<li>
<p>
- <strong>Denormals</strong>
+ <strong>Denormals</strong> are a specific type of very small numbers that
+ can cause issues with CPU consumption when using some plugins in some
+ circumstances.
+ </p>
+ <p>
+ Ardour provides two methods of handling the issue. Try different
+ combinations of these settings to to find the setting that minimizes CPU
+ consumption.
</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>
- <strong>Use DC bias to protect against denormals</strong>
+ <strong>Use DC bias to protect against denormals</strong> adds a small
+ constant value to numbers to move the numbers away from zero.
</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>
- <strong>Processor handling</strong>
+ <strong>Processor handling</strong>, if the computer's hardware
+ supports it, offers two methods that can be used individually or
+ combined. Flush to zero and denormals are zero.
</p>
</li>
</ul>