The MPC Console Compressor by Harrison offers a comprehensive suite of professional compression features derived from their digital consoles. It provides precise control over dynamics with standard parameters like Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, and Makeup Gain, complemented by advanced options such as Depth, Knee, and a Program (Pgm) mode. These features allow the compressor to maintain its distinctive character even when processing complex and dynamic audio material, ensuring both punch and clarity in the sound.

This compressor includes a unique scrolling history display that visually tracks gain reduction over time, helping users understand how compression is affecting the signal. The Depth control limits the maximum gain reduction, preventing over-compression during transient peaks. The Program mode engages multiple parallel detectors to adapt smoothly to varying signal dynamics, a feature inspired by broadcast radio compression techniques. Additionally, the Knee control offers soft onset of compression, producing smooth, vintage-style character.

An innovative sidechain section enhances creative possibilities with a selectable external sidechain input and a single-band EQ featuring seven filter shapes. This allows precise shaping of the signal that triggers compression, enabling tasks like emphasizing sibilance, avoiding low-frequency pumping, or taming resonant frequencies. The ability to listen to the sidechain source in isolation further assists in fine-tuning. Eight presets are included to help users quickly apply the compressor to various common scenarios in music production and post-production.