Dynamics Plug-ins

Adjusts the input gain. However, the output gain changes in the opposite direction so that the passing volume (volume when [COMP IN] and [LIMIT IN] are off) does not change. For example, when [INPUT ADJUST] is +5 dB, the input gain is +5 dB and the output gain is -5 dB.

Activates/Deactivates the stereo link.

Activates/Deactivates the compressor.

Sets the threshold for the compressor. However, the value changes in conjunction with [INPUT ADJUST].

Sets the release time of the compressor. The release time of a1 (auto 1) and a2 (auto 2) changes automatically.
a1 : Changes automatically between 100 ms and 2 sec.
a2 : Changes automatically between 50 ms and 5 sec.

Sets the make-up gain of the compressor. It works in front of the limiter.

Adjust the ratio of the compressor.

Selects the signal source for the meters. You can select from three options: IN (input level), GR (gain reduction), and OUT (output level). When you switch the signal source, the meter design (VU/GR/VU) also changes.

Selects the signal source for the VU meter. You can select either input level or output level.

Activates/Deactivates the limiter.

Sets the attack time of the limiter.
FAST: 2 ms
SLOW: 4 ms

Sets the threshold for the limiter. However, the value changes in conjunction with [INPUT ADJUST].

Sets the release time of the limiter. The release time of a1 (auto 1) and a2 (auto 2) changes automatically.
a1 : Changes automatically between 100 ms and 2 sec.
a2 : Changes automatically between 50 ms and 5 sec.

Sets the level at which compression is applied. Only signal levels that are above the set threshold are processed.

Sets how fast compression is applied. When set to [SOFT], the compression ratio increases slowly as the level increases, and when set to [HARD] it is compressed immediately.

Sets the time it takes for Compressor 260 to respond to a signal level that is above the threshold. The longer the [ATTACK] time, the greater the amount of signal (attack) that passes unprocessed.

Sets the time it takes for the gain to return to the original level when the signal drops below the threshold.

Adjust the ratio. Turn the control to the right to increase the compression ratio. If you turn it completely to the right, the plug-in will operate as a limiter.

Adjusts the output gain.

Displays the amount of gain reduction applied by the plug-in.

Displays the output level of the effect.

Adjusts the input level.

Adjust the ratio of the compressor.

Adjusts the attack time of the compressor.

Adjusts the output gain.

When activated, it automatically compensates for the drop in output gain when the compressor is applied.

When activated, less compression is applied to the low frequencies so that the low frequencies are emphasized.

Adjusts the release time of the compressor.

Displays the signal that is selected with the [GR]/[-10]/[-20]/[OFF] switch.

Selects the signal that is monitored by the VU meter.
GR : Displays the amount of gain reduction.
-10 : Displays the signal with 0VU as -10 dBu.
-20 : Displays the signal with 0VU as -20 dBu.
OFF : Deactivates the VU meter.

This red horizontal line indicates the GAIN parameter values for the corresponding band.

This orange horizontal line indicates a guideline for the maximum gain reduction. This amount is approximate, and does not necessarily show a precise maximum gain reduction amount.

This red area changes according to the gain reduction amount for the corresponding band.

This vertical line indicates the crossover point for the corresponding band.

This band-color area changes according to the CROSSOVER parameter value for the corresponding band.

This band-color horizontal bar graph indicates a variable range of the CROSSOVER parameter value for the corresponding band.

This band-color horizontal bar graph changes according to the CROSSOVER parameter value for the corresponding band.

Shows the level of the input signal. One meter is shown in the case of DUAL, and two meters in the case of STEREO.

Shows the level of the output signal. One meter is shown in the case of DUAL, and two meters in the case of STEREO.

Adjusts the output gain for the corresponding band.

Adjusts the level at which the compressor begins to apply for the corresponding band. The value will be also indicated by a red marker on the INPUT meter.

Adjusts the compression ratio for the corresponding band.

Adjusts the attack time at which the compressor begins to apply for the corresponding band.

Adjusts the release time of the compressor for the corresponding band.

If you select the parameter’s LINK knob, the display color will change as shown below. The corresponding parameters for four bands will link together, and the values will change collectively. Note that if the parameter value of one of the bands reaches the maximum or minimum, the link operation will stop. Parameters that can be linked are displayed in the corresponding band color.

Adjusts the crossover frequencies used to divide the signal into bands.

Press this button to cue-monitor the output of the corresponding band. If the IN button is off, a signal without compressor effects will be monitored. You can turn on the CUE buttons for multiple bands.

Adjusts the gain of the final output signal.

Displays the level of the audio signal input to each band.

Adjusts the knee of the compressor.

Switches the compressor on/off for the corresponding band. Even if this button is off, you will be able to adjust the corresponding band parameters.

Switches the type of the compressor between VCA (accurate effects) and OPTO (natural effects).

Switches on/off musical harmonics that emulate analog circuitry.