Peak (No Gain)

This block functions exactly like the Peak(gain) block (see that topic for details) but does not include the Post Gain knob.

Hold (ms)		Controls the time (in ms) the compressor maintains its current output gain setting before it starts decreasing as the input level decrease.
Decay (db/s)		Controls the rate at which the compressor gain decreases in response to decrease in the input signal level, e.g. the “Release” time.
Soft Knee		Soft-knee lets the compressor ease into action, making a less-abrupt change from unprocessed signal to compressed signal. Typically it sounds better. If it is not activated, the default is hard-knee behavior, meaning compression reduces signal level immediately when the threshold is passed.
Show Graph		Opens the Compression Curve editor window.

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