COMPRESSOR

This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out the volume level of the input signal.

Parameter

Value

Explanation

ON/OFF

OFF, ON

Turns this effect on/off.

TYPE

BOSS COMP

This models a BOSS CS-3.

D-COMP

This models a MXR Dyna Comp.

ORANGE

This is modeled on the sound of the Dan Armstrong ORANGE SQUEEZER.

X-COMP

This uses MDP (Multi-Dimensional Processing) to obtain a consistently natural playing feel and sound that responds to the pitch range and dynamics of your phrase.

STEREO

This selects a stereo compressor.

X-BASS

This is a compressor for bass that uses MDP (Multi-Dimensional Processing).

ATTACK

0–100

Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the strings are played.

SUSTAIN*1

0–100

Adjusts the range (time) over which low-level signals are boosted. Larger values will result in longer sustain.

THRESHOLD*2

0–100

The volume level at which compression begins.

LEVEL

0–100

Adjusts the volume.

TONE

-50–+50

This adjusts the tone.

RATIO

1:1–INF:1

Adjusts the compression ratio.

DIRECT

0–100

Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.

  1. This setting is available when TYPE is set to anything but X-BASS.
  2. This setting is available when TYPE is set to X-BASS.