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Tube-Tech CL 1B

Overview & parameters

1 - In switch

CL 1B has two bypass functions. The IN switch activates/deactivates the processing,
but leaves the meter functions working. Using the IN switch to bypass the plug-in, the
plug-in is still loaded onto the PowerCore DSPs and the CL 1B can therefore instantly
be switched in and out.

2 - Gain 

The gain control is used to compensate for the gain loss during compression. It is
placed after the gain-reduction section and therefore it has no influence on the
threshold setting. The gain control is continuously variable from off to +30 dB.

3 - Ratio

The ratio control varies the ratio by which the input signal is compressed. If the ratio
set to 2:1, and the input signal increases 10 dB, the output signal is only increased
by 5 db. The ratio control is continuously variable from 2:1 to 10:1.

4 - Threshold

When the signal is above the set threshold point, the compressor is activated and the
gain of any signal above the Threshold point is processed according to the ratio,
attack and release settings.

5/6 - Meter

Input: The VU-meter displays the input level.

Compression: The VU-meter displays the gain reduction. The meters neutral position is
at "0 VU", and the amount of compression is shown as a decrease in dB.

Output: The VU-meter displays the output level. 

Summary of Contents for Tube-Tech CL 1B

Page 1: ...MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...u have the option of submitting a question to our technical support staff who will then reply to you by e mail The TC Support Team is on constant alert to help you in any way they can Contact Details Alternatively you may contact the TC Electronic distributor in your area or write to www tcelectronic com BY LYDKRAFT APS TC ELECTRONIC A S 2007 ALL PRODUCT AND COMPANY NAMES ARE TRADEMARKS OF THEIR R...

Page 3: ...t Information 2 Table Of Contents 3 Foreword by Frank Filipetti 4 System Requirements 5 DSP Usage 5 Overview parameters 6 Presets menu 9 Default preset locations 9 A B compare function 10 Tube Tech CL 1B 3 E E N N G G L L I I S S H H ...

Page 4: ...ttack and release times at higher ratios I use it for everything from bass drum to acoustic guitar to piano to bass In fact about the only thing I don t use it for is mix buss compression as that is handled by my indispensable Tube Tech SMC 2B Frank Filipetti Biography Frank Filipetti came to NY as a singer songwriter in 1971 Ten years two publishing and three record deals later he decided to try ...

Page 5: ...ereo 85 96 kHz mono 76 stereo 93 DSP Usage For each open instance of the CL 1B on 1st generation PowerCore devices PowerCore Element and PowerCore PCI the following DSP usage applies Mac OS X PowerCore software 2 2 or higher Mac OS X 10 4 or higher G4 G5 or Intel 1 GHz or faster 512 MB RAM VST Audio Units or RTAS compatible host application System must meet requirements of the host application Win...

Page 6: ...ontrol is continuously variable from off to 30 dB 3 Ratio The ratio control varies the ratio by which the input signal is compressed If the ratio set to 2 1 and the input signal increases 10 dB the output signal is only increased by 5 db The ratio control is continuously variable from 2 1 to 10 1 4 Threshold When the signal is above the set threshold point the compressor is activated and the gain ...

Page 7: ... 10 seconds 10 Attack Release Select Three options are available Fixed Attack time 1 msec Release time 50 msec Manual Attack time from 0 5 msec to 300 msec Release time from 0 05 sec to 10 sec Fix man This setting is mainly intended as an overall compression on a full mix or on a sub group mix Combining the release times of Fixed and Manual modes the Fix man mode facilitates an adaptive release fu...

Page 8: ...allowing the channel where most compression is applied to also control the compression amount of the other channel This is similar to the sidechain functionality you have available when connecting two hardware CL 1B mono units for the purpose of processing in stereo In Left mode the compression amount applied on the left channel also controls the compression amount applied on the right channel In ...

Page 9: ...tore presets in other locations than the My Preset folder these presets will not appear in the My Preset drop down menu However you can still navigate to and load these presets via the Load Preset function 13 Preset name This is the name of the preset Default Preset Locations The following locations will describe where you can find the CL 1B presets which are stored in a folder unique to each plug...

Page 10: ...ifferent parameter settings when working with the CL 1B When you start working with your preset the A B button is grayed out This state indicates that the settings in both memory locations A and B are identical so there is actually nothing to compare As soon as you touch one of the parameters the memory location A will be active All parameter changes will be applied to memory location A If you swi...

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