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1. your ears deserve trust USER MANUAL Revision EN 1 2 0 GARE co ANALOG87 series USER MANUAL Table of contents Credits MT 6 VA OCUC OM E 7 System 5101118 117 1 11 Ms 8 clc P ewe 8 DEMOVETSION e M 8 EUIINEISIOM er 9 How to authorize the somware Dy using COU6S sasra a o v b o P EM MASK MAA oe es 9 How to authorize the software by using a Key F Iles sucio oe a acea eate at ote eate aded al dd 10 SAC ONPG 1 SIC ea ON eS SOM EE TER INE 11 silu ee eee eee 11 Reference SEGUON oo toD aatal Quero abo ce o x D CE s nce I C END M apa 11 Compress SC CUO IN n ou e eR m bn ete DH aca tide alaalia imaam 12 Output SEGUOM DT 12 SD GATE 87 SIGS AIT Gate and DUCK rinnatise kaldalt lil kadi tala 13 elg me 13 dr rige Section MMM 19 Gals SOCOM ooo PREDA RUE N UE tala Ka D HEURE 14 OUMU SE O ue Ue MEIN AE MM AM IEEE A 15 softer Ie ifo S RM T A E P N 15 MD GATE 87 MIDI Gate alid DUCK sain Ent oe e nde tena endi cniin ern e cba etn A o e mte 16 SD GATES7 vs MD GATEBT iiidid x boe i uds 16 MID SEGA d tese ue M aM DM EM M EM EU MM UM 16 MID NEG ANI2. 14 LI 0 00dB 50 0ms LINK L R MAXIMIZE THR Input Section The Drive parameter can be used to control input level Level meters measure left and right channels of the incoming audio signal Limit Section BW LIMIT 87 is a stereo effect and it is possible to process left and right channels independently using the same settings In most cases though you will probably keep Link L R engaged in order to preserve spatial coherence stereo image The output level depends on 3 parameters Threshold Maximize and Level output section When Maximize is activated and Level is set to OdB the Brickwall specification of BW LIMIT 87 indicates that the output level will never exceed the defined Threshold With Maximize activated it is possible to maximize the volume without introducing unwanted artifacts but again BW LIMIT 87 being a brickwall limiter the volume will not exceed the defined output Level For example if you want to maximize the volume but do not want it to exceed 0 3dB you can set the effect as is 1 Engage Maximize 2 Set Level to 0 3dB 3 Progressively set the Threshold value down until some LEDs start to lit Release determines the time it takes for the applied limiting to stop when the signal goes below the threshold This parameter can be used for example to avoid or accentuate pumping effects A short relea
3. a MIDI version of SD GATE87 It features a MIDI input one input pair one output pair but no sidechain input When the MIDI switch is off MD GATE87 works exactly as SD GATE87 with its sidechain switch turned off In this part of the manual we will focus on MD GATE87 s MIDI functionality For more information about common SD GATE87 and MD GATE8 controls please refer to the chapter related to SD GATE8 MIDI Switch Please turn on the MIDI switch to access a new set of controls in the Reference section 20Hz 20000Hz 0 00dB e ORNO 5s LINK L R L MONITOR ul e Zz m a m T m a REFERENCE 4 Once the MIDI switch turned on the internal sidechain input of the gate is fed by a pseudo audio signal generated from a defined MIDI note instead of the audio signal coming from the stereo audio input The VU Meter in the reference section gives an indication on the level of the generated pseudo audio signal The velocity value also appears in the bottom right corner each time the assigned note is played 16 eaReckon ANALOGS7 series MIDI Learn Only one MIDI note can control the effect This way it is possible to assign a specific note to different instances of MD GATES7 To assign this MIDI note please use the Learn function 1 Turn onthe Learn switch 2 Play a note on your MIDI controller to assign it MIDI Mode In Gate mode you can select the following MIDI modes Trig
4. electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of Philippe DECUYPER User manual D Credits Conception Development 8 Artwork Philippe DECUYPER English manual correction John BRANER Brad HOLLAND amp Dave MODISETTE EQ Tips courtesy of Computer Music magazine www computermusic co uk BETATESTERS Far more than just a dream team of bug hunters THANK YOU SO MUCH Kevin AFFLACK Damian BLUNT John BRANER Serge GORA J rg HARKENER Brad HOLLAND Joris HOLTACKERS Scott HUDDY Dax LINIERE Theodore MANDYLAS Rogue MARECHAL Jerry MATEO Dave MODISETTE Eric MUELLER Wilfredo NANITA Mehdi OCCY Dieter POLLATSCHEK Marco SPIES ADDITIONAL THANKS Marie MASSON and Lucas DECUYPER for their support and patience The TOONTRACK team Special thanks to Mattias EKLUND Rogue MARECHAL Erik PHERSSON and Andreas SUNDGREN Benoit DELAPORTE This software uses the following technologies VST Plug In Technology by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Audio Unit version implemented using Symbiosis version 1 2 Copyright c 2010 NuEdge Development Magnus Lidstrom All rights reserved oymbiosis is released under the New Simplified BSD License 6 eaReckon ANALOG87 series Introduction The ANALOG 87 series features 6 VST AU plugins for Windows and Mac OSX These have been designed and fine tuned by human ears and except for PR EQUA7 you will not get a lot of
