Mastering Effect; Split Frequency High; Split Frequency Low - Roland Fantom-X6 Owner's Manual

Mastering Effect

This is a stereo compressor (limiter) that is applied to the final
output of the Fantom-X. It has independent high, mid, and low
ranges. Independently for the high-frequency, mid-frequency, and
low-frequency regions, this compresses any sounds that exceed the
specified level, making the volume more consistent. When mixing
down to MD, or DAT, or when you procedure your own original
audio CD, this lets you master at an optimized level.
* Mastering effect settings apply to the entire Fantom-X. These settings
are not for individual patches or performances.
* The mastering effect is applied to the sound that is output from the
OUTPUT A (MIX) jacks. It will not be applied to the sound that is
output from the OUTPUT B jacks.
fig.22-013_50
For details on these settings, refer to "Making Effect Settings"
(p. 206)
Function Buttons
[F1]–[F5]
[F6 (User)]
[F7 (System Write)]
[F8 (Effect Sw]
Explanation
Recall preset settings for each type.
Recall saved user settings.
Save the current settings as user set-
tings. Only one set of user settings
can be saved.
You can press this to open the Effect
Sw window and turn each effect
on/off. Turn [F6 (Mastering Sw)]
on/off to hear the result of the mas-
tering effect.
ATTACK
Time from when the volume goes up the threshold level until the
compressor effect applies
Value: 0-100 ms
RELEASE
Time from when the volume falls below the threshold level until the
compressor effect no longer applies
Value: 50-5000 ms
THRESHOLD
Volume level at which compression begins
Value: -36-0 dB
RATIO
Compression ratio
Value: 1.00:1-INF:1 (INF: infinity)
LEVEL
Output volume
Value: 0-24 dB

Split Frequency High

Frequency at which the high-frequency (HI) and mid-frequency
(MID) bands are split
Value: 2000-8000 Hz

Split Frequency Low

Frequency at which the low-frequency (LO) and mid-frequency
(MID) bands are split
Value: 200-800 Hz
About THRESHOLD and RATIO
As shown in the diagram below, these parameters determine
how the volume is to be compressed.
fig.22-014.e
THRESHOLD
Input Level
Adding Effects
1:1
RATIO
2:1
4:1
INF:1
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