Gain Stage Mode - Universal Audio Arrow Manual

Gain Stage Mode

Unison plug-ins have either two or three gain parameters. By activating Gain Stage Mode,
each of these gain stages can be independently adjusted using Arrow's top panel gain
knob.
Note: Gain Stage Mode can only be active on one preamp channel at a time.
Initially, when Unison is activated (before entering Gain Stage Mode), Arrow's top panel
gain knob controls the first gain parameter within the Unison plug-in. However, when
Gain Stage Mode is active, pressing Arrow's knob cycles through the available gain
parameters in the plug-in.
Activating Gain Stage Mode
To enable Arrow's Gain Stage Mode when using a Unison plug-in:
1. In Console, confirm a Unison plug-in is inserted in the Unison insert of the Arrow
preamp channel to be controlled.
2. Using Arrow's top panel hardware, select the input channel to be controlled using
Top Panel Channel
3. Press AND HOLD Arrow's top panel knob for at least two seconds.
The state of Gain Stage Mode is indicated on Arrow and in the Unison plug-in, as
detailed below.
Gain Stage Mode – Arrow Top Panel Indication
Arrow's top panel channel selection indicator (CH1 or CH2) flashes when Gain Stage
Mode is active for the currently selected input channel.
Gain Stage Mode – Unison Plug-In Indication
A colored dot appears within the Unison plug-in interface on the target parameter being
controlled by the hardware knob.
See Gain Stage Colors
Gain Stage Mode indications — Hardware (left) and Software (right)
Arrow Manual
Selection.
for related information.
Arrow Top Panel:
Flashing Channel Selection
Unison Plug-In:
Gain Parameter Dot
186 Unison