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the volume of Sss and Ssh sounds that get recorded.
To use the De-Esser appropriately, try first recording a test vocal track without it. If you hear more Sss
and Shh sounds that you would like, try adding a band of EQ to that recorded track in your recording
program. Set that EQ to provide a bandpass with a narrow width or Q, and set it to cut quite a bit,
maybe something like -20dB. Now set the frequency for that band of EQ to one of the frequency points
available from GearBox’s De-Esser, and playback the recorded track, switching back and forth between
enabling and bypassing the EQ to hear the results. Try different frequencies until you find the one that
seems to have the most effect on the Sss and Shh sounds, then disable that EQ. Use that frequency
setting in GearBox’s De-Esser, set the AMOUNT knob to a medium setting, and record another test
track. If all has gone well, you should hear that your Sss and Ssh sounds are being reduced, and you can
then further adjust the AMOUNT knob as needed.
See the Model Gallery for specifics of the Female De-Esser and Male De-Esser Models.
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How to use the Wah and Volume effects
GearBox’s Wah and Volume effects can be controlled via MIDI using a hardware controller or messages
from MIDI software. See the MIDI documentation available on the GearBox - User Manuals page to
learn more about setting up MIDI control. The Wah effects can also be used without a MIDI controller
for a “parked wah” sound: just turn the Wah effect on, and set its Position knob to get the sound you
like.
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Hardware Setup
How to select hardware for GearBox to use
GearBox software can be used with TonePort GX, DI, UX1, UX2, UX8, KB37, GuitarPort, POD X3,
POD X3 Live, POD X3 Pro, PODxt, PODxt Live, or PODxt Pro* hardware. When you start GearBox,
it automatically looks for the Line 6 device connected to your computer. If GearBox cannot detect
your Line 6 device at startup, it will show a ‘No Hardware Found’ message, and ask you to choose what
Line 6 device to configure for.