Aphex 1404 Punch Factory Optical Compression Pedal
- Gives clean, transparent compression for all instruments
- Punch through the mix, live or studio, with enhanced tone and total dynamic control
There are many, ways to build a compressor. Various devices can be used to create the core circuit that controls the gain of the compressor in response to a control signal. Each type of device has its own advantages and disadvantages. Every available technology has produced popular compressors over the years. However, one of the most beloved types of compressors is the ?optical compressor?. An optical compressor is created from the combination of a light sensitive resistor called a photocell, and a controllable light source such as a small light bulb or LED. Devices called optocouplers combine a photocell and light source inside a light-proof package. The photocell changes its resistivity depending upon the intensity of the light. Attack, Release & Memory Compressors are said to be ?attacking? when they are in the act of reducing the gain and ?releasing? when the gain is recovering, or rising back up after an attack. Photocells exhibit a function called ?memory?. When just a few brief attacks have been experienced, the photocell recovers quite fast, bringing back the level more quickly. However, after repeated and constant attacking, the photocell builds up a memory of the light pulses and recovers more gradually. This helps to smooth out the compression and preserve the quality of the sound. The optocoupler used in the Punch Factory is made especially for Aphex. It has unique characteristics that are unusually good for music instrument compression. That me...
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