Steinberg Halion 5 Manual

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Effects ReferenceDynamics Effects
Release
This determines how fast the Compressor effect reacts to sounds that fall below the 
set threshold. The longer the set Release time, the longer the period for returning to 
the original level will be.
Auto Release
Activate this to set the Release time automatically. The Compressor analyzes the input 
sound continuously to find the optimal Release time. The Release knob is disabled 
when Auto Release is active.
Peak – RMS
Determines whether the input signal is...

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Effects ReferenceDynamics Effects
Expander
Expander reduces the output level in relation to the input level for signals below the 
set threshold. This is useful when you want to enhance the dynamic range or reduce 
the noise in quiet passages. The graphical control to the left indicates the expansion 
curve. You can edit the Threshold and Ratio value with the handles of this control, and 
the corresponding knobs reflect your changes. The input and output VU meters 
indicate the level before and after...

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Effects ReferenceDynamics Effects
Peak – RMS
Determines whether the input signal is analyzed according to peak or RMS values or 
a mixture of both. At a setting of 0
 %, the Expander uses Peak sensing only and at 
100
 %, RMS sensing only. Peak means that the Expander directly senses the peak 
level of the sound. RMS means that the Expander senses the average power of the 
sound. Peak sensing responds faster than RMS sensing. Typically, Peak sensing is 
used for transient and RMS sensing for...

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Effects ReferencePanner and Routing Effects
Auto 
Activate this to set the Release time automatically. The Gate analyzes the input sound 
continuously to find the optimal Release time. The Release knob is disabled when 
Auto Release is active.
Peak – RMS
Determines whether the input signal is analyzed according to peak or RMS values (or 
a mixture of both). At a setting of 0
 %, the Gate uses Peak sensing only and at 100 %, 
RMS sensing only. Peak means that the Gate directly senses the peak level of...

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Effects ReferencePanner and Routing Effects
Surround Panner
The Surround Panner allows you to position a signal in a two-dimensional surround 
field. You can either pan the left/right and the front/rear position independently using 
the corresponding knobs or use the positioning handle to control both positions at the 
same time.
Restricting Movement
By default, you can click anywhere in the pan area and drag the mouse to move the 
sound source. If you want the positioning handle to jump to a...

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Effects ReferenceHALion 3 Legacy Effects
Orbit Center
Use this parameter if you want to rotate the complete signal around the center of the 
surround field.
Radius
Changes the distance of the signal from the orbit center. By default, the radius is set 
to 100%, but you can lower it to get closer to the center or increase it to orbit on a 
larger circle.
Center Distribution
The Center Distribution control is used to distribute part or all of the signal to the left 
and right front speakers. This can...

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Effects ReferenceHALion 3 Legacy Effects
Non-Linear Reverb
A “gated” reverb with a sharp cutoff.
Early Reflections
A short, dense reverb for simulating small acoustic spaces and to thicken or blur 
sounds.
Delay
A simple mono-in/stereo out delay.
Stereo Delay
A stereo-in/stereo out delay.
Hi EQHigh-cut EQ.
MixWet/dry mix.
Parameter Description
ParameterDescription
TimeLength of reverb tail. It also allows you to change the sound 
from dense early reflections to a trashy, grainy 80’s-type reverb.
HF...

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Effects ReferenceHALion 3 Legacy Effects
Long Delay
The Long Delay provides the same parameters set as the Delay, except delays up to 
four seconds can be set.
Tape Delay
Simulation of a vintage 4-head analog tape delay.
Chorus
A straightforward chorus effect that can be used to “widen” sounds.
Ensemble
Chorus with a more complex modulation waveform for a lively thickening effect.
Sync On/OffBy activating Sync, delay repeats are synced to the tempo set 
in your host application.
BalanceRatio of left...

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Flanger
A classic flanger effect.
Phaser
A four pole phaser for subtle phasing effects.
Pan/Tremolo
Autopan and Tremolo effect as used in vintage electric pianos.
Stereo Width
A stereo width enhancer with 4 modes.
ParameterDescription
RateSweep rate.
DepthSweep depth.
FeedbackFeedback amount. Increase for a more intense flanging effect.
PredelayInitial delay. Adjusts the minimum delay time/maximum flange 
frequency.
MixWet/dry mix.
ParameterDescription...

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Effects ReferenceHALion 3 Legacy Effects
Rotary Speaker
Simulation of a rotary speaker cabinet with high and low rotors.
Wah Pedal
An auto-wah effect.
TalkBox
Modulated vowel formant filter.
Shelf EQ
Simple tone control.
ParameterDescription
RateMaster speed control: Stop, Slow, Fast.
DirtAmount of overdrive.
Lo/HiCrossover frequency between low and high rotors.
WidthStereo width.
ToneAdjust the tone of the overdriven signal.
Hi/Lo SpeedSpeed of high and low rotor.
Hi/Lo AccAcceleration of high and...