Transparent compression action is a cornerstone for any
mastering compressor. Transparency is necessary to preserve
all existing elements in the mix, while compression itself is
necessary to make the mix sound uniform to other mixes
(tracks) and to make it sound more solid. Artistic dynamics
adjustment also requires a high degree of transparency from
the compressor. This allows the user to retain the original
signal's clarity, while improving its dynamics.

Voxengo Polysquasher was designed with these things in mind.
It offers a highly transparent compression performance and a
high level of control, with only a minimum number of
adjustable settings available at users' disposal. This makes
it ideal for common mastering applications.

Its unique-to-date compression technology--which gives an
unprecedented compression transparency--additionally allows
the user to give a very special `touch' to the signal being
processed. It subtly tightens the low end and reveals the
high end, creating a special `fresh' sound.

To sum up, this is a very interesting audio compressor
plug-in. Its compression effect can be slightly disorienting
for the first time, since it differs from the other
compressors greatly. But after some time of use, its
performance will be OK for you.

Features

- Transparent sound
- Real-time gain reduction scope
- Variable knee
- Three operation modes
- High-pass side chain
- "A-to-B" comparisons
- Factory presets
- Mono-to-Stereo, Stereo-to-Stereo processing
- Sample rates up to 192 kHz supported
- 64-bit internal precision
- Native assembler DSP code

Requirements

- Windows 98 or any later Windows OS
- About 1 MB of harddisk space
- 500+ MHz processor
- Audio application supporting VST plug-ins

Version 1.5, 04-may-2008

- Parameter knobs can now be adjusted using the mouse wheel.
- Access violation error on systems with >2GB memory solved.