Klanghelm

MJUC
variable-tube compressor

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Klanghelm MJUC Quick Start Guide

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Klanghelm MJUC Quick Start Guide

Click on the logo to enter the Click to enter the preset menu Choose between 5 GUI-sizes. Right click to Click to en/disable
global settings menu and incl. save, save as default, switch to a bigger size. Right click while high quality
credits. copy/paste presets or copy holding down Alt switches to a smaller size. processing
SEE PAGE 8 plugin states (oversampled and
more accurate
Previous preset Next preset models)

Choose between 3 models: Click to switch between two plugin Automatic gain compensation Sets the reference
states. (auto-makeup): level not only for the
MK 1: inspired by early The calculated MakeUp level is VU meter but also for
variable-mu designs with To copy one state to the other enter the based on the RMS-difference the entire signal path.
very gentle compression preset menu and select “copy A to B” or between input level and Click to enter a value.
characteristics and lots of “copy B to A” depending on which state compressed signal. It gets If you click at the
vibe. is active. recalculated (and applied) each “CAL” label use can
time when a gain reduction also drag the mouse
MK2: more obvious, forward NOTE: the states aren't saved with your affecting control is changed. This to change the
sounding compression based session. When re-opening, both states calculated makeup level is saved calibration level. Or
on american designs from are set to the plugin state you've saved with the session. It's position the mouse
the 60s. with the plugin instance in your session. recommended to leave AGC OFF pointer over the CAL
when using automation, since it label and use the
Mk3: modern interpretation might lead to undesired results mouse wheel.
of the variable-mu topic. when automating.
very flexible and punchy
NOTE: When AGC is ON, you can
still fine-tune the output level with
the make-up control

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Klanghelm MJUC - Mk1 Quick Start Guide

CHANNEL MODE (only visible on stereo VU mode:

channels): Click to choose MONO, STEREO Input, Output, Gain Reduction or OUT-IN:
or DUAL MONO configuration. RMS difference Out minus In
Right click to switch to next option. Right click to switch to next option.
Click on the
Right click while holding down the Alt key Right click while holding down the Alt
meter to bypass
switches to the previous option. Mouse- key switches to the previous option.
MJUC.
wheel input is also possible. Mouse-wheel input is also possible.

Sets the compression Make-up/output gain

amount (dB)

DRIVE:
Determines the
saturation amount for
input & output stage.
When set to CLEAN,
only the compression Click to bypass/un-
stage is active, saving bypass the plugin
CPU

TIMBRE sets the Mix unprocessed and

overall tone by processed signal.
modifying the
frequency response of
the gain stages.
Timing constants of the compressor: Switches between Sidechain
-5=prominent mids,
compression and HighPassFilter cutoff
attenuated highs
1: fast attack/fast release limiting frequency (Hz)
(Dark)
2: slow attack/medium release
0.=mostly neutral
3: slow attack/longish release
+5=”smiley curve”
4: slow attack/long release
(HiFi) Click the arrow to
5: slow attack/fast program dependent
show/hide the
release
bottom panel
6: fast attack/long program dependent
release

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 Quick Start Guide
Klanghelm MJUC - Mk2 CHANNEL MODE (only visible on stereo VU mode:
channels): Click to choose MONO, STEREO or Input, Output, Gain Reduction or OUT-IN: RMS
DUAL MONO configuration. difference Out minus In
Right click to switch to next option. Right click to switch to next option.
Sets the compression Right click while holding down the Alt key Click on the Right click while holding down the Alt key
amount switches to the previous option. Mouse-wheel meter to bypass switches to the previous option. Mouse-wheel
input is also possible. MJUC. input is also possible.

Sets the compression

ratio Make-up/output gain
(dB)

Enables a second
variable mu tube
stage, which leads to
denser compression
characteristics.

