Elysia Mpressor
On first evaluation, the mpressor might be considered a combination of the Empirical Labs EL8 Distressors and the SSL G Series buss compressor. However, the mpressor's perfomance is much more hi-fi than either of those. Elysia calls the mpressor "a new creative tool for dynamics processing", and we have to agree. It's a Class-A stereo/dual-mono unit, each channel offering an Auto-Fast function that allows very fast, yet distortion-free compression without any artifacts. There is also an "Antilog" circuit that generates explicit compression effects such as pumping and breathing. Add to that the mpressor's solid boutique build-quality and elegant, modern good looks, and it's an instant classic for the pro studio or mastering rack. On a stereo drum track, for instance, the sound is simply explosive. The M-Pressor is taking dynamics to the next level...and then to the next one above that. Mpressive!
The mpressor is a new tool for creative dynamics processing. On top of the tried and tested standard features, this creative compressor provides several special functions that produce fat and freaky sounds by employing a punchy control behavior, colorations full of character and extreme settings. Besides classic tracking applications, its favorite domains are groovy effect compression and creative sound design.
Each of both linkable channels offers a switchable Auto Fast function that allows very fast yet distortion-free compression without any artifacts. The Anti Log circuit generates explicit compression effects such as pumping and breathing. As the mpressor is a true feed forward design, it also allows negative ratios which result in the most ex-treme over-compression effects. The Niveau Filters can change the character of a track from subtle to striking with the possibility of a continuous frequency shift. The Gain Reduction Limiter is a novel feature that lets the user choose the maximum amount of Gain Reduction he wants to draw from the unit, and this at the twist of a knob. The switchable external sidechain inputs make for further flexibility in terms of compression behavior.
The circuit design of the mpressor is completely based on discrete analog technology. The entire signal processing is implemented with single transistors in permanent class-A mode, and even the sidechain and power supply are composed of fully discrete circuits. An oversized power transformer, capsuled conductive plastic potentiometers, internal temper-ature stabilizers for critical components as well as special current feedback amplifiers are part of the technical finesse. The combination of these elements aims at the maximum reachable signal quality and guarantees clean and powerful sound characteristics even when extreme settings are used.
Further information can be acquired at www.elysia.com.
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