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BETA046 posted. Biggest change is that now not just constant speeds ("maximum release speed") but also the non-constant speeds ("release time") can be progressive.
If you turn the Progressive release checkbox on, release speeds will generally be lower, depending on where the compressor is at that point (the attenuation level). If it's at -6 dB it runs at half the normal speed. At -12 it runs at 75%, and -18 it runs at 87.5%, etc. At 0 dB it doesn't release at all so the top part of the release will be extremely slow.
Hans, how is progressive release different from max dyn adjustment?
Do you prefer progressive release on?
From my perspective I had to lower release times but overall output was more consistent but not so "in your face".
If I may: Progressive release is a simpler effect with a different purpose. It causes the release speed to get faster as you get deeper into the compressor. Nothing more. This is an effect found in many broadcast processors, so it may prove useful.
Dynamic adjustment is something else entirely. That's a much more sophisticated concept that takes into account the dynamics present in material and will both attack *and* release faster, when the content warrants it. It can also make things slower. Dynamic adjustment also behaves the same regardless of how deep into compressor gain reduction you are.
In general, when enabling dynamic adjustment, you'll probably gravitate toward slower attack and release times since it can get faster when it needs to.
When enabling progressive release, you'll typically set the release time faster than you would really want to release in most circumstances, since the compressor won't hit that speed unless you max out the gain of the compressor.
Both can be used together, but I have not made any serious attempt to do so, yet. It would certainly create some interesting effects. Not sure if they'd be good together or not.
I hope this info helps you.