Dynamics Plug-Ins : Dynamics III : Expander/Gate III : Expander/Gate III Ratio Control

Expander/Gate III Ratio Control
The Ratio control sets the amount of expansion. For example, if this is set to 2:1, it will lower signals below the threshold by one half. At higher ratio levels (such as 30:1 or 40:1) the Expander/Gate functions like a gate by cutting off signals that fall below the threshold. As you adjust the ratio control, refer to the built-in graph to see how the shape of the expansion curve changes.
This control ranges from 1:1 (no expansion) to 100:1 (gating).