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10
Master Effects
10.5 Limiter
Tracker Mini's limiter operates as the second insert effect in the master
effect chain. This is not a typical configuration as most applications have a
limiter as the last effect in a chain. Insert effects in Tracker Mini route the
entire, main audio signal prior to the output.
What is a limiter?
Sidechain
Threshold Gain Reduction
Peak Limiting
Main Audio
Signal is attenuated when
main or sidechain audio
crosses the threshold.
Audio over Time
Tracker Mini threshold
range is 0% - 100%
A limiter is normally used at the end of an audio chain and is used to protect
the digital integrity by taming signals beyond a threshold, keeping levels
within a defined limit and usually avoid digital clipping. Limiters are useful to
develop a sounds level and increase the perceived loudness.
Tracker Mini's limiter also has a sidechain function. The Limiter threshold is
based on the main audio (sidechain off). Sidechain options will route an
alternative audio signal to trigger the gain reduction instead of the main
audio. This can be used creatively and triggered by a track or an external
audio signal
▌ ACCESSING MASTER LIMITER PARAMETERS
1. Press [Master] to select master section. Press again if needed until the
'Master' Page 1/3 is displayed.
2. Press [Limiter], 5 th Screen button.
3. The five limiter parameters are presented on the master limiter page.
4. Press [Back], 8 th Screen button to return to the master page.
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Master Limiter Page
Accessed via the Master page 1/3 and selected from the screen buttons.
The behaviour of the limiter as extreme or subtle can be set in the 'Config'
[Menu] options.
Gain Reduction
Visible indicator which shows the
gain reduction applied in real time
Attack
Envelope attack time as the
limiter kicks in.
Release
Envelope release time as the
limiter is released
Master Limiter Settings.
Option
Limiter Att
Limiter Rls
Limiter Thr
Gain Reduce
Sidechain
Setting a limiter is an iterative process. Set up the source and fast attack
and release then make small incremental adjustments while playing the
song, starting with threshold. Once an appropriate gain reduction is
reached tweak the attack and gain to further shape the sound.
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Master Limiter 0m:00s P3.002
Disable
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Line in L
Line in R
LimiterAtt LimiterRls LimiterThr Gain Reduce Sidechain Back
0.369s 0.001s 0.00 dB Disable
Sidechain
Sets the alternate audio source
used for triggering gain reduction.
Threshold
Audio level at which the limiter will
kick in and apply gain reduction
Range Description
Envelope attack time which controls the limiter
0.001 - 1.000s
behaviour as the limiter kicks in.
Envelope release time which controls the
0.001 - 1.000s
limiter behaviour as the limiter drops out.
The threshold level at which gain reduction
-Inf dB to 0dB and hence limiting is applied. Source is based
on the audio source - Main or Sidechain.
Visual, real time indicator of gain reduction
being applied. Does not offer any parameter
settings - indication only.
Selects the alternate audio signal used as the
Disable, Track trigger. The normal state is disabled and uses
1-8, Line In L R the main audio. Alternatively individual tracks
or line in L or R can be selected.
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