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	** '''Shift:''' Similar to Fold, but actually folds the waveform back over to the other side of the DC line. The introduced DC offset is corrected by shifting the signal. This noise-floor distortion gives a very scratchy character without ever turning to complete noise.		** '''Shift:''' Similar to Fold, but actually folds the waveform back over to the other side of the DC line. The introduced DC offset is corrected by shifting the signal. This noise-floor distortion gives a very scratchy character without ever turning to complete noise.
	* '''Drive:''' Controls the amount of distortion. Depending on the selected mode, different amounts of drive produce different sound characteristics.		* '''Drive:''' Controls the amount of distortion. Depending on the selected mode, different amounts of drive produce different sound characteristics.
	* '''Tone:''' Controls a pre-filter for adjusting distortion ~~colour~~. Values above 0% add brightness to the sound, whereas values below 0% dull the sound.		* '''Tone:''' Controls a pre-filter for adjusting distortion color. Values above 0% add brightness to the sound, whereas values below 0% dull the sound.
	* '''Wet/Dry Mix:''' Volume of the processed/original signal.		* '''Wet/Dry Mix:''' Volume of the processed/original signal.

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	'''Control Styles'''		'''Control Styles'''

	The style of controls can be changed with the drop-down menu at the ~~right~~-~~top~~ right. In "Graph Only", each band can be changed by click-dragging the points around with the left mouse button. Click-dragging up and down with the right mouse button will change the Q, which adjusts the width of the frequency band. Holding down the "Left Ctrl/Cmnd" key allows for more fine-tuned adjustments. Holding "Left Shift" will lock changes to the volume level only, while holding "Left Alt" will lock changes to the frequency.		The style of controls can be changed with the drop-down menu at the top-right. In "Graph Only", each band can be changed by click-dragging the points around with the left mouse button. Click-dragging up and down with the right mouse button will change the Q, which adjusts the width of the frequency band. Holding down the "Left Ctrl/Cmnd" key allows for more fine-tuned adjustments. Holding "Left Shift" will lock changes to the volume level only, while holding "Left Alt" will lock changes to the frequency.

	The "Sliders Only" style uses sliders to adjust the volume level of the target frequency. This frequency can be changed at the left of the slider, while the Q (frequency band width) can be changed at the right. The "Full Display" mode shows both the sliders and the graph.		The "Sliders Only" style uses sliders to adjust the volume level of the target frequency. This frequency can be changed at the left of the slider, while the Q (frequency band width) can be changed at the right. The "Full Display" mode shows both the sliders and the graph.
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	* '''Noise:''' The amount of extra noise that will be added to the signal. The noise will also be degraded by the Bit Crunch.		* '''Noise:''' The amount of extra noise that will be added to the signal. The noise will also be degraded by the Bit Crunch.
	* '''Wet/Dry Mix:''' Volume of the processed/original signal.		* '''Wet/Dry Mix:''' Volume of the processed/original signal.
	* '''Smooth:''' Located at the top right, this will enable smoothing of the waveform. It’s less accurate to the settings but the sound generated may be more to your liking.		* '''Smooth:''' Located at the top-right, this will enable smoothing of the waveform. It’s less accurate to the settings but the sound generated may be more to your liking.

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	=== Convolver ===		=== Convolver ===

	'''''Note:''' The Convolver won’t do anything until a file has been loaded. Select [[Effect_Chains#Storing/Recalling_Effect_Presets\|a preset]] to access the bundled files or press the Load button to ~~access~~ your own.''		'''''Note:''' The Convolver won’t do anything until a file has been loaded. Select [[Effect_Chains#Storing/Recalling_Effect_Presets\|a preset]] to access the bundled files or press the Load button to use your own.''

	The Convolver applies the sonic character of an impulse response to the input audio by convolution, which is a more complex intertwining of the sounds compared to a simple reverb. An impulse response is typically a recording of an acoustic space's reverberation after an impulse (short sound burst) is played within it. However, impulse responses are not merely limited to reverb and can be created by any method, including just loading in any audio file.		The Convolver applies the sonic character of an impulse response to the input audio by convolution, which is a more complex intertwining of the sounds compared to a simple reverb. An impulse response is typically a recording of an acoustic space's reverberation after an impulse (short sound burst) is played within it. However, impulse responses are not merely limited to reverb and can be created by any method, including just loading in any audio file.

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	=== Convolver ===		=== Convolver ===

	'''''Note:''' The Convolver won’t do anything until a file has been loaded. Select a preset to access the bundled files or press the Load button to access your own.''		'''''Note:''' The Convolver won’t do anything until a file has been loaded. Select [[Effect_Chains#Storing/Recalling_Effect_Presets\|a preset]] to access the bundled files or press the Load button to access your own.''

