Official effect
Fast-feeling envelope leveler that currently uses the same compressor core as the other leveling variants.
This patch uses the same current signal path as Studio Compressor and Optical Compressor: a low-passed envelope controls a gain-scaling stage, then low- and high-shelf shaping finish the result. It already produces assertive leveling, but it is not yet a distinct FET-style attack/release or coloration model.
Static peaks come from the compiled FAUST preview render. The live scope is drawn from the browser playback output in real time.
How It Works
This patch uses the same current signal path as Studio Compressor and Optical Compressor: a low-passed envelope controls a gain-scaling stage, then low- and high-shelf shaping finish the result. It already produces assertive leveling, but it is not yet a distinct FET-style attack/release or coloration model.
Signal Path
Preview source: An internally generated picked-string phrase is widened to stereo with a 19-sample right-channel delay and slight left/right shelf-EQ offsets before it hits the dynamics or EQ core.
An internally generated picked-string phrase is widened to stereo with a 19-sample right-channel delay and slight left/right shelf-EQ offsets before it hits the dynamics or EQ core.
Envelope-dependent gain reduction with post-compression low-shelf contouring and high-shelf tone shaping.
The static waveform and the live player both reflect this compiled signal chain.
These are the currently active controls detected in the FAUST source for this effect.
The generated description is tied to the active helper blocks and routing found in the current DSP.
Controls
Blends the untouched stereo preview source with the processed path after the core effect.
Lower settings keep more dry attack and natural dynamics; higher settings push the processed behavior forward.
Applies final post-effect level trim after DC blocking and before the output limiter.
Matches loudness without changing the actual dynamic or EQ structure.
Raises the multiplier applied to the smoothed input envelope in the denominator of the gain-scaling stage.
Adds firmer peak control and denser sustain.
Adjusts the post-processing high shelf.
Sets how bright or controlled the leveled top end feels.
Raises the numerator of the gain-scaling stage and adjusts the post-processing low shelf.
Shifts the leveled signal toward leaner or fuller body.
Analysis
Current implementation shares the same envelope-leveling compressor core as Studio Compressor, Optical Compressor, Sustain Compressor, Parallel Compressor, Multi-Band Compressor, and Upward Compressor.
No current warnings are attached to this effect.
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Each effect page uses the same generated description pipeline and compiled waveform preview assets.