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Native Instruments MASCHINE MIKRO MK3 Groove Production Studio (Black) User Manual

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Parameter

Description

MODE Section

Mode

Selects between two operation modes:

Classic

(default setting)

and

Feedback

. Whereas Classic mode generates a cleaner and

more precise compression, Feedback mode introduces a subtle

change in transient shape and frequency responsiveness. The

memory-based envelope detection along with the knee-
dependent ratio and gain give this mode a typical vintage feel.

DEPTH Section

Threshold

This value determines the threshold at which the Compressor

starts to work.

Knee

This parameter defines how the Compressor starts to work: with

a low setting, the transition into compression is soft, whereas
with a high setting, the Compressor abruptly starts to work once

the threshold is reached.

Amount

The amount of compression effect, often called ratio in typical

applications.

TIME Section

Attack

Use

Attack

to adjust how fast the Compressor reacts on the

incoming signal: the more you dial it to the right, the slower it
will react. Longer Attack times let more transients through.

Release

The time the compressor will take to stop compressing after the
input signal falls below the threshold. With longer release times
it takes more time to get back to normal.

OUTPUT Section

Gain

Use

Gain

to adjust the volume of the resulting signal;

sometimes called “make-up gain” as it can be used to
compensate for any reduction in the signal induced by the

settings above.

Effect Reference

Dynamics

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