Apple Logic Express 7 - Manual (Page 34)

34 Chapter 4 Dynamic
Release
Here, you can set the time required by the Limiter (after limiting) to release the effect.
Output Level
This simple volume control sets the desired maximum level of the Limiter’s output
signal.
Softknee
Activate the Softknee button to produce a softer transition from no limiting to full
limiting.
If switched off, the signal will be limited (following a linear curve) absolutely and
exactly when a level of 0 dB is reached.
If switched on, the transition to full limiting is non-linear, meaning softer. The limiting
of the signal will start before a level of 0 dB is reached. This will avoid distortion
artefacts occurring when strong limiting is used without softknee.
Graphic Display
The graphic display shows the reduction of the level (starting from 0 dB downwards).
Preset Multipressor
The Preset Multipressor is an easy-to-use variant of Logic Pro's Multipressor plug-in.
A multi-band compressor splits the incoming signal into different frequency bands
before applying compression. These frequency bands are then compressed
independently. Following compression, the frequency bands are mixed back together,
and sent out of the plug-in.
The aim of independent compression on different frequency bands is to reach high
compression levels on the bands that need it, without the pumping effect (on other
bands) normally heard at high compression levels.