If set too low, you might end up increasing the noise. The more dynamic your audio signal has (for example switching between normal talking and loud screams), the lower you might want to set the threshold down to -20 and below. For a calm voice-over or commentary usually between -4 and -6 is a good starting point. Threshold: In dB, is the audio level where the compressor will start to work. Let’s define what each of these settings mean, and how it affects your sound.
If you have the knowledge, you’ll probably figure out how to use this tool better than I do. For the fellow newbies, I’m going to break down this tool enough for you to get a sufficient compressor working. Now, let me remind you, I’m an audio noob. So if you are looking for somewhere to start, this will give you some idea. The picture above shows my current compressor settings.Make sure you’ve changed your microphone output to Voicemeeter Output on whatever program you use for testing, otherwise your friend won’t hear the changes! I recommend getting a friend to listen over a voice communication program to help you easily test out the settings. This is where you will configure and fine tune your compressor settings. Connect the left yellow node to the top left yellow dot on the program, and the right yellow dot to the right yellow node as pictured below.This guide uses reacomp, but for advanced users feel free to check out reaxcomp. Note: There is another plugin called reaxcomp-standalone. Right click somewhere in the middle of the program -> Add Plugin -> reacomp-standalone Back on the preferences page, make sure the ‘Audio device type’ is set to ASIO and your ‘device’ is Voicemeeter Insert Virtual ASIO.Scan and verify to add the Reaper ReaPlugs plugins into the program.Minihost Modular: File -> Preferences -> Plugins.At the bottom where it says ‘Patch Insert’, make sure “in1 Left” and “in1 Right” are turned on by simply clicking on the boxes. In Voicemeeter Banana: Menu -> System Settings/Options.
As a VST or AU plugin, Minihost Modular can be used to extend the capabilities of your existing DAW software with its powerful modular, recallable, environment. As a standalone, Minihost Modular can be used as an advanced VST or AU host with modular routing with some sequencing recording/playback capabilities. Minihost Modular is a modular environment for hosting/interconnecting VST/AU plugins based on a custom modular engine especially developed for this purpose. Get the Windows & OS X beta installers here (log in to your account or create one to get access) We thank the beta-testers for their enthusiastic response to Minihost Modular. This beta includes improvements and fixes based on user feedback so far. We are pleased to announce the second Minihost Modular beta is now available for Windows and OS X.