User manual MACKIE FINALMIX TRACKTION

[. . . ] USER'S GUIDE Final Mix VST TM For Tracktion Plug-in for Software Audio Recording Applications By Acuma Labs Mackie Software License Please read this license carefully before using the accompanying Software. By downloading and using the Software, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this license. Software as used herein means all computer code (both source and object) including, but not limited to, all interfaces, navigational devices, search engines, databases, menus, menu structures or arrangements, drivers, development tools, icons, operational instructions, scripts, commands, and syntax, whether created, or licensed from third parties by LOUD Technologies Inc. , including all associated documentation. Any Software whether on disk, in read-only memory, or on any other media, and related documents are licensed to you by LOUD Technologies Inc. [. . . ] The slope can be adjusted by right-clicking on these crossover nodes and moving the mouse. Below the graph, there are three sets of three buttons labeled IN, KEY SOLO, and M (for mute). These are very handy for helping you to set up your crossover and key filters. By muting all but one band at a time, you can listen to exactly what part of your mix is going into each band. Similarly, KEY SOLO acts as an override, allowing you to listen to just the key signal. This allows you to hear exactly what is going on in each band. Control Panel Double-clicking on the graph brings up a screen which displays all of the parameters for the crossover and key filters. Crossover/Key Values panel All the values from this screen can be adjusted by clicking on the digits and dragging up or down with your mouse. For fine adjustments, right-click in the text box to increment the value, and left-click in the box to decrement the value. 12 User's Guide Key Gain The Key Gain Control ranges from ­15 dB to +15 dB. This gain control is not the same as the compressor make-up gain, which is found in the contour screen (and beside the three small contour graphs). Instead, this control adjusts the gain of the signal that is sent to the key level detector. This is used in conjunction with the key bandwidth to determine when the dynamics processor acts on the signal. You can use this, for instance, to drive the control signal to the compressor a little harder. It is also useful if you notice that the compressor input signal is very low, and you want to key off of a more moderate level. The compressor input signal is indicated by the horizontal meter below the contour graph. Note: The compressor input signal level is not the key level. Frequency Center/Bandwidth Each key has its own adjustable frequency center and bandwidth controls. These controls can be used together to zero in on a specific portion of the signal. Bandwidth, the inverse of Q, is measured in octaves and ranges from 0. 0 to 10. 0 octaves. You can use the KEY SOLO button, located directly below the Crossover/Key graph, to listen to the key signal. These controls give you further choices concerning what the compressor does with the band. For instance, let's say you've set up the low band (Band 1) of your compressor so it contains mostly the bass and kick drum. If you want to compress more of the bass than the kick drum, you can use the low band's key filter to hone in on the bass. The result is that the bass tends to cause the compressor to engage more than the drums. Dynamics Processing Dynamics overview Overview Final Mix's crossover splits the signal into three bands, each of which is fed into its own independent dynamics processor. However, depending on the settings it can act as a compressor, limiter, or expander, or even a combination of all three. [. . . ] Final Mix also lets you create your own user presets with custom parameters that meet your specific needs. Please visit www. mackie. com periodically to download new audio examples and additional free presets. This indicates that the preset is associated and explained in Final Mix's help screen. The help screen is accessed by selecting the (?) found at the top right hand corner of the screen. Final Mix Preset Acuma CD Mastering Acuma Dance Mix Acuma Final Mix Acuma Gentle Comp Acuma Punch Acuma Rock + EQ Preset Description A great full range compression preset for all-around mastering. [. . . ]