Comp/Lim
A dynamics processor for controlling peaks and reshaping the energy of a signal.
The compressor helps tame uneven dynamics, create sustain, or push sounds forward in a mix-like patch. It is useful on drums, basses, and complex layered sources.
To use it, insert Comp/Lim after the sound source or bus you want to control, lower Threshold until compression reacts, then adjust Ratio, Knee, Attack, and Release for the desired movement.
Compared to the dedicated limiter node, it gives you more nuanced control over threshold, knee, ratio, attack, and release.
- • Good for tightening transients and increasing sustain.
- • More flexible than the limiter for general dynamics shaping.
- • Supports modulation of its main parameters where available.
Threshold and Ratio
Define when compression starts and how strongly it reacts.
Knee
Smooth or sharpen the onset of compression around the threshold.
Attack and Release
Control how quickly gain reduction begins and recovers.
Compressor node
Visual reference for compressor node.