Omnia Audio Omnia F/XE - Manual (Page 31)

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Omnia F/XE Preset Editor
Preset Editor is an application which allows changing and configuring Omnia processor preset settings
while playing an audio file processed with new settings in real time. Omnia Preset Editor uses the presets
stored on the computer and can decode
MP2 , MP3 and WAV file formats.
Fine Tuning the Omnia F/XE processor
The objective of Omnia F/XE is to provide dramatic sonic improvements to audio files right out of the box.
Presets can be slightly adjusted to create a more “custom” sound, or significantly adjusted to modify the
parameter settings to create a unique “signature sound.”
Loudness and Fatigue
Getting the most out of the Omnia F/XE processor (or any other processor for that matter) starts with
knowing the objectives beforehand, and knowing where tradeoffs can be made. If the goal is to create a hot
master and obtain extreme amounts of detail and quality, keep in mind that there are limits. Reaching one
goal is usually at the expense of the other. There will always be individuals who feel that louder, at any cost,
is better, however the added distortion from the endless and pointless pursuit of raw loudness may generate
negative effects on listeners.
Omnia F/XE is definitely capable of generating moment-to-moment loudness; it has the muscle. It also
maintains that famous Omnia clarity sought after by top engineers all over the world. Omnia F/XE can be
used to create good, competitive loudness while maintaining a higher degree of quality.
Clarify the Processing Objectives
Whether better overall quality or specific spectral improvements is sought, articulating the goals is the first
step. Is more loudness or “presence” preferred in the final master or stream? When adjusting processing,
please give thought—real thought, to how the final master will sound. What do we mean by that? Well, if
the desire is to add loudness, and in most cases it probably will be, decide on the degree of loudness sought.
The Adjustment Procedure
1. Review the objectives.
2. Once up and running, start with a degree of processing that is similar to what is normally used, and
then, if desired, become more aggressive. A careful approach is less likely to draw hasty, or even
negative, opinions.
3. Listen for a while, then adjust, and listen for a while again. Try to avoid the temptation to continu-
ously “fiddle” with adjustments, just moments after getting the system running. Remember that the
operation should be evaluated over time, not moment to moment.