In addition to the usual parameters that you’re used to using on a compressor like threshold, ratio, attack and release, some compressors also have a ‘look ahead’ function. In this article, we’ll […]

Using mix bus compression is a process which divides many producers. Whilst some swear by using mix bus compression, others avoid it at all costs. What is mix bus compression Mix bus […]

An often overlooked, but never the less powerful tool, is the multiband compressor. In this article, we’ll learn what a multiband compressor is and how it might help you achieve greater control […]

Understanding Make-Up Gain Regardless of what compressor you’re using, almost all of them have some form of make-up gain control. This will usually be called ‘gain’, ‘output’, ‘output gain’ or some variation […]

Understanding the knee setting on a compressor In this article, we’ll learn how to use the knee setting on a compressor. Alongside the other settings which control the way your compressor works, […]

Understanding the compressor release setting The compressor release setting allows you to control how quickly the compressor stops applying gain reduction to a signal once its level has fallen back below the […]

Understanding the compressor attack setting The compressor attack setting lets you control how quickly the compressor turns a signal down when it overshoots the threshold. The attack time is defined in milliseconds. […]