Compression Modes
The Bettermaker Mastering Compressor can work in three different
Compression Modes. Each of them has different functions, ranges and application.
BM mode:
This is our unique approach to compression. This mode is the most versatile one with
long attack time available and
variable compression knee
. The attack time in this
mode ranges form 5 to 250 milliseconds and the release ranges form 10 to 800
milliseconds. When BM mode is enabled the manual ratio icon activates as the fourth
choice – you can assign any ratio from 0.7:1 (
expander!
) to 10:1 in the EXTENDED
tab.
In this mode the AUTO-R (automatic release) function is available. The compressor
will alter the release time based on the dynamic content of the audio signal. The
millisecond
/BPM
conversion is a very useful feature – you can turn it on by tapping
below AUTO-R icon.
SG mode:
This mode is inspired by famous buss compressor from well known British console
manufacturer. The character and all the settings are similar, but you get additional
options like Dry/Wet mix, sidechain filters and dual mono operation. The attack and
release times are wider than in the original and you can set them fluently opposed to
fixed points. This mode uses fixed soft knee.
DX
mode:
The DX mode is inspired by one of the most famous studio “workhorses”. It has
fixed attack (40ms) and release (100ms) times and hard compression knee. Although
its aggressiveness, people tend to use it on everything from vocals to bass, drums and
guitars.
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