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Ratio
This specifies the amount of gain reduction applied to the signal above the set threshold. A high Ratio value makes
the sound less dynamic and more “even” in level.
D Click and drag the Ratio box up/down to set the compression ratio.
Range: 1:1 to 20:1
q For no compression effect at all, set the Ratio to “1.00”.
Attack
This governs how quickly the compressor applies the gain reduction when signals rise above the set Threshold (see
above). If you raise the Attack value, the response will be slower, allowing more of the signal to pass through the
compressor unaffected. Typically, this is used for preserving the attacks of the sounds.
D Click and drag the Attack box up/down to set the compressor attack time.
Range: 0-200 ms
Release
When the signal level drops below the set Threshold (see above), this determines how long it takes before the com-
pressor lets the sound through unaffected. Set this to short values for intense, “pumping” compressor effects, or to
longer values for a smoother change of the dynamics.
D Click and drag the Release box up/down to set the compressor release time.
Range: 0-200 ms