elysia alpha compressor Dual-Channel Analog Mastering Compressor

elysia alpha compressor Dual-Channel Analog Mastering Compressor

Audio engineers in search of a premium analog mastering compressor will be impressed with the elysia alpha compressor, a modern classic and a mighty tool for professional dynamics processing. Featuring innovative functions and providing uncompromising sound quality, it sets new standards for enhancing any kind of audio material. It offers M/S processing, parallel compression, and limiters as well as sidechain and audio filters, just to name a few.

Every single of its many aspects-sound, features, circuitry, components, design, materials, and manufacturing-has been thought over and over until there was just nothing left to improve. Basically, every single part of this fine compressor is custom and most of these are made according to Elysia s designs and specs. The alpha s benefits sum up in an audio quality that is beyond all doubt. Even when extreme settings are used, the sound always stays clean and powerful. The alpha achieves perfect processing results for all different styles of music and ensures the this is it feeling of a finished song. Its enhanced functions exceed the potential of normal compressors by far and give you unimagined options for mastering and mixing.

At a Glance

• Build quality: the alpha compressor is designed, engineered, and handcrafted in Germany
• 100% discrete Class-A technology: consequently, represents the art of discrete signal processing
• Integrated M/S Matrix: as an alternative to standard stereo operation, you can process the mid and side signals
• Side Chain Filter: onboard frequency selective compression
• Auto-Fast: a switchable semi automation, which always provides perfect attack and release

True Mastering Features

The circuitry is a completely new development, which provides an amount of openness and clarity that can hardly be found a second time. Every part of the alpha s signal processing is based on single transistors running in constant class-A mode, and even the sidechain and power supply use discrete circuits. All components are of the highest grade available and exclusively chosen according to their sonic excellence.

Integrated M/S Matrix

• M/S technology is commonly known as a variant of stereo microphoning. This technique uses a microphone with cardioid pattern for the middle signal (M) and another one with bidirectional pattern with an offset of 90° for the side signal (S). The main advantage of this technology is its mono compatibility. FM radio stations use M/S technology for transmitting stereo signals exactly for this reason.
• The integration of an M/S encoder and decoder into a compressor generates new potentials that classic linked stereo compressors can hardly offer. One of the main advantages is the possibility to process the middle and side signals separately. This way, you can make the center more compact without corrupting the original stereo spectrum, for example.
• Of course, it is also possible to enhance the presence of the side signals in an already finished mix. The stereo width can be influenced fast and effectively, too, and it is also possible to compress specific parts of a mix that could not be selected in a stereo mix as precisely as it is possible in M/S mode.