5. gate from a kick drum even if it is mixed with other instruments This section has been provided for triggering precision but it can also be used for creative purposes User manual 1 gt e Gate Section Gate and Duck modes 1 14 In Gate mode SD GATE 87 allows the audio signal to pass through only when it goes above the high threshold If this audio signal fails below the low threshold the gate is closed and outputs become silent HIGH TH GATE Mode LOW TH In Duck mode SD GATE 87 works the exact opposite way from Gate mode as far as high and low thresholds are linked In this mode the audio signal is allowed to pass through when signal goes below the low threshold closing the gate when the signal goes above the high threshold HIGH TH DUCK Mode Linked thresholds In Duck mode you can also make SD GATE 87 behave differently by unlinking high and low thresholds This mode is by far the most difficult to comprehend but it is particularly useful when applied to one shot sounds drums percussions By applying a classic Duck effect to such a sound you usually get an unwanted snappy click just before the sound is cut This is because the attack of a percussive sound is still low enough to pass through In this mode the gate will be closed if the signal crosses down the low threshold until this signal crosses down the high threshold This can be very practical if yo
6. it To do so please load the plugin in your favorite host The plugin will display your Hardware ID HARDWARE ID Quem D SERIAL NUMBER PLEASE ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AUTHORIZATION KEY 2 Goto www eareckon com Create and or log into your user account to register your product and get your Authorization Code your Hardware ID is required Your customer account used to purchase products from the online shop and your user account used to register and authorize your products are different things Home v Products FAO Forum Shop Y About Products Registration Use this button to register your product and get your authorization codes This button may not be visible if you are not logged into your user account 3 Enter your serial number and authorization code in the plugin 1 Enter your serial number or paste it from the clipboard 2 Enter or paste the authorization code given at www eareckon com HARDWARE ID 1234567890 EE SERIAL NUMBER PLEASE ENTER YOUR SERIAE NUMBER AUTHORIZATION KEY User manual 9 10 How to authorize the software by using a Key File Once your serial number registered in your eaReckon user account and as soon as your personal information will have been manually checked by eaReckon a Key File will be available in your Products Registration page at www eareckon com This file is an easy way to authorize the software on several computers without havi
7. show the interface of 3 party products that are not delivered with this eaReckon product In addition screenshots included in this manual may differ from the actual product THE SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS FURNISHED UNDER A LICENSE AGREEMENT OR NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE MAY BE USED OR COPIED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE OF THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT PHILIPPE DECUYPER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARDS TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE PHILIPPE DECUYPER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL eaReckon and the eaReckon logo are trademarks of Philippe DECUYPER VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Apple Mac Mac OS and Audio Unit are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners This manual is copyrighted 2010 2014 Philippe DECUYPER eaReckon No part of this document may be transmitted in any form or by any means
