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Channel Strip

Channel Strip

Avid

Where to get itIncluded with Pro Tools. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.avid.com

Channel Strip by Avid is a comprehensive channel-strip plugin providing EQ, Dynamics, Filter, and Gain processing based on Euphonix System 5 console algorithms.

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Key Features

014-band parametric EQ with Peak and Shelf modes on low and high bands
02Expander/Gate with Threshold, Attack, Ratio, Depth, Hold, Release, Knee, and Hysteresis controls
03Compressor/Limiter with Ratio range 1.0:1 to 20.0:1, negative ratios down to –20.0:1, and soft-knee compression
04Side-chain processing with Low Pass, High Pass, Notch, and Band Pass filters
05Two independent filters (Filter 1 and Filter 2) with High Pass, Low Pass, Band Pass, and Notch types
06Interactive Dynamics Graph with gain reduction resolution in 3 dB or 6 dB increments
07Interactive Frequency Graph for real-time EQ band adjustment by dragging control points

Things to Try

  • 01Use Hysteresis set to 10 dB with Threshold at –30 dB to prevent rapid gate opening and closing on signals fluctuating near the threshold
  • 02Apply soft-knee compression by increasing the Knee control to create smoother compression that reaches full effect gradually after the threshold is exceeded
  • 03Drag control points directly in the Frequency Graph while holding Shift to adjust Gain without changing Frequency, or adjust Frequency without changing Gain
  • 04Switch Gain Reduction resolution on the Dynamics Graph between 3 dB increments (0 dB to 18 dB) and 6 dB increments (0 dB to –36 dB) to match your visual feedback needs

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