About Compression
The Multi-band compression mode of Triple•C basically splits the incoming signal into three frequency bands, allowing independent compression to take place in each of the three user defined frequency areas. Consequently compression is only applied to the necessary frequency areas, providing a far more intelligent way of working with the given source material.

 

Using Triple•C’s Multi-band mode avoids a number of traditional artifacts of compression i.e. that peaks at certain frequencies incorrectly controlling the compression of the entire signal. For example when compressing vocals using traditional Full-band compression, high frequencies tend to be reduced due to the fact that vocals generally consist of mid frequencies. So the mid frequencies will determine the compression level of the overall signal. Using Triple•C’s Multi-band compression will allow independent compression in all three bands, and consequently preserve the high frequencies.

 

The combination of Triple•C’s Multi-band mode and Spectral Controls, gives you a unique tool to alter the spectral balance of the processed signal. This is a far more dynamic and musical method as opposed to a rather static Equalizer change e.g. allowing you to have a bright and open vocal, while still reducing unwanted "S" peaks when necessary.

 

Selecting Full-Range or Multi-Band Mode
Evaluate the frequency range of the source material. If your source material has a wide frequency range with peaks in specific frequency areas, the Multi-band mode should probably be your choice. If on the other hand you were working on e.g a repeating back-up vocal harmony within a relatively small frequency area, the Full-range mode would apply perfectly. 

 

MULTI-BAND MODE  
Multi-band compression applies to virtually any type of compression application, be it single or multiple sourced material. The three bands of the Triple•C allow maximum transparency, enabling you to achieve your objective without compromising sound quality.

 

Picking the right Compression Style
The Multi-band mode features a Compression Style parameter. This allows you to pinpoint the specific source material you would like to compress and therefore tailor the three-band mode to it. Current Compression Style parameters include: Vocals, Speech, Bass, Guitar, Music, Horns, Percussive Instruments, HF-Sense etc.

Multi-Band Mode Applications Examples:

 

De-Essing and Compression

Allow the High compression band to act as a build-in De-esser by selecting the "HF-Sense" compression style, giving you the perfect combination of compression in the lower and mid-band, and guarding the high frequencies.

 

Preserving Top-end
The independent compression in the Multi-band mode preserves high frequencies like no other compressor on the market. This applies for virtually any source i.e. Vocals, Snare, Bass, Guitar etc.

 

Rolling off Low-end
Use the Low-band level for reducing low frequency rumble from the incoming source material.

 

Multi-Band compression on Bass
Multi-band compression on a bass, allows high frequencies to pass, while adding compression to lower frequencies for better control and longer sustain.

 

Group Compression with several sources
Adding compression to Grouped sources, is handled with utmost transparency by the Multi-band mode of the Triple•C, thanks to the independent compression of the three frequency bands.

 

Envelope Mode  

The Envelope mode of the Triple•C allows you to alter the dynamic envelope of the incoming source by changing the gain at the Attack and Release point of the original source. This effect is especially effective on percussive source material.

ENVELOPE MODE APPLICATIONS EXAMPLES

 

Snappy Snare
Get the snappy and aggressive sounding snare sound by adding a bit of extra gain to the attack of the snare hit.

 

Break the Beat
Want to really make your break beats sound over compressed? Use the Envelope for creating level changes that will make you breathless.   

 

Full-Band Mode Application Examples

 

Breathing
Set the Full-band mode to slow Attack and fast Release time and get that intense "In-your-face" vocal sound that makes you stand out.

 

Funky Guitar
Create the percussive rhythm guitar sound that fits any funky track by utilizing the Full-band mode.