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9. 00 ms 1 1 gt 10 1 90 gt 0 dB 0 1 gt 500 ms 5 gt 2500 ms 0 gt 2500 ms 90 gt 0 dB 24 gt 24 dB 0 4 gt 10 20 gt 450 Hz 120 gt 1200 Hz 1200 gt 8200 Hz 1500 gt 16000 Hz 24 gt 24 dB 24 gt 24 dB inf gt 0 dB eaReckon ANALOG87 series CONTROLS MANIPULATION Level meter Peak indicator Indicates if the level is above OdB red zone Level meter Click on this zone to disable both the level meter and the peak indicator Knob Value Click on this label to manually enter a value Note Some controls do not feature this option Knob Combining mouse actions to specific keys you will access extra control possibilities Shift Left Click Precision Ctrl Left Click Default value User manual 2 5 Appendix End User License Agreement EULA IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING LEGAL AGREEMENT BEFORE YOU START USING THE SOFTWARE BY INSTALLING COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE YOU CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT CANCEL THE INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE AND DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AFTER ACCEPTING THE LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 2 1 DEFINITIONS Software means softw
10. AM 1 Gb recommended Mac Operating system Mac OS X 10 54 Processor Intel Core 2 Duo recommended RAM 1 Gb recommended The ANALOGS7 series is a set of 32 64bit VST plugins for Windows and 32 64bit VST Audio Unit plugins for Mac A compatible host is required to load them Internet access is required to authorize the software if the plugins are installed on a computer that is not connected to the internet you can use another computer to get authorization codes Installation Each plugin of the ANALOGS7 series is installed through a separate application Please double click on the setup file that matches your system and you will be guided through the installation process The installation of a plugin implies the acceptation of the End User License Agreement EULA Demo version Once installed the demo versions are ready to use Please Note This manual is related to the full versions with some features described here unavailable in the demo versions As the demo and full version are different executable files there s no ability to transform the demo versions to full versions If you wish to purchase full versions of these plugins please go to www eareckon com A link to full versions setup applications will be sent by email after your purchase is completed 8 eaReckon ANALOG87 series Full version How to authorize the software by using codes 1 Before using an eaReckon plugin you need to register and authorize
11. ENCE 0 50ms 50 0ms Qc CO 0 0 LU oO a O ie COMPRESS 4 Input Section This plugin features 2 inputs pairs By default only the first pair should be immediately used by your DAW and the plugin will act as a classic compressor If you want to use another audio source as reference you will have to assign the second inputs pair cf user manual of your DAW or host software The direct signal first inputs pair will then be processed depending on the signal received from the sidechain second pair If Sidechain is engaged in the Reference section the left meter will measure level of both left and right direct channels combined into a mono signal and the right meter will measure the sidechain level Otherwise if Sidechain is not engaged levels of left and right channels of the direct signal will be respectively measured by left and right meters Reference Section Changing parameters in this section will not affect the direct signal only the audio reference used to trigger the behavior of the compressor As mentioned above the Sidechain switch lets you use another audio source as reference Whether it be direct or sidechain the reference can be processed in order to tweak action of the compressor For example by setting Hi Cut to a low enough value you will have a chance to trigger the compressor from a kick drum even if it is mixed with other instruments T
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16. e 17 MIBIMOUS a etuer LM LE LEM Morar eC hae tral eee E LE lad 17 POG INIG AU ONS NOE EE E Omm 18 BY EIMIT 87 Brick Weallll IEEE Maximizer oa un ORG POSER HDD E 19 BTM Se CHO dioe id n iat M Saas Mm MM MEAM T HM M 19 EI SEC HON ose nb aata aei ni haa aaa aa xem des ear seasteracedsco aa dois vepres Ua e au NE UAE isa inte veE oed 19 NO Attack parameter amaan 20 is aie lia muc ELE 20 lee cte PM M HA 20 PR EQUA 87 4 Band Parametric Equalizer t o i RERO ERE REA UD E RR RP ER n e a e aa 21 aitia t 21 Allkiri dE EEUU Dien DD UNE 92 TED erp LIUM DEUS 21 ie oo A M 22 OPEGIMGAUONS on Io M iq Int au taa Sedi bns Mna M nn Eu tM al aladest n 22 CSS TRIPS Channel Smp assit ee ttt nione Get lama alam ae sen cd uasa ua SD CIN ote Minded ate Ed 23 SPECICATION S ocu PUE I MM MIEL ME 24 CONIROESMANIPULATIONO aa esse eee 25 E JN c cicada naaa A AA aN A a dias Gieldiia Mirae dia ONASA A 25 KOOD aa E REE TE E A N EE taa 25 Appendix End User License Agreement EULA cccscsssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssssesssesssessseseesssseusseeseeetssueeeeeeeeteseeetenetes 26 4 eaReckon ANALOG87 series ABOUT THIS MANUAL The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Philippe DEGUYPER Some screenshots in this manual may
