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Switching the sidechain from feedback to feed forward mode results in more extreme sounding compression properties that invite to dive into creative sound design – a true pleasure for ambitious sound freaks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Sidechain and audio filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The integrated sidechain filters allow to shape the compression dependent on selected frequencies. For example, it is very easy to attenuate the influence of bass signals on the overall compression. Furthermore, you can crossfade between high pass and low pass characteristics. In combination with corresponding attack and release settings, the responding behavior can be systematically adjusted to problematic frequencies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A special Niveau Filterallows altering the character of the compressed signal. It should not be equated with classic shelving EQs because it is capable of creating new sound nuances without corrupting the signal’s original complexion. Digital productions will sound more powerful and rhythm instruments will gain in punch and assertiveness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The fact that you can use this function on the middle and the side channel separately opens up entirely new possibilities. For example, an accentuation of the high frequencies in the side channel will broaden the stereo spectrum in a very pleasant and unobtrusive way. Reverbs can also sound wider without taking exaggerated effects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Parallel compression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The mix controller allows to blend between the compressed and the unprocessed signal so that the alpha compressor can be used to assign the right proportion without further hardware and cables. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This method of parallel compression enables the user to enhance the quieter signals only and leave the rest as it is. The mix will sound tight and loud without degrading the original dynamic structure. For sound design purposes, this feature can also be used to add extreme compression effects to the source. Both the original and the processed signal have an individual bypass switch and can be monitored separately. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This also works in M\/S mode where you can monitor the middle and the side channels independently just by switching them on and off – a very convenient aspect, because it makes changing any controller setting for this redundant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Soft Clip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In order to protect following AD converters from signal peaks the alpha compressor is equipped with Soft Clip limiters. By holding back short transients, the converters can be set to a higher recording level. The fully discrete transistor design makes this circuit very agile so that even very fast signals will not find a way through. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The operation mode differs however from that of a typical peak limiter that will not let any signal pass above the adjusted threshold. The technical principle can rather be compared to an analog tape machine that drives loud impulses into saturation and thus acts like a 'natural' limiter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e 100% discrete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The all discrete design using single transistors exclusively is one of the main reasons for the outstanding quality of sound of the alpha compressor. 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Or enhance the vocals without making the bottom sound muddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to make the most of Saturation\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaturation can be used to add warmth on pretty much any piece of audio, however it can be applied to some sounds far more effectively than others:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePercussion: Drums are one of the best sounds in which to use saturation. It can be used to 'glue' the whole drum bus together, injecting some punch and excitement, giving them depth and life, and adding harmonics that are pleasing to the ear, whilst taming rogue transients and high end harshness using natural compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBasslines: If your bassline sounds a little flat and lifeless it will really benefit from a adding some saturation. This will bring out the grit, dirty the sound and fatten it out. Use it on sine generated basslines to make them sound more natural, and push them out into the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSynths: Synths tend to sound too digital and clinical. Saturation will bring them to life, making them sound warmer, more natural, and closer to the analog sound that they emulate. It'll inject harmonics and grit, and make the synths stand out more in the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVocals: Saturation is one of the secrets to great sounding vocals. Your vocal recordings may sound good but saturation will make them sing (pun intended). It will make any vocal sound fuller, especially thin and dull voices, and will warm and tame harsh sounding vocals by subtly softening sibilance. Don't go over the top though, keep the harmonic distortion gentle or it could ruin the vocals all together.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMix: For all of it's pros, digital recording has a major drawback, by it's very nature it sounds too, well, digital. 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