Dynamics control, Basic dynamics architecture, 3 dynamics control – Sonnox Oxford Dynamics User Manual
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3 DYNAMICS CONTROL
3 Dynamics Control
The Dynamics section comprises of four separate applications: Compressor, Limiter, Gate
and Expander.
Although these applications contain several different control types that have common
functions, the operation, ranges and laws of these controls have been optimised carefully
for maximum flexibility within the intended specific use of that section. The very wide
control ranges offered within the applications are accommodated in the user interface by
employing specific control laws that encourage experimentation over a very wide
parameter set, without the loss of finer control sensitivity and detail. Careful consideration
has also been given to the dynamic behaviour of the time constants, as this factor is
largely responsible for the sonic character of any dynamics application.
In order to make best use of this application, it is necessary to acquire a basic
understanding of dynamics processing in general, and the particular architecture of the
Oxford Dynamics plug-in. The following sections address these issues.
3.1 Basic Dynamics Architecture
There are two basic types of dynamics architecture in common use; these are often
termed as feed-forward and feedback types. The
feedback type uses its own output to
compute required gain reduction:
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GAIN CONTROL
LEVEL DETECT
AND SIDECHAIN