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quality. Therefore, you cannot compare the "before" and "after" honestly. "Hard wire" effectively removes the unit

from the signal path.

Tip:

To test any unit (even a guitar pedal) for "true hard wire bypass" design, place it in bypass and disconnect the power

(AC or battery). If the unit still passes audio, it's a true hard wire bypass circuit.

Trivia:

Known in the inner circles as a "sober switch".

2. SIDECHAIN BUTTONS (a Quadrilogy)

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sidechain buttons pictured above

INTRO

A sidechain circuit provides what the

to become more or less sensitive to a specific frequency or group of frequencies. In other words, let's say you're committing a mix. The

final feels like it needs more

gain reduction

mix drops in level. By reducing the compressor's sensitivity to low frequency content (i.e. BASS!), it will allow the kick drum to strike,

without over-triggering the

compressor

BASS CUT

Feature: Reduces sensitivity to low frequency energy. (i.e. the

Benefit: Keeps the compressor from "dunking" with loud bass or kick drum levels. (i.e. more bass, while controlling the rest)

Technical:

introduces a 6dB per octave filter, 3dB down at 60Hz.

bass cut

SIBILANCE BOOST

Feature: Increases sensitivity to high frequency energy. (i.e. the

Benefit: Tame the harshness without resorting to EQ changes.

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element in a compressor "hears. " When cleverly designed it allows the

gain reduction

(i.e. compression/limiting), but when engaged, every time the kick drum sounds, the entire

won't react as much to bass).

compressor

will react more to the top end).

compressor