Everything sounds better with compression - whether you need a bit of extra pressure for your drum sounds or just that extra touch to make your modular mix more nimble and tight, the Erica Synths Stereo Compressor will make your live performances a joy. The module is optimized for percussion sounds and will be a great addition to any Erica Synths Drum module rig. The Stereo sidechain can be used to animate melodic layers on the beat and to truly bring your Basslines to life. Features THAT chip-based stereo compressor DC coupled sidechain Gain, Threshold and Compression Amount (Ratio) settings Stereo Link for level detectors Bypass switch 8 segment output level VU meter Specs Audio input level -5...+5V Threshold -40dB to +10dB Makeup gain -12dB to +12dB Ratio 1:1 to 8 Power consumption +60mA, -22mA Module width 10HP Module depth 35mm INPUT LVL; Adjust the input signal level to your taste GAIN; This knob adjusts the makeup gain of the compressor THRESHOLD; Set the compressor threshold COMP. AMT;This knob adjusts the compression ratio STEREO LINK; Sending hard-panned or significantly different audio levels on the left and right channels into the audio inputs may result in undesired left-right panning on the output of the compressor, because the level detectors on each channel will ensure a different amount of compression. With the STEREO LINK switch on, the level detectors on both channels are merged and the min/max function is engaged. This ensures equal compression on both channels. PROCESS; The bypass switch allows for turning off the compressor instantly 8 SEGMENT VU METER; 8 segment VU meter gives a visual reference of the output signal IN L / IN R; These are the L and R audio inputs OUT L / OUT R; These are the L and R outputs of the module SIDE IN L / SIDE IN R; These are L and R sidechain inputs. You can process each channel individually SIDE OUT L / SIDEOUT R; These are the sidechain signal outputs - they are buffered copies of the sidechain inputs