GComp2-Manual.pdf

Welcome to GComp2

GComp2 is a simplified compressor that also includes lo- and hi-cut filters, a gate, and

visual feedback on how the signal has been affected.

Hints

The visual feedback is only a tool, with your ears being the ultimate judge of having

selected appropriate settings.

Each of the components of GComp2 has more sophisticated counterparts in the

GVST suite of plug-ins; however, GComp2 is excellent for combining these into one

elegant interface.

In addition to changing the "Compress" parameter, reducing or increasing gain to the

incoming signal will affect the way it is compressed.

Interface

The GUI features a set of 8 knobs which control all of the plug-in's parameters. Each is

clearly labelled above, with a user-editable readout below.

In addition to the knobs, a window to the right provides a visual cue as to how your source

material has been affected. The darker "shadow" waveform represents the original source

material, while the brighter Cyan shows the resulting post-processing audio.

The signal path is illustrated on the GUI itself. Incoming audio goes first to the Gain and

filter stage, after which it is gated and compressed according to user settings, with the

resulting waveform displayed to the right. Finally, the user may also apply manual gain to

the effected signal.

Gain: Gain is the level or "volume" of the source material. At 0dB, the original signal

passes through. By increasing or reducing gain, the rest GComp2's parameters are

drastically affected.

Lo Cut: Any frequencies below this setting are removed from the source material.

Hi Cut: Frequencies above this setting are eliminated from the incoming audio signal.

Gate: Actually an expander, the incoming signal is turned down once it drops below the

defined threshold.

Compress: One knob combines the "threshold" and "ratio" parameters found on most

compressors. With a higher rate of compression, there is a lower threshold (level at which

compression is triggered) and a higher ratio (amount of gain reduction).

Attack: How quickly the compressor reacts to audio peaks.

Release: The speed at which the source material returns to its original level after being

compressed.

Output: Allows the user to manually adjust the post-compression signal with make-up gain.

License

GVST plug-ins are provided to the user at no cost. While every GVST plug-in is tested

to the best of the developer's ability, no warranty or guarantee is offered to the end

user.

No suggestions made by the developer or his representatives (i.e., freely offered

support) are to be taken as an implied warranty or guarantee.

These plug-ins may only be distributed by the official GVST website, or by parties

explicitly given permission by the developer.

GVST plug-ins are to be distributed only in their original form as intended by the

developer (i.e., the unaltered archive).

GVST plug-ins are freeware, meaning you are never under any obligation to pay for

them! However, should you wish to help support continued development of GVST

software, please consider donating through the official website.

Credits

Development, code, website and graphics by Graham Yeadon.

Documentation by Greg Pettit and Graham Yeadon (many thanks to Greg for all of his

help).

VST technology copyright Steinberg GmbH.

The "VST" name and logo are registered trademarks of Steinberg GmbH.

I would not make these plug-ins available if I did not feel that they were safe and stable. However, I

cannot take responsibility for any damage, difficulty, or stress caused by their use. Please do not

download any software unless you agree with the license conditions. VST and Windows are trademarks

of Steinberg and Microsoft respectively.

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