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: Determines the level where the compressor kicks in. Only signal levels above the set threshold are processed.
Ratio: 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.
Attack: 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: Sets the time after which the gain returns to the original level when the signal drops below the threshold.
Auto Make-Up: Automatically adjusts the output for gain loss.
Auto Release: Automatically finds the best Release setting for the audio material.
Make-Up Gain: Compensates for output gain loss that is caused by compression.
Gain Reduction LED: Indicates the amount of compression of the signal.