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4.1.1 Why a Compressor ? A compressor is designed to reduce the dynamic range of an audio signal. That means difference between the quietest andthe l

Solo (20) when engaged, allows to monitor the selected group. This monitoring is done after the master gain section and theMS decoder.Automation (21)D

5.1.1 Special Cases Some host applications may require a special configuration to support Flux products.On Mac, Digital Performer 5 requires to limit

6 FLUX User Interface Knobs:A knob can be set by any horizontal, vertical or combination of both movements of the mice.The value can also be set direc

• AU, Pyramix, RTAS, VST:• A specific value management for every control including five dedicated presets is also available from the right-click pop

The inputs are directly routed to the outputs.Preset SectionsA-B SectionsA plug-in features two preset sections: A & B. Clicking on the s

the morphing slider.The Automation button must be engaged if the morphing slider has to be mapped on a control surface.6 1026

7 The Preset Management From the Plug-in interface:A-B SectionsA plug-in features two preset sections: A & B. Clicking on the slot of a specific s

The Preset Management Window features three preset banks:• The Factory bank gathers presets that can't be edited by users.• The User bank is de

Export creates a file reflecting the content of the preset bank.Import adds existing presets into the preset bank.Ordering arrows orders the presets i

8 Common Specifications The internal processing works in 64 bits floating point for native (AU/RTAS/VST)Sampling rate up to 384 kHz DXD (Pyramix DSP b

4.1.2 Why an Expander ? An expander behaves as the opposite of the compressor. The signal is toned down according to a certain ratio below thethreshol

9 Good to Know SOLERA IS A WINE MAKING TECHNIQUE: A SOLERA IS METHOD OF FRACTIONAL BLENDING FOR WINE, CLOSELYPARALLELING THE MAKING OF SHERRY OR

IndexAAlchemist 12BBands Settings and Display 20Bitter Sweet II 90CCommon Specifications 106Conventions 2DDynamic Processing Parameters Detailed 32Dyn

4.1.3 Why a De-Compressor ? A de-compressor behaves as the opposite of the compressor. It increases the signal level above the threshold according tot

4.1.4 Why a De-Expander ? A de-expander behaves as the opposite of the expander. It increases the signal level below the threshold according to theset

4.1.5 Why a Limiter ? A limiter is almost like a compressor set with an infinite ratio value. Since this process doesn't know nuances, most limit

4.2 Alchemist Alchemist is the most powerful audio processor ever designed by Flux. It can subtly improve your mix or to totally transmutethe audio ma

4.2.1 The Alchemist concept At first, the wideband signal is split into frequency bands by a slope adjustable cross-over. Each band i

4.2.2 The Parameters 4.2 Alchemist The Parameters144

4.2.2.1 General Settings and Display This section manages the wide band behavior of the Alchemist plug-in.It also controls the number of band of the p

Default Value: 0 dBSets the gain applied to the dynamic processing input.Dry Mix (2)Default Value: -144 dBThis slider controls the amount of the origi

Table of ContentsThanks 1Conventions 2How to Update 3Dynamic Processors 5Introduction to the Dynamic Processing 6Why a Compressor ? 7Why an Expander ?

It can also be done from the main display area.Number of Band Control (27)The Minus and Plus buttons allow to specify the number of frequency bands of

Band Frequency Handle (15) (18)Shift + Click enables fine trimmingRight-Click changes the filter slopeDouble-Click resets the frequencies to the defau

Save replaces the selected preset by a new one under the same name featuring the current settings. If you want to keep anexisting preset without your

4.2.2.2 Bands Settings and Display The main parameters of the band are gathered on this panel.Alt + Click temporarily unlink the control when the band

Unit: dB - Value Range: -12 / +12 - Step: 0.01Default Value: 0 dBSets the gain applied to the dynamic processing input of the selected band.Output Gai

Main processes using regular stereo signal scheme and it is the only available mode for multi-channels operations.Center engages internal MS encoder a

Mode (51) Default Value: Solera8 different detection modes are available:• Solera: The Attack setting also controls the integration time for RMS detec

maximum and the minimum release values.Release (55)Unit: ms - Value Range: 1.45ms / 10884.35 msDefault Value: 544.22 msSets the manual release value a

Vu-meter not peak-meter, referenced to -16 dB Fs by default, with auto scale depending of the threshold values.When the MS Width section is engaged, t

4.2.2.3 Dynamic Sections Settings and Display Every band features four dynamic sections working is parallel.Alt + Click temporarily unlink the control

The Preset Management 103Common Specifications 106Good to Know 107Index aiii

Allows process the audio signal independently of the sound level but regarding the signal dynamic range. It is mixed with thestandard compression sche

