Waves Abbey Road Saturator Dynamics and Harmonic Saturation Software for Pro Audio (Download) - Manual (Page 7)

Abbey Road Saturator/ User Guide
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Pre EQ
This module is a three-band EQ that filters the signal before it enters the compander.
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FF
Bypasses the Pre EQ section.
F ILTERS
Low Shelf
Gain: -36 dB to +36 dB, Default: 0 dB
Frequency: 200 Hz
Bell
Gain: -18 dB to +18 dB; Default: 0 dB
Freq: 40 Hz to 10,000 Hz; Default 740 Hz
Q: 0.5 to 100; Default 4.05
High Shelf
Gain: -36 dB to +36 dB, Default: 0 dB
Frequency: 2550 Hz
Compander
The compander compresses the Pre EQ signal, passes it through low-pass and high-pass filters, and
then expands it. This excites the signal and provides control over how different frequencies are
distorted based on the compander ratio.
P
HASE
Reverses the phase of the compander module. It tends to change the effect from “pulling” to “pushing.” It can
result in a significant change in character, depending on the program material.
R ATIO
Ratio sets which frequencies will be compressed and enhanced. Lower settings result in more low-frequency
sounds being soft clipped and compressed. With higher settings, higher frequencies are affected, and results
range from gentle clipping to crunching.
Range: 1.0 to 4.0
Default: 2.0