DigiDesign Drawmer Dynamics, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 3: Drawmer Dynamics Parameters 13
The Gate Module
The Gate is part of the DrawmerGCL plug-in. It
is based on the highly acclaimed Drawmer
DS201 hardware dynamics processor, which was
instrumental in creating many recording effects
that have become industry standard practice
such as the Gated reverb, and enhanced percus-
sive kick-drums.
Features
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Variable high-pass and low-pass filters for fre-
quency-conscious gating
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Comprehensive envelope control with attack,
hold, release and range
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Ultra-fast response time
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Comprehensive side-chain filtering
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Key listen capability for monitoring the effect
of the Key Filter
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LEDs for clear indication of Gate status
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Duck mode for voice-overs
Gate Parameters
HF & LF Key Filters
These controls adjust the roll-off frequencies of
the Key filters. The LF or low frequency filter
ranges from 32 Hz to 4 kHz and attenuates sig-
nals below the cut-off frequency at 12 dBs per
octave. The HF or high frequency filter ranges
from 250 Hz to 16 kHz and attenuates signals
above the cut-off frequency. When both filters
are used, only the frequency band between the
two settings remains.
These controls do not overlap each other, since
this would produce very little audio output.
Side-Chain/Internal Control
Setting this control to Side-Chain enables side-
chain processing. Side-Chain processing permits
triggering of the Gate by a mono source or
key
input other than the gated material itself. Setting
this control to internal disables side-chain pro-
cessing. (See “Using the Side-Chain Input in
DrawmerGCL” on page 24 for more informa-
tion.)
Key Listen/Normal Switch
Set this toggle to Key Listen to monitor the au-
dio specified as the key input. (See “Using the
Side-Chain Input in DrawmerGCL” on page 24
for more information.)
Threshold Control
The Threshold control sets the level below
which gating takes place (the level at which the
output of the Key Filter triggers the Gate).
Threshold ranges from –70 dB to 0 dB. Setting
this control fully counter-clockwise closes the
Gate.
Gate