The ratio effective value is modified by the Angel's Share amount.Infinite (69)Sets the ratio to its maximum possible value.Range (70)Unit: dB -

4.3 Solera II Solera uses one detector and four parallel envelop generators that allows four different dynamic processing also in parallel:compressor,

4.3.1 The Solera Concept The idea is extremely simple: Taking into account the signal level isn’t enough. The signal dynamic is also a par

Like some high-end mastering compressors, Solera features a M/S (Mid/Side) encoder / decoder section. It encodes thestereo inputs by summing

4.3.2 Dynamic Processing Parameters Detailed General Settings:Input Gain (1)Unit: dB - Value Range: -48 / +48 - Step: 0.01Default Value: 0 dBSets the

Default Value: -144 dBThis slider controls the amount of the original signal that can be added to the processed audio. This feature is dedicated tomas

When operating on a multi-channel bus, all channels are feeding the side chain by default, but it can be useful to preventsome channels feeding the

When enabled, the delay value is linked to the attack value. Be aware that the latency introduced by this function is nowequal to your attack time.War

Default Value: AutoThree release modes are available for the envelop of the dynamic processing.• Manual corresponds to the value you have set.• Auto e

1 Thanks Thank You!Thank you for purchasing a FLUX product.FLUX offers a high-end line of audio plug-ins. Alchemist is the flagship for dynamic proces

Default Value: 0 %Instant peak value can be added to the RMS signal feeding the detector section, making the dynamic processing more

The current Hysteresis Threshold value is reflected by two green lines on the Dynamic Activity display.For Compressor and DCompressor sections, the hy

Activates the specific section.Compressor Section Selector (35)DCompressor Section Selector (36)Expander Section Selector (37)DExpander Section Select

Level difference between in and out (17)Vu-meter not peak-meter, referenced to -16 dB Fs by default. The scale is +/- 12 dB.This is the compression, d

settings. Note that a graphic editing is also available from the graphic curve display.Filter Type (42)Default Value: peak• 12 dB per octave high pass

Once a preset is selected from the preset list it must be explicitly loaded into section A or the section B by using the recallbutton. A preset is eff

4.4 Pure Series II 4.4 Pure Series II434

4.4.1 Pure Compressor II Pure Compressor is the compressor section of the Solera. A compressor must be used to automatically reduce the gaina

the input is reflected by a 1 dB variation at the output.Let’s apply now a 3:1 ratio. If the input signal rises above 3 dB the threshold value, the ou

Bypass (7)It's a global bypass.Channel Processing Selector (8)When operating on a multi-channel bus, all channels are processed by default, but i

2 Conventions On a screenshot every control features a number which also features into the function description title.The commentaries will appear in

and decode at the output. This manner, the M signal can be processed while keeping the S channel untouched.Smooth (13)Default: EnabledWhen engaged, th

processor. This mode disables the Delay feature. Note also that the Feed Backward mode prevents to use the external side chain because it's the p

• Solera > almost universal, great for vocals• Beat 1 > hi pitched rhythm material• Beat 2 > low pitched rhythm material, great for bass and

Unit: dB - Value Range: 0 to +24Default Value: 0Sets the smoothness of the transmission curve for the specific dynamic processing section. The curve i

hysteresis) and make the compression very smooth and no more pumping… In addition with the Angel Share function, you'llbe able to set a constant

Level difference between in and out (40)Vu-meter not peak-meter, referenced to -16 dB Fs by default. The scale is +/- 12 dB.This is the compression, d

When writing automation, if this button is engaged, ONLY the morphing slider value is recorded. No other parameter isrecorded.When t

4.4.2 Pure Expander II Pure Expander is the expander section of the Solera. An expander must be used to automatically reduce the gain below theThresho

For a 1:1 expansion ratio, the processed signal isn’t affected by the processing: A 1 dB variation below the threshold at theinput is reflected by a 1

The Clipper is the very last stage of the processing chain.Bypass (7)It's a global bypass.Channel Processing Selector (8)When operating on a mult

3 How to Update Updating productsTo download to the latest release of our plug-ins, you need to register your product(s)Then you will be able to

This configuration may be used in conjunction with the MS width section which encode the signal in MS before processing,and decode at the output. This

side chain because it's the processed signal which feed the side chain.• Classic Feed Backward Medium: The integration time is 36 ms for RMS dete

modes for release.The Angel'Share and Hysteresis actions also rely on the detected dynamic.• Solera > almost universal, great for vocals• Beat

Knee (28)Unit: dB - Value Range: 0 to +24Default Value: 0Sets the smoothness of the transmission curve for the specific dynamic processing section. Th