	The Convolver applies the sonic character of an impulse response to the input audio by convolution, which is a more complex intertwining of the sounds compared to a simple reverb. An impulse response is typically a recording of an acoustic space's reverberation after an impulse (short sound burst) is played within it. However, impulse responses are not merely limited to reverb and can be created by any method, including just loading in any audio file.		The Convolver applies the sonic character of an impulse response to the input audio by convolution, which is a more complex intertwining of the sounds compared to a simple reverb. An impulse response is typically a recording of an acoustic space's reverberation after an impulse (short sound burst) is played within it. However, impulse responses are not merely limited to reverb and can be created by any method, including just loading in any audio file.

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	=== Bus Compressor ===		=== Bus Compressor ===

	Unlike the normal Compressor, the Bus Compressor doesn't merely react to the incoming signal. A short delay is introduced so that the future behaviour of the input waveform can be analysed. This allows the appropriate action to be taken for adaptive compression. Short peaks are handled via a feed-back algorithm, while constant signals use a feed-forward algorithm. You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/1DDkY7l5THc ~~our~~ Compression ~~video~~.]		Unlike the normal Compressor, the Bus Compressor doesn't merely react to the incoming signal. A short delay is introduced so that the future behaviour of the input waveform can be analysed. This allows the appropriate action to be taken for adaptive compression. Short peaks are handled via a feed-back algorithm, while constant signals use a feed-forward algorithm. You may find it useful to watch our [https://youtu.be/1DDkY7l5THc Compression] and [https://youtu.be/wJkuZuZ6JIk Mastering Devices] videos.

	[[Image:3.5_fx-dynamics-buscompressor.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-dynamics-buscompressor.png]]
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	=== Maximizer ===		=== Maximizer ===

	The Maximizer is a hard limiter which can boost and then clamp an audio signal. The waveform will be limited to the Threshold level when this is exceeded, but the waveform will then have its shape softened when the volume falls back under that Threshold. The Maximizer is often used as the final device in a mastering effects chain to block any stray, unwanted peaks without the harsh sound of hard-clipping.		The Maximizer is a hard limiter which can boost and then clamp an audio signal. The waveform will be limited to the Threshold level when this is exceeded, but the waveform will then have its shape softened when the volume falls back under that Threshold. The Maximizer is often used as the final device in a mastering effects chain to block any stray, unwanted peaks without the harsh sound of hard-clipping. Check it out in our [https://youtu.be/wJkuZuZ6JIk Mastering Devices video.]

	[[Image:3.5_fx-dynamics-maximizer.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-dynamics-maximizer.png]]
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	=== Exciter ===		=== Exciter ===

	The Exciter enhances a signal through use of dynamic equalization, phase manipulation, harmonic frequency synthesis and the addition of subtle harmonic distortion. It is traditionally used as a mastering device for adding clarity and width to a mix.		The Exciter enhances a signal through use of dynamic equalization, phase manipulation, harmonic frequency synthesis and the addition of subtle harmonic distortion. It is traditionally used as a mastering device for adding clarity and width to a mix. Check it out in our [https://youtu.be/wJkuZuZ6JIk Mastering Devices video.]

	[[Image:3.5_fx-filter-exciter.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-filter-exciter.png]]

	* '''Band Selector:''' Choose from High, Mid and Low frequency bands~~. Each band has~~ its own separate set of parameters ~~to affect~~. The two value boxes underneath the graph allow you to alter the frequency band values. Clicking and dragging on the vertical lines within the graph will also do this.		* '''Band Selector:''' Choose from High, Mid and Low frequency bands, each with its own separate set of parameters. The two value boxes underneath the graph allow you to alter the frequency band values. Clicking and dragging on the vertical lines within the graph will also do this.
	* '''Band Mode:''' Choose from ''"Stereo"'', which affects both Left and Right channels equally, or ''"Mid & Side"'', which allows you to independently affect the mid and side channels of the mix.		* '''Band Mode:''' Choose from ''"Stereo"'', which affects both Left and Right channels equally, or ''"Mid & Side"'', which allows you to independently affect the mid and side channels of the mix.
	* '''''(Mid/Side)'' Sharpness:''' Increasing this value will weigh the effect more to the higher frequencies of the selected band.		* '''''(Mid/Side)'' Sharpness:''' Increasing this value will weigh the effect more to the higher frequencies of the selected band.

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	[[Image:3.5_fx-tools-gainer.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-tools-gainer.png]]

	* '''Gain:''' Sets the volume ~~level~~.		* '''Gain:''' Sets the level of volume adjustment.
	* '''Panning:''' Sets the panning of the signal.		* '''Panning:''' Sets the panning adjustment of the signal.
	* '''Inverse:''' Allows ~~you to invert~~ the phase of each channel separately. This should mainly be used to correct wrongly inverted phases in recordings.		* '''Inverse:''' Allows the phase of each channel to be separately inverted. This should mainly be used to correct wrongly inverted phases in recordings.

