Merging Technologies Flux Solera V3 Mastering the Art of Dynamics

The Merging Technologies Flux Solera V3 Mastering the Art of Dynamics processor combines the power of a compressor, expander, de-compressor and de-expander, all four available direct through the user interface, processing in parallel. To provide the best means for the analysis of the material, a side chain section featuring a three-band equalizer to generate frequency sensitive processing, as well as input options for an external side-chain signal, is provided. In order to further enhance the workflow, three release modes are presented; manual, auto and advanced (with minimum and maximum release values fully adjustable), as well as an auto delay function allowing for zero attack times by introducing a delay line in the processed signal.The user interface in Solera v3 is designed for simplicity. In addition to the dynamic processing section a vast range of functions are provided to simplify the workflow and to facilitate the achievement of exceptional results. Some of the key functions are, Generous -/+ 48 dB input/output gain range, Phase invert of the processed signal, Dry/wet control offering true parallel dynamics processing, discrete peak-limiter rounding peaks off in a smooth and musically fashion. True bypass control routing incoming signal direct to the output for a smooth transition between clean and processed signal, morphing slider for seamless transition between two explicit full parameter-sets. Processing Solera v3 is unique in its kind as it offers two different methods to analyze the signal-processing base. Either by using a straightforward detection process that generates an RMS detection value based on the signal level, the foundation of dynamic processing. Or by using a more complex detection algorithm that generates a dynamic detection value based entirely on the signal's dynamic complexity and not on traditional peak or RMS detection schemes, generating a dynamic value instead of relying on the signal level alone. Solera v3 presents two parameters that are kind of unique to dynamic processing, Dynamics Ratio and Level Independent Detection (L.I.D), using the dynamic range content of the signal and not just the signal levels as standard processors do.Dynamics Ratio is controlling the amount of auto-ratio determined by the signal dynamics and the manual ratio setting. This literally opens the sound, increases the dynamic impression and keeps some crest by adjusting, in real time, the ratio of every dynamic processing section in regards to both the current ratio settings and the signal content (mainly dynamic range). Level Independent Detection (L.I.D) controls the amount of auto-threshold determined by the signal dynamics and the manual threshold value, providing processing of the audio signal independently of the sound level and instead in regards to the signal dynamic range. A Maximum mode can be engaged on the L.I.D control, allowing for processing that accounts for the maximum values of both the standard and the L.I.D detection schemes. Signal Processing Features Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing. It is the phase invert of the processed signal. Dry Mix control (Dry/Wet with gain compensation) allowing for parallel processing or for blending some of the original "peak" into the processed signal. Clipper is a discrete peak limiter at the very last stage of the processing chain rounding off the peaks smooth and musically. Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal. Preset and Parameter Handling Preset/Parameter slots, to enhance the workflow the two Preset/Parameter slots, A and B, can be loaded with two full set of parameters at the same time. Apart from saving each preset, a "Global Preset" containing both the A and B settings and the position of the "Morphing Slider", can be saved. Parameter Morphing Slider with Automation and Morphing Slider provides morphing between the parameter settings of slot A/B allowing for really creative and useful real-time tweaking. Enabling the Automation control button exposes the Morphing Slider to the host automation.