Why you need the Elysia mpressor 500 Mono Compressor:The mpressor 500 delivers high-end studio processor manufacturer elysia’s heritage of their extremely powerful rack mount mpressor to the 500 series format. Like its bigger brother, the mpressor 500 combines serious punch with a full and detailed class-A sound. Its great tone and flexibility make it an excellent choice for recording and mixing, while its remarkable special features take it far beyond the borders of what normal compressors can do.Extreme time constants, negative ratios, “antilog” release and elysia’s innovative gain reduction limiter provide a whole spectrum of unique dynamics shaping options. A new feature of the 500 series module is its switchable THD boost, allowing on-the-fly signal coloration and saturation effects capable of delivering a different, grittier flavor.“It’s been quite a challenge to transfer such a sophisticated discrete design into the 500 series form factor”, says elysias head of development, Ruben Tilgner. “But after using and listening to the final version of the mpressor 500, we are truly pleased with what we have achieved”.The mpressor 500 is made in Germany, exclusively using top quality components, gold plated PCBs, a rugged 4mm aluminum front panel and solid aluminum knobs.Features:100% Class-A Topology - Expensive boutique sound made affordable.THD Boost - Harmonics for a grittier flavor.Auto Fast - Perfect attack in any situation.Anti Log - Instant pumping & breathing.Negative Ratios - Unique compression effects.Gain Reduction Limiter - Ultimate control over compression.Stepped Controllers - Fast and easy recall guaranteed.Made in Germany - Build quality without compromise.