DrumXchanger Analog Code
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Plug-in
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Ducking
The DUCKING function reduces the level of the original signal
momentarily. It can be set from 0 dB to -40 dB. Time con-
stants are preset and cannot be modified: attack is set to 1
ms and release to 10 ms, so level reduction takes place for a
very short time.
The higher the DUCKING value, the more the original signal is over-
shadowed by the sample. The short time constants guarantee that
all room acoustics information in the original signal is kept intact.
Thus, sample replacement is seamless and sounds more natural.
Use the ON button next to the DUCKING button to activate or deac-
tivate this function. This way you can also compare the DUCKING
processing easily. Do note that the DUCKING function works inde-
pendently from the SOLO button in the Original module. To avoid
any problems with the DUCKING function, deactivate it with the
corresponding ON button.
TRIGGER MODULE
Frequency and bandwidth controls
The first two controls on the Trigger module are the fre-
quency and bandwidth (Q) controls. Sound recognition
can thus be focused on a more specific frequency or band-
width. You can actually set these controls by ear most of
the time. The values are displayed underneath the control
so that you can relate to these values when processing the signal.
The frequency control ranges from 20 Hz to 22 kHz. The bandwidth
(Q) control ranges from 0.5 to 50. High Q values result in a narrow
bandwidth and viceversa. The maximum Q value defines a very
narrow and therefore more precise processing range.
IMPORTANT:
The precision and speed at which sound is recog-
nized depends a lot on these two controls. Set the frequency as
close as possible to the drum’s fundamental frequency and define
the bandwidth as precisely as possible. To make fine adjustments
use the SOLO function.
Control Elements
ORIGINAL Module/TRIGGER Module
