Elysia Alpha Compressor
 Three rack spaces of audio Nirvana. This is more then just a pretty face, but one svelte, brainy beauty in the form of a mastering compressor. Listening to an unmastered mix being processed by the Alpha, here's what it does: The Alpha does M/S-mid side processing-like the Manley Vari-Mu (with M/S option added) which gives the mix both more depth,width and sparkle. Like the Buzz Audio opto, it is capable of parallel compression, as well as both feed-forward and feed-backward style compression, like the API 2500. It has an excellent soft clip function, similar in sound to the Pendulum Audiio PL-2 peak-limiter, and a very sweet sounding 1 band EQ. it also features a filter-to-sidechain function to avoid overcompression of low frequencies, similar to the Requisite Audio L2m MK 2&3 Series. In fact, The Alpha it incorporates the best features of many premium units out on the market and sounds simply amazing doing so. The build quality is among the best I've ever seen. Signal path is all Class-A discrete. even down to the power supply. Wow! I want one...now!
The alpha compressor is a mighty tool for professional dynamics processing. Featuring innovative functions with perfect technical implementation and an absolutely uncompromising quality of sound, it sets new standards for mastering applications and for cultivating any kind of audio material. It offers M/S processing, parallel compression as well as sidechain and audio filters, just to name a few.
The circuitry is a complete new development that provides an amount of openness and clarity which can hardly be found in present gear. Every single part of its signal processing is realized by using single transistors running in constant class-A mode, and even the sidechain and power supply use discrete circuits. All components are of the highest grade available and were exclusively chosen according to their tonal excellence.
These benefits result in an audio quality that is beyond all doubt. Even when extreme adjustments are used, the sound characteristics stay clean and powerful. Consequently the alpha compressor offers suitable settings for nearly any style of music and can always be employed in profitable ways. The enhanced functions exceed the potential of normal compressors by far and enable unimagined options for mastering and recording tasks.
Further information can be acquired at www.elysia.com.
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