Compressor

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.

Side-Chain

Activates the external side-chain.

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 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 is activated, the knob becomes dark and the output is automatically adjusted for gain loss.

Tube Compressor

This versatile compressor with integrated tube-simulation allows you to achieve smooth and warm compression effects. The VU meter shows the amount of gain reduction. Tube Compressor features an internal side-chain section that lets you filter the trigger signal.

Input (-24.0 to 48.0 dB)

Determines the compression amount. The higher the input gain, the more compression is applied.

Side-chain

Activates the external side-chain.

Output (-12.0 to 12.0 dB)

Sets the output gain.

Gain Reduction LED

Indicates the amount of compression of the signal.

Attack (0.1 to 100.0 ms)

Determines how fast the compressor responds. If the attack time is long, more of the initial 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. If Auto is activated, Tube Compressor automatically finds the best release setting for the audio material.

Drive (1.0 to 6.0)

Controls the amount of tube saturation.

Mix (0 to 100)

Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the wet signal.

VintageCompressor

VintageCompressor is modeled after vintage type compressors.

Input (-24 to 48 dB)

In combination with the Output setting, this parameter determines the compression amount. The higher the input gain setting and the lower the output gain setting, the more compression is applied.

Side-chain

Activates the external side-chain.

Output (-48 to 24 dB)

Sets the output gain.

Gain Reduction LED

Indicates the amount of compression of the signal.

Attack (0.1 to 100 ms)

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

Punch (On/Off)

If this option is activated, the early attack phase of the signal is preserved, retaining the original punch in the audio material, even with short Attack settings.

Release (10 to 1000 ms or Auto mode)

Sets the time after which the gain returns to its original level. If Auto is activated, Vintage Compressor automatically finds the best release setting for the audio material.