Dynamics

Usine provides several dynamics processing modules for controlling the level and shape of audio signals, from compression and limiting to gating and envelope generation.

Comparison Table

Module Type Character
Compressor Compressor Standard compressor with threshold, ratio, attack, release, and makeup gain
Sidechain Compressor Compressor Same as Compressor with an additional sidechain audio input for external ducking
Limiter Limiter Brickwall limiter at 0 dB with look-ahead for transparent peak control
Soft Clipping Limiter / Saturator Zero-latency soft clipper at 0 dB, introduces soft distortion at high levels
Simple Gate Noise Gate Passes audio only when intensity exceeds a threshold
Envelope ADSR Envelope Generator Full ADSR envelope with linear, exponential, or logarithmic curves; works as data generator or audio envelope

Choosing the Right Dynamics Module

For mixing and mastering:

  • Compressor for standard dynamic range control
  • Sidechain Compressor for ducking effects (e.g., kick ducking a bass)
  • Limiter for transparent peak limiting with look-ahead

For sound design and performance:

  • Soft Clipping for zero-latency saturation and limiting
  • Envelope ADSR for shaping amplitude contours on synth voices or triggered sounds

For utility:

  • Simple Gate for removing noise below a threshold
  • Envelope ADSR as a data envelope generator for modulation

See also

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