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MT-1's graph displays crossover points, and there are controls for each band.

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Summary

In operation, we attained some impressive results working with mixed-down percussives, with the multiband format enabling us to single out snare drums or hi-hats to be embelished with extra bite (or less, as the case may be). You can add thump to kick drums or, by pulling down the release gain of the lower band, reduce rumble, a bit like an expander.

It's also great for fine-tuning and manipulating toms, and we achieved decent results on isolated sources such as bass and vocals. When you want to add more attack on mixed program material, shortening the release alongside boosting the attack helps make the sound more percussive.

MT-1 is currently held back slightly by a few annoying glitches, but they're not dealbreakers, and SoniqWare says that it's working on an updated version that should put paid to them. Considering the sonic results MT-1 can achieve, we'd recommend giving it a try if you're after a more advanced transient-shaping solution.