PT110 - Lesson 10g-h

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What is the primary focus of this lesson?

Reverbs and Expanders
EQs and Reverbs
Delays and Gates
Dynamics effects and their parameters (correct)

What should you review before proceeding with this lesson if you're uncertain about the basic parameters of dynamics plug-ins?

Lesson 9 of the Pro Tools 101 course (correct)
The fundamentals of Reverbs
The basics of EQs
The principles of Delays

What is the purpose of the Attack and Release parameters in compressors?

To add reverb to the signal
To control the compression of the signal (correct)
To change the frequency response
To adjust the signal level

What happens to the signal when its level is at -20 dB, with a threshold set to -13 dB and a ratio of 2.0:1?

The signal will be unaffected (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the signal when its level is at -3 dB, with a threshold set to -13 dB and a ratio of 2.0:1?

The signal will be compressed by 5 dB (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 10 dB difference in the example, where the signal level jumps from -20 dB to -3 dB?

It determines the amount of compression applied (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a 2.0:1 compression ratio on the original signal?

The difference between the original signal and the attenuated signal is halved (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the attack time is set to its lowest value in the plug-in?

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

What is the purpose of a short attack time in a compressor?

To bring all the levels of a track, even the initial attack of notes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the release time in a compressor?

The time it takes for the attenuation to stop after the signal goes back below the threshold (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a slow release time on a drum kit?

It helps preserve more of the initial impact of a drum (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To mask the attenuation by easing into the threshold value (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a 'hard' knee and a 'soft' knee in a compressor?

A 'hard' knee is more abrupt, while a 'soft' knee is more gradual (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a compressor's side-chain control?

To make the compressor do exactly what you want (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the signal exceeds the threshold in a compressor with a fast attack time?

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

What is the result of a slow attack time on a percussive track like drums or bass?

The attack of the track is accentuated (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What happens to the incoming signal when it enters a compressor?

It gets split into two signals, with one going to the attenuator and the other to the side-chain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the High Frequency (HF) and Low Frequency (LF) filters in the side-chain section?

To filter out unwanted frequencies from the side-chain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the LF filter is enabled and the frequency knob is raised?

The low frequencies fed to the side-chain are progressively filtered out, smoothing out the compression (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the purpose of the External Key button?

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

What is the 'key input' in the context of side-chaining?

A mono signal from another track or send (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why might you want to use a side-chain with an external key input?

To control the compression of a specific track based on the signal from another track (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the compressor's reaction to strong low-frequency signals?

Pumping (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using a side-chain filter to remove low-frequency instruments?

It prevents the low-frequency instruments from triggering attenuation (B) Signup and view all the answers