The plugin is famous for its signature "Aggressive" mode. This feature engages a knee and saturation curve that mimics the behavior of high-end analog hardware, allowing vocals to cut through a dense metal or rock mix without sounding thin or lifeless. For many, it is the secret sauce behind the "Joey Sturgis sound"—a sound defined by modern rock and metal production.
: This plugin includes a "Custom Shape" feature that allows you to mimic the specific hard-knee compression curve used in JST products.