This kind of dynamic process is very useful for the dynamic control of complex
sounds as the ones coming from CD or orchestras etc.
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a. Agc pure
This process is a simple automatic level control. Its speed varies with the different
'variation' control positions. From the timbre point of view it's a rather neutral
process, and it doesn't alter the general balance of the original signal. It simply
keeps the level in proximity of a fixed level, correcting the source variations. It
can be noticed that variation 1 disables the AGC. It does so even in the compressor
presets. This variation can be considered a sort of bypass.
b. Acoustic
The general impression this preset gives is of definition and power. The timbre is
lively and brilliant, ideal for small ensemble music and to keep live soft passages.
5.4 Stereo 2 Bands Compressor Presets
c. Master
Master is very neutral and it is usable as a hi-performance AGC. It can be put before
power amps and recorders in order to optimize their dynamic range. Timbre is very
Frequency response is slightly rolled off in the low end.
similar to original signals' and so the unique appreciable differences are in the
dynamic range corrections. variations 2 through 16 activate even the AGC to help
compressor action.
d. Clean
This is a high definition preset, giving great brilliance and dynamic impression.
Nevertheless it is never fatiguing and 'pushes' the sound without unbalancing it.
Highs in good evidence, punch range in good evidence, too, lows not too attenuated.
Good to underline female voices details.
e. Dance
With this program, medium range and mid-low region are well in evidence,
while high frequencies are slightly attenuated in order to control dance music
intrinsic brilliance in this region. Well suited to match dynamic and brilliant
recordings, while increasing their "punch".
f. kick drum
In this preset, mid-low region very well in evidence, while high and mid
frequencies are slightly attenuated. Special preset extremely well suited for drum
recordings. It makes an excellent work in underlining drums low range in multitrack
recordings or mixed microphones environments.
g. Mixdown
Mixdown is less brilliant than Clean Preset and has mid-low end more in evidence.
Good underlining bass and drums without losing definition in the rest of the range.
Suited even for harmonically complex instruments, like double bass, which have
a non negligible high frequency range.