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WORKING THE FINALIZER EXPRESS
Commercial Speak
You might want to try the Finalizer Express for compressing a commercial speaker. This will most likely require a bit more compression
than a full mix would do. Here is a suggestion to get you started: Enable both Softclippers. Choose a Matrix setting in the Upper right
corner using higher Ratios and a bit aggressive response times. Try experimenting with the settings in the lower right corner as well, using
high Ratios but slightly sloppier response times. Choose what suits your source material the best. Now use the Normalizer gain knob to set
the Compressor. It is recommendable to stay below -6dB of gain reduction displayed on the gain reduction meters.
Want to enhance a specific frequency domain ? Try experimenting with the Spectral Balance controls to add more low end, or enhance the
mids to get more intelligibility.
Average Pop/Rock Music
Pop/Rock music is a wide range of styles. It is really a matter of taste and style how you want to treat your source material. Here is a
suggestion to a setting for this type of music: Enable both Softclippers. Choose the middle spot of the Matrix. Now use the Normalizer
GAIN knob to set the Compressor. It is recommendable to stay below -3dB of gain reduction. Want to add a bit more low end ? Try
experimenting with the LOW knob or maybe lower the MID and HIGH knobs a bit while keeping the LOW knob at center position.
