Waves Dynamics Processor MV360 User Manual - Appendix A –Link Modes

Appendix A –Link Modes  

When applying dynamics to a stereo mix, stereo imaging is preserved by applying 

identical gain attenuation/boost to both the left and right channels. This is known as 

linked dynamics processing. The dynamics detector works on an L+R linked sidechain, 

applying the same gain attenuation/boost to both left and right channels, preserving their 

relative levels and intended stereo image.   

In Surround, there are different schools of thought with regard to sound stage imaging. 

MV360° offers 5 Link Modes which let you use up to 3 separate sidechains that address 

the most commonly used sound stage disciplines.   

All Linked  

In this mode, all channels are linked. Uniform attenuation/boost is applied, preserving 

the complete surround image, and maintaining the balance between the 5 main 

channels and the LFE channel.  

5 Linked | Sub   

In this mode, a separate sidechain is dedicated to the LFE (Subwoofer) channel. The 

sound stage is divided into the directional (main) 5-channel sound field, and the non-

directional LFE channel.  

This mode fully preserves the surround image, but does not attenuate/boost the 

directional channels in conjunction with peaks in the LFE channel.  

Front | Rear | Sub  

This mode uses 3 separate sidechains:  

  The first sidechain links Left, Center and Right channels.  

  The second sidechain links Rear Left and Rear Right channels. 

  The third sidechain is dedicated to the LFE channel.  

This mode is useful in situations when rear channel ambience and effects don’t require 

attenuation/boost in conjunction with front channel music or dialog.   

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