Magnetophon The Leveler Smart Level Control for Stratus

Product Overview

The Magnetophon The Leveler is a smart level-control and dynamics tool designed to even out performance dynamics and lift overall level while keeping the character of your sound intact. It’s built for the moments when you want consistent volume and clarity without making the playing feel “squeezed” or unnatural.

Alongside familiar compressor-style controls, The Leveler includes a dedicated SYMMETRY control that targets a common real-world issue: asymmetric waveforms. Bass and guitar can produce waveforms that sit mostly above or below the zero line, which can cause uneven compression where some notes jump out and others get buried—SYMMETRY balances the waveform so notes speak more consistently.

On bass and guitar, increasing SYMMETRY can help stabilize levels and keep notes even across the neck. For drums and other percussive sources where transients are the priority, reducing SYMMETRY can preserve the punch while still benefiting from controlled dynamics.

Key Features

• Smart Level Control: Evens out dynamics and raises overall level using a custom algorithm while keeping the sound’s character intact.
• Input Drive Control: Set how hard you push the compressor with the INPUT control.
• Output Level Trim: Match or boost post-processing level using the OUTPUT control.
• Release Timing: Shape how quickly gain returns after compression with the RELEASE control.
• SYMMETRY Waveform Balancing: Balances waveforms that sit mostly above or below the zero line to help prevent uneven compression.
• More Consistent Bass & Guitar: Helps reduce note-to-note level swings caused by asymmetric waveforms for clearer, steadier performance dynamics.
• Transient-Friendly Options for Drums: Adjusting SYMMETRY lower can prioritize transient impact on percussive material.
• Optimized for Stratus®: Listed Stratus® CPU usage is 13.4% for this effect.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: magnetophon
• Effect Type: Leveling / dynamics processing
• Platform Availability: Available on the Stratus® multi-effects pedal
• Computer Availability: Not yet available on Mac and PC (coming soon)
• Controls: Input, Output, Release, Symmetry
• Stratus® CPU Usage: 13.4%