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I.
Introduction..............................................................................................................................4
II.
Loudness vs. Necessity ............................................................................................................4
III.
Quick Start..............................................................................................................................5
IV.
FG-‐X Dynamics Rack ...............................................................................................................6
IV.1.
FG Comp..........................................................................................................................6
IV.1.1.
In Use........................................................................................................................7
IV.1.2.
The FG Comp as a Leveler ........................................................................................8
IV.1.3.
FG Comp Settings .....................................................................................................8
IV.2.
FG Level ...........................................................................................................................9
IV.2.1.
Transient Section......................................................................................................9
IV.2.2.
Gain ........................................................................................................................10
IV.2.3.
Dynamic Perception ...............................................................................................10
IV.2.4.
ITP – Intelligent Transient Preservation
TM
..............................................................10
IV.2.5.
Constant Gain Monitoring
TM
..................................................................................11
IV.2.6.
Dither and Ceiling Settings .....................................................................................11
IV.2.7.
In Use......................................................................................................................12
V.
Metering Section...................................................................................................................13
VI.
A Note for Mixing Engineers ................................................................................................15
VI.1.
RMS Level......................................................................................................................15
VI.2.
Distortion ......................................................................................................................16
VII.
Preset Toolbar ......................................................................................................................17
VII.1.
Global Settings .............................................................................................................18
VIII.
System Requirements & Installation ....................................................................................19
VIII.1.
Installation Instructions...............................................................................................19
VIII.1.1.
iLok License Downloading ....................................................................................19
VIII.1.2.
Installing the FG-‐X ................................................................................................19
IX.
3RD PARTY ILOK LICENSE TRANSFER FEE..............................................................................20
X.
Conclusion .............................................................................................................................20
