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Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction 3 Chapter 5 - Settings 7

1.1 Welcome 3 5.1 Detection 7
1.2 Product Overview 3 5.2 Channel Linking 7
5.3 Weighting 7
5.4 Global Band Trim 7
Chapter 2 – Authentication 5 5.5 Parallel Mode 8
5.6 Crossover Filters 8
5.7 Offline Render Master Q 8
Chapter 3 - Main Interface 5
5.8 Band Compensation Gain 8
3.1 Input and Output Faders 5
5.9 Filter Slope 8
3.2 Crossover Frequencies 5
5.10 Channel Mode 9
3.3 Band Faders 5
5.11 LUFS 9
3.4 Band Disable 5
3.5 Band Linking 6
3.6 Band Solo 6 Chapter 6 - Shortcuts 9
3.7 Global Bypass 6
3.8 Center-Side 6
3.9 Undo/Redo 6 Chapter 7 - Installation locations 9
3.10 A/B Comparison 6
3.11 Presets 6
3.12 Info menu 6 Chapter 8 - Contact Us 9
3.13 Bottom Bar 6

Chapter 4 - Controls 7
4.1 Threshold 7
4.2 Ratio 7
4.3 Attack 7
4.4 Release 7

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

1.1 Welcome When working in Parallel Mode on a full mix, users have the option to use the
Thank you for choosing Leapwing Audio. We are a small team of highly passionate program-dependent attack and release times (min and max) and features advanced
people, devoted to developing digital tools that are easy to use, achieve rapid controls such as RMS/ Peak detection and single or all-band weighting. Through this
results, with the highest quality possible. We’ve built an active community of loyal process, you can shape the tonal balance of your music, giving you the ability to add
and engaging users and appreciate all the feedback we receive from our customers. more body to your music, building a more in-your-face and present sounding mix.
We encourage every user to stay in touch, so please don’t hesitate to contact us if DynOne 3 is the ideal tool for this purpose while keeping the transients and overall
you need any further assistance or want to show your support. To get the most out of dynamics of your track untouched.
your Leapwing Audio plugin, we highly recommend you to read this manual.
Features:
1.2 Product Overview
DynOne 3 is a multiband parallel processor featuring newly developed algorithms • Up to 5 bands with custom-built adjustable crossovers, for compressing or
and filters for state of the art processing. Instead of squashing the dynamics of your expanding each band separately.
audio material, DynOne 3 actually lifts up the low-level details. Multiband Parallel • Choose between Ultra Quality, Master Quality or Low Latency filters
Processing is suitable for any genre of music or any professional audio situations • All new Center-Side Mode
where low-level subtleties tend to get lost in the program or mix. Additionally, our • Per band adjustable threshold, ratio, attack (min/max), release (min/max)
DynOne 3 multiband processing allows you to shape the tone of your material by • Intelligent algorithm for program-dependent attack and release control
adjusting the level of each band, without sacrificing the original dynamics within the • Stereo link control
music or program. • Variable RMS/ peak detection
• Variable envelope weighting, from single-band to all-band
The DynOne 3 algorithm features normal and parallel compression. Furthermore, the • K-weighted loudness metering
newly expanded controls section provides more flexibility in fine-tuning the channel • Beautiful resizable Retina interface with a unique design focused on the optimal
linking, including RMS/Peak control in the detection circuit, single or all-band workflow
weighting and program-dependent dynamics processing for each band. When used • Sample rates support up to 384kHz (DXD).
on single sources, DynOne can, for instance, give more punch to your kick or snare • Available as 64-bit plugins:
drum. • VST - VST3 - AAX - AU
• on macOS (10.10 and higher)
The Normal Mode is very suitable for taming specific instruments or frequency • Windows 8 and 10
ranges. For instance: you want to have a better translation of the music on smaller
speakers, which can be achieved by applying a slightly higher compression on the
mid-range of your signal in comparison to the high- and low-end ranges. DynOne 3
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Chapter 2 – AUTHENTICATION 3.2 Crossover Frequencies

