Sonnox Oxford Dynamics User Manual
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1 INTRODUCTION
Dynamic signal level control has grown in complexity and popularity from humble
beginnings to an essential part of the sound production process. Originally conceived as
a method to automatically correct for performance variation and broadcast transmission
limitations, dynamic control has evolved beyond this to engender complete artistic
cultures and idioms, resulting from the continuous expansion of the artistic effects
provided by such processes. As a result of these trends, many diverse types of
compression mechanisms have been developed over the decades aimed at a very wide
range of uses and effects.
By providing an unusually wide range of control, along with multiple timing laws and
operational subtlety, the Oxford Dynamics section can achieve impeccable results in the
widest range of uses, from sensitive almost imperceptible dynamic compression on
vocals and programme material to harmonic enhancement of instruments and dramatic
artistic audio effects.