PT110 - Lesson 10e-f

What are some of the essential processing types explored in the Pro Tools 101 course?

EQs, Compressors, Limiters, Expanders, Gates, Reverbs, Delays (correct)
Phasers, Reverbs, Filters, Distortion, Gates, Tremolo
Phasers, Flangers, Choruses, Filters, Distortion, Tremolo
Auto-Tune, Harmonizers, Pitch Shifters, Vocal Doubler, De-Esser

Which parameters are critical to understand to make the most of compressors?

Threshold and Ratio
Attack and Release (correct)
Gain and Volume
Frequency and Resonance

In a compressor plug-in, if the threshold is set to -13 dB and the signal level is at -20 dB:

The signal will be gated
The signal will be expanded
The signal won't be affected (correct)
The signal will be compressed

What happens to the signal level in a compressor plug-in when the level is at -3 dB and the threshold is set to -13 dB?

The signal will be compressed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a soundwave scenario explained in the text?

A sine wave going from -20 dB to -3 dB and back to -20 dB (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which pair of parameters are often overlooked but critical to comprehend for making the most of compressors?

Attack Time and Release Time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a fast attack time on the attenuation?

The attenuation is immediately and totally applied (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the release time refer to in a compressor?

The time it takes for the attenuation to stop (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Knee parameter in a compressor?

To gradually apply the attenuation before the threshold (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a slower attack on a percussive track like drums or bass?

It adds 'punch' to the track (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does a fast release time affect the sound?

The sound returns to its original amplitude quickly (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a side-chain in a compressor?

Controlling the amount of compression based on an external signal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the signal exceeds the compressor's threshold?

The attenuation begins (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Knee parameter help to mask the attenuation?

By easing into the threshold value (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a slow release time on the sound?

The sound remains attenuated for a longer period of time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a hard knee on the signal attenuation?

The attenuation is applied as soon as the signal exceeds the threshold (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the side-chain in a compressor?

To attenuate the incoming signal based on settings like threshold, ratio, attack and release times, and knee (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the HF and LF filters in the side-chain section of the compressor?

To control the attenuation of the incoming signal based on the frequency spectrum of the signal (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using an external key input to control the side-chain?

To allow signals from other tracks to control the side-chain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the Side-Chain Listen button in the plug-in?

To allow the user to hear only the signal that is fed into the side-chain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of turning on the LF filter and raising the frequency knob on the compressor?

To filter out the low frequencies fed to the side-chain and therefore change the way it controls the attenuation of the compressor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the External Key button in the compressor?

To allow a signal routed from another track to control the side-chain (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the HF filter in the side-chain section of the compressor?

To filter out the high frequencies fed to the side-chain and therefore change the way it controls the attenuation of the compressor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Side-Chain Listen button in the plug-in?

To allow the user to hear only the signal that is fed into the side-chain (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the LF filter in the side-chain section of the compressor?

To filter out the low frequencies fed to the side-chain and therefore change the way it controls the attenuation of the compressor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the External Key button in the compressor?

To allow a signal routed from another track to control the side-chain (C) Signup and view all the answers