nord modular G2 - Reverb; Compressor

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NORD MODULAR G2 V1.1 11. Module reference: FX group

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The Reverb module is a stereo reverb

with selectable reverb type, time and

brightness. The module also features a

Dry/Reverb mix control.

Set the reverb time. The time is shown in the display box. Range: 1.1 ms to 17.58 s.

Set the high frequency content of the reverberated signal with the knob.

/W/W

Set the mix of dry and reverberated signal to be sent to the stereo outputs. See also "Common FX group

parameters”.

Select reverb type between Small, Medium, Large and Hall with the drop-down selector. Note that

changing reverb type will force the Sound Engine to recalculate and thus cause a brief moment of si-

lence.

The stereo Compressor module com-

presses an input signal by amplifying

weak signals attenuating strong signals

and thus reducing the dynamic range.

The practical result of a compressed sig-

nal is that the volume is more even over

time. A compressor can be very useful on

a drum mix or basses to make the sound sit “right in your face”. It can also be very useful on a final mix

to add more presence and “punch” to the mix.

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The Side Chain input is used for an external audio signal to control the compressor. The Side Chain sig-

nal will not be mixed with the other input signals, it will just be used to control the compressor. Activate

the Side Chain function by pressing the Side Chain button.

With the Thresh knob you set the threshold above which compression is activated, i.e the minimum in-

put value to activate the compression. Range: -30 to 11 dB and Off.

With the Ratio knob you set the compression ratio above the set Threshold level. 1.0:1 means no com-

pression and 80:1 maximum compression. Range: 1.0:1 to 80:1.

With the Attack knob you set the response time of the compressor, i.e the time between input signal

above the Threshold level and compressor activation. Range: Fast (0.5 ms) to 767 ms.