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[Alt]/[Option] Keep the[Alt]/[Option] key pressed and drag the mouse to change the
frequency of the corresponding EQ band.
[Ctrl]/[Command] Keep the[Ctrl]/[Command] key pressed and drag the mouse to change
the gain value of the corresponding EQ band.
The following parameters are available:
Band 1 Gain (-20 to +24dB)
Sets the amount of cut/boost for the low band.
Band 1 Inv button
Inverts the gain value of the filter. Use this button to filter out unwanted noise. While looking
for the frequency to omit, it sometimes helps to boost it in the first place (set the filter to
positive gain). After you have found it, you can use the Inv button to cancel it out.
Band 1 Freq (20 to 2000Hz)
Sets the frequency of the low band.
Band 1 Q-Factor (0.5 to 10)
Controls the width or resonance of the low band.
Band 1 Filter mode
For the low band, you can select between three types of shelving filters, a Peak (band-pass),
and a Cut (lowpass/high-pass) filter. When Cut mode is selected, the Gain parameter is
fixed. -Shelf I adds resonance in the opposite gain direction slightly above the set frequency.
-Shelf II adds resonance in the gain direction at the set frequency. -Shelf III is a combination
of Shelf I and II.
Band 2 Gain (-20 to +24dB)
Sets the amount of cut/boost for the mid 1 band.
Band 2 Inv button
Inverts the gain value of the filter (see the description of the Invert button for Band 1).
Band 2 Freq (20 to 20000Hz)
Sets the center frequency of the mid 1 band.
Band 2 Q-Factor (0.5 to 10)
Sets the width of the mid 1 band: the higher this value, the "narrower" the bandwidth.
Band 3 Gain (-20 to +24dB)
Sets the amount of cut/boost for the mid 2 band.
Band 3 Inv button
Inverts the gain value of the filter (see the description of the Invert button for Band 1).
Band 3 Freq (20 to 20000Hz)
Sets the center frequency of the mid 2 band.
Band 3 Q-Factor (0.5 to 10)
Sets the width of the mid 2 band: the higher this value, the "narrower" the bandwidth.
Band 4 Inv button
Inverts the gain value of the filter (see the description of the Invert button for Band 1).
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Band 4 Gain (-20 to +24dB)
Sets the amount of cut/boost for the high band.
Band 4 Freq (200 to 20000Hz)
Sets the frequency of the high band.
Band 4 Q-Factor (0.5 to 10)
Controls the width or resonance of the high band.
Band 4 Filter mode
For the high band, you can select between three types of shelving filters, a Peak, and a Cut
filter. When Cut mode is selected, the Gain parameter is fixed. -Shelf I adds resonance in
the opposite gain direction slightly below the set frequency. -Shelf II adds resonance in the
gain direction at the set frequency. -Shelf III is a combination of Shelf I and II.
Output (-24 to +24dB)
This knob on the top right of the plug-in panel allows you to adjust the overall output level.
Auto Gain button
When this button is activated, the gain is automatically adjusted, keeping the output level
constant regardless of the EQ settings.
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12.32 Steinberg Test Generator
This utility plug-in allows you to generate an audio signal, which can be recorded as an Audio
File. The resulting file can then be used for a number of purposes:
ˆ For testing the specifications of audio equipment.
ˆ For measurements of various kinds, such as calibrating tape recorders.
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ˆ For testing signal processing methods.
ˆ For educational purposes.
The TestGenerator is based on a waveform generator which can generate a number of basic
waveforms such as sine and saw as well as various types of noise. Furthermore, you can set
the frequency and amplitude of the generated signal. As soon as you add the TestGenerator
as an effect on an audio track and activate it, a signal is generated. You can then activate
recording as usual to record an Audio File according to the signal specifications:
Waveforms and noise section
Allows you to set the basis for the signal generated by the waveform generator. You can
select between four basic waveforms (sine, triangle, square, and sawtooth) and three types
of noise (white, pink, and brownian).
Frequency section
Allows you to set the frequency of the generated signal. You can select one of the preset
values (100, 440, 1000, or 10000Hz), or use the slider to set a value between 1Hz and
20000Hz.
