Alan smart compressor crush mode ?

[okgb]

I'll look for the schematic [ ssl variation ? ]  but a friend has one and like the
crush mode and wanted to know how it works  ?  well , would like that in a comp
that has a blend type control

 

[pucho812]

google says


Crush Mode gives FET "overcompression" with tailored frequency response and higher distortion  in other word

Crush brings in an FET gain-control stage that works in conjunction with the VCA to produce harder compression and progressive distortion at high signal levels, ostensibly to recreate the sound of classic compressors. However, Crush also brightens up the sound in a subtle but noticeable way, by adding a filter with a gently rising response. The effect is a little like the so-called 'air' or 'gloss' controls on some high-end equalisers, and it is quite independent of the amount of compression added. As far as I can ascertain, this filtering effect is not dynamic -- it's a straightforward (but very nice sounding) fixed EQ.

 

[okgb]

thank puch , so far the searches for schematic point to the ssl bus comp ,
I'm curious whether one could adapt this " fet circuit " to the ssl comp here ,
not build a C2

 

[gyraf]

..it's been mentioned to be the talkback comp...