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DawnamiteUser guide · Development build 20260921.24

Audio effects

Bus Compressor

A stereo-linked bus compressor with stepped attack, release and ratio.

What it does

A stereo-linked bus compressor with stepped attack, release and ratio.

Add it to a track

Select the destination track, open Plugins, and choose Add Effect. Find this device in Library → Devices → Audio Effects. Effects process the signal from the devices before them in the chain.

Controls

ControlWhat to listen or look for
ThresholdSets the level at which the dynamics processor starts responding.
RatioSets how strongly levels above the threshold are compressed.
AttackSets how quickly this stage responds when the signal rises.
ReleaseSets how quickly this stage returns as the signal falls.
MakeupRestores level after compression without changing the threshold.
RangeLimits how much gain reduction the compressor can apply.
MixBlends the original signal with the processed signal; 100% gives only the processed sound.
Soft ClipRounds off loud peaks with gentle distortion.
Sidechain HPReduces low frequencies in the detector so bass triggers less compression.
OversampleProcesses the effect at a higher internal sample rate to reduce aliasing, using more CPU.

Work with this device

Start with a short passage that represents your material. Change one control at a time. Compare at a similar listening level, using the device's power control to bypass it. Save a version of the project before making a large change.

Guide for the macOS development build. For changes between versions, see update history. Public installers and final system requirements are not available yet.