Quickstart Guide : Strip and Bus Tools - Plug-ins
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Release and Hold Time controls
These two parameters work together and control the amount of time the compressor takes to react when the
input level is above the threshold level and starts fall. During the hold time the gain of the compressor remains
constant. After the hold time the gain of the compressor is changed at the rate set by the release time. The lower
the release time, the faster the reaction.
De-Compress Switch
Switches the compressor between the compress and the de-compress modes.
In compressor mode, when the input level exceeds the threshold level, the gain is reduced according to the set-
ting of the ratio control. In de-compressor mode, when the input level exceeds the threshold level, the gain is
increased according to the setting of the ratio control.
Expander Section
Show/hide Expander section
Dynamics section on/off
Threshold Level Control
If the input signal level falls below the threshold level, the gain of the expander is reduced (or increased in inverse
mode) according to the setting of the ratio control.
Ratio control
Determines the proportion of gain reduction (or increase) for signals below the threshold level. If, for example, the
ratio is set to 2.00:1, in normal mode the output level will be decreased by 2 dB if the input level is decreased by 1
dB below the threshold level.
Threshold
Input level
Output level
Threshold
Input level
Output level
Compressor mode
De-compressor mode
Show/Hide Expander Section
Threshold Level Control
Expander Section On/Off
Ratio Control
Inverse Switch