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Release Specifies the time it takes for the compression action to stop after
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the input signal returns below the threshold. Longer release times give a more
natural sound, shorter release times can emphasize the percussive nature of
instruments like drums, and extreme settings can create "pumping" and
"breathing" artifacts. Go ahead and experiment—maybe you'll stumble on a sound
you love!
Threshold Sets the loudness level above which the compressor starts
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compressing, and below which the compressor stops compressing.
Input Gain Adds gain to the signal at the compressor's input. This is important,
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because the compression action depends on when the input signal goes above
or below the threshold. If the signal level is low, it won't go over the threshold
much but if the signal level is high, it will be compressed constantly. Use input
gain to adjust the input level for the best results with the compressor settings.
Ratio Once the input level exceeds the threshold, the ratio determines how much
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the output level will increase for a given amount of input level increase. For
example with a 2:1 ratio, input signal levels that exceed the threshold by 2 dB will
increase by only 1 dB at the output. Or, an 8 dB increase above the threshold will
result in only a 4 dB increase at the output.
Output Gain Controls the compressor's final output level. If you do not select the
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Makeup option, you will probably need to adjust this manually to compensate for
the lower output level caused by compression.
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