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title: "Compressor V2"
slug: "audio-compressor-v2"
updated: 2026-02-26T07:59:43Z
published: 2026-02-26T07:59:43Z
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# Compressor V2

The **Compressor V2 operator** is a dynamic range compressor for audio processing. It reduces the volume of loud sounds above a certain threshold, helping to control audio dynamics and prevent clipping.

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**Location:** Audio Processing

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## Compression

These settings control the core compression behavior.

| Option | Description | Range | Default |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Threshold (0dBFS)** | The level at which compression begins. Signals above this threshold will be compressed. | -48 to 0 | **-18** |
| **Ratio (1:1 - 20:1)** | The amount of compression applied. A ratio of 4:1 means that for every 4 dB the signal exceeds the threshold, only 1 dB will pass through. | 1 to 20 | **3.5** |
| **Makeup gain (dB)** | Boosts the output signal to compensate for the volume reduction caused by compression. | 0 to +24 | **0** |
| **Attack time (ms)** | How quickly the compressor responds when the signal exceeds the threshold. Lower values catch fast transients. | 0 to 200 | **8** |
| **Release time (ms)** | How quickly the compressor stops compressing after the signal falls below the threshold. | 0 to 500 | **150** |
| **Knee width (1-8 dB)** | Controls the transition between uncompressed and compressed signal. A wider knee creates a more gradual, natural-sounding compression. | 1 to 8 | **2.8** |

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## Advanced

Additional settings for fine-tuning the compressor behavior.

| Option | Description | Values | Default |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Compressor mode** | Determines how the compressor detects signal levels. | Peak, RMS (default) | **RMS (default)** |
| **Look ahead (ms)** | Allows the compressor to "see" incoming transients before they arrive, preventing overshoot on fast peaks. | 1 to 8 | **4** |

### Compressor Mode Options

| Mode | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Peak** | Responds to instantaneous peak levels. Best for catching fast transients and preventing clipping. |
| **RMS (default)** | Responds to average signal levels over time. Provides smoother, more musical compression suitable for vocals and music. |

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## Warnings

Read-only indicators that alert you to potential issues.

| Indicator | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Signal overload** | Displays a warning when the output signal exceeds 0 dBFS. Auto-resets after 2 seconds. |
| **Peak Overload (dB)** | Shows the peak overload value in dB when signal overload occurs. Auto-resets after 2 seconds. |

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## Output

Read-only meters showing the current compression activity.

| Meter | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Gain reduction Left (dB)** | Displays the amount of gain reduction being applied to the left channel. Smoothed over 300 ms. |
| **Gain reduction Right (dB)** | Displays the amount of gain reduction being applied to the right channel. Smoothed over 300 ms. |

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## Actions

| Action | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Reset** | Resets all operator settings to their default values. |