Chapter 13
Dynamics Control
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Automatic level processors can be a lot more subtle and sophisticated than the AGC in a camera, and they can be a powerful tool for adding punch and controlling some kinds of noise. |
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While there are a variety of dynamics processors with different purposes, they all have similar controls. Understand how these controls work in one device, and you’ll be able to use them in others. |
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You can also use these devices to make elements fit together better in a mix, or even change the character of sound effects and musical instruments. |
A compressor works like an automatic volume control. It uses the envelope of a signal to control the signal’s level, keeping the output volume relatively constant even ...
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