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Audio
Flanger
Flanger follows similar principles to delay by doubling the audio and
introducing a slight phase shift and delay between the audio signals when
playing back. Flangers offer an evolving sweeping sound.
Sample Editor Flanger Depth
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Amount of flanger effect applied.
Rate
Speed of effect modulation.
Length
Length of delay line between signals.
Offset
Offset percentage of delay in signal
Length Offset Depth Rate Back Preview Apply
2 ms 50 % 3 1.000 Hz
Tweak by Ear
While the flanger and perhaps other effects have labelled functions, it is much more useful to tune these
parameters by ear rather than by numerical positioning. The application of each parameter will give a different
output depending on the source audio material. Sounds ranging from subtle tremolo to glitchy rhythms can be
found by tweaking the flanger parameters by ear. The same applies to all of the creative audio effects.
Equalizer, Compressor and Limiter.
The three effects, Equalizer, Compressor and Limiter are used for mixing
and finalising a sample rather than creative variations. In music production
they often find themselves towards the end of a signal chain and are used
to polish and finish off a track, gluing tracks together, developing a
combined tonal balance, managing loudness and mastering a final release.
In the context of Tracker Mini sample editing, the process operates at an
individual sample level. However the same principles can be applied as
those in general music production, to finish off and generate a final output
sample. While these effects are applied individually they can also optionally
be performed sequentially in order depending on what the objective is. An
example shown below.
Example of Effect Chain / Order
Equalizer Compressor
Balances tonal elements in Reduces dynamic range between
a sound. high peaks and low troughs,
allows overall level adjustment.
Provides harmonic
emphasis to elements and Can help sounds sit into a mix
makes space for others. better. Layered compressed /
uncompressed adds punch.
Can fix stray frequencies
that affect the sound Create headroom.
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Limiter
Restricts and tames excessive
audio peaks in a sound.
Maximises output levels and
introduces a perceived loudness.
Protects digital integrity of a
sample by avoiding clipping.
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Tweaking and trying different settings is encouraged on creative audio
effects. While this is also possible on the process orientated tools, it is also
recommended to get to know these parameters functions and purposes and
have a basic understanding of their operation.
Equalizer
The purpose of an equalizer, also called EQ, is to boost or attenuate
frequencies in an audio signal to either adjust the tonal characteristics or to
fix unwanted frequency elements. Equalizers are typically used to shape a
sounds character but also to allow a sound to sit comfortably alongside
another. The sample editor EQ effect has 3 frequency bands. More
coverage of general EQ functions is provided in the Master Effects section.
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Sample Editor Equalizer
Low Low freq Low Width
-3.000 dB 80 Hz 1.00
EQ Function
Low
Low Freq
Low Width
Mid
Mid Freq
Mid Width
High
High Freq
High Width
Frequency bands 1,2 (adjustable) & 3 (fixed) positioned across the spectrum.
+12dB
Low
0dB
-12dB
20Hz 200Hz
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Sample Editor Equalizer
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Mid freq Mid Width High High freq More Back
800 Hz 1.00 0.00 db 12000 Hz 2 of 3
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Sample Editor Equalizer
Mid More Back Preview Apply
0.00 dB 1 of 3
High Width More Back
1.00 3 of 3
Description
Low attenuation or boost amount, -12 dB to + 12dB.
Low Frequency range, 10Hz - 200Hz
Width of EQ, also called Q. Range 0.5 to 5.
Mid attenuation or boost amount, -12 dB to + 12dB.
Low Frequency range, 100Hz - 8KHz
Width of EQ, also called Q. Range 0.5 to 5.
High attenuation or boost amount, -12 dB to + 12dB.
High Frequency range, 8KHz -20KHz
Width of EQ, also called Q. Range 0.5 to 5.
Normal human hearing is in the range of 20Hz - 20KHz
High
MID
Freq
Width
500Hz 800Hz 1KHz 5KHz 8KHz 12KHz
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Preview Apply
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Preview Apply
20KHz
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