[Drive] The Drive knob sets the input level for the limiter. It can range from -24dB to +24dB. It is active when the red switch is in the ‘On’ position. The default value is 0dB.
[Knee] The Knee knob sets the knee range of the limiter. The 0% setting indicates that the knee is “bent” at 0dB, (“hard knee”) which is suitable for limiting. Mid range settings can be used to create analog tape-style effects. The 100% setting provides a wide-range soft knee for deep and fast compression. The default value is 50%.
[Speed] The Speed knob sets the compressor’s attack and release times. The name refers to tape speed. A setting of 0 refers to a very slow tape speed or a slow limiter/compressor setting, while a setting of 100 refers to the highest available tape speed or a fast limiter/compressor setting. The default value is 50%.
[Release] The Release knob is a multiplier control that sets the release time relative to the Speed setting. The default value is “x1”.
[Ceiling] The Ceiling knob allows VintageWarmer to operate at a maximum level other than 0dBFS. This control is designed to prevent normalized input signals from exceeding 0dBFS even if the Ceiling is set at more than 0dBFS. The Ceiling control interacts with the low, mid and high saturation level adjustments in the back panel. The default value is 0dB.
[Mix] The Mix knob allows the input signal and compressed signal to be mixed in any proportion. If the Mix knob is set at 0%, signals pass through the Vintage Warmer unaltered. The default value is 100%.
[Output] The Output knob sets the final output signal level. This is the last operation in the signal chain. The default value is 0dB.
[High Freq] When Vintage Warmer is in ‘Single Band’ mode, the High Freq knob sets the high-shelving equalization frequency. In ‘Multi Band’ mode, the control sets the crossover frequency for the high band. The default value is 4kHz.
[High Adjust] The High Adjust knob sets the high shelving or the high-band pre-limiter gain. The default value is 0dB.
[Low Freq] When Vintage Warmer is in ‘Single Band’ mode, the Low Freq knob sets the low shelving equalization frequency. In ‘Multi Band’ mode, the control sets the crossover frequency for the low band. The default value is 100Hz.
