Headrush Volume & Dynamics
Sustain
Inspired by HeadRush® Original
Effect designed to extend and stabilize sustain combines:
- advanced compression
- signal maintenance
- dynamic control
GENERAL FUNCTION
Maintains note level over time.
Reduces natural decay.
It can simulate:
- infinite sustain
- “smooth” compression
- light pad effect
Control Parameters
Mix%
- Range: 0 – 100%
- Blend between original signal and processed signal
Behavior
- 0%: dry
- 40–60%: natural
- 70–100%: Dominant sustain
Louder = more perceived sustain
Filters
- Range: time in seconds
- Control dynamic filtering over time
Effect:
- low → fast response
- high → slow smoothing
It is used for:
- avoid artifacts
- make the sustain more natural
Attackms
Sustain activation time
Behavior
- bass: immediate sustain
- medium: natural
- high: soft entry
It influences the feeling
Releases
Sustain decay time
Behavior
- low: quick stop
- medium: natural
- high: long sustain
Check how long the sound lasts
Pro Tips
- High mix → less natural dynamics
- Low filter → more artifacts
- Attack high → attack loss
- Release high → risk of dough
Ideal setup:
- Medium mix
- Medium attack
- Medium release
Trick:
- use sustain before delay/reverb
Quick Reference
- Mix (%): blend
- Filter(s): smoothing
- Attack (ms): activation
- Release(s): duration
Setup Examples
Natural Sustain (lead)
Mix50–60%
Filtermedium
Attackmedium
Releasemedium
Sustain checked
Sustain infinite
Mix70–90%
Filterhigh
Attacklow
Releasehigh
Endless notes
Smooth pad sustain
Mix60%
Filterhigh
AttackHigh
Releaselong
Ambient effect
Light compression
Mix30–40%
Filtermedium
Attacklow
Releasemedium
More uniform sound