not its compressor control settings. If multiple compressors utilize the same channel as their sidechain sources, then all controls on all compressors must still be configured.
Meter
The meter located at the left of the component indicates the amount of attenuation taking place in dB.
Threshold
The Threshold can be adjusted three ways:
Using the Slider
Click on the indicator on the slider and while continuing to hold down the mouse button, move the mouse up and down. The numbers in the box below the slider will change. When the desired level is reached, release the mouse button.
Using the Text Box
Click in the box. Using the Back Space and/or Delete keys erases the current entry and enters the new level. Be sure to press the Enter key after the entry is made. Clicking outside the text box without pressing the Enter key will cause the setting to return to the number that it was before a change was attempted. Alternatively, click and drag across the number in the box to highlight the number in it. Type the new setting and press the Enter key when finished.
Using the UP/DOWN Arrows
To increase the level, click on the up arrow. To decrease the level attenuation, click on the down arrow. The amount of increase or decrease is controlled by the fine/coarse control.
Attack, Window, Release, and Crest factor controls. All of these controls can be adjusted in three ways:
Using the Knob
Click on the indicator on the knob and while continuing to hold down the mouse button, move the mouse in an arc. The numbers in the box below the knob will change. When the desired level is reached, release the mouse button.
Using the Text Box
Click in the box. Using the Back Space and/or Delete keys erases the current entry and enters the new level. Be sure to press the Enter key after the entry is made. Clicking outside the text box without pressing the Enter key will cause the setting to return to the number that it was before a change was attempted. Alternatively, click and drag across the number in the box to highlight the number in it. Type the new setting and press the Enter key when finished.
Processing Components - Compressor
