Elektron Analog Rytm - Manual (Page 84)

B-4 Appendix B: FX TRACK PARAMETERS
COMP
THR (Threshold) sets the threshold of the compressor. Lower
threshold means a larger portion of the signal will be subject to
compression. There is a bar on the rightmost edge of the LCD
screen which will visually represent the amount of compression.
Range (0-127).
ATK (Attack) sets the time of the compressor attack phase, i.e.
how quickly the compressor responds to loud peaks. The time of
the attack phase is set in milliseconds. Range (0.03-30).
REL (Release) sets the time of the compressor release phase,
i.e. how long it takes for the compression to recover in quieter
moments. The time is set in seconds. Range (0.1-2, A1 or A2).
A1 and A2 are two types of auto release phases, (A2) being
slightly longer than (A1).
MUP (Makeup Gain) sets the makeup gain of the compressor
output, in order to compensate for the reduced signal levels
caused by compression. Range (0-127).
RAT (Compression Ratio) There are four different compression
ratios, 2:1, 4:1, 8:1 and MAX. Higher ratios mean more of the
dynamic range will be compressed.
SEQ (Sidechain EQ) filters the signal before it is analyzed by the
compressor in one of the following ways:
• OFF lets the sidechain signal remain unchanged.
• LPF lowpass filters the signal prior to analysis, making the
compressor react mostly to the bass. Use this setting for a
characteristic pumping compressor sound.
• HPF passes the signal through a highpass filter before it is
analyzed, making the compressor react less to the bass.
Use this setting to avoid pumping.
• HIT results in a balanced equalization of the sidechain sig-
nal, making the compressor react similarly to all frequencies
of the signal.
MIX (Dry/Wet Mix) sets the mix of the uncompressed signal and
the compressor output signal. The left extreme setting results in
a completely uncompressed signal. The extreme right setting
lets only the compressed signal pass through. All values in
between mix the uncompressed signal with the compressed sig-
nal, also known as parallel compression. A definitive Motown
compression effect may be achieved at moderate MIX settings
combined with high RAT and low MUP settings. Range (0-127).
VOL (Volume) sets the volume of the output signal. Range (0-
127).
COMPRESSOR
The Compressor master effect compresses the dynamic range of the signal by reducing the volume of loud sounds rel-
ative to the quiet sounds. There are eight parameters with which the compressor is customized on this page.