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18. ger the strength of the pseudo audio signal depends on the MIDI velocity You can then trigger the gate depending on the MIDI velocity Unmute the MIDI velocity is ignored here and the level of the pseudo audio signal always matches something that is just above the defined High Threshold Playing the assigned note will always trigger the gate Play This mode is quite similar to the Unmute mode except that the output level is adjusted depending on the MIDI velocity User manual 1 In Duck mode the following MIDI modes are available Trigger the strength of the pseudo audio signal depends on the MIDI velocity You can then trigger the gate depending on the MIDI velocity Mute A the MIDI velocity is ignored here and the level of the pseudo audio signal always matches something that is just above the defined High Threshold Playing the assigned note will always close the gate Mute L This mode is quite similar to the Mute A mode except that the gate will be closed only if the velocity of the played note is lesser than the High Threshold after MIDI to Audio conversion Specifications Threshold 90 gt 0 dB Attack 0 1 gt 500 ms Release 5 gt 2500 ms Hold 0 gt 2500 ms Range inf gt 0 dB Tail 90 gt 0 dB 1 8 eaReckon ANALOG87 series BW LIMIT 87 Brickwall Limiter 8 Maximizer 1 1 1 x32 BW LIMIT 87 sRickwWALL LIMITER 0 00dB OUTPUT
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20. hannel Strip 1 2 0 x32 CS STRIP 87 CHANNEL STRIP 12000Hz 40 00Hz 20000Hz N ratio make up 1 00 1 0 00dB A 4 soft 20 10 aS 1 knee lt E EE attack LET MNN release 0 50ms 100 50 0ms 4 N e attack release 5 00ms 50 0ms hreshoid 60 dB N hi 0 00ms eo CS STRIP 87 is eguivalent to a channel strip coming from a high grade mixing console It is made of condensed versions of the 4 other plugins of the series Integrated effects and the way they are linked to each other provide an all in one tool that should suit most mixing situations You can define the order in which effects are linked to each other by selecting a specific Signal Flow Cut Filters Compressor Gate EQ Out Level Cut Filters EQ Compressor Gate Out Level Limiter Compressor Gate Cut Filters EQ Out Level Limiter Limiter Four of the integrated effects can be disabled which helps to keep control on CPU usage should you need more information about integrated effects please refer to the other chapters of this document User manual 2 gt Specifications Compressor Threshold Attack Release Ratio Gate Threshold Attack Release Hold Tail Equalizer Gain Q LF Freq LMF Freq HMF Freq HF Freq Input Level Output Level Limiter Threshold 24 90 gt 0 dB 0 5 gt 500 ms 50 gt 25
21. his section has been provided for triggering precision but it can also be used for creative purposes User manual 1 1 Compress Section This section gives access to the usual controls of a compressor effect By default SD COMP87 acts as a Hard Knee compressor since version 1 1 1 a SOFT switch can be used to activate the Soft Knee mode In this mode the bend in the response curve will have a rounded edge instead of being a sharp angle This mode helps to get a less audible change when the compressor enters in action It is especially noticeable when a high ratio has been set SD COMP 87 features an integrated brickwall limiter With this limiter activated the output level will not exceed OdB Output Section The Dry Wet knob lets you mix direct and processed signals By using this knob it is very easy to obtain a parallel compression without the need of an auxiliary bus The output section features a level meter so you can always keep an eye on the output level Specifications Threshold 90 gt 0 dB Attack 0 5 500 ms Release 50 gt 2500 ms Ratio 1 1 gt 10 1 1 2 eaReckon ANALOG87 series SD GATE 87 Sidechain Gate and Duck 1 1 3 x32 SD GATE 87 SIDECHAIN GATE GARECKON 20Hz 20000Hz 0 00dB A A ye VAAS 4 SIDECHAIN LINK L R L H MONITOR ul iS zZ Wu a i u Uj a THRESHOLDS ENVELOPE 50 dB 52 5 00ms 0 00ms 50 0ms 00dB Input Section This plug
