Gain Ramp Component
The Gain Ramp provides the capability to ramp an input signal from one level to another in a specified amount of time, and to ramp back to the original level. You can adjust both Target Gains individually, as well as the Ramp Time in each direction. Once a Target Gain is reached, the output remains at that level until it is manually released to ramp to the other Target Gain.
Inputs and Outputs
Note: The number of signal pins is variable and set in the component's Type Property.
Input Pins
Channels
Audio signal pins are represented by a (
) circle, and traditional wiring is represented by a thin black line. You can use Signal Names on audio signal pins.
By default, the Gain Ramp component is set to a Mono channel, which provides one input and one output. Additionally, you can set the Properties to allow for Stereo, which gives you two inputs and outputs; or you can choose Multi-Channel, which will allow you to choose between 2 and 256 inputs and outputs.
Output Pins
Channels
Audio signal pins are represented by a () circle, and traditional wiring is represented by a thin black line. You can use Signal Names on audio signal pins.
By default, the Gain Ramp component is set to a Mono channel, which provides one input and one output. Additionally, you can set the Properties to allow for Stereo, which gives you two inputs and outputs; or you can choose Multi-Channel, which will allow you to choose between 2 and 256 inputs and outputs.
Properties
Tip: For additional properties not listed, refer to the Properties Panel help topic for more information.
Gain Ramp Properties
Channels
Type
Sets the type of input and output channels. You can choose between Mono, Stereo, or Multi-Channel.
Count
Only appears when choosing Multi-Channel as the Type. Sets the number of Channels for Multi-channel. You can choose between 2 and 256.
Controls
Gain Ramp
Target A B
This control has no interactive function.
Gain (target)
This control has no interactive function as it is read only. It is the Target Gain when the ramp goes from Gain B to Gain A.
Ramp To A B
The default for this button is Off. When it is engaged, or on, the output level ramps from Gain A to Gain B.
When the button has been engaged, then disengaged, the output level ramps from Gain B to Gain A.
Mute
Mutes the output of the Gain Ramp component.
Configure
Target A B
This control has no interactive function.
Rate (dB/s)
Rate A displays the decibels per second it takes the output level to go from Gain B to Gain A.
Rate B displays the same as above except from Gain B to Gain A.
Rate A or B = ((| Gain A| - | Gain B|)/ Time A or B)
Time (seconds)
Sets the time it takes for ramp A (or B) to rise to the Target Gain set for ramp A (or B).
Gain (target)
Gain A adjusts the output level when the To B button is disengaged. It is the Target Gain when the ramp goes from Gain B to Gain A.
Gain B adjust the output level when the To B button is engaged. It is the Target Gain when the ramp goes from Gain A to Gain B.
Unmute
This control has no interactive function.
Control Pins
The available Control Pins depend on settings in Properties.
|
Pin Name |
Value |
String |
Position |
Pins Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Current Gain |
-100 to 20 |
-100 dB to 20 dB |
0.000 to 1.00 |
Input / Output |
|
Mute |
0 1 |
unmuted muted |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
Ramp Rate A |
0 to 1200 |
0 to 1200 |
0.000 to 1.00 |
Input / Output |
|
Ramp Rate B |
0 to 1200 |
0 to 1200 |
0.000 to 1.00 |
Input / Output |
|
Ramp time A |
0.100 to 100 |
100 ms to 100 s |
0.000 to 1.00 |
Input / Output |
|
Ramp Time B |
0.100 to 100 |
100 ms to 100 s |
0.000 to 1.00 |
Input / Output |
|
Ramp to B |
0 1 |
false true |
0 1 |
Input / Output |
|
Release Time |
0.100 to 100 |
100 ms to 100 s |
0.000 to 1.00 |
Input / Output |
|
Target Gain A |
-100 to 20 |
-100 dB to 20 dB |
0.000 to 1.00 |
Input / Output |
|
Target Gain B |
-100 to 20 |
-100 dB to 20 dB |
0.000 to 1.00 |
Input / Output |
Troubleshooting
There are some components that are unique in their operation in the Emulate mode. Some of these components are the Audio Player, Crossfader, Gain Ramp, and Listen buttons. For more information, see Limitations.
