Alesis CLX440 Reference Manual page 4

CLX-440 Manual
Limiting .....................................................................................................32
Limiter Threshold.........................................................................32
Stereo Detection .......................................................................................33
Look Ahead Compression .....................................................................33
Sidechain ...................................................................................................34
Basics of Expansion.................................................................................................35
What is expansion?..................................................................................35
Description of Controls ..........................................................................36
Threshold .......................................................................................36
Ratio ................................................................................................36
Knee ................................................................................................37
Attack..............................................................................................37
Hold ................................................................................................37
Release ............................................................................................38
Keyed Expansion .....................................................................................39
Applications...............................................................................................................41
Compressor Applications ......................................................................41
Vocal Limiting...............................................................................41
Vocal Compression ......................................................................42
Drums .............................................................................................42
Bass..................................................................................................43
Electric Guitar ...............................................................................43
Compressor Applications using the Sidechain..................................44
De-essing........................................................................................44
Ducking ..........................................................................................45
Expander Applications...........................................................................46
Gating a Noisy Guitar Amp .......................................................46
Expanding Live Vocal Tracks ....................................................46
Expander Applications using the Key.................................................47
Gated Reverb.................................................................................47
Key Filtering for a Tom Mic gate...............................................48
Staccato Gating a Synth Pad.......................................................49
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................51
Troubleshooting Index ...........................................................................51
Avoiding ground loop noise ......................................................52
Line Conditioners and Protectors .............................................53
Care and Maintenance............................................................................54
Cleaning .........................................................................................54
Refer All Servicing to Alesis.......................................................54
Obtaining Repair Service ............................................................55
Specifications............................................................................................57
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