Dynamics; Gate/Expander Operations - Roland M-480 Owner's Manual

Dynamics

Gate/expander operations

A gate/expander is provided on CH1–48, and can be used as a gate, an expander, or a ducking processor.
A gate applies a user-adjustable level of attenuation (RANGE) to input signals that are lower than the threshold level.
fig.GateCurve.eps
THRESHOLD
INPUT LEVEL
An expander applies a user-adjustable ratio of attenuation (RATIO) to input signals that are lower than the threshold level.
fig.ExpCurve.eps
(KNEE=HARD)
THRESHOLD
INPUT LEVEL
RATIO
A ducking applies a user-adjustable level of attenuation (RANGE) to input signals that are higher than the threshold level.
fig.GateDuck.eps
THRESHOLD
INPUT LEVEL
Gate/expander operations are performed in the GATE/EXPANDER popup.
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RANGE
RANGE
(RATIO=INF:1)
RANGE
RANGE
INPUT SIGNAL
OUTPUT SIGNAL
ATTACK HOLD
RELEASE
THRESHOLD
TIME
INPUT SIGNAL
OUTPUT SIGNAL
ATTACK RELEASE
THRESHOLD
TIME
INPUT SIGNAL
OUTPUT SIGNAL
ATTACK HOLD
RELEASE
THRESHOLD
TIME