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Compressor

Compressor

PreSonus

Where to get itIncluded with Studio One. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.presonus.com

Compressor is a full-featured RMS-based mono/stereo compression processor with internal and external sidechains for reducing dynamic range and signal peaks. It combines traditional compression controls with advanced features like Look Ahead, Stereo Link, Auto-Gain, and Adaptive envelope control. The plugin offers both visual feedback via compression curve editing and extensive sidechain filtering for surgical dynamic processing.

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Key Features

01RMS-based mono/stereo compression
02Internal and external sidechain with 48 dB/octave filters
03Threshold -48 dB to 0 dB, Ratio 1:1 to 20:1
04Attack 0.1 ms to 400 ms, Release 1 ms to 2s
05Soft knee 0.1 dB to 20 dB width
06Auto-Gain, Auto, and Adaptive envelope modes
072 ms Look Ahead and Stereo Link options
08Makeup gain 0 dB to 48 dB with Auto-Gain assist

Things to Try

  • 01Engage Adaptive mode to automatically vary attack and release times for smoother, less-aggressive compression that avoids pumping
  • 02Use the Listen function in internal sidechain mode to audition the filtered control signal when performing de-essing or transient damping
  • 03Activate Auto-Gain to automatically set makeup gain and guarantee 0 dB input translates to 0 dB output
  • 04Click and drag the compression curve handles to visually adjust Threshold, Ratio, Knee, and Makeup gain in real time
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