22. in features 2 inputs pairs By default only the first pair should be immediately used by your DAW and the plugin will act as a classic gate If you want to use another audio source as reference you will have to assign the second inputs pair cf user manual of your DAW or host software The direct signal first inputs pair will then be processed depending on the signal received from the sidechain second pair If Sidechain is engaged in the Reference section the left meter will measure level of both left and right direct channels combined into a mono signal and the right meter will measure the sidechain level Otherwise if Sidechain is not engaged levels of left and right channels of the direct signal will be respectively measured by left and right meters Reference Section Changing parameters in this section will not affect the direct signal only the audio reference used to trigger the behavior of the gate As mentioned above the Sidechain switch lets you use another audio source as reference SD GATE 87 is a stereo effect The Link L R option can be used to link left and right channels of the reference signal in order to simultaneously trigger the effect on both channels of the processed signal Whether it be direct or sidechain the reference can be processed in order to tweak action of the gate For example by setting Hi Cut to a low enough value you will have a chance to trigger the
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24. ng to reguest a new authorization code Validity of this key file is not time limited This file does not contain explicit personal data However eaReckon will have the possibility to identify the user who downloaded this watermarked file You are responsible for making sure this file do not get into illegal circulation To authorize the software by using a Key File please press the Load Key File button and select your Key File downloaded from your user account at www eareckon com GaRECKON LEFT RIGH LEFT RIGHT bl t gt CS STRIP 87 T ET 87 Channel Strip SERIES 1 1 0 x32 OUTPUT HARDWARE ID 1234567890 SERIAL NUMBER PLEASE ENTER YOUR SERIAL NUMBER AUTHORIZATION KEY i i Ga LOAD KEY FILE CREDITS Conception Development amp Artwork by Philippe DECUYPER VST Plug In Technology by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Audio Unit version implemented using Symbiosis tom NuEdge Development BETATESTERS Thank you so much Kevin AFFLACK Damian BLUNT John BRANER Brad HOLLAND Rogue MARECHAL Dave MODISETTE Wilfredo NANITA Mehdi OCCY Dieter POLLATSCHEK www eareckon com 2009 2011 eaReckon Philippe DECUYPER Thank you for taking the time to install and authorize your product eaReckon ANALOG87 series SD COMP 87 Sidechain Compressor e 3 1 1 4 x32 i SD COMP 87 swecHain COMPRESSOR GA RECKON 40Hz 20000Hz 0 00dB a 4 50 SIDECHAIN LINK L R REFER
25. ontrary herein You are not entitled to any remedies monetary or replacement with respect to Demo Software provided to You Although the Demo Software does not have all the rights of the fully registered Software You nevertheless agree to be bound by any obligation and acknowledgement herein which is applicable to any Demo Software TERMS OF USE You may only use the Software only for the purpose of composing musical arrangements and giving live performances LIMITATION ON REVERSE ENGINEERING DECOMPILING COPYING AND DISASSEMBLY You may NOT reverse engineer decompile copy or disassemble the Software TERMINATION User manual 2 9 1 9 2 9 3 28 Without prejudice to any other remedy in law or in eguity that the Rightholder may have in the event of any breach by You of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement the Rightholder shall at any time without notice to You be entitled to terminate this License to use the Software without refunding the purchase price or any part thereof CONSENT TO USE OF DATA You agree that the Rightholder and its affiliates may collect store and use information about You as a person including Your name address email address and payment history and Your computer as part of registration and or authorization process and to provide support services related to the Software The Rightholder will take customary industry measures to assure that the information stored in the Rightholder s databa
26. requency Analyzer PR EQUA 87 is the only plugin of the series to overcome the idea of a limited visual feedback Actually during the long testing phase in real situations it has been decided to integrate a useful but optional frequency analyzer If this tool is too distractive to set the effect by ear you can disable it from a click on the Analyzer switch The multicolor curve is a visual representation of your settings The real time frequency analysis appears in red left channel and blue right channel The purple part is common to right and left channel Please note that only the output signal is analyzed Equalization You can turn off the equalization using the EQ button top left Equalization settings appear in the bottom part of the interface User manual 2 1 EA Tips 34 K PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER the mix and the E GUITAR EMPTIS ay ore de miii idi i _ ae By clicking on the Tips button you will access graphically presented advices on how to EQ different types of sound Integrated limiter PR EQUA 87 features an integrated limiter When this limiter enabled the ouput level will not exceed OdB Specifications Gain 24 24 dB Q 0 4 gt 10 LF Freq 20 gt 450 Hz LMF Freq 120 gt 1200 Hz HMF Freq 1200 gt 8200 Hz HF Freq 1500 gt 16000 Hz Input Level 24 gt 24 dB Output Level 24 gt 24 dB 2 2 eaReckon ANALOG87 series CS STRIP 87 C
