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Gain Computer
  • Gain Computer is a modulator module for creating custom dynamics processors.
  • Depending on its settings and placement in a preset, it can be used to build effects such as a feedback compressor, upward expander, look-ahead limiter, side-chain gate, or de-esser.
  • It computes gain reduction or expansion from the input audio signal, similar to the gain computer in traditional dynamics processors.
  • Instead of applying the gain change directly, it generates a modulation signal.
  • This signal can be used to modulate a Gain module or any other parameter to produce dynamic effects.
  • The Gain module pairs well with the Gain Computer module, but the modulator supports a wide range of other use cases.
  • The module includes all the standard dynamics processor controls.
  • Type Parameter: Selects between Compressor and Expander modes.
  • Downward: When the Range parameter is set to a negative value, the modulation signal is in the range [-100 %, 0 %], ideal for downward processing.
  • Upward: When the Range is positive, the signal is in the range [0 %, 100 %], ideal for upward processing.
  • To learn how to create processors with features found in traditional dynamics tools, check the module help.
  • Transfer Curve: Shows how parameters affect the transfer function. A horizontal pan gesture adjusts Threshold, a vertical gesture adjusts Ratio.
  • Oscilloscope: Displays the modulation signal in real time. A horizontal gesture adjusts Attack, a vertical gesture adjusts Release.
  • Gain Computer is a Mela Lab module and part of Collection 4.
Gain Module
  • The Gain module applies gain to the audio signal.
  • While designed to pair with the Gain Computer module, it can also be used independently in many other ways.
  • It has three parameters: Down, Up, and Range.
  • Although Down and Up use percentage units, gain is applied in decibels.
  • For example, with Range set to 24 dB, Down at 50 % applies -12 dB gain, and Up at 25 % applies +6 dB.
  • Gain is a Mela Lab module and part of Collection 4.