omx.5band~ Reference

Messages

choosePreset	preset-number [int]	The word choosePreset, followed by a number in the range 0-2, selects a preset for the omx.4band~ object. These presets are to be considered "starting points" and should be tweaked for your particular purpose or desired sound. The preset options are: 0: Universal - Provides a general boost to the sound, with a 3-to-1 compression and no limiting. Bass enhancement is switched in for a bit of warmth. 1; Pop - Sets a 50:1 compression with hard driven limiting in the lowest two bands. The gives a solid bottom to the sound. 2: Hit Radio - Is a compromise between the Universal and Pop settings. You will note that the times are all about the same, with appropriately slower attack and release in the low bands. 3: FM Radio - Differs from the Pop and Hit radio settings primarily in the high end, which is compressed a bit tighter.
bands_enum	0/1 [int]	The word bands_enum, followed by a zero or one, sets the number of bands. The option are: 0: 4-band 1: 5-band
bassenhancement	low-frequency-emphasis-flag (0 or nonzero) [int]	The word bassenhancement followed by a non-zero number will enable the specialized enhancement of low frequencies by the multiband compressor; followed by 0, causes no low frequency enhancement to be applied.
bassenhancement_mixlevel	low-frequency-enhancement-level [int]	The word bassenhancement_mixlevel, followed by a number, sets the amount of low-frequency enhancement added into the audio signal before output.
bypass	bypass-flag (0 or nonzero) [int]	The word bypass followed by a non-zero number will output the dry unchanged input signal straight out the outlet without any processing; followed by a 0, will output the signal effected by omx.5band~.
gating_threshold	release-gate-threshold (dB) [int]	The word gating_threshold, followed by a number, sets the release gate threshold (in dB below full scale). When the signal is below this threshold, the release time of the compressor will be slowed by a factor of 3.
freeze_threshold	freeze threshold (dB) [int]	The word freeze_threshold, followed by a number, sets the freeze threshold (in dB below full scale). When the input signal drops below the freeze threshold, release will seize completely. Along with the gating threshold, this threshold is useful to prevent background hiss amplification.
inagc_atk	input-compressor-attack-rate (0 through 150) [int]	The word inagc_atk, followed by a number, sets the attack rate for the input compressor. The attack rate determines how quickly the compressor applies gain reduction. The value range is 0-150 on a logarithmic scale, with larger values indicating faster attack.
inagc_progressive	progressive-release-mode-flag (0 or 1) [int]	The word inagc_progressive, followed by a 1 or 0, enables or disables the Progressive Release mode, which causes the input compressor to release faster during heavy gain reduction.
inagc_range	maximum-input-compressor-gain (dB) [int]	The word inagc_range, followed by a number, sets the maximum amount of gain in dB applied by the input compressor .
inagc_ratio	compressor-gain-reduction-ratio-numerator [int]	The word inagc_ratio, followed by a number, sets the numerator of the compressor gain reduction ratio, from 1:1 to Infinite:1.
inagc_rel	input-compressor-release-rate (0 through 150) [int]	The word inagc_rel, followed by a number, sets the release rate for the input compressor. The release rate determines how quickly the compressor returns to unity gain. The value range is 0-150 on a logarithmic scale, with larger values indicating faster release.
inagc_threshold	compression-threshold-level (dB) [int]	The word inagc_threshold, followed by a number, sets the compression threshold level (in dB below full scale) for the input compressor.
inf_ratio_above_threshold_1	0/1 [int]	The word inf_ratio_above_threshold_1, followed by a zero or one, disables/enables Infinite ratio above threshold (sometimes called "soft clipping") for band 1. If enabled, the ratio in that band will be Infinite:1 any time there is gain reduction (i.e. the input signal is above the threshold), no matter what the Multiband Ratio is set to.
inf_ratio_above_threshold_2	0/1 [int]	The word inf_ratio_above_threshold_2, followed by a zero or one, disables/enables Infinite ratio above threshold (sometimes called "soft clipping") for band 2. If enabled, the ratio in that band will be Infinite:1 any time there is gain reduction (i.e. the input signal is above the threshold), no matter what the Multiband Ratio is set to.
inf_ratio_above_threshold_3	0/1 [int]	The word inf_ratio_above_threshold_3, followed by a zero or one, disables/enables Infinite ratio above threshold (sometimes called "soft clipping") for band 3. If enabled, the ratio in that band will be Infinite:1 any time there is gain reduction (i.e. the input signal is above the threshold), no matter what the Multiband Ratio is set to.
