TC Electronic Studio Konnekt 48 - Manual (Page 22)

Introduction
Fabrik C Studio is based on the innovative Meta Intuitive Navigation Technology (MINT™) that redefines the way you use
professional audio plug-ins for professional results. We have integrated a simple yet highly effective and intuitive approach
to working with audio, and the result is a user-interface with few handles that are effective but simple to use. Often people
think that if you want to create professional results the process has to be tedious and complex – we don’t agree. The Fabrik
plug-ins introduce a new way of working with audio, and they build on proven and award-winning TC technology, ensuring
the highest level of audio quality.
Fabrik C Studio is a full-blown channel strip plug-in with EQ, De-Esser, 3-band Compressor and Limiter in one single plug-
in. With MINT™ you have total control of all parameters, using only a few dedicated knobs. The EQ section is a 4-band
parametric EQ with high/low-pass filters – choose between 4 different filter types. Based on no-nonsense design, the De-
Esser is controlled using a single fader.
With a built-in 3-band intelligent compression technique the Compressor is not only one of the best compressors available,
- it also gives you the means to avoid bad side effects compared to traditional compression. Combined with the Limiter the
compression section can be used in a musical way without worrying about overshoots.
Main features
• Built-in MINT™ (Meta Intuitive Navigation Technology)
• Three main sections with TC technology: EQ, de-esser and compressor
• Predefined presets based on source selection
• Intuitive and easy control of dedicated parameters – Instant gratification
• 4-band parametric EQ
• Scalable de-esser
• 3-band/full band compressor
• Limiter
• Control multiple parameters with few knobs
• 48 bit double precision
Full-band or 3-band compression?
Fabrik C Studio includes both a 3-band and a Full-band compression mode. As Fabrik C Studio is a plug-in that is
designed to be used on single sources and not as a dedicated mastering tool you might wonder how the 3-band mode
applies.
An overall “rule of thumb” is that if you are working with a source that has a wide frequency range with large peaks in
specific frequency areas, you are most likely best off using the 3-band mode. If, on the other hand you’re working with
audio that is within a small frequency area, such as e.g. a trumpet section or background vocals, you’ll obtain a great
advantage using the Full-band mode.
Let us look at a few specific application scenarios to give you an idea of what can be achieved with the different
compression styles.
3-band compression on Bass
If you are to do a 3-band compression on a bass, this will allow the higher frequencies to pass through, while adding
compression to lower frequencies. What this gives you is better control and longer sustain, and a more punchy bass with all
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Overview
• Access the Fabrik C Studio channel strips by
pressing Fabrik C Studio 1 or Fabrik C Studio 2