	=== Stereo Expander ===		=== Stereo Expander ===

	The Stereo Expander can adjust the spatial width of ~~a sound~~ by making changes to the signal's phase across the stereo channels.		The Stereo Expander can adjust the spatial width of the audio by making changes to the signal's phase across the stereo channels.

	[[Image:3.5_fx-tools-stereoexpander.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-tools-stereoexpander.png]]

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	=== Gate ===		=== Gate ===

	A Gate reduces the volume of an input signal unless it exceeds a specific Threshold. When it does, the Gate 'opens' allowing the original audio to be heard at its full volume. For example, this can be used to silence a constant low noise floor, or to reduce the low volume parts of a complex waveform (such as drum loops). With the input filters you can target a specific frequency range to control the gating without filtering the output. The 'Duck' option reverses the behaviour of the Gate.		A Gate reduces the volume of an input signal unless it exceeds a specific Threshold. When it does, the Gate 'opens' allowing the original audio to be heard at its full volume. For example, this can be used to silence a constant low noise floor, or to reduce the low volume parts of a complex waveform (such as drum loops). With the input filters you can target a specific frequency range to control the gating without filtering the output. The 'Duck' option reverses the behaviour of the Gate. You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/EdBQwQjFBM8 our Gate video.]

	[[Image:3.5_fx-dynamics-gate.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-dynamics-gate.png]]
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	=== Maximizer ===		=== Maximizer ===

	The Maximizer is a hard limiter which ~~boosts~~ and ~~limits~~ audio ~~signals~~. It will ~~hard-clip a signal that exceeds~~ the Threshold, but then ~~soften~~ the ~~Release when it~~ falls back under that Threshold ~~(contrary to plain hard-clipping)~~. The Maximizer is often used ~~for~~ final mastering to block any stray, ~~unnecessary~~ peaks without harsh ~~sounding full~~ hard-clipping.		The Maximizer is a hard limiter which can boost and then clamp an audio signal. The waveform will be limited to the Threshold level when this is exceeded, but the waveform will then have its shape softened when the volume falls back under that Threshold. The Maximizer is often used as the final device in a mastering effects chain to block any stray, unwanted peaks without the harsh sound of hard-clipping.

	[[Image:3.5_fx-dynamics-maximizer.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-dynamics-maximizer.png]]

	* '''Boost:''' Volume gain applied to the signal ~~before the Threshold~~.		* '''Boost:''' Volume gain applied to the input signal.
	* '''Threshold:''' The dB value that the Maximizer limits the ~~input~~ to.		* '''Threshold:''' The dB value that the Maximizer limits the audio volume to.
	* '''Peak Rel.:''' ~~Compression release factor~~ for peaks (transients).		* '''Peak Rel.:''' Timing for soft-releasing fast peaks (transients) that breached the Threshold.
	* '''Slow Rel.:''' ~~Compression release factor~~ for non-~~peaks (constant signals)~~.		* '''Slow Rel.:''' Timing for soft-releasing slow non-transients that breached the Threshold.
	* '''Ceiling:''' Final gain applied to the output.		* '''Ceiling:''' Final volume gain applied to the output signal.

	The small red LED below the VU meters indicates when the Peak Rel. factor is being used.		The small red LED below the VU meters indicates when the Peak Rel. factor is being used.
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	* '''Band Selector:''' Choose from High, Mid and Low frequency bands. Each band has its own separate set of parameters to affect. The two value boxes underneath the graph allow you to alter the frequency band values. Clicking and dragging on the vertical lines within the graph will also do this.		* '''Band Selector:''' Choose from High, Mid and Low frequency bands. Each band has its own separate set of parameters to affect. The two value boxes underneath the graph allow you to alter the frequency band values. Clicking and dragging on the vertical lines within the graph will also do this.
	* '''Band Mode:''' Choose from ''"Stereo"'', which affects both Left and Right channels equally, or ''"Mid & Side"'', which allows you to independently affect the ~~central~~ and side ~~spatial ranges~~ of the mix.		* '''Band Mode:''' Choose from ''"Stereo"'', which affects both Left and Right channels equally, or ''"Mid & Side"'', which allows you to independently affect the mid and side channels of the mix.
	* '''''(Mid/Side)'' Sharpness:''' Increasing this value will weigh the effect more to the higher frequencies of the selected band.		* '''''(Mid/Side)'' Sharpness:''' Increasing this value will weigh the effect more to the higher frequencies of the selected band.
	* '''''(Mid/Side)'' Amount:''' The general strength of the effect.		* '''''(Mid/Side)'' Amount:''' The general strength of the effect.

