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User Manual for Turn2on models including: FlexaComp Flexible Punchy Dynamic Compressor, FlexaComp, Flexible Punchy Dynamic Compressor, Punchy Dynamic Compressor, Dynamic Compressor, Compressor
NAME DESCRIPTION COMP MODE Switch parameter ranges (Attack, Release, Sensitivity) between compressor modes: FLEXA: Main default compressor mode with wide range of Compression Ratio, Attack and Release. DYNA: Compressor mode, inspired by MXR Dynacomp™ with static Attack& Release and limited Ration range settings. ROSS: Compressor, inspired by ROSS™ modifications of the Dynacomp™ pedal ...
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DocumentDocumentFLEXACOMP FLEXIBLE PUNCHY DYNAMIC COMPRESSOR [RACK EXTENSION] MANUAL FX device by Turn2on Software FLEXACOMP is a flexible punchy dynamic compressor, inspired by the well-known series of VCA hardware compressor pedals (DynacompTM) from MXR® and it's modifications. The wide range of Attack & Release times with Ratio (from 1:1 up to 20:1) gives it flexibility for use with various instruments, such as bass, guitar, synthesizers, drums and vocals. FLEXACOMP as ultra compressor, includes 5 compressor modes: Flexa (modern flexible VCA punchy compressor with a wide range of parameters), Dyna (inspired by a well-known DynacompTM pedal by MXR®, with static Attack and Release values), Ross (known modification of DynacompTM by MXR®, with controllable Release and limited Ratio range), KillyPro (inspired by Keeley® Compressor ProTM pedal, based on Dyna/RossTM comp modifications curcuity), KillyBass (inspired by Keeley® BassistTM compressor) Each compressor mode is based on its own parameters range and has its own compression character, but present as a dynamic VCA compressor. The heart of this compressor is a Sidechain Envelope Detector, that makes FLEXACOMP the ultimate production compressor. The internal Envelope Detector circuit block is based on 3 main (Punch, Fast, Smooth) modes and includes Low Frequency & High Frequency detectors, Attack & Release detectors. All these settings help to make a flexible punchy compressor. Use it with configurable envelope detection for additional Attack/Release smoothing and shaping in compressor processing. Try out FLEXACOMP, the easy-to-use flexible dynamic VCA compressor with configurable envelope detector, based on the most-known compressor pedals. * All product names, artists and bands names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners. Use of these names, trademarks, brands, artists' names does not imply any affiliation or cooperation with or endorsement by them with Turn2on. These product names and descriptions are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the tonal characteristics of specific products that were studied during the sound modeling process and for describing certain types of tones produced with current algorithms. Visit us: turn2on.com BYP/ON/OFF ATTACK RELEASE SLAM FRONT PANEL OUTPUT MIX TONE COMP MODE SENSITIVITY GAIN REDUCTION SIDECHAIN ACTIVE FX NAME DESCRIPTION COMP MODE Switch parameter ranges (Attack, Release, Sensitivity) between compressor modes: FLEXA: Main default compressor mode with wide range of Compression Ratio, Attack and Release. DYNA: Compressor mode, inspired by MXR DynacompTM with static Attack& Release and limited Ration range settings. ROSS: Compressor, inspired by ROSSTM modifications of the DynacompTM pedal (controllable Release, limited range of Ratio). KILLY PRO: Universal transpared compressor, inspired by Keeley Compressor ProTM (based on MXR DynacompTM / ROSSTM modifications curcuity). Goof for studio needs - various instruments, include vocal KILLY BASS: compressor for Bass, Inspired by Keeley BassistTM compressor. Sensitivity value sets attack and release time settings. ATTACK Controls the reaction time of compression. It is the time it takes for gain reduction to increase when the signal level rises. RELEASE Controls how quickly the signal returns to its uncompressed gain level. It is the time it takes for gain reduction to increase when the signal level falls SENSITIVITY Amount of gain reduction to apply. Sets the degree (amount) of compression. Knob have individual ranges in various Compresor Modes. Value 1:1 sets to no compression. Biiger value - heavy compression close to limiting SLAM Boosts the compression ratio so much that the output gets quieter as the input gets louder. THRESHOLD Sets the audio level above which compression is applied. Higher level require you to play harder before compression begins OUTPUT Controls the gain level of the processed signal. Compensates for any loss in level due to compression CLEAN (MIX) Mixes compressor output (processed signal) with clean input signal. Helps to work with Parallel compression. CLEAN LEVEL Controls the gain level of the incoming