inf_ratio_above_threshold_4	0/1 [int]	The word inf_ratio_above_threshold_4, followed by a zero or one, disables/enables Infinite ratio above threshold (sometimes called "soft clipping") for band 4. If enabled, the ratio in that band will be Infinite:1 any time there is gain reduction (i.e. the input signal is above the threshold), no matter what the Multiband Ratio is set to.
inf_ratio_above_threshold_5	0/1 [int]	The word inf_ratio_above_threshold_5, followed by a zero or one, disables/enables Infinite ratio above threshold (sometimes called "soft clipping") for band 5. If enabled, the ratio in that band will be Infinite:1 any time there is gain reduction (i.e. the input signal is above the threshold), no matter what the Multiband Ratio is set to.
mbagc_b1_atk	attack-rate (0 through 150) [int]	The word mbagc_b1_atk, followed by a number, sets the attack rate for band 1. The attack rate determines how quickly the compressor applies gain reduction. The value range is 0-150 on a logarithmic scale, with larger values indicating faster attack.
mbagc_b1_drv	pre-compressor-gain (dB) [int]	The word mbagc_b1_drv, followed by a number, sets the gain in dB applied to band 1 before compression. Increasing the drive for a particular band applies more compression to those frequencies.
mbagc_b1_rel	attack-rate (0 through 150) [int]	The word mbagc_b1_rel, followed by a number, sets the release rate for band 1. The release rate determines how quickly the compressor returns to unity gain. The value range is 0-150 on a logarithmic scale, with larger values indicating faster release.
mbagc_b1_threshold	compression-threshold (dB) [int]	The word mbagc_b1_threshold, followed by a number, sets the compression threshold level (in dB below full scale) for band 1. A frequency band will be compressed if its signal level exceeds the threshold.
mbagc_b2_atk	attack-rate (0 through 150) [int]	The word mbagc_b2_atk, followed by a number, sets the attack rate for band 2. The attack rate determines how quickly the compressor applies gain reduction. The value range is 0-150 on a logarithmic scale, with larger values indicating faster attack.
mbagc_b2_drv	pre-compressor-gain (dB) [int]	The word mbagc_b2_drv, followed by a number, sets the gain in dB applied to band 2 before compression. Increasing the drive for a particular band applies more compression to those frequencies.
mbagc_b2_rel	attack-rate (0 through 150) [int]	The word mbagc_b2_rel, followed by a number, sets the release rate for band 2. The release rate determines how quickly the compressor returns to unity gain. The value range is 0-150 on a logarithmic scale, with larger values indicating faster release.
mbagc_b2_threshold	compression-threshold (dB) [int]	The word mbagc_b2_threshold, followed by a number, sets the compression threshold level (in dB below full scale) for band 2. A frequency band will be compressed if its signal level exceeds the threshold.
mbagc_b3_atk	attack-rate (0 through 150) [int]	The word mbagc_b3_atk, followed by a number, sets the attack rate for band 3. The attack rate determines how quickly the compressor applies gain reduction. The value range is 0-150 on a logarithmic scale, with larger values indicating faster attack.
mbagc_b3_drv	pre-compressor-gain (dB) [int]	The word mbagc_b3_drv, followed by a number, sets the gain in dB applied to band 3 before compression. Increasing the drive for a particular band applies more compression to those frequencies.
mbagc_b3_rel	attack-rate (0 through 150) [int]	The word mbagc_b3_rel, followed by a number, sets the release rate for band 3. The release rate determines how quickly the compressor returns to unity gain. The value range is 0-150 on a logarithmic scale, with larger values indicating faster release.
mbagc_b3_threshold	compression-threshold (dB) [int]	The word mbagc_b3_threshold, followed by a number, sets the compression threshold level (in dB below full scale) for band 3. A frequency band will be compressed if its signal level exceeds the threshold.
mbagc_b4_atk	attack-rate (0 through 150) [int]	The word mbagc_b4_atk, followed by a number, sets the attack rate for band 4. The attack rate determines how quickly the compressor applies gain reduction. The value range is 0-150 on a logarithmic scale, with larger values indicating faster attack.
mbagc_b4_drv	pre-compressor-gain (dB) [int]	The word mbagc_b4_drv, followed by a number, sets the gain in dB applied to band 4 before compression. Increasing the drive for a particular band applies more compression to those frequencies.
mbagc_b4_rel	attack-rate (0 through 150) [int]	The word mbagc_b4_rel, followed by a number, sets the release rate for band 4. The release rate determines how quickly the compressor returns to unity gain. The value range is 0-150 on a logarithmic scale, with larger values indicating faster release.
