Device Details


Overview

Name | Version: CPHN OPTY COMPRESSOR 2.1
Author: cellophanaudio
Device Type: Audio Effect
Description: cphn - opty

Smooth optical-style leveling with warm tube-inspired color for Ableton Live.

cphn - opty is made for sounds that should feel expensive, steady, and effortless. It follows the musical behavior of optical leveling: simple peak reduction, slow program-dependent recovery, soft gain control, and harmonic density that helps a source sit in the mix without sounding pinned down.

What it does:
- Uses a dedicated gen~ optical/tube-style DSP core.
- Models smooth opto-style gain recovery with program-dependent release behavior.
- Adds optional harmonic color, output drive, and subtle analog-style noise.
- Includes a custom cream-face gain-reduction meter.

UI guide:
- Peak Reduction: sets how hard the optical detector works.
- Gain: makeup/output gain after compression.
- Compress / Limit: chooses softer leveling or firmer peak control.
- Mix: blends processed and dry paths for parallel leveling.
- Color: controls tube/transformer-style density.
- Stereo Link: blends dual-mono behavior into linked stereo control.
- Sidechain HPF: reduces bass-triggered pumping.
- Noise: optional subtle analog-style noise.
- Power: transparent bypass.
- Speed: trims the opto timing feel between slower, normal, and faster response.

Suggested uses:
- Vocals that need smooth level control and polish.
- Bass that needs steady body without hard pumping.
- Acoustic instruments, pads, and synths that need warmth.
- Parallel warmth and density.
- Gentle bus smoothing before a faster compressor or limiter.


Details

Live Version Used: 12.0.5
Max Version Used: 8.6.2
Date Added: May 18 2026 16:24:11
Date Last Updated: No Updates
Downloads: 0
Website: https://cellophanaudio.gumroad.com/l/cphnopty2
License: None
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