unprocessed signal TONE Controls the gain level of the post-processing 1 kHz frequency band GAIN Meter display shows the gain reduction level and compressor response time REDUCTION ACTIVE FX Switches the effect between Active and Soft-Bypass modes. Variation of effect bypass with fade in and fade out that excludes loud peaks when you enable or disable the effect SIDECHAIN < REAR PANEL The compressor sidechain is the level detection circuity, that detect how much gain reduction is applied. NAME DESCRIPTION SIDECHAIN Enable/Disable sidechain effect, using additional inputs at rear panel ON/OFF SIDECHAIN AMOUNT Controls the gain level of the additional incoming sidechain signal ENVELOPE DETECTOR MODE Switch between the Envelope Detector modes, how envelope detector tracks the signal level. PUNCH: Follow envelope below threshold, which increases attack punch as the envelope has further to come back up. FAST: Normal envelope detection with fast attack and release. SMOOTH: Release slows down as signal falls below threshold. LF DETECTOR Low Frequency Detector: HP (Highpass) filter in sidechain, to reduce response to low frequencies. Avoid triggering the compression with high energy notes in the lowest octave, which helps avoid over-compressing and keeps the low frequencies sounding full HF DETECTOR High Frequency Detector: High frequency boost in sidechain, to increase response to high frequencies ATTACK DETECTOR Attack smoothing in the Envelope detector. For an average rather than peak response, set Attack and Release to the same value around 20ms. For additional release smoothing and shaping, leave Attack at Zeo and increase Release RELEASE DETECTOR Additional Release smoothing in the Envelope detector GAIN REDUCTION METER COMPRESSION Short string taps are a simple yet If you are aiming for a standard studio effective technique to observe dynamic range reduction, start by adjusting the meter display of a the ATTACK and RELEASE knobs to mid compressor's reaction time. This positions, and select a ratio of either 4:1 or can prove to be extremely useful 8:1. Adjust the input control until the -3 to while adjusting the ATTACK & -7dB LEDs are consistently lit while playing. RELEASE values. By monitoring To achieve a softer sound during note the meter display, you can attacks, try using a faster attack time and determine how the compressor is lowering the input level to only light the -3 reacting to the input signal and to -5dB LEDs. Conversely, if you want to make necessary adjustments to emphasize the sound of your attacks, achieve the desired effect. consider dialing in a slower attack time and Utilizing short string taps as a a faster release time. tool in your compressor For a more compressed sound, increase the adjustment process can help you input control to light more gain reduction achieve the perfect balance LEDs. You can also experiment with a slow between compression and the release time and a fast attack time to further original signal. accentuate the compression effect. LIMITING Limiting is a technique that involves utilizing high compression ratios, typically between 12:1 and 20:1, with fast attack and release settings. When using a 12:1 ratio, a soft limiting effect is achieved, while a 20:1 ratio produces a hard limiting effect. In extreme cases, such as when using the fastest attack and release settings, a "brick wall" limiting effect can occur. This is where the level of the audio signal is completely prevented from exceeding a specific threshold. To achieve a classic "squishy" limiting, it's recommended to dial in a slow release time with a fast attack. This will result in a reduction in dynamic range that creates a compressed and punchy sound. REAR PANEL AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT: Mono or Stereo connections for audio signals. SIDECHAIN INPUT: Additional control signal input for the internal compressor sidechain effect SIDECHAIN LEVEL: The compressor sidechain level is the level detection circuity, that detect how much gain reduction is applied CV INPUTS Use these CV inputs to control the main parameters with external CV source curves SIGNAL ROUTING ICONS This is a true stereo device FLEXACOMP FLEXIBLE PUNCHY DYNAMIC COMPRESSOR Turn2on Rack Extension Developer contacts: https://turn2on.com/ support@turn2on.com Thanks to all beta-testers, Special thanks to - MrFigg (Cameron Jeffrey) - Despondo (Philip Meadows) - Challism (Challis McAffee) Thank you very much for supporting us by choosing our products. This allows us to develop future interesting and creative effects / utilities / instruments in the Rack Extension format. Don't hesitate to contact support with any questions regarding our products or to offer your own ideas for product updates or even new products you would like developed. 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