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If you increase either or both of the COMPRESSION and RATIO controls you will probably

have to increase the MAKE UP GAIN control and vice versa. As a general rule, adjust the

MAKE UP GAIN control whilst switching the compressor in and out and watching the

OUTPUT LEVEL meter. The MAKE UP GAIN will be set correctly when the level shown

on the OUTPUT LEVEL meter is the same whether the compressor is switched in or out.

RATIO -

determines the amount of compression

applied to the signal with increasing input, and is the

ratio of change in input level compared to change in

output level. Higher RATIO settings will produce

more noticeable compression; for less obtrusive

results, lower RATIO settings should be used.

- provides a smoother start to

SOFT KNEE

compression when pressed, for instances where more

subtle compression is required. With the switch

released, hard knee compression occurs, causing more

noticeable compression. Some presets automatically select this function. Also, the Penta

store in its memory whether this function was switched in the last time each preset was used (as

long as the unit remains powered up) so that you can switch between presets without having to

change this switch each time. The switch illuminates to show when this function is

active.

– alters the time taken for the

ATTACK

compressor to react to a signal. For some instruments

(such as drums or guitars) you may want the

compressor to react more slowly so that the attack (or

transient) of a note is not compressed, as compression

can cause the attack of a note to sound "over-

squashed."

With other instruments (such as some synth sounds)

you may be less concerned about the attack of a note

and may want more even compression. In this case

you may want a slightly quicker attack response from

the compressor.

Note: The presets have been designed to

automatically set an appropriate attack time so it may

not be necessary to alter this control from its centre-

detented position.

– determines how quickly compression dies away once the level of the source

RELEASE

signal has fallen below the threshold at which the compressor reacts. When in the clockwise

position the compression releases very quickly, which may be appropriate on rapidly varying

signals to avoid compressing the beats that follow. However, note that this can result in

distortion on more sustained material. Slower release times give a smoother effect, but at the

same time may result in audible "pumping".

Note: The presets have been designed to automatically set an appropriate release time so it

Low

may not be necessary to alter this control from its centre-detented position.

Ratio

High

– switches the TUBE SOUND control into the compressor. Some presets automatically

Ratio

select this function. Also, the Penta

switched in the last time each preset was used (as long as the unit remains powered up) so that

you can switch between presets without having to change this switch each time. The switch

illuminates to show when this function is active.

– the Penta

TUBE SOUND

associated with tube or tape distortion, and this control adjusts the amount of tube style warmth

will

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added to the signal. This control is particularly useful for adding character when recording

onto a digital medium. Rotating the control anti-clockwise reduces the amount of tube style

warmth, and rotating the control clockwise increases the amount of tube style warmth.

GAIN REDUCTION METER

compressor is causing. The more gain reduction, the more heavily you are compressing and

vice-versa. This meter is a useful guide to how much MAKE UP GAIN may be required to

restore the original overall signal level.