FG-X Explained

Are you looking for that loud punch without the squashed, lifeless sound? Slate Digital has done it again, with their dynamic and intelligent transient saturation system, FG-X Dynamics Rack. Studio guru Sedric Pieretti takes you on tour of this amazing plug-in suite designed to get your mixes sounding their loudest and best.

Introduction

• Introduction (00:52) - Learn about FG-X's intended purpose and what information will be covered in the tutorials.

• Dynamics vs Loudness (03:17) - Take a look at the relationship between inherent dynamics and overall loudness.

• Control Overview (03:27) - See how to identify each control and setting in the FG-X plug-in.

FG Comp Section

• Main Controls (08:47) - Explore the main compressor settings in the Comp section of the plug-in.

• Settings (09:59) - Get an in-depth explanation of the variety of settings available.

• FG Comp in the Mix (05:40) - See how to use the FG Comp as a mix buss compressor or mastering compressor.

FG Level Section

• Transients & Gain (04:48) - Explore the Lopunch, Detail, and Gain knobs and understand their relationship to each other.

• Dynamic Perception & ITP (08:13) - Discover the Dynamic Perception knob and the ITP slider and their functions and relationships.

• Settings & Dithering (04:48) - See how to use the Level settings and dithering options, as well as explore the effects of dithering on mastered audio.

• Leveling a Track (07:30) - Learn how to use the FG Level section to increase loudness and affect the dynamics of a mix.

Metering and Levels

• Understanding Metering (11:40) - Learn all about metering, VU meters, RMS & Peak monitoring and other functions of the meters, as well as examining the various metering options in the plug-in.

Presets and Banks

• Presets & Banks (06:31) - See how to use presets and banks to store your favorite combinations of settings in FG-X.