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Transient Designer Analog Code
®
Plug-in
Applications
Backings
A common problem especially with tracks that are recorded and
mixed in different studios: Backings lack of ambience, and find-
ing a reverb that “matches” takes time ... so simply emphasize the
original ambience by turning up the Transient Designer™’s SUS-
TAIN control. And the opposite problem, too much ambience, is
similarly simply solved with the opposite processing —just reduce
SUSTAIN.
Keyboards & Sampler
Sounds in keyboards and samples usually show a lot of compres-
sion., not maintaining enough of their natural dynamic. Increase
the ATTACK values to re-gain a more natural response character-
istic. The sounds occupy less space in the mix and appear more
identifiable even at lower volumes.
Post Production
When dealing with overdubs in movies you can easily add more
punch and definition to effect sounds from any sample library.
The same applies to outdoor recordings that suffer from poor
microphone positioning—simply optimize them afterwards.
Mastering
Like with any good thing, you also have to know where not to use
it. For example, using a Transient Designer in mastering usually is
not recommended, as it is rarely a good idea to treat a whole mix at
once. Instead, treat individual elements within the mix.
