do all the heavy lifting. Instead, they use a chain:
To get a thicker, more saturated sound, increase Peak Reduction until you see 7–10 dB of reduction on the meter. Because the
Instead of forcing one CLA-2A to do 10dB of gain reduction, use two instances in a row. Let each instance handle 2dB to 3dB of smooth reduction.
Approximately how many is the meter showing?
Because the attack time is fixed, the very first millisecond of the transient escapes the compression before the optical cell clamps down. This creates a sharp, snappy "crack" followed by a heavy, compressed tail. The HiFreq Sidechain Trick
Achieving this sound involves a combination of setting the right compression intensity and utilizing the plugin's hidden features. 1. Push the Peak Reduction
When pushed hard, the emulated tube circuit begins to add second-order harmonics, which our ears perceive as "warmth" or "thickness". 2. Using the "Limit" Mode for Extra Grit