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Dynamics

Multiband Dynamics

PreSonus

Multiband Dynamics by PreSonus is a comprehensive suite of five professional-grade dynamics processors—Compressor, De-Esser, Expander, Gate, and Limiter²—each designed to shape audio dynamics with surgical precision. Built into Fender Studio Pro, these tools provide complete control over signal peaks and dynamic range through RMS-based processing, internal/external sidechains, and frequency-dependent filtering, making them essential for mixing and mastering applications.

Key Features

015 dynamics processors: Compressor, De-Esser, Expander, Gate, Limiter²
02RMS-based compression with Threshold (-48 to 0 dB), Ratio (1:1 to 20:1), and Knee control
03De-Esser with 2-band (Wide) and 3-band (Narrow) shape modes and Gentle (-6dB limit) or Full range options
04Internal and external sidechain filters with 48 dB/octave cutoff and variable Low Cut (Off to 20 Hz to 16 kHz) and High Cut (20 Hz to 16 kHz to Off)
05Gate with MIDI trigger capability and Hold time control (1 ms to 1 s)
06Limiter² with brickwall limiting, K-System metering (K-14, K-20, K-12), and True Peak inter-sample peak detection
07Parallel processing via wet/dry Mix control on Compressor
08Adaptive envelope mode for smoother compression without pumping

Things to Try

  • 01Use the Compressor's internal sidechain Listen mode to audition the filtered control signal when targeting specific frequencies for de-essing or transient damping
  • 02Enable the Gate's Look Ahead function (2 ms) to anticipate peaks and improve timing before the gate opens
  • 03Set the De-Esser Shape to Narrow (3-band mode) for precise sibilance control without affecting the rest of the frequency spectrum
  • 04Use the Limiter² Mode B setting for faster limiter response, but check for small amounts of distortion depending on your threshold and ceiling settings
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