Spectral Shaper [ADV]

Overview

The Spectral Shaper can be used to apply high-resolution attenuation to problematic frequencies across the frequency spectrum with configurable time constants, timbre adjustment, and a variable full spectrum action region.

The Spectral Shaper interface includes the following sections:

Spectral Shaper Interface

  1. Module Header
  2. Views
  3. Controls

Module Header

The module header includes the following controls:

Spectral Shaper Module Header

  1. View Selector: See the Views section below for detailed descriptions of the meter views.
  2. Channel Processing Modes: Selects the channel processing mode used by the Spectral Shaper.
    • The Spectral Shaper supports Stereo and Mid/Side.
    • See the General Controls chapter for more information.
  3. Reset: Returns all module controls to their default values.

Views

You can toggle between the different views using the view selector buttons.

View selector

The Spectral Shaper module includes the following views:

  1. Action Region Spectrum
  2. Gain Reduction Trace

Action Region Spectrum

Allows you to adjust and audition the Spectral Shaper Action Region range. This view offers Action Region controls superimposed over a spectrum analyzer.

Spectral Shaper Action Region

The Action Region Spectrum includes the following controls:

  • Action Region Range Cutoff Handles: Adjusts the low and high cutoff frequency values for the action region.
    • Click and drag a handle left or right to adjust the cutoff frequency.
    • Click in between both handles and drag left or right to move both handles together.
    • Single-click on the text readout next to the bottom of a handle, type in a new frequency value and press enter to set the handle to that value.
  • Action Region Solo: Solos the input signal to the Action Region before processing.

Gain Reduction Trace

Displays a scrolling waveform with a superimposed trace reflecting the amount of gain reduction applied over time.

Gain reduction


Controls

You can adjust the following controls in the Spectral Shaper:

Spectral Shaper Controls cropped

Mode

Sets the intensity of reduction applied by the Spectral Shaper. Options include: Low, Medium, High.

Threshold

Sets the level at which spectral gain reduction is applied to the action region.

Threshold Input Meter

The two outer meter bars display the highest level of all bands included in the Action Region input signal. The inner meter bars and text readout at the bottom of the meter display gain reduction.

Spectral Shaper Threshold Input Meter

The threshold input meter in the Spectral Shaper displays different information than it does in the Maximizer or Vintage Limiter module. In the Maximizer and Vintage Limiter, the threshold input level is based on the full frequency spectrum of the input signal. The Spectral Shaper threshold input level is based on the highest level of the frequency bands included within the action region.

Listen

Toggles isolated playback of the signal that is reduced as a result of Spectral Shaper processing. This signal is the difference between the input and output signals.

Tone

Adjusts the spectral tilt of the Spectral Shaper processing. Positive values tilt towards a brighter overall spectral character, negative values tilt towards a darker overall spectral character.

Attack

Set the amount of time it takes for the Spectral Shaper to apply gain reduction to signals that exceed the Threshold.

Release

Set the amount of time it takes for the Spectral Shaper to stop applying gain reduction to signals that fall below the Threshold.


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