Steinberg Cubase Essential 4 Plug-In Reference Manual

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VSTDynamics
VSTDynamics is an advanced dynamics processor. It com-
bines three separate processors: Gate, Compressor and 
Limiter, covering a variety of dynamic processing functions. 
The window is divided into three sections, containing con-
trols and meters for each processor.
Activating the individual processors
You activate the individual processors using the buttons 
at the bottom of the plug-in panel.
The Gate section
Gating, or noise gating, is a method of dynamic...

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The Limiter section
Limiter is designed to ensure that the output level never 
exceeds a certain set output level, to avoid clipping in fol-
lowing devices. Conventional limiters usually require very 
accurate setting up of the attack and release parameters, 
to prevent the output level from going beyond the set 
threshold level. Limiter adjusts and optimizes these pa-
rameters automatically, according to the audio material. 
You can also adjust the Release parameter...

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General operation
StepFilter can produce two simultaneous 16-step patterns 
for the filter cutoff and resonance parameters, synchronized 
to the sequencer tempo.
Setting step values
•Setting step values is done by clicking in the pattern 
grid windows.
Individual step entries can be freely dragged up or down 
the vertical axis, or directly set by clicking in an empty grid 
box. By click-dragging left or right, consecutive step entries 
will be set to the pointer position....

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ToneBooster
ToneBooster is a filter that allows you to raise the gain in a 
selected frequency range. It is particularly useful when in-
serted before AmpSimulator in the plug-in chain (see 
“AmpSimulator” on page 7), greatly enhancing the tonal 
varieties available.
The following parameters are available:
 WahWah
WahWah is a variable slope bandpass filter that can be 
auto-controlled via MIDI modeling the well-known analog 
pedal effect (see below). You can independently...

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Mastering – UV 22 HR
The UV22 HR is a dithering plug-in, based on an advanced 
algorithm developed by Apogee. For an introduction to the 
concept of dithering, see the chapter “Audio Effects” in the 
Operation Manunal. 
The following options can be set in the UV 22 HR control 
panel:
Modulation plug-ins
This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the 
“Modulation” category.
Chorus
This is a single stage chorus effect. It works by doubling 
whatever is sent into...

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Flanger
Flanger is a classic flanger effect with added stereo 
enhancement.
The parameters are as follows:
Metalizer
The Metalizer feeds the audio signal through a variable 
frequency filter, with tempo sync or time modulation and 
feedback control.
Parameter Description
Tempo sync 
on/offThe button below the Rate knob is used to switch tempo 
sync on or off. The button is lit when tempo sync is on.
Rate If tempo sync is on, this is where you specify the base 
note value...

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Phaser
Phaser produces the well-known “swooshing” phasing 
effect with additional stereo enhancement.
The parameters are as follows:
Ringmodulator
The Ringmodulator can produce complex, bell-like enhar-
monic sounds. Ring modulators work by multiplying two 
audio signals. The ring modulated output contains added 
frequencies generated by the sum of, and the difference 
between, the frequencies of the two signals. 
The Ringmodulator has a built-in oscillator that is multi-...

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Rotary
The Rotary plug-in simulates the classic effect of a rotary 
speaker. A rotary speaker cabinet features variable speed 
rotating speakers to produce a swirling chorus effect, com-
monly used with organs. Rotary features all the parameters 
associated with the real thing.
The parameters are as follows:
Directing MIDI to the Rotary
For real-time MIDI control of the Speed parameter, MIDI 
must be directed to the Rotary.
Whenever the Rotary has been added as an insert...

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Tranceformer
Tranceformer is a ring modulator effect, in which the in-
coming audio is ring modulated by an internal, variable fre-
quency oscillator, producing new harmonics. A second 
oscillator can be used to modulate the frequency of the 
first oscillator, in sync with the Song tempo if needed.
ÖNote that clicking and dragging in the display allows 
you to adjust the Tone and Depth parameters at the same 
time!
Tremolo
Tremolo produces amplitude (volume) modulation....

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Other plug-ins
This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the 
“Others” category.
Bitcrusher
If you’re into lo-fi sound, Bitcrusher is the effect for you. It 
offers the possibility of decimating and truncating the in-
put audio signal by bit reduction, to get a noisy, distorted 
sound. You can for example make a 24-bit audio signal 
sound like an 8 or 4-bit signal, or even render it completely 
garbled and unrecognizable. The parameters are:
Chopper
Chopper is...