The Dynamics, Exciter, and Transient modules in Alloy can work in multiband mode and therefore allow you to apply processing independently to three frequency ranges. The ranges (or cutoffs) of these three bands are shown at the top of the multiband modules with the two vertical white lines. You can adjust the cutoffs by dragging the cutoff lines to the left or right with the mouse.
Each module’s multiband frequency ranges are independent of one another, allowing you to achieve the greatest amount of control in shaping your sound. Adjusting the frequency ranges for the multiband Exciter will therefore, not change the frequency ranges in the Transient module nor in the Dynamics modules and vice versa. The same independent behavior is true for both Dynamics 1 and 2. When both Dynamics modules are placed into multiband mode, neither module’s frequency settings will control the other.
Bypass a Band
You can bypass the processing for a specific band (or bands) by clicking on the box labeled "b" in the upper left corner of the band. This allows you to hear the audio within that band, but without any processing for that band. You can also Bypass a band by either holding down the Alt key and clicking, or right-clicking (under OS X you can also ctrl-click) the box labeled "s" in the lower left corner of the band.
Solo a Band
You can solo a band by clicking on the box labeled "s" in the lower left corner of the band. This allows you to adjust multiband processing by hearing only the audio within the selected band. You can also Solo the effects on a band by Alt-clicking or right-clicking (under OS X you can also ctrl-click) the box labeled "b".
Change the Number of Bands
You can choose to split the audio into 1, 2, or 3 bands. For subtle compression or when working with solo instruments, less bands can sound smoother as there is less processing required for the audio. The other benefit is that less CPU is required when working with fewer bands.
To add or remove bands, right-click (under OS X you can also ctrl-click) on the mini-spectrum and select "Insert Band" or "Remove Band" as shown above.
Copy and Paste Settings Across Bands
Using the same right-click (or ctrl-click under OS X) menu, you can copy settings from one band and apply them (paste them) to another band. This is helpful, for example, for duplicating settings across bands in the multiband dynamics module.
Adjusting Controls in Other Bands
When you select a control, horizontal lines appear on the individual bands. These lines allow you to adjust the control that you've selected for other bands, without having to switch to that band. So for example, in the screen below, the second band is the selected band, and the Limiter Threshold control is selected. You can adjust the Limiter Threshold value for the other bands by simply dragging the horizontal white line in the band you want to adjust.
Note: You can turn the display of these handles on or off from the Crossover Options screen as explained below.
Show Slider Handles: Provides the option of turning on or off the horizontal handles (white lines) that appear on the multibands when adjusting controls.