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Log Release
It is the time constants and especially the release parameter
that decide if the processing of a compressor is obvious or
unobtrusive to the ear. As it is difficult to achieve perfect results
for all kinds of different material with only one type of release curve, the
xpressor neo offers two different options to choose from: logarithmic
and linear.
It is characteristic of a logarithmic release that the time constant short-
ens when the amount of gain reduction increases. The advantage of this
behavior is that short and loud peaks (e.g. drums) have a fast release
time, while the remaining material is processed with a slower release.
Its smooth performance makes the Log Release especially useful for
mastering and stereo buss compression.
The linear mode, however, has a straight release profile, without the
slower tapering release characteristic of the Log mode. The linear mode
is a good choice for more aggressive dynamics control of dry signals,
and it is especially useful when you want to process signals which do not
have a long decay period.
Logarithmic release progress
Linear release progress
Output Level (dB)
Time (s)
Time (s)
Output Level (dB)
