PUNCHDUST
By MFKNE
PUNCHDUST combines transient shaping, responsive lo-fi texture and upward compression in a focused effect. It is useful for changing the attack and sustain of sampled drums or short rhythmic parts. Its controls affect the relationship between the hit and the material around it, rather than simply increasing overall output. Compare at similar listening level and check pauses, where raised sustain or added texture may become more obvious than intended.
Set timing against the performance and compare at similar output level. Listen to attack, sustain and pauses, since a level-control change can alter the musical phrasing as well as peak readings.