Extreme Dynamics

Versatile Compressor

Makeshift Design

• Operating both above and below threshold
• Enormous gain range of ±120 dB
• Response function graph on display

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Extreme Dynamics is a versatile single band compressor/expander device, which offers a wide range of control options and monitoring capabilities. It features 5 different dynamic response functions operating both above and below the threshold level, look-ahead and peak modes, several attack/release envelope filter tuning options, a saturation effect, oversampled signal processing, a multi-mode segmented meter display and a scope display to monitor the response curves on a graph. If you like experimenting with compressors and especially visualizing what you are doing, this is the tool for you.

What this device features:

3 compressor and 2 expander response curves, which can be applied both above and below the threshold and combined in any possible way. It can perfectly emulate all the built-in Reason compressors (except for auto-release mode) and most of the others (not involving hardware emulations). You can also set it up to something totally unique to suit your needs.
Upward compression (below threshold). It can bring near silent (-120dB) signals back to audible range.
Look-ahead delay mode. The input signal is delayed before the gain changes are applied to it. It is automatically delay compensated if used together with the DAW PDC.
Peak mode. That also allows for gradual shift between peak (instant) and traditional (averaging) follower.
True RMS follower mode.
Soft-knee (smooth) segment around the threshold point.
Segmented meter display, which can show 3 different signals: the applied gain, the input (or sidechain) level relative to the threshold, and the output level.
Scope display to watch the actual response curve that you get with the parameters you have set, and to monitor the signal response on the same graph.
Export/import of the raw gain control signal as a CV or as an audio signal (with full sample rate resolution).
Controllable saturation effect (harmonic distortion) driven by dynamics gain.
Up to 8x oversampling and ultrasonic filtering to suppress aliasing and intermodulation.

What this device does not do:

It does not limit the output signal. You may (accidentally) set it up to overdrive the output by +120 dB. Protect your ears and equipment.
It does not have a Dry/Wet control or internal LP/HP filters. If you want a parallel compression or pre-filtering, you will need to arrange it yourself.

Revision History

1.2.2 Fixes and optimizations.

1.2.1 Add oversampling feature. Change signal monitor style.

1.1.1 Add saturation effect.

1.0.1 Initial release.