Display:Resulting Transfer Curve (35)Auto Scale depending of the threshold value(s)Input Level Meter (36)Vu-meter not peak-meter, referenced to -16 dB

Preset Management:Save (43)Save replaces the selected preset by a new one under the same name featuring the current settings. If you want to keep anex

4.4 Pure Series II Pure Expander II634

4.4.3 Pure DCompressor II Pure DCompressor is the de-compressor section of the Solera. A De-compressor must be used to automatically increase thepeak

For a 1:1 de-compressor ratio, the processed signal isn’t affected by the processing: A 1 dB variation above the threshold atthe input is reflected by

The Clipper is the very last stage of the processing chain.Bypass (7)It's a global bypass.Channel Processing Selector (8)When operating on a mult

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This configuration may be used in conjunction with the MS width section which encode the signal in MS before processing,and decode at the output. This

side chain because it's the processed signal which feed the side chain.• Classic Feed Backward Medium: The integration time is 36 ms for RMS dete

• Solera > almost universal, great for vocals• Beat 1 > hi pitched rhythm material• Beat 2 > low pitched rhythm material, great for bass and

Unit: dB - Value Range: 0 to +12Default Value: 0Sets the smoothness of the transmission curve for the specific dynamic processing section. The curve i

Display:Resulting Transfer Curve (35)Auto Scale depending of the threshold value(s)Input Level Meter (36)Vu-meter not peak-meter, referenced to -16 dB

Save (43)Save replaces the selected preset by a new one under the same name featuring the current settings. If you want to keep anexisting preset wit

4.4 Pure Series II Pure DCompressor II734

4.4.4 Pure DExpander II Pure DExpander is the de-expander section of the Solera. It uses the exclusive the “Angel’s Share” algorithm developed byFLUX:

The Knee sets how progressive is the start up of the compressor action – In other words, It smoothes the transition pointbetween no processing and

Channel Processing Selector (8)When operating on a multi-channel bus, all channels are processed by default, but it can be useful to remove some chann

4 Dynamic Processors The Flux:: Dynamic Processor family features "Alchemist", "Solera", "Pure Compressor", &q

Default: EnabledWhen engaged, the side chain is set to preserve bass frequencies from excessive processing.Time Related Settings:Delay (14)Unit: ms -

processor. Note also that the Feed Backward mode prevents to use the external side chain because it's the processed signal which feed the side ch

• Beat Average > rhythm material• Max > very versatile and reactive• Average > less sensitive to dynamic variationsDepending of the audio sig

the threshold value of the dB amount set with the knee value.Peak Detection Amount (29)Unit: % - Value Range: 0 / 100 - Step: 1Default Value: 0 %Insta

Resulting Transfer Curve (35)Auto Scale depending of the threshold value(s)Input Level Meter (36)Vu-meter not peak-meter, referenced to -16 dB Fs by d

existing preset without your new modifications, just select an empty place into the preset list, enter a new name for thismodified p

4.4 Pure Series II Pure DExpander II834

4.4.5 Pure Limiter II Unless you use it as a special effect, Pure Limiter is supposed to be the very last stage of your audio processing chain. Ituses

from 0 dB to -12 dBInput Gain (4)Unit: dB - Value Range: -12 / +12 - Step: 0.01Default Value: 0 dBSets the gain applied to the dynamic processing inpu

Minimum Release (11)Unit: ms - Value Range: 1.33 / 512 - Step: variableDefault Value: 1.33 msSets the minimum release value when in Advanced Mode.Velo

4.1 Introduction to the Dynamic Processing What is the Dynamic Processing?While mastering, mixing or recording, some uses of the dynamic pro

Using the Display B mode allows monitoring the Dynamic Profile influence on the Release value when the Release Mode isset to Auto or Advanced and the

Save (25)Save replaces the selected preset by a new one under the same name featuring the current settings. If you want to keep anexisting preset wit

4.4 Pure Series II Pure Limiter II894

4.5 Bitter Sweet II Bitter Sweet II isn't a complex processor about the user interface, but it requires some explanations.It's a transient

This setting is very efficient for snare and kick drums.Stereo engages internal MS encoder and processes only the Side channel. After processing the s

5 Equalizer 5 925

5.1 Epure II Epure is a state of the art five-band equalizer using a special state space based implementation to ensure the best signal tonoise ratio.

Default Value: OffThe inputs are directly routed to the outputs.Graphic Display (2)A graphic editing is also available from the graphic curve display.

Preset Manager (8)Accesses to the preset manager. See the Preset Management section.Save (9)Recall (10)Specific Functions:Master Gain (13)Unit: dB - V

Note that when audio channels are grouped, the settings of the first audio channel (Channel 5 in group 2 in the previousexample) are applied to channe