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28. se time will make the limiter pump A longer time will provide a smoother response User manual 1 9 No Attack parameter BW LIMIT 87 does not have any Attack parameter With an extremely short attack time a limiter can act as a brickwall but may also generate distortion Raising the attack time helps to avoid this unwanted distortion but in this case the output volume can go above the desired level and the limiter loses its eventual brickwall property BW LIMIT 87 has a tested fixed attack time combined to a hard coded look ahead capability which preserves its brickwall specification while avoiding unwanted distortion This functionality introduces a very small delay but it is small enough to make BW LIMIT 87 work as expected Section Output Drive lets you set the input level Level is used to set the output level Combined to the Maximize function this knob can be used to maximize volume while limiting it to a desired level Level meters measure left and right channels of the output audio signal Specifications Drive 50 gt 50 dB Release 5 gt 500 ms Threshold 50 gt 0 dB 2 0 eaReckon ANALOG87 series PR EQUA 87 4 Band Parametric Equalizer EQUA 87 PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER 120 i27 KICK DRUM Any apparent muddiness can be rolled off around 300Hz Try a small boost around 5 7kHz to add some high end Adds 24 z 24 LLI N antl t a G LL F
29. u want to feed a special effect a reverb for example with the last part of this sound only Basically this mode helps to get the gate opening only when the reference level goes from high to low and not the opposite HIGH TH DUCK Mode Unlinked thresholds LOW TH eaReckon ANALOG87 series Thresholds The most critical parameters of the gate section are probably the two Thresholds which are used to define when the gate is closed or open For more information about these parameters please refer to the previous section Gate and Duck modes Envelope This three parameters let you define how fast the gate will be opened attack the minimum amount of time the signal must pass through once the gate opened hold and how fast it will be closed release Range This parameter can be used to define the level reduction which is applied by the gate If this value is set to inf dB default value outputs are silent once the gate is closed Output Section The output section features a level meter so you can always keep an eye on the output level Specifications Threshold 90 gt 0 dB Attack 0 1 gt 500 ms Release 5 gt 2500 ms Hold 0 gt 2500 ms Range inf gt 0 dB Tail 90 gt 0 dB User manual 1 5 MD GATE 87 MIDI Gate and Duck uJ o Zz vy c m u m a THRESHOLDS ENVELOPE 50 dB 52 5 00ms 0 00ms 50 0ms 4 4 4 SD GATE87 vs MD GATE87 MD GATE87 is
30. visual feedback from them just good sound They have been thought with this idea in mind Your ears deserve trust Not too long ago we were listening to our mixes with our eyes closed trying to get the most information from our trained ears We were not afraid of digital artefacts No lights were blinking telling us how bad our equalization was and we were talking about how warm smooth and punchy the music was and not how red blue and yellow it could be Of course as time progressed our computers provided visual feedback making it easier for us to find mistakes that would have previously taken 10 hours of repeated listening to detect As musicians we started to use both our ears and eyes to mix music discovering how you interact with an effect can be almost as important as how it sounds All of this is very subjective though During the development of the ANALOGS7 series of plug ins sound has been the top priority with the interface designed around the workflow of an old school engineer Of course we have applied some contemporary updates making them much easier to use and saving you the inconvenience of climbing behind a console to plug cables into the back of a sidechain compressor hope you will enjoy these plugins as we do Philippe DECUYPER GA User manual 7 System requirements PC Operating system Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 32 or 64 bits Processor Pentium IV or Athlon minimum R
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