Tau Compressor Plus

Block Diagram

Controls

Mode selector knob is used to choose compression mode.

Threshold knob controls the level that the compressor starts reduce gain.

Makeup knob controls the gain applied after reduction.

Ratio knob controls how much the compressor reduce signal level. Larger value brings more reduction.

Mix knob controls blending ratio between unprocessed (dry) and processed (wet) signals.
Reduction Meter

Reduction Meter displays current reduction amount in VU style.