DynOne 3 now features adjustable crossover frequenties. You have the option to
When opening the plugin for the first time, you will be asked to enter your email configure up to 5 bands:
address and serial number to authenticate the plugin. The email address should be
the same one as you used to create your online Leapwing user account. The serial LF: Low frequency band. Lowpass filter with a default cut-off at 160 Hz.
number has been sent to you via email after your purchase, and can also be found in LMF: Low-Mid frequency band. Bandpass filter with a default cut-off at 160 Hz
your Leapwing account page. and 800 Hz.
MF: Mid frequency band. Bandpass filter with a default cut-off at 800 Hz and 4
https://www.leapwingaudio.com/my-account/ kHz.
HMF: High-Mid frequency band. Bandpass filter with a default cut-off at 4 kHz
On the Leapwing account page, you are able to manage the Hardware ID (computer) and 11 kHz.
connected to your license key. If you want to move the license to another computer HF: High frequency band. Highpass filter with a default cut-off at 11 kHz.
you own, you can do this by deleting the current Hardward ID, and activating the
license on the other computer. All crossover filters have slopes that are optimized to minimize any artifacts around
the crossover frequencies. The slope is also adjustable in the settings menu (Section
Chapter 3 – Main Interface 5.9). You are free to choose the frequency you like, but there are certain limits to
each band. For example, each band needs to be at least 1/3rd of an octave, in order
3.1 Input and Output Faders to avoid artifacts.
IN: Input gain control.
The IN slider controls the level of the signal that enters the dynamics processor. It’s a 3.3 Band Faders
very powerful control, since you can increase or decrease the amount of compression These 5 faders are level controls for the amount of compressed signal for each filter
or expansion that occurs without changing the threshold. As a starting point, keep band that gets mixed into the plugin’s output signal.
the IN slider at 0.0 dB (unity gain). Range: [-inf dB ... +12 dB] ; default = -inf dB
Range: [-inf dB ... +12 dB] ; default = 0 dB
Metering: The main meter represents the level of the compressed signal. The left
OUT: Output gain control. side meter indicates the gain reduction in the compressor (dark green) or upward
The OUT slider controls the level of the output signal of the plugin. It can be expansion (light green).
used for gain staging your plugins chain. This level does not affect the dynamics
processing. 3.4 Band Disable
Range: [-inf dB ... +12 dB] ; default = 0 dB Each band can be disabled, you will see that this will also disable one of the
crossover frequencies. Disabling a band creates less crossover points. This means
Metering: The main meter and the readout beneath it show the peak of the signal in you can decide to have a multi-band compressor with just 3 bands or even a single
dBFS and its K-weighted short-term loudness in LUFS. The read-out timing can be band compressor. The possibilities are endless.
configured under settings, from Momentary, to Short, to Integrated.
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3.5 Band Linking 3.11 Presets

