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Compression 101

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Summary of Contents for Compression 101

Page 1: ...Compression 101...

Page 2: ...ou to raise the average level of a sound using the Output control to make it sound louder By using the threshold and ratio controls you can set a stable sound that will hold its position in the mix wh...

Page 3: ...r will amplify it to an obnoxious level If the ratio is set to 1 1 it doesn t matter where the THRESHOLD control is the compressor is being told not to change the gain at all even if it s above the th...

Page 4: ...ck The ATTACK knob controls the amount of time before compression starts after the threshold is exceeded by the input signal The range of this control can go anywhere from very slow about 1dB Sec to v...

Page 5: ...settings on various instruments These are merely suggested settings but they can help you to get started if you are new to compression or need help finding a particular sound Vocal Limiting Vocalists...

Page 6: ...set around 9 o clock Release set around 10 o clock Electric Guitar Funky rhythm guitar parts love compression Not only does it make the part punch out the mix better it evens out the volume of the mut...

Page 7: ...fade back in after he stops Set the compressor controls like this Threshold set for 3dB around 3 o clock Ratio set for 6 1 OverEasy in Attack set around 9 o clock Release set around 2 o clock Plug th...

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