Spectral Shaper [ADV]
Table of Contents
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:
Module Header
The module header includes the following controls:
- View Selector: See the Views section below for detailed descriptions of the meter views.
- 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.
- Reset: Returns all module controls to their default values.
Views
You can toggle between the different views using the view selector buttons.
The Spectral Shaper module includes the following views:
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.
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.
Controls
You can adjust the following controls in the Spectral Shaper:
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.