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up and turn the Mix control down by the same amount. This will
increase the level of Output from the VCA and increase the amount
of Dry signal that’s mixed with it. Conversely, if you want less
overall level coming out of the Tweaker and wish to preserve the
Wet/Dry balance, turn the Output down and turn the Mix knob up.
What could be simpler? Wait, don’t answer that!
threshold
Truth:
This controls sets the level at which compression will begin. If
you want more compression, turn this knob clockwise. If you want
less, turn it counterclockwise.
Hype
: At last, a truly simple, straightforward control!
over-threshold led
Truth
: This LED illuminates when the incoming signal crosses the
Threshold, and it stays illuminated until the signal drops below
Threshold.
Hype:
This amazing little light lets you know the instant your signal
crosses the threshold, enabling you to see where compression
actually begins, long before it accumulates to 1dB ( the bottom-
most LED on the Gain Reduction meter). The Threshold LED also
shows you precisely where your signal drops back below threshold,
but the best part is that it does these things independent of the
attack and release controls.
Being able to see when a signal crosses Threshold before Gain
Reduction accumulates, and being able to see when it’s dropped
below threshold even though compression is still occurring (because
the VCA is still releasing)… this is another one of those deceptively
simple things the Tweaker does that can end up taking on a life of
its own in your workflow, if you know how to leverage its
capabilities.
