The IK Multimedia Opto Compressor Software (Download) is modeled after an electro-optical attenuator circuit used in hi-fi optical compressors. The physical principle is to build a circuit where a photoconductive cell adjusts the resistance to the audio signal based on the intensity of the light. This type of design significantly reduces the effects of distortion and coloration characteristic of other compressor designs. The lack of distortion or coloration makes the compressor useful for preserving the tonality of sources such as vocals.

It features controls for adjusting the input level, compression ratio, attack time, release time, the amount of compression, and the output gain level. A pair of switchable virtual VU meters provide visual feedback of the input stage, output stage, and gain reduction. The left and right sides of the compressor can be linked or switched to operate in L/R mode for stereo or M/S for mid-side operation. In M/S mode, the mid channel is the mono sum of the sound stage and the side channel is the difference between the left and right channels. A bypass switch allows you to A/B the effect of the processing on the signal and a reset switch can be used to restore the original settings.

The plug-in is fully compatible with native 32- and 64-bit applications on both Mac OS X (Universal Binary) and Windows (XP/Vista/7/8) computers. It supports VST, RTAS, AAX, and Audio Units plug-in formats. It can also be used with the T-RackS CS standalone application (sold separately).

Modeled after Electro-Optical Attenuator    Input and Output Controls    Ratio, Attack Time, and Release Time    Linkable Left and Right Stereo Operation    Input and Output Control    Supports 192 kHz Sample Rates    Full-Latency Compensation Support    32- and 64-bit Native Compatibility    Bypass and Reset Switch    Mac and Windows Compatibility

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Greetings ! I would like to know if the individual percussion sounds are compatible to be imported into Magix Samplitude.? Thank You.

A: No, these samples are in the SampleTank format and cannot be imported into another program.

Q: 2. exporting to slide show?

A: No. This is not a feature of this software.

Q: 3. Does it have a level control or is it set?

A: The iLine Camera Adapter Cable does not adjust for level. It is designed to connect mono sources via TRRS connectror to connect to a standard stereo input of a camera.

Q: 4. Will this microphone work with an iPhone 7 using the lightning to headphone adapter? If yes then can you monitor the audio using the native splitter headphone port on the iRig?

A: Yes, the iRig Mic will work with the iPhone 7 using the included Apple 3.5mm (TRRS) to Lightning adapter. Once connected to iOS, the iRig Mic's headphone port will be used for monitoring purposes.

Q: 5. Does this adapter have a brass metal tab in (what I call) the line-up slot inside the outer ring of the female MIDI connector? The one that came with the iRig Pro Duo I/O does and that metal tab blocks a standard MIDI male connector from fully connecting so the connection will hold. thx

A: The IK Multimedia iRig TRS to MIDI Cable is the same cable that is included with the iRig Pro Duo.

Q: 6. Does this work with PDF? How about scrolling on a webpage?

A: Yes here is a link to to a list of the apps that the IK Multimedia Tablet Page Turner is compatible with that use PDF files. https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigblueturn/index.php?p=apps

Q: 7. would this fit an Arturia keystep 37?

A: Yes, the Arturia Keystep 37 would fit in this bag.

Q: 8. Will this microphone work with an iPhone 7 using the lightning to headphone adapter? If yes then can you monitor the audio using the native splitter headphone port on the iRig?

A: You may use the iRig Mic into an iPhone 7 using the lightning headphone adapter and monitor using the native headphone port on the iRig Mic's split cable. If you'd like to avoid using all these adapters, consider the iRig Mic HD; B&H# IKIRIGMICHD.

Q: 9. will it work with my ipod classic?

A: The iRig mic is compatible with the iPod Classic as well as most other iOs and Android devices that have a headphone jack with mic capabilities.

Q: 10. Is this software compatible with MAC?

A: The software is Windows only.