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Slate Digital FG-‐X Virtual Mastering Console
Adjust the Gain Reduction Metering Settings to the maximum gain reduction. You can
choose between Lin and Log gain reduction display scales.
IV.2.
FG L
E V E L
The FG Level can be used to make a mix louder while retaining the dynamic feel and
punch of the original mix. It accomplishes this task by means of a new process called
ITP, or “Intelligent Transient Preservation
TM
”.
ITP uses a complex algorithm to analyze peaks individually. It then creates an optimized
set of algorithm parameters to “absorb” the peak in the most transparent fashion. For
instance, ITP will optimize a particular curve that best accentuates midrange punch
when processing the peak of a snare drum. It will optimize a curve for low end energy
when processing a kick drum peak. The result is loudness processing that is transparent,
and keeps the original punch and dynamics.
IV.2.1.
T
R A N SIEN T
S
ECTIO N
The first section of FG Level is the TRANSIENT section. This
section has two controls, LOPUNCH, and DETAIL. LOPUNCH
can raise the level of the low end punch of the mix a/k/a the
kick drum level. Detail will raise the level of the high end
punch, such as snare drum. These controls are intended to
be used to customize the amount of final transient
articulation in the final master. It is recommended to leave
them all the way down, and to apply them AFTER the GAIN.
By hitting the Settings tab to the left of the TRANSIENT
knobs, you can link both parameters.
