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5.2
A Brief Tutorial on Dynamic Processing
Stereo Mix
Stereo Limiter. Just as the name implies, this is a hard limiter, or “brickwall,” setting—
ideal for controlling the level to a two-track mixdown deck or stereo output.
Threshold
hold
Rat
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Attack
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Release
5.5 dB
7.1:1
0.001 ms
98 ms
Contour. This setting fattens up the main mix.
Threshold
hold
Rat
Ratio
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Att
Attack
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Release
-13.4 dB
1.2:1
0.002 ms
182 ms
Effects
Squeeze. This is dynamic compression for solo work, especially electric
guitar. It gives you that glassy “Tele/Strat” sound. It is a true classic.
Threshold
hold
Rat
Ratio
io
Att
Attack
ack
Release
-4.6 dB
2.4:1
7.2 ms
93 ms
Pump. This is a setting for making the compressor “pump” in a desirable
way. This effect is good for snare drums to increase the length of
the transient by bringing the signal up after the initial spike.
Threshold
hold
Rat
Ratio
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Att
Attack
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Release
0 dB
1.9:1
1 ms
0.001 ms