
Chapter 3: TL Aggro
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chapter 3
TL Aggro
(TDM and RTAS)
Introduction
TL Aggro is a TDM and RTAS compressor plug-in
that is modeled on vintage FET compressors. At
moderate settings, TL Aggro is designed to
sound smooth and transparent, perfect for vo-
cals and acoustic instruments. Crank TL Aggro
up for maximum aggressiveness and it instantly
adds character and intensity to guitars and
drum tracks.
Analog Compression
Compression is a common audio processing
technique that is essential to many recording
styles. A compressor is a specialized type of am-
plifier that acts to reduce the dynamic range be-
tween the quietest and loudest peaks of an audio
signal. When dynamic range is compressed, this
highlights quieter parts of an audio signal while
taming the loudest parts. Heavy use of compres-
sion on percussion, instruments, and vocals is a
staple in musical genres such as rock and pop.
Before the introduction of digital technology in
the studio, compressors were typically designed
around a set of analog components. Various
compressor circuit designs are known for their
distinctive sound and characteristics. Popular
analog compressors are often designed around
optical isolator, VCA (voltage controlled ampli-
fier), or FET (field effect transistor) based circuits
that produce the compression effect.
TL Aggro
TL Aggro implements a unique compressor to-
pology based on a traditional analog FET design,
with several updates for the digital age. Figure 2
shows the different modules of TL Aggro and
how they interact with the audio signal.
TL Aggro uses a reverse feedback system com-
mon to many analog compressors. In essence,
this means that the compressor is not compress-
ing the input signal but rather analyzing and
compressing the already compressed output sig-
Figure 1. TL Aggro plug-in
Figure 2. TL Aggro signal flow, processing, and controls
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