Processing sections can be monitored simultaneously in a resizable window, so everything that's happening can be seen at a glance. Other useful features include rearrangeable signal flow, fully automatable parameters, and advanced RTA displays.
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Equalizer
The MPC Equalizer module is an 8-band parametric equalizer with an additional pair of filters and an optional RTA display. This module consists of 4 sections:
Graph: Shows a visual representation of the EQ curves on the RTA display
Band Control: Controls parameters for each of the 8 bands
Filter Control: Controls the parameters of the high and low filters
RTA Control: Controls the RTA display
Denoiser
Denoiser is optimized for processing speech. The cutoff frequencies of the High and Low filters are preset to best accommodate the frequency range of the human voice, and the envelope is set to match the speed of normal speech.
The Denoiser works as an expander for frequencies beyond the range of the human voice. The HIGH and LOW sliders control the maximum amount of gain reduction applied to signals within each band's respective frequency range. The maximum gain reduction defined for each band will only be applied to signals below the Threshold. All signal levels above the Threshold may undergo variable gain reduction based on the dynamic characteristics of the signal.
De-Esser
Harrison's renowned De-Esser algorithm is primarily used to attenuate harsh frequencies caused by sibilance in human speech.
The two circular markers on the graphic display, labeled “S” and “H”, are the controls for the Ess and Hi bands (S = Ess, H = Hi ). These controls can be dragged horizontally or vertically to set the bandwidth and depth of their respective bands. The low cutoff frequency for the Ess band has a range of 200 Hz to 8 kHz, while the Hi band control has a range of 2 kHz to 12 kHz to control any additional frequencies above that.
Compressor
MPC's Compressor module is optimized for vocal compression, but its flexible controls let you meet a variety of other needs as well. Its components include:
Ratio – with possible values from 1:1 to 100:1
Knee – with a range of possible values from 1.0 to 30.0
Depht – with possible values ranging from 0.1 ms to 100 ms
Attack – times vary from 0.1 ms to 100 ms
Release – times vary from 5 ms to 500 ms
Routing, Trim and polarity
The order of signal flow between the six elements can be rearranged by dragging an element's marker to the desired position along the signal chain, which flows from top to bottom. Dragging an item to another slot will swap the positions of the two items.
The Trim fader can adjust the gain of the signal passing through it (-20 dB to +20 dB). This is also a routable item, so it can serve as an input or output trim depending on its position in the signal chain.
The polarity switch inverts the phase of the output waveform (flips it 180°) when selected.
RTA
RTA is calculated using a Discrete Fourier Transform, which provides high-resolution data even in lower frequency ranges. The Equalizer and De-Esser modules have sections to control your RTA displays. The controls described here apply to RTAs in both modules unless otherwise noted.
