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Compressor Opto
A compressor is an effect that changes the dynamic range of a signal by automatically reducing
its gain. The Opto Compressor is modeled after a vintage compressor type using an optical circuit
to control the volume reduction of the input signal. These compressors are usually associated with
soft and unobtrusive attack and release characteristics.
Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link No.
Wet/Dry 0 (DRY) - 100 (WET) 100 Q9
Input -6 - 18 dB 0 dB Q10
Attac
k
0 - 100 50 Q11
Release 0 - 100 50 Q12
Threshold -50 – 0 dB 0 dB Q5
Ratio 1 - 20 1 Q6
Knee 1 - 100 1 Q7
Output -6 - 24 dB 0 dB Q8
Compressor VCA
This compressor is more modern-sounding, with a slightly more transparent sound. A VCA
Compressor tends to have quicker attack and release times than an Opto Compressor.
Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link No.
Wet/Dry 0 (DRY) - 100 (WET) 100 Q9
Input -6 - 18 dB 0 dB Q10
Attac
k
0 - 100 50 Q11
Release 0 - 100 50 Q12
Threshold -50 – 0 dB 0 dB Q5
Ratio 1 - 20 1 Q6
Knee 1 - 100 1 Q7
Output -6 - 24 dB 0 dB Q8
Compressor Vintage
This compressor has a sound similar to classic tube compressors, with their gentle yet pumping
response and a dash of tube saturation.
Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link No.
Wet/Dry 0 (DRY) - 100 (WET) 100 Q9
Input -6 - 18 dB 0 dB Q10
Attac
k
0 - 100 50 Q11
Release 0 - 100 50 Q12
Threshold -50 – 0 dB 0 dB Q5
Ratio 1 - 20 1 Q6
Knee 1 - 100 1 Q7
Output -6 - 24 dB 0 dB Q8