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Master Effects
10.6 Saturation, Space & Bass Boost
Saturation, Space and Bass Boost are simple effects each carrying one
parameter that adjusts the amount of effect applied into the main audio out
or in the case of saturation, sets the defined preset.
Master 1/3 0m:00s P1.008
Hard Clip
Soft Clip
Saturate
Overdrive
Drive+
Volume Reverb Delay Limiter EQ Saturation Bass Boost
-33.08 dB Soft Clip 5
Saturation
Distortion Preset
Bass Boost
Bass Enhancer
Saturation is the first effect in the entire master chain. This is selects from 5
preset options for subtle distortion. The space option, ranges 0-8 and is a
widener enhancing the stereo image. Bass boost has a 0-100% range with
represents approx 0-5 dB. This enhances the bass frequencies around 80
Hz, which can be subtle on some material. Both will be applied based on
taste so try tweaking and adjusting on different songs to find the sweet spot
for the material and track.
▌ ADJUSTING SATURATION, BASS BOOST & SPACE VALUES
1. Press [4] or use [Menu] to select master section. Press again if needed
until the 'Master' Page 1/3 is displayed.
2. To select the effect:-
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• Press [Saturation], 6 Screen button
• Press [Bass Boost], 7 th Screen button
• Press [Space], 8 th Screen button
• The (Left) or (Right) buttons also navigate and select.
3. Press [+] / [+] or (Up), (Down) to adjust the setting value.
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Space
Stereo Enhancer
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10.7 EQ
Equalization, also called EQ, is an effect which allows the adjustment of
specific frequency bands to shape the sound spectrum. This can adjust the
tone and have an audible creative effect for sound design.
What is a EQ?
Fixed frequency bands, adjustable +/-12dB
Normal human hearing is in the range of 20Hz - 20KHz
+12dB Band 1 Band 2 Band 3
115 Hz 330 Hz 990 Hz
0dB
-12dB
20Hz 200Hz 500Hz 800Hz 1KHz
An EQ is set up with a number of frequency bands. Many models have
adjustable frequency, width of band and the ability to boost or attenuate at
the given frequency. Tracker Mini's EQ is the last master effect in the chain
and has 5 fixed frequency bands.
The adjustment is based on a dB Boost or Attenuation with a range of -
12dB to +12dB. A setting of 0.00dB across the range mans no EQ is
applied and the audio will be unaffected.
A normal human hearing range is 20Hz to 20kHz. This is the range an EQ
therefore operates with specific ranges affecting sound elements. Some
examples are:-
• Vocal sibilance occurs around 3-7kHz. Try cutting at 3kHz or 9.9kHz
to de-ess and remove any stand out 'S' elements.
• Mic rumble can be removed around 70-150Hz.
• Boost around 9kHz to give a sound more 'air' and brilliance.
• A cut at 1kHz can help vocals by removing 'honkiness'
• Cut at 300Hz to remove muddiness
• Boost at 115Hz to add warmth.
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Master Effects
Band 4 Band 5
3000 Hz 9900 Hz
5KHz 8KHz 12KHz 20KHz
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