Jul 27

Mela Lab Modules: Gain Computer & Gain

Gain Computer - Gain Computer is a modulator module for creating custom dynamics processors. - Depending on its settings and placement in a preset, it can be used to build effects such as a feedback compressor, upward expander, look-ahead limiter, side-chain gate, or de-esser. - It computes gain reduction or expansion from the input audio signal, similar to the gain computer in traditional dynamics processors. - Instead of applying the gain change directly, it generates a modulation signal. - This signal can be used to modulate a Gain module or any other parameter to produce dynamic effects. - The Gain module pairs well with the Gain Computer module, but the modulator supports a wide range of other use cases. - The module includes all the standard dynamics processor controls. - Type Parameter: Selects between Compressor and Expander modes. - Downward: When the Range parameter is set to a negative value, the modulation signal is in the range [-100 %, 0 %], ideal for downward processing. - Upward: When the Range is positive, the signal is in the range [0 %, 100 %], ideal for upward processing. - To learn how to create processors with features found in traditional dynamics tools, check the module help. - Transfer Curve: Shows how parameters affect the transfer function. A horizontal pan gesture adjusts Threshold, a vertical gesture adjusts Ratio. - Oscilloscope: Displays the modulation signal in real time. A horizontal gesture adjusts Attack, a vertical gesture adjusts Release. - Gain Computer is a Mela Lab module and part of Collection 4. Gain Module - The Gain module applies gain to the audio signal. - While designed to pair with the Gain Computer module, it can also be used independently in many other ways. - It has three parameters: Down, Up, and Range. - Although Down and Up use percentage units, gain is applied in decibels. - For example, with Range set to 24 dB, Down at 50 % applies -12 dB gain, and Up at 25 % applies +6 dB. - Gain is a Mela Lab module and part of Collection 4.

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