mbagc_b4_threshold	compression-threshold (dB) [int]	The word mbagc_b4_threshold, followed by a number, sets the compression threshold level (in dB below full scale) for band 4. A frequency band will be compressed if its signal level exceeds the threshold.
mbagc_b5_atk	attack-rate (0 through 150) [int]	The word mbagc_b5_atk, followed by a number, sets the attack rate for band 5. The attack rate determines how quickly the compressor applies gain reduction. The value range is 0-150 on a logarithmic scale, with larger values indicating faster attack.
mbagc_b5_drv	pre-compressor-gain (dB) [int]	The word mbagc_b5_drv, followed by a number, sets the gain in dB applied to band 5 before compression. Increasing the drive for a particular band applies more compression to those frequencies.
mbagc_b5_rel	attack-rate (0 through 150) [int]	The word mbagc_b5_rel, followed by a number, sets the release rate for band 5. The release rate determines how quickly the compressor returns to unity gain. The value range is 0-150 on a logarithmic scale, with larger values indicating faster release.
mbagc_b5_threshold	compression-threshold (dB) [int]	The word mbagc_b5_threshold, followed by a number, sets the compression threshold level (in dB below full scale) for band 5. A frequency band will be compressed if its signal level exceeds the threshold.
mbagc_progressive	progressive-release-mode-flag (0 or 1) [int]	The word mbagc_progressive, followed by a 1 or 0, enables or disables the Progressive Release mode, which causes the multi-band compressor to release faster during heavy gain reduction.
mbclip_b1_threshold	clipping-threshold [int]	The word mbclip_b1_threshold, followed by a number, sets the bass clipping threshold level (in dB below full scale).
mblim_b1_threshold	peak-limiter-threshold-level (dB) [int]	The word mblim_b1_threshold, followed by a number, sets the threshold signal level in dB for the peak limiter of band 1.
mblim_b2_threshold	peak-limiter-threshold-level (dB) [int]	The word mblim_b2_threshold, followed by a number, sets the threshold signal level in dB for the peak limiter of band 2.
mblim_b3_threshold	peak-limiter-threshold-level (dB) [int]	The word mblim_b3_threshold, followed by a number, sets the threshold signal level in dB for the peak limiter of band 3.
mblim_b4_threshold	peak-limiter-threshold-level (dB) [int]	The word mblim_b4_threshold, followed by a number, sets the threshold signal level in dB for the peak limiter of band 4.
mblim_b5_threshold	peak-limiter-threshold-level (dB) [int]	The word mblim_b5_threshold, followed by a number, sets the threshold signal level in dB for the peak limiter of band 5.
mbrange	maximum-compressor-gain (dB) [int]	The word mbrange, followed by a number, sets the maximum amount of gain in dB applied by the multiband compressor. This limits the gain that is applied when the signal is below the compression threshold. Note that this limiting takes place before the ratio is applied. For example, if the range is set to 24 dB, and the ratio is 2:1, the most gain amplification you can get (after the ratio is applied) is in fact 12 dB.
mbratio	compressor-gain-reduction-ratio-numerator [int]	The word mbratio, followed by a number, sets the numerator of the compressor gain reduction ratio, from 1:1 to Infinite:1.
meterData		The word meterData will cause output (by instantaneous command as opposed to metering-interval described by the meterRate message) of values which describe the current state of various internal levels of the compressor, and can be used to drive GUI objects to provide visual feedback.
meterRate	data-output-interval (milliseconds) [int]	The word meterRate, followed by a number, specifies the interval (in milliseconds) at which the meter data described above will be sent.
meters	metering-output-flag (0 or 1) [int]	The word meters, followed by a 1 or 0, turns the metering output on or off. When metering is on, a list of values will be sent from the rightmost outlet at a rate specified by the meterRate message. These values describe the current state of various internal levels of the compressor, and can be used to drive GUI objects to provide visual feedback.
multiband_limiters	peak-limiting-flag (0 or 1) [int]	The word multiband_limiters, followed by a 1 or 0, enables or disables the peak limiting function, which limits the signal level of each frequency band independently, so it does not exceed the threshold set for that band.
lim_drive	pre-peak-limiter-gain (dB) [int]	The word lim_drive, followed by a number, sets the overall gain in dB before peak limiting is applied.
lim_smoothrelease	limiter-response-flag (0 or 1) [int]	The word lim_smoothrelease, followed by a number, sets the limiter response mode as follows: 0: Punchy. Punchy response yields extremely short attack and release times, useful for transparent limiting, or to create loudness. However, if over-used, intermodulation distortion may result. 1: Smooth. Smooth release uses longer attack and release times. The result is still a fast look-ahead limiter, but with less intermodulation distortion and less punch.
