Compressor — Logic Platinum Digital

| Feature | Platinum Digital | Modern Logic Compressor | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Transparent, harsh, digital | Warm, colored, analog-modeled | | CPU Usage | Negligible (90s efficiency) | Moderate (oversampling, modeling) | | Phase distortion | Minimal (linear phase-esque) | Variable (depends on model) | | Knee | Hard only | Soft & Hard options | | Aliasing | High (no oversampling) | Low (modern oversampling) | | Best use | Drums, parallel, sidechain | Vocals, bus glue, mastering |

A recorded acoustic guitar or a synth pluck has sharp, painful attack peaks. The fix: Switch to Peak mode. Use a fast attack (under 5ms), a high ratio (8:1 or 10:1), and a fast release. You only need 2-3dB of reduction here. This acts like a safety net, catching only the spikes while leaving the body untouched. logic platinum digital compressor

"Intelligent Gain Optimization"

As a stock algorithm, it is extremely efficient, allowing you to use it across dozens of tracks without straining your computer. Ideal for Utility Tasks: Many professionals use it as the first compressor in a chain | Feature | Platinum Digital | Modern Logic