Expander?

[Gert van Santen]

Michael Zacherl schreef:
> On Feb 26, 2008, at 1:35 AM, Gert van Santen wrote:
> 
>> Michael Zacherl schreef:
>>> Speaking of compression, I wonder: how to expand, i.e. raise the
>>> dynamics of a given track/sample?
>>> When experimenting with side chain compression, sometimes I wished to
>>> have the signal for the sidechain path more detailed to have better
>>> control and a stronger contour on the modified signal.
>>> Any clue? E.g. using Live and/or Logic 8?
>>>
>> I have never really worked with
>> expansion (except for noise reduction).
>> Perhaps that's because I never found the
>> results for expanding dynamics really
>> satisfying.
> 
> I rather meant processing the control signal for a compressor's  
> sidechain than the audible signal itself.
> But maybe that's just not working or worth the effort.

You're right - I should have read 
better. I need sleep ;-)

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