Click to bypass/un-
Enables the interstage bypass the plugin
transformer, which
separates the gain
reduction stage from
the final gain stage.
Alters the tone and
character of the Mix unprocessed and
compression, helps to processed signal.
reduce overall noise of
the unit. Leads to TIMBRE sets the Program-
overall tone by dependent Program- Sidechain
cleaner and clearer dependent HighPassFilter cutoff
compression modifying the ATTACK from
frequency around 0.8 ms up RECOVERY (release) frequency (Hz)
characteristics. from around 20 ms
response of the to 35 ms
gain stages. up to 3.6 sec.
-5=prominent DRIVE:
mids, attenuated Determines the
highs (Dark) saturation amount Click the arrow to
0.=mostly for input & output show/hide the
neutral stage. When set to bottom panel
+5=”smiley CLEAN, only the
curve” (HiFi) compression stage
is active, saving CPU

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Klanghelm MJUC - Mk3 Quick Start Guide

CHANNEL MODE (only visible on stereo VU mode:

channels): Click to choose MONO, STEREO Input, Output, Gain Reduction or OUT-IN:
or DUAL MONO configuration. RMS difference Out minus In
Right click to switch to next option. Right click to switch to next option.
Right click while holding down the Alt key Click on the Right click while holding down the Alt
switches to the previous option. Mouse- meter to bypass key switches to the previous option.
Sets the compression
wheel input is also possible. MJUC. Mouse-wheel input is also possible.
amount

Make-up/output gain
Sets the compression
(dB)
ratio

move the slider to the

Enables a second right for a punchier
variable mu tube compression
stage, which leads to behaviour, also great
denser compression for bass heavy signals
characteristics. to avoid distortion
when using fast attack
and recovery times
Enables the interstage
transformer, which
separates the gain Click to bypass/un-
reduction stage from bypass the plugin
the final gain stage.
Alters the tone and Mix unprocessed and
character of the processed signal.
compression, helps to
reduce overall noise of
the unit. Leads to TIMBRE sets the Program- Program- Sidechain
cleaner and clearer overall tone by dependent ATTACK dependent HighPassFilter cutoff
compression modifying the from around 0.4 ms RECOVERY (release) frequency (Hz)
characteristics. frequency up to 35 ms from around 20 ms
response of the up to 3.6 sec.
gain stages.
-5=prominent DRIVE:
mids, attenuated Determines the Click the arrow to
highs (Dark) saturation amount for show/hide the
0.=mostly input & output stage. bottom panel
neutral When set to CLEAN,
+5=”smiley only the compression
curve” (HiFi) stage is active, saving
CPU
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Klanghelm MJUC Credits & Global Settings window

Close the GLOBAL SETTINGS

menu without saving

Shows an explanation, when

hovering over a control

sets the mouse drag

behaviour when moving a
knob on the GUI

Displays a text box below

each knob, where you can
review and edit the control
value

Sets the behaviour of the

gain reduction meter (when
the VU-meter is set to GR).
When set to SLOW, the gain
reduction is shown with the
Click on the hyperlink Click to save the global settings Sets the mouse drag
timing constants of a
to visit the Klanghelm and close the menu. sensitivity when
standard VU meter. When
website NOTE: the changes affect the moving a knob on the
set to fast, the GR meter
current instance immediately. All GUI
acts like a peak gain
other active MJUC instances will
reduction meter.
be affected on project reload.

The global settings are saved here:

Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Klanghelm\MJUC\settings.xml
OSX: /Users/<username>/Library/Klanghelm/MJUC/settings.xml

If you want to revert to the FACTORY global settings, simply delete the settings.xml file from your HDD.

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Klanghelm MJUC Workflow and Preset system

WORKFLOW:
1. make sure, that your input signal hits around 0dBVU. This is the optimal working level for MJUC.
2. use the COMPRESSION to adjust the compression to taste.
3. use the MAKE-UP control to compensate for any volume loss caused by the compression.

PRESETS:
Use the arrow buttons to select the previous/next preset or click in the preset field to select a preset from the
drop down menu.
To save your own default setting, click on the preset-field, then choose save->save as default.
Please note that the GUI size is saved here too. So you can define your preferred GUI size here, which is recalled
when opening a new plugin instance.

User Presets Path:

Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Klanghelm\MJUC\UserPresets
OSX: /Users/<username>/Library/Klanghelm/MJUC/UserPresets

Location of the Default State:

Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Klanghelm\MJUC\default.xml
OSX: /Users/<username>/Library/Klanghelm/MJUC/default.xml

If you want to revert to the FACTORY default settings, simply delete the default.xml file from your HDD

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 Credits
Klanghelm MJUC

Code and GUI: Tony Frenzel

Special thanks to the beta testers.

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