Links band faders for ease of use. Default state is ‘All bands linked’. By holding alt- DynOne comes with a list of diverse presets, a dropdown menu is accessible by
click we can turn off all bands links. clicking on the preset name. You can also cycle through them by clicking the left and
right arrows.
3.6 Band Solo
By clicking on Solo, you can solo that particular band, and it will exclude any dry It is also possible to save your own presets; use the “Save as..” option for this. User
signal, even if you’re in parallel mode. You will just hear that band. You can also solo presets will be automatically added to the list in the dropdown menu.
more than 1 band and then by holding alt+click on solo, it will reset the solo’s. It is possible to make your own subfolders in the preset folder, they will be displayed
in the dropdown menu as subcategories.
3.7 Global Bypass
Full bypass switch that maintains the plugin latency. To change the default preset folder location, first copy all presets to the desired new
location, and then click Options > Change Preset Folder in the preset menu and
3.8 Center-Side select the new folder.
C and S stands for Center-Side, with a link button in between. These are 2 tabs
of settings. By default, they will be linked but by clicking on the link button you Restore Factory defaults will reset all factory presets in the current preset folder.
can unlink both tabs. This means that you can set different parameters for Center
compared to Side. Location of default preset files:
• MacOS: /Users/<username>/Library/Audio/Presets/Leapwing Audio/DynOne3
• Windows: C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Leapwing Audio\DynOne3
3.9 Undo/Redo
Undo/Redo arrows are located in the left side of the top bar.
3.12 Info menu
Basic undo/redo functionality applies to all parameters in the plugin, apart from
Hidden behind the (i) button is a convenient list of following information:
changing presets.
• Version number of the plugin
When changing a preset, the undo/redo history will be cleared.
• License Info: See Chapter 2 - Authentication
• Check for updates..
3.10 A/B Comparison
• Website: link to www.leapwingaudio.com
AB comparison can be used to quickly store 2 different sets of parameters, and
• Manual: link to the local pdf file
toggle between them to evaluate them in detail.
At initialisation, both A and B are set to the same “Default Setting” state. When you
3.13 Bottom Bar
start making changes to parameters, they will be stored under A, while B keeps the
At the bottom of the UI, you’ll find 4 toggles that trigger other functions of the UI. It
values from before changes started. A is highlighted to show it is active.
was designed for ease of use, so that you can always see what you’re doing. It has
Now you can toggle between state A and B by clicking the A/B button. When A is
the following options:
active, changes are stored under A; When B is active, changed are stored under B.
- Bands Unlinked vs Bands Linked (Section 3.5)
Clicking the Copy button will reset both A and B states to the current active set of
- Parallel Mode On vs Parallel Mode Off (Section 5.5)
parameters.
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Left-Right Mode vs Center-Side Mode (Section 5.10) higher CREST factor) while max values are used for more sustained signals (with a
Low Latency Filters vs Ultra Quality Filters vs Master Quality Filters (Section 5.6) lower CREST factor).
Range: Min: [5 ... 3000 ms] Min Default = 300 ms Max: [5 ... 3000 ms] Max Default =
400 ms
Chapter 4 – Controls
Chapter 5 - Settings
Pressing the Controls button at the near bottom of the main UI gives access to
internal parameters of the dynamics processing. When the control section is open, you also get the ability to open Settings. Here you
find more general settings about the plugin behaviour.
Every frequency band has its own compressor/expander settings and they are
grouped per frequency band. 5.1 Detection
The Detection slider controls the gain envelope circuit and its sensitivity to peaks in
4.1 Threshold the program material. This is a continuous slider going from RMS-style detection all
The threshold determines at which level the compression/ expansion will start. the way to Peak mode.
Range: [-60 dB ... 0 dB] Default = -40 dB Range: [0 (RMS) ... 100 (Peak)] Default = 0 (RMS)

4.2 Ratio 5.2 Channel Linking

Compressor/Expander ratio. A ratio bigger than 1:1 results in compression of the The compression-expansion can be applied either to L and R independently, to
audio signal. A ratio smaller than 1:1 will result in expansion. the Stereo signal, or anything in between. The Channel Link slider controls the link
Range: [0.80 ... 20.00] Default = 3.00 (3:1) percentage between the gain envelopes of each channel.
Range: [0 (multi-mono) ... 100 (stereo link)] Default = 0 (multi-mono)
4.3 Attack
The attack decides how fast the signal goes into compression or expansion, after 5.3 Weighting
it has past the threshold. Pay close attention to the transients of the music while You have the possibility to shape the compression sidechain input for each frequency
adjusting this. The min value is used for signals that are more transient in nature band as a weighted combination of the 5 frequency bands. The sidechain can be
(have a higher CREST factor) while max values are used for more sustained signals the single band itself by placing the slider to the left, or for the full bandwidth signal
(with a lower CREST factor). to the right. Settings in between are a gradually increasing, weighted sum of the
Range: Min: [0 ... 800 ms] Min Default = 300 ms Max: [0 ... 800 ms] Max Default = frequency bands, whereby neighboring bands have a bigger in uence than the ones
400 ms further away.
Range for Weighting: [0 (single-band) ... 100 (all-band)] Default = 50
4.4 Release
The release time decides how fast the signal goes back to its normal level after 5.4 Global Band Trim
compression or expansion. Short release times can result into some pumping of the Global band trim allows you set an offset gain for all 5 bands. This new feature was
music. The min value is used when signals that are more transient in nature (have a based on a request about automation. When mastering an album, say you’re happy
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with the tonal balance of the 5 bands, but in between songs, you might like some Select these filters for high quality, phase-linear processing. They do require a bit
songs to have more overall compression compared to others. Now you can leave more CPU power.
the bands as is, but create an overall offset, so increase or decrease the gain of all 5
bands. - Low Latency. These filters have been designed with a similar philosophy as the Ultra
Range: [-50 dB to +50 dB] Default = 0 dB Quality filters, but have a very low latency of less than 2 milliseconds. Select these
filters if you need a low processing latency and lower cpu usage. Ideal for usage in
5.5 Parallel Mode Broadcast or Live mixing scenarios due to its low latency. If CPU usage is a concern,
This is a fundamental control that changes between two different ways of using like for example in plug-in heavy mixes, we also recommend using this mode.
DynOne. Please familiarize yourself with the virtues of each individual mode.
The checkbox enables parallel compression, which essentially creates a - Master Quality is based on Ultra Quality but goes one step further. It involves
mix of the original and the compressed signal. When parallel compression higher upsampling and longer filters. It typically is too much for mixing when dealing
is disabled, the normal mode – or regular multiband compression - is with individual tracks. But it is useful in mastering situations where you want the
active. absolute highest quality processing possible, and are dealing with single tracks.
Every frequency band has its own compressor/expander settings and they are
On grouped per frequency band under 5 tabs.
In Parallel Mode, the multiband compressed signal can be added to the original
signal by adjusting the gain of each band separately or all together, by linking all the 5.7 Offline Render Master Q
bands. When working on computers with limited CPU-power, you’ll probably mostly use
When Band gains are all 0.0 dB, the full compressed signal is being added to the Low Latency or Ultra Quality mode. But when creating an offline bounce, processing
original material. By playing with the input gain and the 5 band level faders it is power becomes less of an issue, it just takes longer. So if you want your offline
possible to create every possible level balance of original and compressed signal. bounce to be of the highest quality, turn this option on.