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	=== Exciter ===		=== Exciter ===

	~~This~~ enhances a signal through use of dynamic equalization, phase manipulation, harmonic frequency synthesis and the addition of subtle harmonic distortion. It is traditionally used as a mastering device for adding clarity and width to a mix.		The Exciter enhances a signal through use of dynamic equalization, phase manipulation, harmonic frequency synthesis and the addition of subtle harmonic distortion. It is traditionally used as a mastering device for adding clarity and width to a mix.

	[[Image:3.1_fx-filter-exciter.png]]		[[Image:3.1_fx-filter-exciter.png]]

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	=== Distortion ===		=== Distortion ===

	The Distortion effect ~~is a versatile way of warping~~ the ~~input sound to~~ produce a range of characteristic distortion sounds, from traditional overdrive to bizarre sonic extremes.		The Distortion effect features four Modes to warp the audio and produce a range of characteristic distortion sounds, from traditional overdrive to bizarre sonic extremes.

	[[Image:3.5_fx-shape-distortion.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-shape-distortion.png]]
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	* '''Mode Type''' - Four buttons select the type of distortion:		* '''Mode Type''' - Four buttons select the type of distortion:
	** '''Razor:''' Razor mode cuts off the top of the waveform by amplifying and clamping the signal, also known as clipping. This gives the traditional digital overdrive sound that is quite harsh and full in character.		** '''Razor:''' Razor mode cuts off the top of the waveform by amplifying and clamping the signal, also known as clipping. This gives the traditional digital overdrive sound that is quite harsh and full in character.
	** '''Shape:''' Similar to Razor ~~mode~~, ~~except that~~ instead of ~~clipping~~, the ~~signal~~ is saturated. This results in a warmer sounding overdrive that emulates analogue distortion.		** '''Shape:''' Similar to Razor, but instead of simply being clamped, the new waveform is allowed to be saturated around that point. This results in a warmer sounding overdrive that emulates analogue distortion.
	** '''Fold:''' Instead of clipping or saturating, part of the waveform is folded back towards the DC line, giving the waveform a slightly triangular shape. ~~This is an aggressive foldback type distortion that~~ mangles the sound ~~and growls fiercely at high gain~~.		** '''Fold:''' Instead of clipping or saturating, part of the waveform is folded back towards the DC line, giving the waveform a slightly triangular shape. At higher values this really mangles the sound, making a distinctive growl. Going beyond this though just creates noise.
	** '''Shift:''' ~~Shift mode generates a new~~ waveform ~~from~~ the ~~original by folding amplitudes below~~ the DC line. The introduced DC offset is corrected by shifting the signal. This ~~is a~~ noise-floor distortion ~~with~~ a very scratchy ~~sounding~~ character.		** '''Shift:''' Similar to Fold, but actually folds the waveform back over to the other side of the DC line. The introduced DC offset is corrected by shifting the signal. This noise-floor distortion gives a very scratchy character without ever turning to complete noise.
	* '''Drive:''' Controls the amount of distortion. Depending on the selected mode, different amounts of drive produce different sound characteristics.		* '''Drive:''' Controls the amount of distortion. Depending on the selected mode, different amounts of drive produce different sound characteristics.
	* '''Tone:''' Controls a pre-filter for adjusting distortion colour. Values above 0% add brightness to the sound, whereas values below 0% dull the sound.		* '''Tone:''' Controls a pre-filter for adjusting distortion colour. Values above 0% add brightness to the sound, whereas values below 0% dull the sound.
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	=== LofiMat ===		=== LofiMat ===

	The LofiMat device degrades a signal's audio quality by lowering the bit-depth and sample rate. ~~At higher settings~~ this ~~functions as a bitcrusher, while a more gentle application~~ can be ~~useful~~ for generating new harmonics.		The LofiMat device degrades a signal's audio quality by lowering the bit-depth and sample rate. Gentle use of this device can be good for generating new harmonics, while heavier settings function as a bit-crusher to emulate older digital hardware.

	[[Image:3.5_fx-shape-lofimat.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-shape-lofimat.png]]
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	* '''Noise:''' The amount of extra noise that will be added to the signal. The noise will also be degraded by the Bit Crunch.		* '''Noise:''' The amount of extra noise that will be added to the signal. The noise will also be degraded by the Bit Crunch.
	* '''Wet/Dry Mix:''' Volume of the processed/original signal.		* '''Wet/Dry Mix:''' Volume of the processed/original signal.
	* '''Smooth:''' Located at the top right, this will enable smoothing of the waveform.		* '''Smooth:''' Located at the top right, this will enable smoothing of the waveform. It’s less accurate to the settings but the sound generated may be more to your liking.