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Channel Strip

Channel Dynamics

Reason Studios

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Channel Dynamics is a rack-format dynamics processor that combines a flexible compressor with soft-knee characteristics and a gate/expander section for comprehensive dynamic control. Designed as the standalone equivalent to Reason's Main Mixer dynamics section, it adds Input Gain and Dry/Wet Mix controls, making it ideal for detailed dynamic shaping in both the VST3 plugin version and standalone Reason environments.

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Key Features

01Soft-knee compressor with switchable Peak mode for instant attack
02Automatic make-up gain compensation
03Gate/Expander with dual modes (0 dB to -40 dB Range)
04Fast attack modes: Compressor at 3 ms for 20 dB reduction, Gate at 100µs per 40 dB
05External sidechain inputs for creative keying and triggering
06Parallel processing via dry/wet Mix control (0–100%)
07CV modulation outputs for Compressor Gain Reduction and Gate Gain
08Input Gain adjustment (±18 dB range)

Things to Try

  • 01Use Peak mode for compression of sounds with fast attacks like drums to capture transients instantly
  • 02Set Release to short values for pumping compressor effects, or longer values for smoother dynamic changes
  • 03Apply Fast gate mode (100µs per 40 dB) for percussive material where the waveform rises steeply in very short time
  • 04Use external sidechain to trigger the gate with a drum loop on a synth pad channel to create rhythmic chord effects
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