Release - Alesis CLX440 Reference Manual

basics of expansion • chapter 4

Release

The
RELEASE
takes to begin expanding after the signal crosses under the
threshold. The range of this control is 1 ms to 2 seconds. By
using the
decay of percussive sounds. Use a longer hold time for more
room sound or gated effects. Use a shorter hold time with a
longer release time decrease the room reverb or for a more
natural sound
Gain
Expansion
Threshold
Input Signal
Here is how the three expander time settings work. Let's
assume a snare drum signal is below the threshold, so the
gate is on. When the snare drum is struck, the gate will open
at the rate set by the
falls back below the threshold, the gate will stay open for the
amount on time specified by the
has passed, the gate will close again at the rate specified by
the
38
knob controls the amount of time the expander
and
HOLD RELEASE
Gate
Closed
Gate
Attack
knob.
RELEASE
knobs together, you can tailor the
Gate Gate
Open Hold Release
knob. When the input signal
ATTACK
HOLD
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Time
Gate Gate
Closed
knob. After this time