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Illthy Squatchfront-end compressor

VST3 modulein the NoAMP zip

The rig's front-of-chain compressor as its own pedal: a FET-style squeeze that keeps funk quacks even, fattens cleans, and feeds dirt a consistent level so YOUR hands still decide the gain.

Controls

ControlWhat it does
OnTrue bypass when off.
InputDrive into the detector โ€” more input = more squeeze.
OutputMakeup gain after compression.
AttackHow fast it grabs. Slow lets pick attack punch through; fast clamps it.
ReleaseHow fast it lets go. Faster = more energy/pump, slower = smoother.
Ratio4:1 · 8:1 · 12:1 · 20:1 · All (the full-squash party trick).
MixParallel blend โ€” dry punch + compressed sustain at once.

Specs, tersely

TopologyFET-style program-dependent detector + soft-knee gain cell
Pathzero latency, click-free bypass, parallel mix
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