Gain section
Allows you to set the amplitude of the signal. The higher the value (up to 0dB), the stronger
the signal. You can select one of the preset values (e.g. -20dB), or use the slider to set a
value between -81 and 0dB.
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12.33 UV22HR Dithering
The UV22HR is a high quality dithering plug-in, based on an advanced algorithm developed
by Apogee. It allows extended information (from 32 bit floating point or 24 bit integer audio)
to be encoded into a standard medium such as CD, MP3 or AAC without loss of sonic
integrity. No pre-auditions or settings are necessary and audio detail is retained up to 30dB
into the noise floor.
For an introduction to the concept of dithering, see
Dithering .
The following parameters are available:
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ˆ Bit Resolution
The UV22HR supports dithering to multiple resolutions:
ˆ 8, 16, 20 or 24 bits
You select the desired resolution by clicking the corresponding button.
ˆ Hi
Try this first, it is the most "all-round" setting.
ˆ Lo
This applies a lower level of dither noise.
ˆ Auto black
When this is activated, the dither noise is gated (muted) during silent passages in the
material.
Note that dithering should always be applied post-fader on an output bus.
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12.34 Steinberg Vintage Compressor
This is modeled after vintage type compressors. This compressor features separate controls
for input and output gain, attack, and release. In addition, there is a Punch mode which pre-
serves the attack phase of the signal and a program-dependent Auto feature for the Release
parameter.
The available parameters work as follows:
Input (-24 to 48dB)
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In combination with the Output setting, this parameter determines the compression amount.
The higher the input gain setting and the lower the output gain setting, the more compression
is applied.
Output (-48 to 24dB)
Sets the output gain.
Attack (0.1 to 100ms)
Determines how fast the compressor responds. If the attack time is long, more of the early
part of the signal (attack) passes through unprocessed.
Punch button (On/Off)
When this is activated, the early attack phase of the signal is preserved, retaining the original
"punch" in the audio material, even with short Attack settings.
Release (10 to 1000ms or Auto mode)
Sets the amount of time it takes for the gain to return to its original level. If the Auto button
is activated, Vintage Compressor will automatically find an optimal release setting that varies
depending on the audio material.
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12.35 Steinberg VST Dynamics
VSTDynamics is an advanced dynamics processor. It combines three separate processors:
Gate, Compressor and Limiter, covering a variety of dynamic processing functions. The
window is divided into three sections, containing controls 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.
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The Gate section
Gating, or noise gating, is a method of dynamic processing that silences audio signals below
a set threshold level. As soon as the signal level exceeds the set threshold, the gate opens to
let the signal through. The Gate trigger input can also be filtered using an internal side-chain.
The following parameters are available:
Threshold (-60 to 0dB)
Determines the level where Gate is activated. Signal levels above the set threshold trigger
the gate to open, and signal levels below the set threshold close the gate.
State LED
Indicates whether the gate is open (LED lights up in green), closed (LED lights up in red) or
something in between (LED lights up in yellow).
Side-Chain button
This button activates the internal side-chain filter. You can use this to filter out parts of the sig-
nal that might otherwise trigger the gate in places you not want it to, or to boost frequencies
you wish to accentuate, allowing for more control over the gate function.
LP (low-pass), BP (band-pass), HP (high-pass)
These buttons set the basic filter mode.
Center (50 to 22000Hz)
Sets the center frequency of the filter.
Q-Factor (0.001 to 10000)
Sets the resonance or width of the filter.
Monitor (On/Off)
Allows you to monitor the filtered signal.
Attack (0.1 to 100ms)
Sets the time it takes for the gate to open after being triggered.
Hold (0 to 2000ms)
Determines how long the gate stays open after the signal drops below the threshold level.
Release (10 to 1000ms or Auto mode)
Sets the amount of time it takes for the gate to close (after the set hold time). If the Auto
button is activated, Gate will find an optimal release setting, depending on the audio material.
The Compressor section
The compressor reduces the dynamic range of the audio, making softer sounds louder or
louder sounds softer, or both. It works like a standard compressor with separate controls
for threshold, ratio, attack, release and make-up gain. The compressor features a separate
display that graphically illustrates the compressor curve shaped according to the Threshold,
Ratio and Make-Up Gain parameter settings. It also features Gain Reduction meters and a
program-dependent Auto feature for the Release parameter.
