The Gainlab Audio Governor is capable of operating in dual mono and stereo modes, with detailed parameterisation. It allows for precise control over most dynamic processing operations commonly encountered in audio processing workflows. Due to its electron tube-based transformer output design, it can produce the tube boost effect known from the Empress Equaliser. Based on user feedback, we have made it optionally configurable with full-spectrum and high-frequency boost options.
The Gainlab Audio Governor now includes a side-chain filter option and is prepared to receive external side-chain signals. Notably, the indicator design has been highlighted, providing a much more informative display compared to the classic VU meter solution, offering users a more accurate picture of the signal state changes, and the compressor’s two break points can be set much more intuitively with its assistance.
What is a dual slope compressor?
In the case of The Governor, dual slope design means that after the compressor’s threshold point, another threshold point can be set. Beyond this point, the compressor’s transmission curve becomes much steeper, and the compressor starts operating with a much higher compression ratio. In practice, it’s like applying multi-stage dynamic control. The first threshold would set a smaller ratio, softer knee compressor, and the second threshold would set a larger ratio, harder knee compressor.
All of this within a single device, causing the timing of the two compression phases to interact with each other. As a result, the sound of The Governor can be very flexibly shaped and it can remain enjoyable even with extreme settings, ranging from classic levellers to the sound of modern optical compressors and even to the aggressiveness not heard before from an optical compressor.
Field of Application
- Bus Compressor
- Mastering Compressor
- Tracking Compressor
- Recording Compressor
