{"product_id":"empirical-labs-el-p-pump-horizontal","title":"Empirical Labs EL-P PUMP (Horizontal)","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpirical Labs EL-P PUMP (Horizontal)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single-channel 500 series VCA compressor with a horizontal faceplate, featuring 8 compression ratios and the unique AtMod function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePUMP is aimed at engineers looking for a compressor sharing DNA with the legendary Distressor, in a more accessible single-slot 500 series format. The horizontal faceplate version fits racks where module orientation needs to match a specific chassis type or neighboring gear. The module draws on the heritage of the Distressor, Arousor, and Mike-E, offering germanium-diode-based saturation and an attack-envelope shaping feature previously available only in the Arousor plugin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePreserving Transients Without Sacrificing Compression Density\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usual trade-off with aggressive compression is losing an instrument's attack — a hard-squeezed snare or bass loses its initial click or thump, even if the rest of the signal sounds dense and controlled. AtMod (Attack Modification) solves this by slowing the initial slope of the attack envelope, letting more transient content back into the signal without giving up the intended compression level. That lets an engineer get a heavily compressed snare that still has a clear stick attack, or a thick bass that keeps its finger pluck intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEight Compression Characters in One Module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking across different sources — vocals, bass guitar, drums — a single fixed compression ratio rarely fits everything, and switching between separate processors slows a session down. PUMP offers eight selectable compression ratios from 2:1 to 20:1, each with its own unique curve, allowing a gentle touch for vocals or an aggressive squeeze for drums without leaving a single module. A switchable high-pass filter on the detector prevents low frequencies from unnecessarily driving compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-channel VCA compressor in 500 series format, single slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal faceplate orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 selectable compression ratios: 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1, 10:1, 12:1, 20:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtMod (Attack Modification) function to preserve transients under heavy compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigitally-stepped Attack and Release knobs for precise, repeatable recall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpto-coupler-style Release option (auto-release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable 70Hz detector high-pass filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermanium-diode-based saturation, drawn from the Mike-E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull gain reduction metering and clip (BAD) indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: VCA compressor, 500 series format, single slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaceplate orientation: horizontal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 5Hz - 175kHz (-3dB points)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic range: 125dB (from maximum output at 0.5% THD to minimum output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-noise (Output at 0): typically -101dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistortion: 0.0035% to 15% at 1kHz, depending on mode and settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum input level before hard clipping: +22dBm (Line In mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompression ratios: 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1, 10:1, 12:1, 20:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetector filter: switchable, 70Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Empirical Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54339134456145,"sku":"60650","price":888.65,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/EmpiricalLabsEL-PPUMP_Horizontal_1.jpg?v=1784735421","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/fr-fr\/products\/empirical-labs-el-p-pump-horizontal","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}