Hello edarring,
Here's another idea: Employ the-1452's unique slew volume control as a dynamics processor. This involves flopping its inputs -- placing DC into its audio input, and rectified audio into its control input. This allows us to choose a wide variety of independent up and down time responses. As shown below, the highpass filter feeds a standard RMS average block, set as fast as it goes. Its output drives the slew volume's control input. The slew volume block is where you set the actual dynamics. You can vary the attack and decay numbers on the fly, while changing the algorithms (by clicking its blue squares) may require a Link-Compile-Download to become effective.
Above, the slew block's controls are set for a slow response -- thus with dance music applied, the graph moves slowly. Setting the block for a faster response results in the response shown below. You can experiment with the various algorithms the slew volume block provides. For help with the -1452 slew volume block, see https://ez.analog.com/message/165526#165526
Best regards,
Bob