Bus Compressor 2; Bus Compressor Controls - Solid State Logic SSL UC1 User Manual

Product Overview & Features

Bus Compressor 2

The Bus Compressor 2 plug-in is based on the legendary centre section bus compressor found on SSL's large format
analogue consoles. It provides high quality stereo compression for critical control over the dynamic range of audio
signals. The compressor can be used for practically any application that requires superior compression. For example, place it
over a stereo mix to 'glue' the mix together whilst still maintaining a big sound, or use it on drum overheads or whole drum kits for
highly effective control of drum dynamics.
Gain Reduction
Meter
Bus Compressor
Controls
Oversampling
Settings
Opens 360°
Plug-in Mixer
Bus Compressor
In/Out (Bypass)
Bus Compressor
Mix Lock
External
Undo/Redo and
Preset Menu Sidechain Input
A/B
On/Off

Bus Compressor Controls

THRESHOLD controls the level at which gain reduction is introduced.
MAKEUP provides a gain stage to compensate for any reduction in level caused by the compression.
ATTACK controls the response time of the onset of compression once the threshold is crossed. New in Bus Compressor 2 is the
20 ms option.
RELEASE controls how quickly the level returns to normal. New in Bus Compressor 2 are the .4, .8 and 1.2 second options.
RATIO controls the degree of compression. New in Bus Compressor 2 are the 1.5, 3, 10, 20 and X options. X is the most aggressive
option and is greater than 20 but less than infinity to one.
S/C HPF applies a high-pass filter to the compressor sidechain.
MIX controls the blend of 'dry' uncompressed signal and 'wet' compressed signal.
IN when switched out, the Bus Compressor is bypassed. This is linked to the DAW's insert bypass feature.
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