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Main Index .: Current Saffire Range .: OctoPre MkII Dynamic .: How much compression does the compressor knob apply and what does the more button do?

How much compression does the compressor knob apply and what does the more button do?

In normal mode (without the more button pressed in) compression is applied with a ratio of 2:1. When the More button switched in, the compression ratio is switched from 2:1 to 4:1.

In normal mode and more mode. as the Compress dial is turned clockwise, the threshold is reduced and the make-up gain increased. As More mode utilises a higher ratio (hence more compression), there is more make-gain applied to compensate.

The attack and release times for both modes are 1.2 ms and 28 ms respectively.

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