FG-116
The FG-116 is the most precise digital replication of the classic American FET limiter. No expense was spared to capture every nuance of this classic sounding compressor / limiter. From its trademark timing characteristics to the extremely musical sound of its transformer, the FG-116 will give engineers the musical and fat tone that has made the hardware so famous. The FG-116 sounds great on everything like lead vocals, drums, and bass guitars.
GR Meter
Displays the amount of compression in dB.
Input / Output
Increasing your Input Gain will result in more compression. When Input + Output equals 0dB, then the unit has a unity gain, meaning that the output signal has the same level as the input signal.
Moving the Input or Output Knob while holding the Shift key will link the two controls, meaning that the unit will keep an internal unity gain whatever your adjustment, giving you a very useful way to adjust the compression without being biased by a level change.
Ratio
Sets the amount of gain reduction. For example, if the ratio is set to 4:1: this means for input level 4dB over the threshold, 1dB will be output.
Attack
Controls the speed at which compression occurs after the signal has exceeded the threshold value. Turn clockwise for a fast attack, and counterclockwise for a slow attack.
Note: Shift+Click the Attack knob to turn toggle compression on and off. When set to off, the unit will bypass the compression, while continuing to process with the Input and Output Gains. This allows you to impart some nice transformer saturation, without reducing the dynamic range of the track.
Release
Controls the speed at which compression stops, once the signal has fallen below the threshold value. Turn clockwise for a fast release, and counterclockwise for a slow release.
Noise Reduction
Disables the modeled noise.
Mix
Controls the blend between the compressed and uncompressed signals, which is very useful to achieve parallel compression without any additional routing.
FG-401
The FG-401 started as a recreation of the classic British console channel compressor, but morphed into quite a lot more. First, we gave it variable attack and release with increased range, adding more tonal options.
We then added an optimal transformer inout, and not just any transformer, the famous transformer from the British Class A Console! This adds a beautiful warmth and sheen to the compressor.
Last, we added an entirely unique second circuit path that provides and additional smooth and rich tone. The FG-401 is perhaps the most versatile mix compressor in the world that can sound good on any source you feed into it!
GR Meter
Displays the amount of compression in dB.
Threshold
Sets the point at which compression will occur after an audio signals amplitude exceeds this set level.
Ratio
The Ratio Knob adjusts the slope of the compression curve.
Attack
Controls the speed at which compression occurs after the signal has exceeded the threshold value. Turn to the left for a fast attack, and to the right for a slow attack.
Release
Controls the speed at which compression stops, once the signal has fallen below the threshold value. Turn to the left for a fast release, and to the right for a slow release.
Make-Up
The Make-Up Gain parameter allows for adjusting the output level; to compensate for level reduction as a result of compression. It’s range is from -24dB to +24dB.
Mix
Controls the blend between the compressed and uncompressed signals, which is very useful to achieve parallel compression without any additional routing
Transformer
The Transformer Switch toggles the Transformer enablement.
Circuit
Toggles the FG-401’s processing between two circuits:
- Circuit 1 is punchier and more dynamic.
- Circuit 2 is more transparent and gives more space to the bass.
FG-N
The FG-N is a digital recreation of one of the most classic discrete Class A British equalizers from the 70’s. All aspects of the circuit are modeled, including the rich harmonics and saturations that naturally occur when the equalizer is in use. The original model only contained one mid band, so we thought it would be nice to double it so that it has two mid bands. This equalizer is lush, fat, and bold. It sounds great on everything from drums to vocals, and can even add the perfect saturation to synth and electronic tracks.
High-Shelf
The High-Shelf has only one Gain Control. This band operates at a fixed frequency.
EQ Bands 1 and 2
The EQ Bands have two controls : Frequency and Gain. Clicking on the frequency value labels will snap the Frequency Knob to the indicated value.
Low-Shelf
The Low-Shelf Band has two controls : Frequency and Gain. Clicking on the frequency value labels will snap the Frequency Knob to the indicated value.
High-Pass Filter
The High-pass Filter Frequency Knob controls the frequency of the high-pass filter. When set to "Off", the High-Pass is disabled.
Line & Drive
Line gain reduces the headroom of the equalizer, driving it into saturation and increasing the output level. You’ll notice it’s effect especially when using the filter gains.
With Drive enabled, the Line gain output will be compensated by the same level that it is raised. Providing the same saturation effects without an increase in level.
FG-S
The FG-S is a digital recreation of one of the most famous British console equalizers from the 80’s. This equalizer also has rich harmonics and interactive mid bands with a fat musical tone. This is the ultimate workhorse mix eq that can be used on any track. It is great for surgical cutting strokes, or wide bell and shelf strokes for making drums and guitars punch out of the speakers.
HF
The High Filter section has three controls: Frequency, Gain, and Bell / Shelf switch.
The Bell Switch toggles the Filter between a Bell and a Shelf.
HMF
The High-Mid Filter section has three controls : Frequency, Q and Gain Knobs.
LMF
The Low-Mid Filter section has three controls : Frequency, Q and Gain Knobs.
LF
The Low Filter sections has three control : Frequency Knob, Gain Knob, and Bell/Shelf Switch.
The Bell Switch toggles the Filter between a Bell and a Shelf.
Filter
The Filter Frequency Knob controls the frequency of the High-Pass Filter. When set to "Out", the High-Pass is disabled.
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