*In general* - the shorter the release time, the more pronounced the effect. Very short release times you hear an almost distortion-like effect as well.
^ ya I agree it starts getting really distorted. I notice it can be confusing with the distortion that comes with fast attack times and 8:1 ratios as well, so listen through the combinations of options carefully. setting the volume correctly is key
Same, lifetime subscription to both ToneGym and SoundGym, though these days I am a bit disappointed by how ToneGym feels a bit abandoned by its makers.
Hello friend! I went straight for the lifetime after about a year of the free trial. That one year made noticeable differences in my production, so buying lifetime access was like a commitment statement to keep pursuing this! Enjoy your year subscription, everything happens in perfect flow ^_^