Tascam DP-32 Digital Portastudio Owner's Manual

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68 TASCAM DP-3210 - Mixing Down and Mastering SongsPress the EQUALIZER ON/OFF button to turn theequalizer on or off.NOTEThe "Q" value is the center frequency of the equalizer dividedby the bandwidth. A high Q value reduces the range of thecut or boost applied to the frequencies. Depending on theequalizer setting, the graph at the top of the screen changes.3. After making the settings, press the F1 (g) buttonto return to the Mastering screen.4. On the Mastering screen, the EQ is shown aseither ON or OFF.Using mastering compressionYou can choose between single band and multi-bandcompressors.Multi-band compressors allow independent settings forthe low, mid and high frequency ranges, so you can adjustthe overall level balance. By using compression, you canalso reduce unwanted peaks and increase the overall gainto make the song louder, creating a mastered sound withgreater impact.1. When the Mastering screen is open, press the F2(COMP) button to open the COMP MULTI screen.2. Press the F3 (LIBRARY) button to open the librarylist.3. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b)buttons to select (highlight blue) the desiredpreset, and then press the F4 (t) button.After the preset is loaded, the library list closes, but theCOMP MULTI screen stays open.4. When using the multi-band compressor, move thecursor to the band display area, use the JOG/DATAdial to switch among the bands, and then set theparameter for each band as desired.Multiband compressorSingle band compressorAt this time, the selected band is shown in the upperleft.5. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select theparameter to adjust, and then use the JOG/DATAdial to set it.THRESHOLDThe threshold value determines when thecompressor becomes active.RATIOSets how much compression is applied after thelevel exceeds the threshold.KNEESets the transition curve.GAINAdjusts the output level.ATTACKAdjusts how fast the compressor responds after thelevel exceeds the threshold.RELEASEAdjusts how fast the compressor disengages afterthe level drops below the threshold.AUTO MAKEThis feature automatically adjusts the volume toprevent it from being reduced by the compressor.