUENCY] Knob Sets the frequency to be operated by the equalizer and side-chain filter. [Q] Knob Sets the Q (sharpness) of the equalizer and side-chain filter. The more you turn the knob to the right, the band covered by the equalizer and side-chain filter becomes wider. [THRESHOLD] Knob Sets the threshold value at which the processing effect starts to be applied. [RATIO] Knob Sets the ratio of boost/cut for the input signal. Turn the knob to the right to boost, and to the left to cut.
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Reverb Plug-ins Reverb Plug-ins REV-X REV-X is a reverb algorithm with features such as sound quality with high-density and rich reverberation, smooth attenuation, and breadth and depth that make the best use of the original sound. You can select from three types of reverb according to the sound field and purpose: REV-X HALL, REV-X ROOM, and REV-X PLATE. EFFECT TYPE Selects the effect type. Reverb Time This is the time required for the reverberation to decay and disappear.
Reverb Plug-ins HPF This is a filter that cuts the low-frequency components of reverberation. Components that are below the frequency specified by this value are cut. This filter has no effect on the original sound. LPF This is a filter that cuts the high-frequency components of reverberation. Components that are above the frequency specified by this value are cut. This filter has no effect on the original sound. Hi Ratio This is the length of the high-frequency reverberation.
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