A compressor is mandatory for funk. You need consistent volume levels to make those 16th-note strumming patterns sound tight. The onboard compressor in this plugin is intuitive, offering control over Attack and Release to help you dial in that "squashed" funk sound or a more transparent limiting effect.

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