LIMITER

HEXARAY: Reduction meter

Attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion.

Parameter

Value

Explanation

ON/OFF

OFF, ON

Turns this effect on/off.

TYPE

BOSS

This selects a stereo limiter.

RACK 160D

This models a dbx 160X.

VTG RACK U

This models a UREI 1178.

THRESHOLD

0–100

Adjust this as appropriate for the guitar input signal. When the input signal level exceeds this threshold level, limiting will be applied.

LEVEL

0–100

Adjusts the volume.

RATIO

1:1–INF:1

Selects the compression ratio applied with signals that exceed the threshold level.

ATTACK

0–100

Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the strings are played.

Higher values result in a sharper attack, creating a more clearly defined sound.

RELEASE

0–100

Adjusts the release time.