Off 5.8 Band Compensation Gain

The Normal Mode is a five-band compressor or upward expander, where material The 5 bands have a default auto gain function that compensates for the Threshold
over or under a certain threshold will be more and more affected by the compressor. and Ratio settings. This will boost the individual bands a bit if low Threshold values
In Normal Mode the original signal is not mixed in. So the output of DynOne in this and high Ratios are being used. If you want to be in total control of band levels, you
mode is a mix of the 5 compressed frequency bands. can easily switch off Band Auto Gain in the Settings tab.

5.6 Crossover Filters 5.9 Filter Slope

You can choose between 3 types of crossover filters: DynOne v1 and DynOne v2 didn’t have adjustable crossover frequencies. With
DynOne 3, we implemented this and also gave you the opportunity to switch
- Ultra Quality is the default setting and also exactly the same filters as used in between steep and gentle crossover points, depending on the application. Smooth
DynOne v1. These are specially designed linear crossover filters that result in zero tonalization works best in gentle mode and precise band processing (if you’re
negative summing; there are no audible artefacts around the crossover frequencies. tackling a particular issue) can be done with the steep filters.
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5.10 Channel Mode Chapter 7 - Installation locations

DynOne 3 introduces a whole new way of processing audio in the stereo field.
You can do traditional Left-Right processing or you can opt for the whole new After running the CenterOne installer with default folder paths, you will find the
Center-Side Mode, which allows you to process the Center Channel separately different plugin formats in the following locations:
from the Sides (not to be confused with simple MS). Section 3.8 explains how
you set up the parameters separately. MacOS:
AAX - /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins
5.11 LUFS VST - /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST
Input and output meters have LUFS metering. In this section, you select VST3 - /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3
whether the READ-OUT (the text below the meter) behaves a momentary AU - /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components
loudness, short-term loudness or integrated loudness. Check EBU R128 for
more info about this kind loudness measurement. Windows:
AAX - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins
Chapter 6 - Shortcuts VST - C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins
There are quite a few shortcuts you can use in DynOne. We’ll list them here: VST3 - C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3

- Band Subgroups *VST PlugIn Technology by Steinberg Media Technologies

By Ctrl-clicking on faders you can create a linked subgroup. When the Link
button is active, Ctrl-clicking a fader will remove it from the group. When Link is
not active, Ctrl-clicking will result in the creation of a subgroup which holds that Chapter 8 – Contact Us
single fader. Further Ctrl-clicking on faders will add or remove them from the
group. If you have questions, need any further assistance or want to share your
thoughts about our plugins, please don’t hesitate to contact us by email on
- You can drag the IN and OUT faders in opposite directions by holding the [email protected] or join the Leapwing Users group on Facebook.
Shift key while you move one of these 2 faders..
Thanks again for choosing Leapwing Audio and we look forward to hearing
from you.