Extreme Dynamics

What this device features:

• 3 compressor and 2 expander modes, 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 many of the others.
• 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.
• Peak mode. It also allows for gradual change between peak and averaging follower.
• True RMS follower mode.
• Soft-knee segment around the threshold point.
• Segmented meter display, which can show 3 different signals: the applied gain, the input(sidechain) relative to the threshold, and the output.
• Scope display to watch the actual gain curve you will get with the parameters you have set, and to monitor the signal response.
• Input/output of the raw gain modulation signal as CV or in audio 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 cannot 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 prevent clicks and pops when you operate switches during the initial parameter set up.
• It does not distinguish background noise from the desired signal. You can set it up so that the tiniest noise is amplified up to the normal signal levels.
• It does not have a Dry/Wet control. If you want a parallel compression, 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.