Steinberg Cubase LE 4 Plug In Reference Manual
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21 The included effect plug-ins 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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22 The included effect plug-ins Modulation plug-ins This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the “Modulation” category. AutoPan AutoPan automatically moves the track’s signal from left to right and back again. The parameters are as follows: Chorus Chorus works by doubling whatever is sent into it with a slightly detuned version. The parameters are as follows: Parameter Description Tempo sync on/offThe button below the Rate knob is used to switch tempo sync on or off. The button is lit...
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23 The included effect plug-ins Flanger Flanger is a classic flanger effect with added stereo en- hancement. The parameters are as follows: Phaser Phaser produces the well-known “swooshing” phasing ef- fect with additional stereo enhancement. The parameters are as follows: 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 for tempo...
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24 The included effect plug-ins 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, commonly used with organs. Rotary features all the pa- rameters 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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25 The included effect plug-ins Vibrato The Vibrato plug-in produces pitch modulation. Spatial plug-ins This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the “Spatial” category. MonoToStereo This effect will turn a mono signal into a “pseudo-stereo” signal. The plug-in must be inserted on a stereo track playing a mono file to work. The parameters are as follows: 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...
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26 The included effect plug-ins Reverb plug-ins This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the “Reverb” category. RoomWorks SE RoomWorks SE is a high quality reverberation effect. RoomWorks SE has the following parameters: Earlier VST plug-ins This contains a selection of earlier VST plug-ins, divided into various sub-categories. Distortion plug-ins This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the “Distortion” category. DaTube This effect emulates the characteristic warm, lush...
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27 The included effect plug-ins Dynamics plug-ins This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the “Dynamics” category. MIDI Gate Gating, in its fundamental form, silences audio signals be- low a certain set threshold level. That means, when a sig- nal rises above the set level, the Gate opens to let the signal through while signals below the set level are cut off. MIDI Gate however, is a Gate effect that is not triggered by threshold levels, but instead by MIDI notes. Hence it needs both...
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28 The included effect plug-ins Filter plug-ins This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the “Filter” category. StepFilter StepFilter is a pattern-controlled multimode filter that can create rhythmic, pulsating filter effects. General operation StepFilter can produce two simultaneous 16-step pat- terns for the filter cutoff and resonance parameters, syn- chronized to the sequencer tempo. Setting step values Setting step values is done by clicking in the pattern grid windows. Individual...
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29 The included effect plug-ins StepFilter parametersModulation plug-ins This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the “Modulation” category. Metalizer The Metalizer feeds the audio signal through a variable frequency filter, with tempo sync or time modulation and feedback control. Parameter/ ValueDescription Base Cutoff This sets the base filter cutoff frequency. Cutoff values set in the Cutoff grid window are values relative to the Base Cutoff value. Base ResonanceThis sets the base...
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30 The included effect plug-ins 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- plied with the input signal to produce the effect. Parameter Description Oscillator LFO AmountControls how much the oscillator...