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Welcome to TRANSIENT MASTER
The TRANSIENT MASTER adds one of the most innovative dynamic processors of the 2000s
to the FX Framework. It successfully recreates the envelope modeling and sonic character of its
renowned hardware predecessor while making your audio material even easier to shape.
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What Does the TRANSIENT MASTER Do?
The TRANSIENT MASTER allows you to emphasize or attenuate the transients of your audio
material, i.e. manipulate its attack and sustain phases. Unlike most dynamic processing units
(e.g., compressors or limiters), the TRANSIENT MASTER does not use the level of your signal
to decide when to come into effect, but rather modifies the envelopes of every attack and sus-
tain phase. A notable benefit of this processing is that it affects all parts of the signal, whatev-
er their level is. This musical approach retains the natural character of your sound while keep-
ing operation simple and intuitive: Adjust the desired amount of accentuation for the attack
and/or sustain phases and you’re all set!
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Common Applications
The TRANSIENT MASTER can be of great use in various studio and live music situations. Here
are some typical examples:
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Drums: By increasing the attacks on a bass drum or snare drum track, you can build pow-
erful percussive sounds without running the risk of damaging the natural sounding of your
recording. Furthermore, shortening the sustain phase on a drum track or loop can help
you define its position in your mix — at more extreme settings, this can add an electronic
touch to your drums.
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Guitar and bass: The TRANSIENT MASTER provides a special Smooth mode that is specif-
ically designed for guitar and bass sounds. Depending on your style of playing, you can
use the unit as a versatile shaping tool for your guitar/bass sound. For example, increasing
the attack of a rhythmic guitar or a funky bass line can make it sound more aggressive
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