Standard Compressor

The Standard Compressor allows you to create smooth compression effects. Drag the compressor up or down to change its position in the signal flow.

Threshold (-60 to 0 dB)

Determines the level where the compressor kicks in. Only signal levels above the set threshold are processed.

Ratio (1:1 to 8:1)

Sets the amount of gain reduction that is applied to signals above the set threshold. A ratio of 3:1 means that for every 3 dB the input level increases, the output level increases by 1 dB.

Gain Reduction LED

Indicates the amount of compression of the signal.

Attack (0.1 to 100 ms)

Determines how fast the compressor responds to signals above the set threshold. If the attack time is long, more of the early part of the signal passes through unprocessed.

Release (10 to 1000 ms or Auto mode)

Sets the time after which the gain returns to the original level when the signal drops below the threshold. If Auto Release is activated, the compressor automatically finds the best release setting for the audio material.

Make-Up (0 to 24 dB or Auto mode)

Compensates for output gain loss that is caused by compression. If Auto Make-Up is activated, the output is automatically adjusted for gain loss.