Frequency Response Tailoring - Aphex Studio Dominator 700 Operating Manual

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Digital Sampling for synthesizers - Very transient acoustic
sounds can be properly sampled without worrying about
sampler drive levels.
4.5 Use with the Aphex Compellor (Compressor/Leveler)
As previously described, compressors bring low
signals up, and limiters hold high level or peak signals
Using both devices in series gives you both control of
levels (compression) and peak control (limiting).
level
down.
average
Since the Compel lor is the most transparent
compressor/leveler and the Studio Dominator the most effective,
flexible and transparent peak processor, the combination of the
two devices is the ultimate in dynamics control.
4.6 Frequency Response Tailoring
As program audio reaches the onset of limiting, low
frequencies tend to be limited first, due to their greater
energy. The end result is a slight perception of "brightening"
the sound, enhancing impact and transient feel of percussive
sounds as well as aiding intelligibility in most applications.
In the event that absolute flatness of "dynamic" frequency
response 15 desired, a pre- and de-emphasis card may be added to
tailor the limiting curve as needed. See section 7.0 for more
information on factory options.
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