Dynamics - PRESONUS AudioBox Stereo Quick Start Manual

13.6

Dynamics

Dynamics processing is a key aspect of mixing and mastering. Studio One features very high-
quality dynamics processors that give you complete control. The following contains
fundamental information on dynamics processors to help in your use of Studio One's
dynamics processors.
13.6.1 Compressor
The Compressor is a full-featured, RMS-based mono/ stereo compression processor with
internal and external sidechains. Use this effect to reduce the dynamic range (signal peaks) of
any signal.
The following parameters are available in the Compressor:
• Ratio. Adjusts compression range. Variable from 1:1 (no compression) to 20:1.
• Threshold. Adjusts the lower limit for compression. Variable from -48 dB to 0
dB.
• Knee. Adjusts the soft-knee width. (Width refers to the distance from the
threshold to the end of the soft knee.) Variable from 0.1 dB to 20 dB.
• Look Ahead. Click to engage/disengage 2 ms Look Ahead function.
• Stereo Link. Click to engage/disengage Stereo Link. Stereo Link will sum a
stereo input signal to mono for signal-power detection.
• Display.
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Input Level. Displays input level + RMS.
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Reduction. Displays level of compressor attenuation (-60 dB to +3 dB) and
the maximum reduction amount. The highest peak is held until surpassed
by another peak or until parameters are adjusted or clicked on.
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Compression Curve. Click in the display to control curve settings.
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