Variety Of Sound ThrillseekerLA, Руководство пользователя

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2 Overview
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800+ Hz – This works mainly on the 800 to 1000 Hz range and can greatly
contribute to the presence of bass instruments.
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2-5 kHz – A great option to improve the presence and intelligibility of vocal
performances or even complete mixes by adding some nice sheen on top.
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HF – Performs nicely as a HF exciter on rather dull sounding audio or in audio
restoration situations, as an example. It is capable of adding that “expensive
sheen” in the air band of a mix.
TRANSFORMER - using transformers in an analog audio signal path leads to some
effects where the coupling between the stages becomes frequency dependent,
which is a work-load dependent effect in itself. This is exactly what the TRANS-
FORMER option does. It gives the applied distortion some welcome "weight" and a
frequency dependent dynamic response which is typical for transformer coupled cir-
cuits (e. g. vacuum tube circuits). This effect is audible only when the circuit actually
creates THD.
The TRANSFORMER option also applies distinctive transformer style signal distor-
tions to the lower frequency part
but only in the SPECTRUM modes FULL, LF and
“500 Hz” !
Important: To obtain the transformer based frequency and load dependent
behavior the INTERSTAGE switch must be IN. On top, there must be
already total harmonic distortion (THD) audible in order to hear that addi-
tional effect.
THD – This allows to adjust the odd harmonic content if the interstage is used. A
level meter adds some visual feedback on how new harmonics are dynamically intro-
duced.
Note: harmonic content may already be added before visual feedback
appears, especially if the SPECTRUM is focused on the higher frequen-
cies. The metering performance varies depending on the actual frequency
content and the SPECTRUM settings.
2.3. Basic workflow
Always start with just the compressor itself and not the interstage. Adjust attack and
release times just like on any other compressor, note how the gain riding changes
when the input level increases (and therefore more gain reduction is applied).
Adjust
both the timings and the input level until “it's there”. Always compensate the output
volume for best A/B test conditions.
Switch the interstage option in whenever some texture and additional color is
desired. Start with THD in left position to just hear the 2
nd order harmonic which is
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