Mpressor 500 Series

The elysia mpressor 500 brings the formidable power and creative flexibility of its bigger 19-inch rack sibling into the compact and convenient 500 series format. This is not just another compressor; it is a dynamic sculpting tool designed for the modern audio engineer who demands both pristine quality and extreme creative options. The mpressor 500 excels at everything from subtle, transparent gain reduction on a master bus to heavy, pumping compression effects on drum tracks. Its all-discrete, Class-A signal path ensures that your audio remains clean and powerful, preserving the integrity of the source while providing the dynamic control you need.

What truly sets the mpressor 500 apart is its collection of unique and powerful features. The module includes negative ratios, which completely reverse the compression curve, pulling the signal down as it crosses the threshold for mind-bending pumping and reverse-envelope effects. The innovative Anti-Log release curve provides a distinctive alternative to standard linear releases, offering a more musical and responsive character that can make tracks breathe. For further tonal shaping, the mpressor 500 includes THD Boost, allowing you to dial in rich, colorful saturation and harmonics, adding weight and character to any source. This combination of classic compression with groundbreaking features makes it a secret weapon for any mix engineer.

Features

• Discrete Class-A topology for pristine, transparent audio quality.
• Auto Fast Attack mode adapts attack times to the signal for optimal transient processing.
• Negative Ratios for creative, reverse-envelope compression effects.
• Anti-Log Release curve for a musical and responsive dynamic response.
• THD Boost for adding colorful saturation and harmonic enhancement.
• Gain Reduction Limiter to prevent over-compression and maintain control.
• External sidechain input for frequency-dependent compression and ducking.
• Compact, single-slot 500 series format.