outlevel_cc	level (dB) [int]	This method is currently disabled.
outlevel_lf	level (dB) [int]	The word outlevel_lf, followed by a number, sets the left channel output level in dB for the omx.5band~ object.
outlevel_ls	level (dB) [int]	This method is currently disabled.
outlevel_rf	level (dB) [int]	The word outlevel_rf, followed by a number, sets the right channel output level in dB for the omx.5band~ object.
outlevel_rs	level (dB) [int]	This method is currently disabled.
outlevel_sw	level (dB) [int]	This method is currently disabled.
ng_enabled_maxch	noise-gate-enable-flag (0 or 1) [int]	The word ng_enabled_maxch, followed by a 1 or 0, enables or disables noise gating for the multi-band compressor. The noise gating itself has multiple bands, separate from the compressor, allowing independent control via the ngthresh messages.
ngenabled	noise-gate-enable-flag (0 or 1) [int]	The word ngenabled, followed by a 1 or 0, turns the noise gate on or off. A noise gate is effective for reducing background hiss when no other signal is present. omx.4band~ features two noise gates: one that operates on the entire signal, and one that only affects higher frequencies, such as hiss.
ngthresh1	threshold-level (dB) [int]	The word ngthresh1, followed by a number that specifies a threshold level (expressed as dB below full scale), sets the threshold level at which the noise gate for band 1 will be engaged.
ngthresh2	threshold-level (dB) [int]	The word ngthresh2, followed by a number that specifies a threshold level (expressed as dB below full scale), sets the threshold level at which the noise gate for band 2 will be engaged.
ngthresh3	threshold-level (dB) [int]	The word ngthresh3, followed by a number that specifies a threshold level (expressed as dB below full scale), sets the threshold level at which the noise gate for band 3 will be engaged.
ngthresh4	threshold-level (dB) [int]	The word ngthresh4, followed by a number that specifies a threshold level (expressed as dB below full scale), sets the threshold level at which the noise gate for band 4 will be engaged.
ngthresh5	threshold-level (dB) [int]	The word ngthresh5, followed by a number that specifies a threshold level (expressed as dB below full scale), sets the threshold level at which the noise gate for band 5 will be engaged.
outmix1	post-compression-gain (dB) [int]	The word outmix1, followed by a number, sets the gain in dB applied to band 1 after compression.
outmix2	post-compression-gain (dB) [int]	The word outmix2, followed by a number, sets the gain in dB applied to band 2 after compression.
outmix3	post-compression-gain (dB) [int]	The word outmix3, followed by a number, sets the gain in dB applied to band 3 after compression.
outmix4	post-compression-gain (dB) [int]	The word outmix4, followed by a number, sets the gain in dB applied to band 4 after compression.
outmix5	post-compression-gain (dB) [int]	The word outmix5, followed by a number, sets the gain in dB applied to band 5 after compression.
output_level	output level [int]	The word output_level, followed by a number, sets the output level. This setting is used for attenuating the output, but clipping will never occur even if you set it to gain. The gain for each channel will take both this control and the controls on the Global Settings page into account, but the gain for each channel will be clamped below 0 to prevent clipping.
saveSettings		The word saveSettings causes all parameter values to be sent out the third outlet.
signal		Audio input, the signal or pair of signals to be compressed.
spatial_enabled	0/1 [int]	The word spatial_enabled, followed by a zero or one, disables/enables spatial enhancement.
spatial_desired	difference-between-signals (0-100) [int]	The spatial enhancer separates the channels of mixes that are nearly (but not quite) mono by subtracting a bit of left from the right signal and vice versa, but only when the two are nearly the same. The word spatial_desired, followed by a number, sets the difference between the side signal and the combined (mono) signal,
spatial_maximum	maximum-gain [int]	The spatial enhancer separates the channels of mixes that are nearly (but not quite) mono by subtracting a bit of left from the right signal and vice versa, but only when the two are nearly the same. The word spatial_maximum, followed by a number, sets the maximum gain on the two difference signals.
spatial_speed	response speed [int]	The spatial enhancer separates the channels of mixes that are nearly (but not quite) mono by subtracting a bit of left from the right signal and vice versa, but only when the two are nearly the same. The word spatial_speed, followed by a number, sets the speed of response to changes in separation.

Name	Description
omx.4band~	OctiMax 4-band Compressor
omx.comp~	OctiMax Compressor
omx.peaklim~	OctiMax Peak Limiter
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omx.5band~

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