Mastering FX Chains

SONAR includes six new Mastering FX Chains that are designed to work in conjunction with the new project templates with corresponding names.

A Bit Louder. A single soft­knee compressor that increases the incoming audio level by 6.5 dB of gain by default. The Attack and Release settings have been stylized to give your mix a nice smooth character. Adjust the Attack and Release settings for style, and reduce the Threshold setting for more compression.

Bright and Aggressive. A hard­knee compressor that pulverizes the incoming audio signal the more you turn up the Aggressive knob. If you’re not getting enough character, reduce the Threshold for even more compression. By default, the Brighter knob adds an element of air to your mix. This mastering effect is perfect for dull and boring mixes.

Crushed. The quintessential compressor processor for mastering. This FX Chain uses two compressors in series: the first one flattens the higher peaks, while the second one adds a nice smooth finish to your master. Use the Tighten and add Aggression knobs to find the perfect balance of character for your master, then boost the whole signal with the Louder knob. Use the Brightness switch in case your master is a bit dull.

Louder and Scooped. Does your mix sound strange? Try out the Louder and Scooped FX Chain. With some added focus to the sub frequencies, this FX Chain boosts and cuts in all the right places and has nice Drive/Tighten setting for adding character to your master.

Smooth. A soft-knee compressor that widens and smoothens out your master. The Smooth and Aggression parameters help you add excitement to your master, and the Wider control spreads the stereo image by 150%.

Wider. This FX Chain offers both a Width control and two Tighten parameters for an easier mastering process. Use the Tighten 1 control for subtle results, and Tighten 2 for drastic results.

 

See:

Using FX Chain presets

Effects chains

FX Chain module

New features