Tonelux has announced the Dynalux, a high-end dual-channel analog compressor designed for engineers and producers who demand precise control alongside rich, musical tone. Built with input from renowned designer Paul Wolff and refined by the Tonelux team, Dynalux brings advanced functionality to a premium rackmount format.

Designed for both tracking and mixing, Dynalux combines classic analog warmth with modern flexibility, offering detailed dynamics shaping without sacrificing musicality.

Modern Control Meets Classic Analog Design
At its core, Dynalux features a fully discrete signal path, built around Tonelux’s proprietary components. The result is a compressor that delivers clarity, punch, and depth, while maintaining the character expected from high-end analog gear.

A standout feature is the TYPE control, which allows users to blend between feedback-style compression, known for its warmth, and feed-forward compression, valued for its precision. This hybrid approach provides a wide tonal palette within a single unit.

Key Features:

  • All-discrete analog design with TX-240 op-amps, TX-260 output stage, and TX-100 transformers
  • Hybrid compression via TYPE control, blending feedback and feed-forward behaviour
  • Built-in parallel compression with Wet/Dry mix control
  • Tilt side-chain EQ and IPN filter for refined frequency-dependent compression
  • Wide ratio range from 1.5:1 to 20:1, plus OVER mode for aggressive dynamics shaping
  • Fast attack times down to microseconds, with release up to 3 seconds
  • Auto makeup gain for consistent output levels
  • Dual mono and stereo operation with Varilink channel linking
  • Four VU meters for detailed input, output, and gain reduction monitoring

Advanced Dynamics Shaping
Dynalux goes beyond traditional compression with its intelligent side-chain controls. The Tilt EQ and IPN filter allow users to shape how the compressor responds to low and high frequencies, helping maintain clarity while controlling problematic energy in a mix.

The onboard parallel compression eliminates the need for external routing, making it easy to blend compressed and dry signals directly within the unit, without the latency concerns often associated with digital workflows.

Flexible Stereo Control
With dual-mono and stereo modes, plus the Varilink control for adjustable channel linking, Dynalux offers precise control over stereo dynamics. This makes it equally effective on individual sources, buses, or full mixes.

Built for Professional Workflows
From its comprehensive metering to its wide range of controls, Dynalux is designed to integrate seamlessly into modern studios. Whether shaping transients during tracking or refining dynamics in a mix, it provides the tools needed for detailed and musical results.

Pricing and Availability
Dynalux is available now. For more information, visit: https://tonelux.com

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