The available parameters work as follows:
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Threshold (-60 to 0dB)
Determines the level where the compressor "kicks in". Signal levels above the set threshold
are affected, but signal levels below are not processed.
Ratio (1:1 to 8:1)
Determines the amount of gain reduction applied to signals above the set threshold. A ratio
of 3:1 means that for every 3dB the input level increases, the output level increases by only
1dB.
Make-Up (0 to 24dB)
This parameter is used to compensate for output gain loss, caused by compression. When
the Auto button is activated, gain loss is being compensated automatically.
Attack (0.1 to 100ms)
Determines how fast the compressor responds to signals above the set threshold. If the
attack time is long, more of the early part of the signal (attack) passes through unprocessed.
Release (10 to 1000ms or Auto mode)
Sets the amount of time it takes for the gain to return to its original level when the signal drops
below the threshold level. If the Auto button is activated, the compressor will automatically
find an optimal release setting that varies depending on the audio material.
Graphical display
Use the graphical display to graphically set the Threshold and Ratio values. To the left and
right of the graphical display you will find two meters that show the amount of gain reduction
in dB.
The Limiter section
The limiter is designed to ensure that the output level never exceeds a set threshold, to avoid
clipping in following 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. The limiter adjusts and optimizes these parameters automatically according
to the audio material. You can also adjust the Release parameter manually.
The following parameters are available:
Output (-24 to +6dB)
Determines the maximum output level. Signal levels above the set threshold are affected, but
signal levels below are left unaffected.
Soft Clip button
If this button is activated, the limiter acts differently. When the signal level exceeds -6dB,
Soft Clip starts limiting (or clipping) the signal "softly", at the same time generating harmonics
which add a warm, tube-like characteristic to the audio material.
Release (10 to 1000ms or Auto mode)
Sets the amount of time it takes for the gain to return to its original level when the signal
drops below the threshold level. If the Auto button is activated, the limiter will automatically
find an optimal release setting that varies depending on the audio material.
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The Module Configuration button
Using the Module Configuration button in the bottom right corner of the plug-in panel, you
can set the signal flow order for the three processors. Changing the order of the processors
can produce different results, and the available options allow you to quickly compare what
works best for a given situation. Simply click the Module Configuration button to change to
a different configuration. There are three routing options:
ˆ C-G-L (Compressor-Gate-Limit)
ˆ G-C-L (Gate-Compressor-Limit)
ˆ C-L-G (Compressor-Limit-Gate).
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12.36 Crystal Resampler
This plug-in offers high quality sample rate conversion of Audio Files. For example, if your
Audio File was recorded or saved at 96 or 48kHz and you wish to burn it to CD at 44.1kHz,
this plug-in will perform the conversion ready for burning.
The following parameters are available:
ˆ Sample rate
The rate can be set in 17 steps from 6kHz to 384kHz. It includes the common sampling
rates of 44.1, 48, 96 and 192kHz.
ˆ Quality
The quality requirements can be set in four steps - Preview (fast), Standard, High, or
Ultra (slow).
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12.37 Leveler
Leveler is useful for correcting an imbalance or adjusting levels between stereo channels, or
for mixing down to mono.
The parameters are as follows:
ˆ Volume Left, Right (-48dB to +12dB)
This governs how much of the signal is included in the left and/or right channel of the
output bus.
ˆ Stereo Link (OFF or LINKED)
When set to LINKED, Volume Right delivers the same gain as that set for Volume Left.
ˆ Mix to Mono (OFF or ON)
When set to ON, a mono mix of the stereo channels is delivered to the output bus.
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12.38 Leveler Multi
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Leveler Multi takes multi-channel input and applies a fader equally to all channels.
The parameter is as follows:
ˆ Volume (-48dB to 12dB)
This governs how much gain is applied to the signal before the output bus.
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12.39 Peak Master
Peak master is a basic plug-in that minimizes peaks in your Audio File, allowing a louder mix
without clipping. It is particularly useful in helping to tame very dynamic instruments.
The parameters are as follows:
ˆ Input Gain
Values range from -12dB to 24dB.
ˆ Out Ceiling
Values range from -18dB to 0dB.
ˆ Softness
Values range from -5 to +5.
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