4 4 8 8 b b i i t t D D o o u u b b l l e e P P r r e e c c i i s s i i o o n n TC Master X5 operates at a resolution of 48 Bit at 48k for even more accurate processing...
(optional). More info on www.tcsupport.tc Before we get into details, here are some basic methods for operating TC Master X5. F F i i n n e e T T r r i i m m M M o o d d e e G G E E T T T T I I N N G G S S T T A A R R T T E E D D If you press the [Control] key while you’re moving a fader, you will get into a Fine Trim...
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OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Automatic make-up gain - On/Off Consecutive Clipping Indicator Limiter Soft Clip Indication 5 band Limiter LEDs Bandlevels Meter zoom Input/Output PPM Meters 5 band Compressor reduction meters 5 band Expander LEDs Crossover Frequencies Target Curve Compressor reduction meters Input Level Output Level Look-ahead delay...
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By switching it off, the band levels will be lowered according to the current also make sense to use Master X5 with “just” 3 bands instead of Master X5.Why? Let’s Threshold/Attack settings of the compressor. Therefore, the sound impression will...
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TC MASTER X5 – PARAMETERS TC MASTER X5 – PARAMETERS E E X X P P A A N N D D E E R R R R a a t t i i o o Determines the amount of compression, the higher the ratio the “stronger” the...
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H H y y p p e e d d The Hi band will be processed more strongly. The Target Curves and Target Factors simplify the handling of Master X5 significantly, by reducing the amount of parameters necessary to control the Plug-In by approximately 2/3.
Like in the METERS display, clicking on the clipping meters will bring up a menu with a variety of options. Remember: as long as you don’t alter any settings in the signal chain before Master X5, you won’t get any changes in the input level, so there is no risk of clipping once you’ve set the level correctly! 3 3 .
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Threshold and Ratio during setup. This will make the effect of That’s why there is a Limiter block in Master X5. It ensures that you get only the levels your settings much easier to hear. Additionally, the band SOLO-Function helps to focus on a you want, and eliminates the ones that would not only spoil your day but also your single band.
MASTER YOUR MIX WITH MASTER X5 PRESET HANDLING Use the Expander carefully. The modulated noise of the ground floor level is much more I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n audible than a higher ground floor level without such modulation.
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Factory presets: C:\Program Files\TC Electronic\<plug-in name>\Presets User presets: C:\Documents and Settings\<your user name>\My Documents\TC Electronic\<plug-in name>\Presets • To delete a preset file, simply move it to the “Trash” or “Recycle bin”. • To create a new sub-folder that appears in the plug-in menu, simply create a new folder in the plug-in folder that resides in the PRESETS folder of the plug-ins default preset location.
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