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Signal Processing noun

Compression

/kəmˈprɛʃ.ən/ · kom-PRESH-un

Quick Answer

Compression reduces the dynamic range of audio — making loud parts quieter and quiet parts louder — giving you a more controlled, polished, professional sound.

Key Parameters
Threshold The level at which compression begins. Lower = more compression.
Ratio How hard it compresses. 4:1 is transparent. 10:1 is aggressive limiting.
Attack How fast it clamps down. Slow attack preserves transient punch.
Release How fast it lets go. Too fast causes pumping. Too slow kills groove.
Quick Reference — Drums
ContextThresholdRatioAttack
Snare punch−10 dB4:110 ms
Drum bus glue−18 dB2:130 ms
Parallel smash−30 dB10:11 ms
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