Optical Mode
Smooth, program-dependent compression that breathes with the music. Transparent gain reduction with a natural feel — ideal for vocals, bass, and program material.
Tube Mode
Adds warmth and harmonic colour as it compresses. The character changes with drive — subtle saturation at low ratios, more bite as you push it.
Slam Mode
Hard, fast, and aggressive. Designed for drums, transient shaping, and anything that needs to hit hard. This mode doesn't clean up after itself.
Threshold & Ratio
Full range from gentle levelling to full limiting. The ratio response differs per mode — Optical breathes, Tube saturates, Slam clamps.
Attack & Release
Manual control over transient shaping. Fast attack kills the front of drums; slow attack preserves punch. Release time affects the groove and pump.
Makeup & Mix
Output gain for level matching after compression. Mix control enables parallel compression — blend dry and wet signals for density without losing dynamics.