Dynamic Processing
- Created by: jessmccamley
- Created on: 19-05-18 19:58
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- Dynamic Processing
- Compression
- Parameters
- Threshold
- The dB level at which the compressor begins to act
- Attack
- How quickly the compression begins once the threshold has been exceeded (ms)
- Knee
- How suddenly the compression kicks in, a hard knee is instant, a soft knee is gradual
- Ratio
- How much compression is applied, e.g. a 5:1 ratio means that for every 5 dB the input increases, the output increases by 1dB
- Release
- How many ms after the signal has fallen below the threshold does it take for compression to stop
- Makeup Gain
- Increases the output gain of the signal to compensate for the loss of volume (dB)
- Threshold
- Reduces the dynamic range of a signal
- Used to be done 'on the fly' in analogue studios by 'riding the fader'
- Parameters
- Expansion
- Do the opposite job to compressors, but have the same controls
- Expands the dynamic range, usually to reduce noise
- Gating
- Cuts off the output below a certain threshold
- Parameters
- Threshold
- The dB level below which the signal is cut
- Attack
- How quickly once the threshold is exceeded does the gate open (ms)
- Hold
- How long after the signal falls below the threshold does the gate stay open (ms)
- Release
- How suddenly the gate closes. E.g. is it gradual or fast?
- Threshold
- Can be sidechained and triggered by a kick drum to create a ducking effect in a bass
- Common in dance music
- Do the opposite job to compressors, but have the same controls
- Compression
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